Movie Information
Domestic Total: 4.04M
Opening Weekend: 2.02M
Legs: 1.98
Overview: An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 12, 2025 | $870,614 | + 0.00% | 2500 |
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 | $710,071 | -18.44% | 2500 |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 | $439,856 | -38.05% | 2500 |
| Mon, Dec 15, 2025 | $231,146 | -47.45% | 2500 |
| Tue, Dec 16, 2025 | $456,001 | + 97.28% | 2500 |
| Wed, Dec 17, 2025 | $247,786 | -45.66% | 2500 |
| Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | $139,138 | -43.85% | 2500 |
| Fri, Dec 19, 2025 | $113,730 | -18.26% | 2500 |
| Sat, Dec 20, 2025 | $161,133 | + 41.68% | 2500 |
| Sun, Dec 21, 2025 | $131,343 | -18.49% | 2500 |
| Mon, Dec 22, 2025 | $89,315 | -32.00% | 2500 |
| Tue, Dec 23, 2025 | $126,641 | + 41.79% | 2500 |
| Wed, Dec 24, 2025 | $45,000 | -64.47% | 2500 |
| Thu, Dec 25, 2025 | $39,921 | -11.29% | 450 |
| Fri, Dec 26, 2025 | $28,372 | -28.93% | 450 |
| Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | $30,620 | + 7.92% | 450 |
| Sun, Dec 28, 2025 | $25,315 | -17.33% | 450 |
| Mon, Dec 29, 2025 | $18,425 | -27.22% | 450 |
| Tue, Dec 30, 2025 | $24,185 | + 31.26% | 450 |
| Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | $26,000 | + 7.50% | 450 |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | $19,579 | -24.70% | 450 |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | $12,037 | -38.52% | 115 |
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | $13,134 | + 9.11% | 115 |
| Sun, Jan 4, 2026 | $9,539 | -27.37% | 115 |
| Mon, Jan 5, 2026 | $4,570 | -52.09% | 115 |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | $6,497 | + 42.17% | 115 |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | $5,843 | -10.07% | 115 |
| Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | $2,828 | -51.60% | 115 |
| Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | $1,597 | -43.53% | 30 |
| Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | $2,467 | + 54.48% | 30 |
| Sun, Jan 11, 2026 | $1,362 | -44.79% | 30 |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | $392 | -71.22% | 30 |
| Tue, Jan 13, 2026 | $631 | + 60.97% | 30 |
| Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | $1,289 | + 104.28% | 30 |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | $653 | -49.34% | 30 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Emma Mackey | Ella McCay |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Helen McCay |
| Woody Harrelson | Eddie McCay |
| Spike Fearn | Casey McCay |
| Ayo Edebiri | Susan |
| Albert Brooks | Governor Bill |
| Rebecca Hall | Claire McCay |
| Jack Lowden | Ryan Newell |
| Kumail Nanjiani | Trooper Nash |
| Sheetal Sheth | Audrey |
| Erica McDermott | N/A |
| Anthony Gaita | N/A |
| Julie Kavner | Estelle |
| Becky Ann Baker | N/A |
| Joel Brooks | N/A |
| Troy Garity | N/A |
| Joseph Brooks | State Trooper Alexander |
| Gary Tanguay | Baritone Senator |
| Amelie McKendry | Dental Hygienist |
| Tamara Hopkins | Ryan's Mom |
| Pamela Figueiredo | Ayden Summers |
| Tracey Ullman | Olympia |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Jules | Aug 10, 2023 | $0 |
| Treasure | Jun 13, 2024 | $2M |
| Babylon | Dec 22, 2022 | $78M |
| The Edge of Seventeen | Nov 18, 2016 | $9M |
| The Book of Clarence | Jan 11, 2024 | $40M |
| The Promise | Dec 2, 2016 | $90M |
| Ricki and the Flash | Jul 10, 2015 | $18M |
| Almost Christmas | Nov 11, 2016 | $17M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $3.09M
Week 2: $707.08K
Investor Share: $388.9K
Week 3+: $235.34K
Investor Share: $117.67K
International
$531.09K (11.63%)
Investor Share: $185.88K
Costs
Budget: $35M
P&A: $35M
Breakdown
Gross: $4.57M
Net: $2.55M
Costs: $70M
Profit
Profit: $-67.45M (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.
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