Movie Information
Domestic Total: 42.07M
Opening Weekend: 15.13M
Legs: 2.78
Overview: A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 10, 2016 | $507,000 | + 0.00% | |
| Fri, Nov 11, 2016 | $5,902,680 | + 1064.24% | 2376 |
| Sat, Nov 12, 2016 | $6,050,220 | + 2.50% | 2376 |
| Sun, Nov 13, 2016 | $3,181,335 | -47.42% | 2376 |
| Mon, Nov 14, 2016 | $836,690 | -73.70% | 2376 |
| Tue, Nov 15, 2016 | $1,121,010 | + 33.98% | 2376 |
| Wed, Nov 16, 2016 | $658,280 | -41.28% | 2376 |
| Thu, Nov 17, 2016 | $630,525 | -4.22% | 2376 |
| Fri, Nov 18, 2016 | $1,987,590 | + 215.23% | 2379 |
| Sat, Nov 19, 2016 | $3,367,410 | + 69.42% | 2379 |
| Sun, Nov 20, 2016 | $1,901,950 | -43.52% | 2379 |
| Mon, Nov 21, 2016 | $683,210 | -64.08% | 2379 |
| Tue, Nov 22, 2016 | $845,965 | + 23.82% | 2379 |
| Wed, Nov 23, 2016 | $777,510 | -8.09% | 1868 |
| Thu, Nov 24, 2016 | $1,054,885 | + 35.67% | 1868 |
| Fri, Nov 25, 2016 | $2,307,365 | + 118.73% | 1769 |
| Sat, Nov 26, 2016 | $2,366,330 | + 2.56% | 1769 |
| Sun, Nov 27, 2016 | $1,020,925 | -56.86% | 1769 |
| Mon, Nov 28, 2016 | $246,550 | -75.85% | 1769 |
| Tue, Nov 29, 2016 | $320,090 | + 29.83% | 1769 |
| Wed, Nov 30, 2016 | $195,320 | -38.98% | 1868 |
| Thu, Dec 1, 2016 | $191,310 | -2.05% | 1868 |
| Fri, Dec 2, 2016 | $691,050 | + 261.22% | 1556 |
| Sat, Dec 3, 2016 | $1,244,385 | + 80.07% | 1556 |
| Sun, Dec 4, 2016 | $596,615 | -52.06% | 1556 |
| Mon, Dec 5, 2016 | $154,660 | -74.08% | 1556 |
| Tue, Dec 6, 2016 | $224,815 | + 45.36% | 1556 |
| Wed, Dec 7, 2016 | $151,605 | -32.56% | 1556 |
| Thu, Dec 8, 2016 | $126,205 | -16.75% | 1556 |
| Fri, Dec 9, 2016 | $375,920 | + 197.86% | 1258 |
| Sat, Dec 10, 2016 | $689,390 | + 83.39% | 1258 |
| Sun, Dec 11, 2016 | $311,785 | -54.77% | 1258 |
| Mon, Dec 12, 2016 | $93,685 | -69.95% | 1258 |
| Tue, Dec 13, 2016 | $125,065 | + 33.50% | 1258 |
| Wed, Dec 14, 2016 | $88,875 | -28.94% | 1258 |
| Thu, Dec 15, 2016 | $78,725 | -11.42% | 1258 |
| Fri, Dec 16, 2016 | $160,850 | + 104.32% | 720 |
| Sat, Dec 17, 2016 | $276,645 | + 71.99% | 720 |
| Sun, Dec 18, 2016 | $171,060 | -38.17% | 720 |
| Mon, Dec 19, 2016 | $93,745 | -45.20% | 720 |
| Tue, Dec 20, 2016 | $87,490 | -6.67% | 720 |
| Wed, Dec 21, 2016 | $50,845 | -41.88% | 720 |
| Thu, Dec 22, 2016 | $54,860 | + 7.90% | 720 |
| Fri, Dec 23, 2016 | $82,910 | + 51.13% | 242 |
| Sat, Dec 24, 2016 | $53,835 | -35.07% | 242 |
| Sun, Dec 25, 2016 | $83,690 | + 55.46% | 242 |
| Mon, Dec 26, 2016 | $66,605 | -20.41% | 242 |
| Tue, Dec 27, 2016 | $41,615 | -37.52% | 242 |
| Wed, Dec 28, 2016 | $34,405 | -17.33% | 242 |
| Thu, Dec 29, 2016 | $31,495 | -8.46% | 242 |
| Fri, Dec 30, 2016 | $45,635 | + 44.90% | 169 |
| Sat, Dec 31, 2016 | $29,310 | -35.77% | 169 |
| Sun, Jan 1, 2017 | $37,880 | + 29.24% | 169 |
| Mon, Jan 2, 2017 | $28,425 | -24.96% | 169 |
| Tue, Jan 3, 2017 | $14,790 | -47.97% | 169 |
| Wed, Jan 4, 2017 | $10,835 | -26.74% | 169 |
| Thu, Jan 5, 2017 | $8,330 | -23.12% | 169 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kimberly Elise | Cheryl |
| Omar Epps | Malachi |
| Danny Glover | Walter |
| John Michael Higgins | Brooks |
| Romany Malco | Christian |
| Mo'Nique | Aunt May |
| Nicole Ari Parker | Sonya |
| JB Smoove | Uncle Lonnie |
| Gabrielle Union | Rachel |
| Gladys Knight | Dorothy |
| Jessie T. Usher | Evan |
| Gregory Alan Williams | Pastor Browning |
| Ric Reitz | Coach Packer |
| D.C. Young Fly | Eric |
| Rachel Kylian | Grace Meyers |
| Monica | Waitress |
| Keri Hilson | Jasmine |
| Nadej K. Bailey | Niya |
| Tara Jones | Lucy |
| Marley Taylor | Dee Meyers |
| Ravi Naidu | Dr. Patel |
| Eric Bell Jr. | Little Boy (uncredited) |
| Wain Jenkins | Church goer (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Ricki and the Flash | Jul 10, 2015 | $18M |
| Mother's Day | Apr 28, 2016 | $25M |
| Demolition | Apr 6, 2016 | $10M |
| Creed | Nov 25, 2015 | $37M |
| Love the Coopers | Nov 12, 2015 | $17M |
| Ride Along 2 | Jan 14, 2016 | $40M |
| Barbershop: The Next Cut | Apr 15, 2016 | $20M |
| Krampus | Nov 26, 2015 | $15M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $18.26M
Week 2: $10.19M
Investor Share: $5.61M
Week 3+: $14.12M
Investor Share: $7.06M
International
$428.32K (1.00%)
Investor Share: $149.91K
Costs
Budget: $17M
P&A: $17M
Breakdown
Gross: $42.49M
Net: $23.77M
Costs: $34M
Profit
Profit: $-10.23M (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.
Production Companies
