Movie Information
Domestic Total: 360K
Opening Weekend: 141.92K
Legs: 1.03
Overview: In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 7, 2022 | $218,084 | + 0.00% | 308 |
| Fri, Apr 8, 2022 | $12,050 | -94.47% | 427 |
| Sat, Apr 9, 2022 | $16,123 | + 33.80% | 427 |
| Sun, Apr 10, 2022 | $113,743 | + 605.47% | 427 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Lopez | Selena Quintanilla |
| Jackie Guerra | Suzette Quintanilla |
| Constance Marie | Marcela Quintanilla |
| Alex Meneses | Sara |
| Jon Seda | Chris Perez |
| Edward James Olmos | Abraham Quintanilla |
| Jacob Vargas | A. B. Quintanilla |
| Pete Astudillo | Self - Dinos 1990's |
| Rubén C. González | Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's |
| Ricky Vela | Self - Dinos 1990's |
| Don Shelton | Stage Dancer |
| Richard Emanuelle | Concert Reporter |
| Panchito Gómez | Young Abraham - Dinos 1961 |
| Richard Coca | Bobby - Dinos 1961 |
| George Perez | Seff - Dinos 1961 |
| Brian Fallteen | Club Owner |
| Carmen Martínez | Irate Club Goer |
| Elisabeth Gonzalez | Irate Club Goer |
| Richard Iglesias | Irate Club Goer |
| Everett Sifuentes | Lerma's Club Owner |
| Gil Glasgow | Police Officer - 1961 |
| Rebecca Lee Meza | Young Selena |
| Victoria Elena Flores | Young Suzette |
| Rafael Tamayo | Young Abie |
| Carl William Holler | Neighbor |
| Bel Hernandez | Delores Quintanilla |
| Gail Cronauer | Woman Customer |
| Elia Ortiz | Waitress |
| Fernando Cubillas | Eddie Quintanilla |
| Sal Lopez | Juan Luis |
| Richard William Hughes | MC |
| Erick Carrillo | First Cholo |
| Frank Mendez | Second Cholo |
| Seidy López | Deborah |
| Francisco J. De La Fuente | Hotel Manager |
| Don Cass | Security Guard |
| Keith Kaslow | Hotel Manager |
| Peter P. Montejano | Chris' Friend |
| Michael Guerrero | Chris' Friend |
| Ronald Gonzales | Chris' Friend |
| Chris Doughton | Chris' Friend |
| León Singer | Concert Promoter |
| Martha Flores | Monterrey Reporter |
| Terry Elena Ordaz | Monterrey Reporter |
| Marcos Padilla | Concert Official |
| Valerio Longoria Sr. | Accordion Player |
| Philip Raybourn | Bungie Jump Attendant |
| Mark Carrillo | Manuel |
| Darline Tigrett | Mexico City Reporter |
| Donnie Neubauer | Record Executive |
| John Verea | Jose Behar |
| Joe Stevens | Record Producer |
| Lupe Ontiveros | Yolanda Saldívar |
| Marika Baca | Pedicurist |
| Michelle McManus | Pedicurist |
| Barbara Petricini-Buxton | Saleslady |
| Leonardo Martinez | Boutique Worker |
| Molly Moroney | Store Manager |
| Desi McGill | Blonde Teenager |
| Tom Christopher | Grammy Presenter |
| Cora Cardona | Head Seamstress |
| Amin Mery | Paramedic |
| Selena Quintanilla | Self (archive footage) |
| A.B. Quintanilla | Self (archive footage) |
| Suzette Arriaga | Self (archive footage) |
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Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $360K
Week 2: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
Week 3+: $0.00
Investor Share: $0.00
International
$N/A (0.00%)
Investor Share: $N/A
Costs
Budget: $20M
P&A: $20M
Breakdown
Gross: $360K
Net: $216K
Costs: $40M
Profit
Profit: $-39.78M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.