Movie Information
Domestic Total: 385.63K
Opening Weekend: 65.94K
Legs: 4.03
Overview: Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 18, 2022 | $22,330 | + 0.00% | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 19, 2022 | $23,574 | + 5.57% | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 20, 2022 | $20,038 | -15.00% | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 21, 2022 | $2,506 | -87.49% | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 22, 2022 | $2,312 | -7.74% | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 23, 2022 | $8,348 | + 261.07% | 32 |
| Thu, Nov 24, 2022 | $5,692 | -31.82% | 32 |
| Fri, Nov 25, 2022 | $29,813 | + 423.77% | 32 |
| Sat, Nov 26, 2022 | $31,989 | + 7.30% | 32 |
| Sun, Nov 27, 2022 | $16,617 | -48.05% | 32 |
| Mon, Nov 28, 2022 | $3,686 | -77.82% | 32 |
| Tue, Nov 29, 2022 | $4,387 | + 19.02% | 32 |
| Wed, Nov 30, 2022 | $5,314 | + 21.13% | 32 |
| Thu, Dec 1, 2022 | $8,466 | + 59.32% | 32 |
| Fri, Dec 2, 2022 | $22,796 | + 169.27% | 138 |
| Sat, Dec 3, 2022 | $33,916 | + 48.78% | 138 |
| Sun, Dec 4, 2022 | $28,829 | -15.00% | 138 |
| Mon, Dec 5, 2022 | $13,876 | -51.87% | 138 |
| Tue, Dec 6, 2022 | $15,674 | + 12.96% | 138 |
| Wed, Dec 7, 2022 | $12,221 | -22.03% | 138 |
| Thu, Dec 8, 2022 | $11,198 | -8.37% | 138 |
| Fri, Dec 9, 2022 | $10,950 | -2.21% | 144 |
| Sat, Dec 10, 2022 | $14,688 | + 34.14% | 144 |
| Sun, Dec 11, 2022 | $12,485 | -15.00% | 144 |
| Mon, Dec 12, 2022 | $6,121 | -50.97% | 144 |
| Tue, Dec 13, 2022 | $7,643 | + 24.87% | 144 |
| Wed, Dec 14, 2022 | $6,947 | -9.11% | 144 |
| Thu, Dec 15, 2022 | $3,211 | -53.78% | 144 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Pope | Ellis French |
| Gabrielle Union | Inez French |
| Bokeem Woodbine | Laws |
| Raúl Castillo | Rosales |
| McCaul Lombardi | Harvey |
| Nicholas Logan | Brooks |
| Eman Esfandi | Ismail |
| Aaron Dominguez | Castro |
| Aubrey Joseph | Boles |
| Andrew Kai | Label |
| Tyler Merritt | Shamus |
| Steve Mokate | Colonel Casey |
| Brad Napp | Graduation Officer |
| Daniel Williamson | PMI |
| Wynn Reichert | Chaplain |
| Reginald Murray | Veteran |
| Chase Van Velkinburgh | Opioid Addict |
| Eddie Plaza | Bam Bam |
| Krystal LaBeija | Mya |
| Alex Mugler | Kassandra |
| Becky Boxer | Dettman's Wife (uncredited) |
| Jered Meeks | Marine (uncredited) |
| Stephen Thaxton | Drill Instructor (uncredited) |
| Niquitta S. Wolfe | Graduation Attendee (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbo | Oct 27, 2015 | $15M |
| Trial by Fire | May 17, 2019 | $0 |
| Christine | Oct 14, 2016 | $0 |
| Elvis & Nixon | Mar 22, 2016 | $5M |
| Emily | Oct 14, 2022 | $0 |
| The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Jun 7, 2019 | $0 |
| The Clan | Aug 13, 2015 | $4M |
| Jackie | Dec 2, 2016 | $9M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $84.8K
Week 2: $100.27K
Investor Share: $55.15K
Week 3+: $200.56K
Investor Share: $100.28K
International
$44.98K (10.45%)
Investor Share: $15.74K
Costs
Budget: $N/A
P&A: $N/A
Breakdown
Gross: $430.61K
Net: $222.05K
Costs: $0.00
Profit
Profit: $222.05K
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.
