Vengeance (2022)

Vengeance
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $4,330,720Details
International Box Office $102,933Details
Worldwide Box Office $4,433,653
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Ben Manalowitz is an aspiring New York podcaster in search of a story. When the body of a woman he’d been hooking up with is discovered in a West Texas oil field, he stumbles onto exactly the sort of true-crime tale that could make his career. Launching an investigation into her death in collaboration with high-powered producer Eloise, the confident Ben finds himself in over his head attempting to navigate a wildly unfamiliar culture. As he grows unexpectedly close to the young woman’s eccentric family and encounters figures like the enigmatic music producer Quentin Sellers, he’s forced to confront his own shortcomings and preconceptions. At the same time, he’s drawn into an ill-considered plot to avenge the crime.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,755,325 (40.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:97.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:998 opening theaters/1,003 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,433,534

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Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 29th, 2022 (Wide) by Focus Features
International Releases: September 8th, 2022 (Wide) (Italy)
October 7th, 2022 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
January 19th, 2023 (Limited), released as Rache auf Texanisch (Germany)
Video Release: August 16th, 2022 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language and brief violence.
(Rating bulletin 2738 (cert #53804), 6/29/2022)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bullet Train
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Keywords: Filmed in New Mexico, United States, Black Comedy, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Investigative Journalist, Texas, Murder Mystery, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Blumhouse, Divide/Conquer, Focus Features
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 29, 2022 10 $1,755,325   998 $1,759   $1,755,325 1
Aug 5, 2022 12 $725,710 -59% 1,003 $724   $3,283,735 2
Aug 12, 2022 - $215,475 -70% 431 $500   $3,885,495 3
Aug 19, 2022 - $99,970 -54% 167 $599   $4,092,980 4
Aug 26, 2022 - $67,015 -33% 106 $632   $4,201,560 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 29, 2022 9 $658,425     998 $660   $658,425 1
Jul 30, 2022 10 $631,440 -4%   998 $633   $1,289,865 2
Jul 31, 2022 10 $465,460 -26%   998 $466   $1,755,325 3
Aug 1, 2022 10 $196,970 -58%   998 $197   $1,952,295 4
Aug 2, 2022 10 $273,570 +39%   998 $274   $2,225,865 5
Aug 3, 2022 10 $197,140 -28%   998 $198   $2,423,005 6
Aug 4, 2022 11 $135,020 -32%   998 $135   $2,558,025 7
Aug 5, 2022 12 $202,705 +50% -69% 1,003 $202   $2,760,730 8
Aug 6, 2022 12 $296,695 +46% -53% 1,003 $296   $3,057,425 9
Aug 7, 2022 12 $226,310 -24% -51% 1,003 $226   $3,283,735 10
Aug 8, 2022 12 $93,150 -59% -53% 1,003 $93   $3,376,885 11
Aug 9, 2022 13 $126,875 +36% -54% 1,003 $126   $3,503,760 12
Aug 10, 2022 13 $99,835 -21% -49% 1,003 $100   $3,603,595 13
Aug 11, 2022 - $66,425 -33% -51% 1,003 $66   $3,670,020 14
Aug 12, 2022 - $61,010 -8% -70% 431 $142   $3,731,030 15
Aug 13, 2022 - $91,880 +51% -69% 431 $213   $3,822,910 16
Aug 14, 2022 - $62,585 -32% -72% 431 $145   $3,885,495 17
Aug 15, 2022 - $25,665 -59% -72% 431 $60   $3,911,160 18
Aug 16, 2022 - $37,400 +46% -71% 431 $87   $3,948,560 19
Aug 17, 2022 - $26,325 -30% -74% 431 $61   $3,974,885 20
Aug 18, 2022 - $18,125 -31% -73% 431 $42   $3,993,010 21
Aug 19, 2022 - $28,175 +55% -54% 167 $169   $4,021,185 22
Aug 20, 2022 - $42,765 +52% -53% 167 $256   $4,063,950 23
Aug 21, 2022 - $29,030 -32% -54% 167 $174   $4,092,980 24
Aug 22, 2022 - $9,210 -68% -64% 167 $55   $4,102,190 25
Aug 23, 2022 - $12,980 +41% -65% 167 $78   $4,115,170 26
Aug 24, 2022 - $9,970 -23% -62% 167 $60   $4,125,140 27
Aug 25, 2022 - $9,405 -6% -48% 167 $56   $4,134,545 28
Aug 26, 2022 - $19,305 +105% -31% 106 $182   $4,153,850 29
Aug 27, 2022 - $31,035 +61% -27% 106 $293   $4,184,885 30
Aug 28, 2022 - $16,675 -46% -43% 106 $157   $4,201,560 31
Aug 29, 2022 - $5,170 -69% -44% 106 $49   $4,206,730 32
Aug 30, 2022 - $6,650 +29% -49% 106 $63   $4,213,380 33
Aug 31, 2022 - $6,905 +4% -31% 106 $65   $4,220,285 34
Sep 1, 2022 - $5,435 -21% -42% 106 $51   $4,225,720 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 29, 2022 10 $2,558,025   998 $2,563   $2,558,025 1
Aug 5, 2022 12 $1,111,995 -57% 1,003 $1,109   $3,670,020 2
Aug 12, 2022 - $322,990 -71% 431 $749   $3,993,010 3
Aug 19, 2022 - $141,535 -56% 167 $848   $4,134,545 4
Aug 26, 2022 - $91,175 -36% 106 $860   $4,225,720 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Germany 1/19/2023 $0000$0
Italy 9/8/2022 $7,602 0 0 0 $7,602 9/12/2022
United Kingdom 10/7/2022 $32,294 134 134 134 $70,047 10/22/2022
 
