Movie Information
Domestic Total: 21.81M
Opening Weekend: 5.53M
Legs: 3.36
Overview: Remember BUDDY—the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens' television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the colorful world of "It's Buddy!", a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | $2,215,918 | + 0.00% | 1277 |
| Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | $1,808,190 | -18.40% | 1277 |
| Sun, Aug 30, 2026 | $1,506,916 | -16.66% | 1277 |
| Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | $707,049 | -53.08% | 1277 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | $927,249 | + 31.14% | 1277 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | $705,237 | -23.94% | 1277 |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | $713,169 | + 1.12% | 1277 |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | $1,520,366 | + 113.18% | 1771 |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | $2,083,082 | + 37.01% | 1771 |
| Sun, Sep 6, 2026 | $2,199,205 | + 5.57% | 1771 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | $1,605,282 | -27.01% | 1771 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | $809,728 | -49.56% | 1771 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | $563,699 | -30.38% | 1771 |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | $468,312 | -16.92% | 1771 |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | $1,045,846 | + 123.32% | 1720 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | $1,543,197 | + 47.55% | 1720 |
| Sun, Sep 13, 2026 | $1,030,379 | -33.23% | 1720 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | $362,036 | -64.86% | 1720 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Cristin Milioti | Grace |
| Delaney Quinn | Freddy |
| Topher Grace | Ben |
| Keegan-Michael Key | Buddy the Unicorn (voice) |
| Michael Shannon | Willie (voice) |
| Patton Oswalt | Strappy (voice) |
| Clint Howard | George |
| Eric Bauza | Mr. Mailbox / Worry Well / Couchy / Trashy / Pee Flower (voice) |
| Sergey Zhuravsky | Buddy the Unicorn (suit) |
| Jonathan Yurco | Dark Buddy (suit) |
| Devon Hawkes Ludlow | Charlie the Train (voice) |
| Jimmica Collins | Betty Bunny (voice) |
| Madison Polan | Hannah |
| Bryson JonSteele | Derek |
| Seamus Flynn | Timothy |
| Bennie Taylor | Mailman Miles |
| Cedwan Hook | Betty Bunny (suit) |
| Mark Aaron Buerkle | Therapist (Day Player) |
| Phuong Kubacki | Nurse Nancy |
| Luke Speakman | Josh |
| Tristan Borders | Oliver |
| Caleb Williams | Wade |
| Conner Stumm | Mailman Justin |
| Eric Salazar | Grilling Man |
| Lynette Eklund | Puppeteer |
| Tory J. Malone | Tyler |
| Brooke Bloom | Dr. Deborah Burr |
| Rachel Appelbaum | Clocky / Mr. Mailbox (uncredited) |
| Frank Brown Jr. | Father (uncredited) |
| Noah Pierre D. | Jakson (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Werewolves | Dec 4, 2024 | $0 |
| The Devil Conspiracy | Jan 13, 2023 | $0 |
| Freaky | Nov 12, 2020 | $5M |
| Saw X | Sep 27, 2023 | $13M |
| Annabelle: Creation | Aug 3, 2017 | $15M |
| Crimes of the Future | May 25, 2022 | $27M |
| Lee Cronin's The Mummy | Apr 15, 2026 | $22M |
| Barbarian | Sep 8, 2022 | $5M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $8.58M
Week 2: $9.25M
Investor Share: $5.09M
Week 3+: $3.98M
Investor Share: $1.99M
International
$N/A (0.00%)
Investor Share: $N/A
Costs
Budget: $3M
P&A: $3M
Breakdown
Gross: $21.81M
Net: $12.23M
Costs: $6M
Profit
Profit: $6.23M
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.
