How much money did Poor Things make?

The film “Poor Things”, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe, has been a remarkable success both domestically and internationally. Let’s delve into the financial journey of this surreal black comedy:

Global Box Office Revenue: “Poor Things” has seen its box office takings explode to $68.3 million globally. This impressive figure is attributed to critical acclaim, word-of-mouth, and a slew of eleven Oscar nominations. The film’s unique premise and stellar performances have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Domestic Performance:

Limited Opening: The movie began its theatrical run in just nine venues in early December, delivering one of the highest per-theater averages for the year.

Box Office Growth: Over the subsequent weeks, it expanded to 82 theaters and then to 800 theaters. Despite its limited release, “Poor Things” cracked the top 10 at the domestic box office, grossing $1.3 million and landing the No. 9 spot in its second weekend.

Continued Earnings: The film has maintained strong earnings throughout North America, with an estimated revenue of $2.1 million. Even across 1,950 theaters, it experienced only a 27% decrease in earnings, bringing its total estimated domestic earnings to $28.2 million so far.

International Success:

Remarkable Hold: Overseas, “Poor Things” demonstrated a remarkable overall hold of -23% in markets where it had already opened.

Key Markets: The film performed strongly in several key markets:

• Italy: A -9% drop.
• Spain: A -13% drop.
• Germany: A -15% drop.
• Mexico: A -26% drop.
• France: A -28% drop.
• UK and Japan: Both at -39%.
• Australia: A -40% drop.
• Brazil Debut: In Brazil, “Poor Things” debuted at the third spot, bringing in an estimated $0.5 million.

This opening exceeded expectations, being +125% greater than Yorgos Lanthimos’ previous film, “The Favourite,” and marks the second-largest debut for a Searchlight Pictures film, trailing only “The Shape of Water”.

In summary, “Poor Things” has not only captured critical acclaim but also made a significant impact at the box office, solidifying its place as a memorable cinematic experience.