Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $14,046,595Details
International Box Office $25,707,362Details
Worldwide Box Office $39,753,957
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $9,254,788 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $1,418,357 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $10,673,145
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Darren is just like any other teenager, until the day he encounters the Cirque du Freak and a vampire named Larten Crepsley. After Crepsley turns him into one of the undead, Darren joins the traveling sideshow and its parade of weird and monstrous creatures. As he learns to use his newfound powers, Darren unwittingly becomes a pawn in the struggle between vampire factions.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,293,205 (44.8% of total gross)
Legs:2.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:35.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,754 opening theaters/2,754 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $20,189,636

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,691 $14,046,595
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,105 $25,707,362
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,643 $39,753,957

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 23rd, 2009 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: February 23rd, 2010 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 For sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Season of the Witch
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Keywords: Vampire, Action Adventure, Circus
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Donners’ Company, Depth of Field
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,691 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,983 $20,189,636
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,984 $14,046,595
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 130 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 980 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,164 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 332 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 716 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,608 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 578 $14,046,595

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 23, 2009 7 $6,293,205   2,754 $2,285   $6,293,205 1
Oct 30, 2009 9 $3,098,185 -51% 2,754 $1,125   $10,809,975 2
Nov 6, 2009 17 $1,143,905 -63% 1,421 $805   $12,988,080 3
Nov 13, 2009 23 $283,385 -75% 520 $545   $13,698,390 4
Nov 20, 2009 35 $74,920 -74% 140 $535   $13,838,130 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 23, 2009 6 $2,230,745     2,754 $810   $2,230,745 1
Oct 24, 2009 9 $2,547,665 +14%   2,754 $925   $4,778,410 2
Oct 25, 2009 7 $1,514,795 -41%   2,754 $550   $6,293,205 3
Oct 26, 2009 6 $385,775 -75%   2,754 $140   $6,678,980 4
Oct 27, 2009 7 $385,560 n/c   2,754 $140   $7,064,540 5
Oct 28, 2009 8 $317,025 -18%   2,754 $115   $7,381,565 6
Oct 29, 2009 8 $330,225 +4%   2,754 $120   $7,711,790 7
Oct 30, 2009 8 $990,995 +200% -56% 2,754 $360   $8,702,785 8
Oct 31, 2009 9 $1,074,440 +8% -58% 2,754 $390   $9,777,225 9
Nov 1, 2009 9 $1,032,750 -4% -32% 2,754 $375   $10,809,975 10
Nov 2, 2009 7 $275,665 -73% -29% 2,754 $100   $11,085,640 11
Nov 3, 2009 10 $302,940 +10% -21% 2,754 $110   $11,388,580 12
Nov 4, 2009 10 $221,505 -27% -30% 2,754 $80   $11,610,085 13
Nov 5, 2009 12 $234,090 +6% -29% 2,754 $85   $11,844,175 14
Nov 6, 2009 - $319,725 +37% -68% 1,421 $225   $12,163,900 15
Nov 7, 2009 - $525,770 +64% -51% 1,421 $370   $12,689,670 16
Nov 8, 2009 - $298,410 -43% -71% 1,421 $210   $12,988,080 17
Nov 9, 2009 - $71,050 -76% -74% 1,421 $50   $13,059,130 18
Nov 10, 2009 - $93,070 +31% -69% 1,421 $65   $13,152,200 19
Nov 11, 2009 15 $191,800 +106% -13% 1,421 $135   $13,344,000 20
Nov 12, 2009 - $71,005 -63% -70% 1,421 $50   $13,415,005 21
Nov 13, 2009 - $83,335 +17% -74% 520 $160   $13,498,340 22
Nov 14, 2009 - $124,605 +50% -76% 520 $240   $13,622,945 23
Nov 15, 2009 - $75,445 -39% -75% 520 $145   $13,698,390 24
Nov 16, 2009 - $18,235 -76% -74% 520 $35   $13,716,625 25
Nov 17, 2009 - $15,495 -15% -83% 520 $30   $13,732,120 26
Nov 18, 2009 - $15,665 +1% -92% 520 $30   $13,747,785 27
Nov 19, 2009 - $15,425 -2% -78% 520 $30   $13,763,210 28
Nov 20, 2009 - $23,085 +50% -72% 140 $165   $13,786,295 29
Nov 21, 2009 - $32,920 +43% -74% 140 $235   $13,819,215 30
Nov 22, 2009 - $18,915 -43% -75% 140 $135   $13,838,130 31
Nov 23, 2009 - $9,085 -52% -50% 140 $65   $13,847,215 32
Nov 24, 2009 - $9,125 n/c -41% 140 $65   $13,856,340 33
Nov 25, 2009 - $7,225 -21% -54% 85 $85   $13,863,565 34
Nov 26, 2009 - $5,950 -18% -61% 85 $70   $13,869,515 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 23, 2009 8 $7,711,790   2,754 $2,800   $7,711,790 1
Oct 30, 2009 10 $4,132,385 -46% 2,754 $1,501   $11,844,175 2
Nov 6, 2009 17 $1,570,830 -62% 1,421 $1,105   $13,415,005 3
Nov 13, 2009 25 $348,205 -78% 520 $670   $14,046,595 4
Nov 20, 2009 40 $106,305 -69% 85 $1,251   $13,869,515 5

