Domestic Total: 17.77M
Opening Weekend: 521.52K
Legs: 2.50
Overview: Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 2015 | $174,496 | + 0.00% | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2015 | $187,266 | + 7.32% | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11, 2015 | $159,760 | -14.69% | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2015 | $67,991 | -57.44% | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2015 | $38,531 | -43.33% | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2015 | $45,311 | + 17.60% | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2015 | $37,126 | -18.06% | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2015 | $528,056 | + 1322.33% | 60 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2015 | $597,332 | + 13.12% | 60 |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2015 | $387,305 | -35.16% | 60 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2015 | $115,673 | -70.13% | 60 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2015 | $134,705 | + 16.45% | 60 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2015 | $127,768 | -5.15% | 60 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2015 | $111,488 | -12.74% | 60 |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2015 | $2,456,290 | + 2103.19% | 2493 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2015 | $2,979,135 | + 21.29% | 2493 |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2015 | $1,670,310 | -43.93% | 2493 |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2015 | $534,755 | -67.98% | 2493 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2015 | $673,220 | + 25.89% | 2493 |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2015 | $486,125 | -27.79% | 2493 |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2015 | $448,040 | -7.83% | 2493 |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2015 | $847,340 | + 89.12% | 2493 |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2015 | $1,021,780 | + 20.59% | 2493 |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2015 | $822,240 | -19.53% | 2493 |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2015 | $286,695 | -65.13% | 2493 |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2015 | $386,315 | + 34.75% | 2493 |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2015 | $286,695 | -25.79% | 2493 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2015 | $249,325 | -13.03% | 2493 |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2015 | $225,235 | -9.66% | 421 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2015 | $376,795 | + 67.29% | 421 |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2015 | $195,765 | -48.04% | 421 |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2015 | $63,150 | -67.74% | 421 |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2015 | $82,110 | + 30.02% | 421 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2015 | $111,380 | + 35.65% | 421 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2015 | $65,225 | -41.44% | 421 |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2015 | $110,750 | + 69.80% | 326 |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2015 | $189,220 | + 70.85% | 326 |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2015 | $99,550 | -47.39% | 326 |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2015 | $35,840 | -64.00% | 326 |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2015 | $47,110 | + 31.45% | 326 |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2015 | $37,380 | -20.65% | 326 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2015 | $29,320 | -21.56% | 326 |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2015 | $22,680 | -22.65% | 126 |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2015 | $37,800 | + 66.67% | 126 |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2015 | $23,940 | -36.67% | 126 |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2015 | $10,050 | -58.02% | 126 |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2015 | $11,395 | + 13.38% | 126 |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2015 | $8,225 | -27.82% | 126 |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2015 | $8,290 | + 0.79% | 126 |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2015 | $17,820 | + 114.96% | 66 |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2015 | $21,450 | + 20.37% | 66 |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2015 | $11,550 | -46.15% | 66 |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2015 | $3,935 | -65.93% | 66 |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2015 | $5,605 | + 42.44% | 66 |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2015 | $4,950 | -11.69% | 66 |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2015 | $4,625 | -6.57% | 66 |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2015 | $7,825 | + 69.19% | 52 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2015 | $13,780 | + 76.10% | 52 |
| Sun, Dec 6, 2015 | $6,760 | -50.94% | 52 |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2015 | $3,360 | -50.30% | 52 |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2015 | $4,940 | + 47.02% | 52 |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2015 | $4,160 | -15.79% | 52 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2015 | $3,615 | -13.10% | 52 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Fassbender | Steve Jobs |
| Kate Winslet | Joanna Hoffman |
| Seth Rogen | Steve Wozniak |
| Jeff Daniels | John Sculley |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | Andy Hertzfeld |
| Katherine Waterston | Chrisann Brennan |
| Perla Haney-Jardine | Lisa Brennan (19) |
| Ripley Sobo | Lisa Brennan (9) |
| Makenzie Moss | Lisa Brennan (5) |
| Sarah Snook | Andrea Cunningham |
| John Ortiz | Joel Pforzheimer |
| Adam Shapiro | Avie Tevanian |
| John Steen | Mike Markkula |
| Stan Roth | George Coates |
| Mihran Slougian | Jandali |
| Robert Anthony Peters | Engineer with Diskette |
| Noreen Lee | Airline Concierge |
| Gail Fenton | Stage Manager (NeXT) |
| Karen Kahn | Stage Manager (NeXT) |
| Rachel Caproni | Stage Manager (NeXT) |
| Lily Tung Crystal | Woman on P.A. (NeXT) |
| Damara Reilly | Woman on P.A. (iMac) |
| Marika Casteel | Woman on P.A. (iMac) |
| Lana Palmer | Straggler (uncredited) |
| Dylan Freitas-D'Louhy | Straggler |
| Chris Tomasso | Straggler |
| John Chovanec | VIP |
| Daniel Liddle | VIP |
| Lora Oliver | Andrea's Assistant |
| Colm O'Riain | Violinist |
| Anita Bennett | News Anchor |
| Greg Mills | News Anchor |
| Melissa Etezadi | News Anchor |
| Rick Chambers | News Anchor |
| Sara Welch | News Anchor |
| Emmett Miller | News Anchor |
| Marc Istook | News Anchor |
| Carlo Cecchetto | News Anchor |
| Kristina Guerrero | News Anchor |
| Bill Seward | News Anchor |
| Mark Mester | News Anchor |
| Derrin Horton | News Anchor |
| Steven Wiig | Bill Martin (uncredited) |
| Tony Toste | Matt McKlusky (uncredited) |
| Lena Avgust | Steve's Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Diogo Hausen | Stage Hand (uncredited) |
| Alex Phillip | Apple Gen-Xer (uncredited) |
| Derek W. Adam | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| AnnaCorey | Jordan IMAC Marketing Team (uncredited) |
| Andy Arness | Apple Board Member (uncredited) |
| David Blount-Porter | VIP Press (uncredited) |
| John Edward Cabrera | Launch Attendee (uncredited) |
| Bryan Casserly | Apple Employee (uncredited) |
| Brian Castellanos | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Javier Chavarin | 1984 Launch Attendee (uncredited) |
| Alan Chu | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Johnston | 1998 Launch Attendee (uncredited) |
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mass | Sep 17, 2015 | $53M |
| A Tale of Love and Darkness | Sep 3, 2015 | $4M |
| Macbeth | Sep 22, 2015 | $15M |
| Freeheld | Oct 2, 2015 | $7M |
| Pawn Sacrifice | Sep 16, 2015 | $19M |
| Louder Than Bombs | Oct 1, 2015 | $11M |
| Stonewall | Sep 18, 2015 | $14M |
| The Clan | Aug 13, 2015 | $4M |
Week 1: $710.48K
Week 2: $2M
Investor Share: $1.1M
Week 3+: $15.05M
Investor Share: $7.53M
$17.81M (50.06%)
Investor Share: $6.23M
Budget: $30M
P&A: $30M
Gross: $35.58M
Net: $15.29M
Costs: $60M
Profit: $-44.71M (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.