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The 5th Wave (2016)
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The 5th Wave Revenue (Daily) (with Theater Counts)

Domestic Total: 33.46M

Opening Weekend: 10.33M

Legs: 3.05

Overview: 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.


TMDB

5.9

IMDB

5.2

Metacritic

33

RT Tomato

17

RT Popcorn

38

Letterboxd

2.27

Daily Table

DateRevenue% YDTheaters
Thu, Jan 21, 2016$475,000+ 0.00%2297
Fri, Jan 22, 2016$3,489,019+ 634.53%2908
Sat, Jan 23, 2016$4,356,016+ 24.85%2908
Sun, Jan 24, 2016$2,481,321 -43.04%2908
Mon, Jan 25, 2016$724,672 -70.79%2908
Tue, Jan 26, 2016$937,046+ 29.31%2908
Wed, Jan 27, 2016$601,639 -35.79%2908
Thu, Jan 28, 2016$598,436 -0.53%2908
Fri, Jan 29, 2016$1,911,023+ 219.34%2908
Sat, Jan 30, 2016$3,297,107+ 72.53%2908
Sun, Jan 31, 2016$1,934,696 -41.32%2908
Mon, Feb 1, 2016$394,658 -79.60%2908
Tue, Feb 2, 2016$538,686+ 36.49%2908
Wed, Feb 3, 2016$365,402 -32.17%2908
Thu, Feb 4, 2016$335,479 -8.19%2908
Fri, Feb 5, 2016$1,071,427+ 219.37%2346
Sat, Feb 6, 2016$1,987,900+ 85.54%2346
Sun, Feb 7, 2016$714,461 -64.06%2346
Mon, Feb 8, 2016$305,744 -57.21%2346
Tue, Feb 9, 2016$342,537+ 12.03%2346
Wed, Feb 10, 2016$240,635 -29.75%2346
Thu, Feb 11, 2016$191,466 -20.43%2346
Fri, Feb 12, 2016$531,514+ 177.60%1444
Sat, Feb 13, 2016$1,017,401+ 91.42%1444
Sun, Feb 14, 2016$1,152,666+ 13.30%1444
Mon, Feb 15, 2016$604,240 -47.58%1444
Tue, Feb 16, 2016$229,467 -62.02%1444
Wed, Feb 17, 2016$153,123 -33.27%1444
Thu, Feb 18, 2016$136,085 -11.13%1444
Fri, Feb 19, 2016$322,796+ 137.20%850
Sat, Feb 20, 2016$628,853+ 94.81%850
Sun, Feb 21, 2016$360,729 -42.64%850
Mon, Feb 22, 2016$66,443 -81.58%850
Tue, Feb 23, 2016$90,181+ 35.73%850
Wed, Feb 24, 2016$71,122 -21.13%850
Thu, Feb 25, 2016$60,812 -14.50%850
Fri, Feb 26, 2016$211,638+ 248.02%588
Sat, Feb 27, 2016$412,057+ 94.70%588
Sun, Feb 28, 2016$228,460 -44.56%588
Mon, Feb 29, 2016$41,847 -81.68%588
Tue, Mar 1, 2016$57,774+ 38.06%588
Wed, Mar 2, 2016$46,541 -19.44%588
Thu, Mar 3, 2016$35,102 -24.58%588
Sun, Apr 3, 2016$125,428+ 257.32%133
Fri, Apr 15, 2016$15,715 -87.47%99
Sat, Apr 16, 2016$27,880+ 77.41%99
Sun, Apr 17, 2016$17,631 -36.76%99
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Cast

NameCharacter
Chloë Grace MoretzCassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan
Nick RobinsonBen "Zombie" Parish
Ron LivingstonOliver Sullivan
Maggie SiffLisa Sullivan
Alex RoeEvan Walker
Maria BelloSergeant Reznik
Maika MonroeMarika "Ringer" Kimura
Zackary ArthurSammy "Nugget" Sullivan
Liev SchreiberLieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch
Tony RevoloriDumbo
Talitha Eliana BatemanAllison / "Teacup"
Nadji JeterPoundcake
Alex MacNicollFlintstone
Matthew ZukWounded Man with Crucifix
Gabriela LopezLizbeth Morgan
Bailey Anne BordersJulia
David MaldonadoSoccer Coach
Paul RydenTV News Anchor
E. Roger MitchellWhite House Spokesman
Charmin LeeMs. Paulson
Parker WierlingJeremy
Madison StainesTeary School Kid
Terry SerpicoHutchfield
Derek RobertsPrivate Parker
Geoffrey KennedyBullhorn Soldier
Devin McGeeConfused Man
Justin SmithArmed Man
Jim SuttonSoldier Calling Numbers
Adora DeiExam Room Tech
Kevin L. JohnsonSniper in Woods
Cade Canon BallKenny / "Oompa"
Flynn McHughTank
Courtney MunchHelicopter Soldier
Kendrick CrossSituation Room Soldier
Chelsea HayesTech Soldier
Michael BeasleyMajor Bob
Olivia CloerCaptured Teen (uncredited)
Kelly RóisínQuarantine Victim (uncredited)
Johnny OttoDr. Osborne (uncredited)

Comps

Comps are similar or comparison movies that are used for analysis and marketing purposes. The way they are found is described in more detail in the paper. Comps always have release dates before the movie they are compared to.

TitleRelease DateBudget
Hardcore HenrySep 12, 2015$2M
The MartianSep 30, 2015$108M
PixelsJul 16, 2015$88M
Fantastic FourAug 5, 2015$120M
Point BreakDec 3, 2015$105M
Maze Runner: The Scorch TrialsSep 9, 2015$61M
Jurassic WorldJun 6, 2015$150M
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2Nov 18, 2015$160M
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Profitability Breakdown

Domestic

Week 1: $13.06M

Investor Share: $7.84M

Week 2: $9.04M

Investor Share: $4.97M

Week 3+: $11.84M

Investor Share: $5.92M

International

$76.42M (69.25%)

Investor Share: $26.75M

Costs

Budget: $38M


P&A: $38M

Breakdown

Gross: $109.89M


Net: $45.48M


Costs: $76M

Profit

Profit: $-30.52M (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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