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,105 $25,707,362
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,474 $25,707,362
Top 2009 Movies at the International Box Office 100 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 585 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,543 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 267 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 696 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 985 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $25,707,362

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,643 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,966 $39,753,957
Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 118 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 701 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,092 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 695 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,253 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 407 $39,753,957

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 28, 20106122,228 122,228$2,229,439$2,229,4391
Mar 7, 20102145,142-63% 167,370$812,105$3,041,5442
Mar 14, 20102530,300-33% 197,670$545,097$3,586,6413

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 28, 20101322,004 22,004$549,892$549,8921

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Leading Cast

John C. Reilly    Larten Crepsley
Chris Massoglia    Darren
Salma Hayek    Madame Truska

Supporting Cast

Ken Watanabe    Mr. Tall
Josh Hutcherson    Steve
Ray Stevenson    Murlaugh
Patrick Fugit    Evra the Snake Boy
Willem Dafoe    Gavner Purl
Orlando Jones   
Morgan Saylor    Annie

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Paul Weitz    Director
Paul Weitz    Screenwriter
Brian Helgeland    Screenwriter
Darren Shan    Based on 'Vampire Blood' By
Lauren Shuler Donner    Producer
Courtney Pledger    Executive Producer
Sarah Radclyffe    Executive Producer
Andrew Miano    Executive Producer
Dan Kolsrud    Executive Producer
Kerry Kohansky-Roberts    Executive Producer
K.C. Colwell    First Assistant Director
Jack Gill    Stunt Coordinator
Jack Gill    Second Unit Director
David Wyman    Sound Mixer
Randall Wilkins    Set Designer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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March 19th, 2010

While there were plenty of new releases reaching the top 30 on the sales chart this week, a holdover, Law Abiding Citizen, remained in top spot. During its second week of release it sold an additional 353,000 units, lifting its total to 1.18 million units sold and $11.97 million in total sales. More...

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November 7th, 2009

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November 2nd, 2009

It was a tough weekend at the box office, then again, that's always the case when Halloween lands on a weekend. Halloween in one of the worst days at the box office; it's almost as bad as Christmas Eve. And at least with Christmas Eve, you have Christmas Day to look forward to. The overall box office was down 21.8% from last weekend to just $91 million; however, that was 3.5% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 remains well head of 2008 at $8.56 billion to $7.95 billion. More...

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October 31st, 2009

The Ugly Truth reached a major milestone over the weekend with $5.75 million on 2046 screens in 55 markets for a total of $102.27 million internationally. Its biggest market of the weekend was Spain, where it added $1.86 million on 360 screens for a total of $5.17 million. With a debut in Italy a few weeks away, it will likely fall sharply next weekend, but should have no trouble earning $200 million worldwide before its run is over. More...

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October 22nd, 2009

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September ended with a thud, but at least there's good news. September has finally ended. Last month more movies missed expectations that topped them, which has put a cooling effect on the overall box office and that could hurt the business going into this month. October should still be stronger than last month, and since October of last year wasn't particularly great, 2009 should at least maintain its lead over 2008 going into the holiday season, even if it isn't as strong every single week. More...

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  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Synopsis

Darren is just like any other teenager, until the day he encounters the Cirque du Freak and a vampire named Larten Crepsley. After Crepsley turns him into one of the undead, Darren joins the traveling sideshow and its parade of weird and monstrous creatures. As he learns to use his newfound powers, Darren unwittingly becomes a pawn in the struggle between vampire factions.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,293,205 (44.8% of total gross)
Legs:2.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:35.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,754 opening theaters/2,754 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $20,189,636

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,691 $14,046,595
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,105 $25,707,362
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,643 $39,753,957

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 23rd, 2009 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: February 23rd, 2010 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 For sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Season of the Witch
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Vampire, Action Adventure, Circus
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Donners’ Company, Depth of Field
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

John C. Reilly    Larten Crepsley
Chris Massoglia    Darren
Salma Hayek    Madame Truska

Supporting Cast

Ken Watanabe    Mr. Tall
Josh Hutcherson    Steve
Ray Stevenson    Murlaugh
Patrick Fugit    Evra the Snake Boy
Willem Dafoe    Gavner Purl
Orlando Jones   
Morgan Saylor    Annie

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Paul Weitz    Director
Paul Weitz    Screenwriter
Brian Helgeland    Screenwriter
Darren Shan    Based on 'Vampire Blood' By
Lauren Shuler Donner    Producer
Courtney Pledger    Executive Producer
Sarah Radclyffe    Executive Producer
Andrew Miano    Executive Producer
Dan Kolsrud    Executive Producer
Kerry Kohansky-Roberts    Executive Producer
K.C. Colwell    First Assistant Director
Jack Gill    Stunt Coordinator
Jack Gill    Second Unit Director
David Wyman    Sound Mixer
Randall Wilkins    Set Designer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD Sales: New Releases Fought the Law (and the Law Won)

March 19th, 2010

While there were plenty of new releases reaching the top 30 on the sales chart this week, a holdover, Law Abiding Citizen, remained in top spot. During its second week of release it sold an additional 353,000 units, lifting its total to 1.18 million units sold and $11.97 million in total sales. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 23rd, 2010

February 23rd, 2010

We're still in that no-man's land for the home market: it's way too late to take advantage of the Christmas shopping season and it's still too early for most Awards Season releases to be on shelves. There are a few wide releases coming out this week, but only one of them, The Informant!, is worth buying on either DVD or Blu-ray. The best release of the week, and the winner of our Pick of the Week honor, is The Damned United, which is worth picking up on DVD or Blu-ray. Meanwhile, Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day - Blu-ray earns the coveted and rarely-awarded Puck of the Week. More...

International Details - Not Taking Any Chances

November 7th, 2009

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs fell out of the top five but still earned $5.18 million on 2568 screens in 39 markets for a total of $52.45 million so far. This was only 31% lower than last weekend, with no major market openings. In fact, the film doesn't have another major market opening till it debuts in Australia at the end of the month, while it still has openings in Italy and Spain by the end of the year, and it doesn't end its run till early next year with openings in Germany and some midlevel markets. More...

Experiencing It

November 2nd, 2009

It was a tough weekend at the box office, then again, that's always the case when Halloween lands on a weekend. Halloween in one of the worst days at the box office; it's almost as bad as Christmas Eve. And at least with Christmas Eve, you have Christmas Day to look forward to. The overall box office was down 21.8% from last weekend to just $91 million; however, that was 3.5% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 remains well head of 2008 at $8.56 billion to $7.95 billion. More...

International Details - An Ugly Milestone

October 31st, 2009

The Ugly Truth reached a major milestone over the weekend with $5.75 million on 2046 screens in 55 markets for a total of $102.27 million internationally. Its biggest market of the weekend was Spain, where it added $1.86 million on 360 screens for a total of $5.17 million. With a debut in Italy a few weeks away, it will likely fall sharply next weekend, but should have no trouble earning $200 million worldwide before its run is over. More...

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October 28th, 2009

The winners of our Helping Hand contest were determined and they are... More...

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October 27th, 2009

We had three wide releases this weekend, and not one of them matched expectations. Additionally, last week's number one film fell dramatically at the box office. This led to an equally dramatic decline at the box office with overall ticket sales at just $116 million. This is 16% lower than last weekend, but more importantly 13% lower than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 still has a 7.6% lead over 2008 at $8.43 billion to $7.84 billion, which is a lead that might be insurmountable at this point. More...

Weekend Estimates: Paranormal Activity Knocks Saw from its Throne

October 25th, 2009

Over the past six years, the Saw Franchise has dominated the horror box office over Halloween, scoring four consecutive $30 million-plus openings. The last four episodes were also the top-grossing films for Lionsgate each year, helping the studio earn a solid 3% market share, after years picking up less than 1% of the total US box office. This weekend, however, the franchise took a body blow, thanks to a terrific guerrilla marketing campaign from Paramount that took Paranormal Activity to an estimated $22 million weekend in 1,945 theaters, and pushed Saw VI into second place with a disappointing $14.8 million (the worst opening weekend for the franchise). More...

Horror Likely to Be Seen the Most

October 22nd, 2009

It's the weekend before Halloween and among the three wide releases, there are two with a horror feel to them. (One is straight up horror while the other features Vampires.) Among the holdovers that should land in the top ten, there are three more horror or horror-like films, so there's a lot of competition for a rather narrow target audience. In comparison, last year there was only one such movie, and it didn't even come in first place. The level of competition will likely prevent the number one film this weekend from topping last year's number one film, High School Musical 3, but overall the box office should be a bit stronger this year. More...

Contest - Helping Hand

October 15th, 2009

We're not sure which of the two wide releases will be the number one film next week, but since it is October, we're going with The Vampire's Assistant as our target film in this week's box office prediction contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office of The Vampire's Assistant. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of The Ghost Whisperer - Season Four on DVD, as well as The Hills - Season Five - Part One on DVD. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win a copy of The Ghost Whisperer - Season Four on DVD, as well as The Hills - Season Five - Part One on DVD. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2009 Preview: October

October 1st, 2009

September ended with a thud, but at least there's good news. September has finally ended. Last month more movies missed expectations that topped them, which has put a cooling effect on the overall box office and that could hurt the business going into this month. October should still be stronger than last month, and since October of last year wasn't particularly great, 2009 should at least maintain its lead over 2008 going into the holiday season, even if it isn't as strong every single week. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,691 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,983 $20,189,636
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,984 $14,046,595
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 130 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 980 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,164 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 332 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 716 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,608 $14,046,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 578 $14,046,595

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 23, 2009 7 $6,293,205   2,754 $2,285   $6,293,205 1
Oct 30, 2009 9 $3,098,185 -51% 2,754 $1,125   $10,809,975 2
Nov 6, 2009 17 $1,143,905 -63% 1,421 $805   $12,988,080 3
Nov 13, 2009 23 $283,385 -75% 520 $545   $13,698,390 4
Nov 20, 2009 35 $74,920 -74% 140 $535   $13,838,130 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 23, 2009 6 $2,230,745     2,754 $810   $2,230,745 1
Oct 24, 2009 9 $2,547,665 +14%   2,754 $925   $4,778,410 2
Oct 25, 2009 7 $1,514,795 -41%   2,754 $550   $6,293,205 3
Oct 26, 2009 6 $385,775 -75%   2,754 $140   $6,678,980 4
Oct 27, 2009 7 $385,560 n/c   2,754 $140   $7,064,540 5
Oct 28, 2009 8 $317,025 -18%   2,754 $115   $7,381,565 6
Oct 29, 2009 8 $330,225 +4%   2,754 $120   $7,711,790 7
Oct 30, 2009 8 $990,995 +200% -56% 2,754 $360   $8,702,785 8
Oct 31, 2009 9 $1,074,440 +8% -58% 2,754 $390   $9,777,225 9
Nov 1, 2009 9 $1,032,750 -4% -32% 2,754 $375   $10,809,975 10
Nov 2, 2009 7 $275,665 -73% -29% 2,754 $100   $11,085,640 11
Nov 3, 2009 10 $302,940 +10% -21% 2,754 $110   $11,388,580 12
Nov 4, 2009 10 $221,505 -27% -30% 2,754 $80   $11,610,085 13
Nov 5, 2009 12 $234,090 +6% -29% 2,754 $85   $11,844,175 14
Nov 6, 2009 - $319,725 +37% -68% 1,421 $225   $12,163,900 15
Nov 7, 2009 - $525,770 +64% -51% 1,421 $370   $12,689,670 16
Nov 8, 2009 - $298,410 -43% -71% 1,421 $210   $12,988,080 17
Nov 9, 2009 - $71,050 -76% -74% 1,421 $50   $13,059,130 18
Nov 10, 2009 - $93,070 +31% -69% 1,421 $65   $13,152,200 19
Nov 11, 2009 15 $191,800 +106% -13% 1,421 $135   $13,344,000 20
Nov 12, 2009 - $71,005 -63% -70% 1,421 $50   $13,415,005 21
Nov 13, 2009 - $83,335 +17% -74% 520 $160   $13,498,340 22
Nov 14, 2009 - $124,605 +50% -76% 520 $240   $13,622,945 23
Nov 15, 2009 - $75,445 -39% -75% 520 $145   $13,698,390 24
Nov 16, 2009 - $18,235 -76% -74% 520 $35   $13,716,625 25
Nov 17, 2009 - $15,495 -15% -83% 520 $30   $13,732,120 26
Nov 18, 2009 - $15,665 +1% -92% 520 $30   $13,747,785 27
Nov 19, 2009 - $15,425 -2% -78% 520 $30   $13,763,210 28
Nov 20, 2009 - $23,085 +50% -72% 140 $165   $13,786,295 29
Nov 21, 2009 - $32,920 +43% -74% 140 $235   $13,819,215 30
Nov 22, 2009 - $18,915 -43% -75% 140 $135   $13,838,130 31
Nov 23, 2009 - $9,085 -52% -50% 140 $65   $13,847,215 32
Nov 24, 2009 - $9,125 n/c -41% 140 $65   $13,856,340 33
Nov 25, 2009 - $7,225 -21% -54% 85 $85   $13,863,565 34
Nov 26, 2009 - $5,950 -18% -61% 85 $70   $13,869,515 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 23, 2009 8 $7,711,790   2,754 $2,800   $7,711,790 1
Oct 30, 2009 10 $4,132,385 -46% 2,754 $1,501   $11,844,175 2
Nov 6, 2009 17 $1,570,830 -62% 1,421 $1,105   $13,415,005 3
Nov 13, 2009 25 $348,205 -78% 520 $670   $14,046,595 4
Nov 20, 2009 40 $106,305 -69% 85 $1,251   $13,869,515 5

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,105 $25,707,362
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,474 $25,707,362
Top 2009 Movies at the International Box Office 100 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 585 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,543 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 267 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 696 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 985 $25,707,362
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $25,707,362

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,643 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,966 $39,753,957
Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 118 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 701 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,092 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 695 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,253 $39,753,957
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 407 $39,753,957

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 28, 20106122,228 122,228$2,229,439$2,229,4391
Mar 7, 20102145,142-63% 167,370$812,105$3,041,5442
Mar 14, 20102530,300-33% 197,670$545,097$3,586,6413

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 28, 20101322,004 22,004$549,892$549,8921

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