Rest of World $25,284
 
International Total$102,933 10/22/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Lead Ensemble Members

B.J. Novak    Ben Manalowitz
Boyd Holbrook    Ty Shaw
Issa Rae    Eloise
Ashton Kutcher    Quentin Sellers
J. Smith-Cameron    Sharon Shaw
Lio Tipton    Abilene Shaw
Dove Cameron    Kansas City

Supporting Cast

Isabella Amara    Paris
Eli Abrams Bickel    El Stupido
Louanne Stephens    Granny Carole
John Mayer    John
Clint Obenchain    Crawl
Zach Villa    Sancholo
Tony Sedillo    Sancholo’s Associate
Rio Alexander    Sheriff Jimenez
Sarah Minnich    Brunett Random House Party
Ben Whitehair    Officer Dan
Grayson Berry    Officer Mike
Kevin Wiggins    Border Patrolman
Nathaniel Augustson    Rowdy Strange #1
Sean Dillingham    Rowdy Stranger #2
Mona Malec    Highway Patrolman
Mike Miller    Doctor
Kyle Tom    Rodeo Announcer
Chevel Shepherd    Teenage Singer
Micah McNeil    Texas Tech Fan
Tracy S. Lee    Radio Intern
Ethan Johnson    Rodeo Clown
Avalon Morrison Stone    Miss Whataburger

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

Production and Technical Credits

B.J. Novak    Director
B.J. Novak    Screenwriter
Jason Blum    Producer
Adam Hendricks    Producer
Greg Gilreath    Producer
B.J. Novak    Executive Producer
Leigh Kilton Smith    Executive Producer
Chris Warner    Executive Producer
Lyn Moncrief    Director of Photography
Courtney Andujar    Production Designer
Hillary Andujar    Production Designer
Andy Canny    Editor
Hilda Rasula    Editor
Plummy Tucker    Editor
Rachel Sage Kunn    Costume Designer
Jon Romano    Co-Producer
Nicholas Kraft    Co-Producer
Finneas O'Connell    Composer
Andrea von Foerster    Music Supervisor
Terri Taylor    Casting Director
Sarah Domeier    Casting Director
Christopher H. Warner    Unit Production Manager
Jason Altieri    First Assistant Director
Peter McGrew    First Assistant Director/Second Assistant Director
Jessica Richey    Second Assistant Director
Zac Locke    Associate Producer
Kirk W. Johnson    Production Supervisor
Renee Minasian    Post-Production Supervisor
Marcia Calosio    Set Decorator
David Hack    Set Decorator
David Sickles    Sound Mixer
Eric Thelander    Special Effects Coordinator
Brandy Marrs    Costume Supervisor
Sydney Suina    Costume Supervisor
Alexis Williams    Make up
Nicole Hawkyard    Make up
Janine Maloney    Make up
Bonnie Masoner    Make up
Megg Massey    Hairstylist
Emerald Ortega    Hairstylist
Janessa M. Bouldin    Hairstylist
Charee Savedra    Script Supervisor
Jonathan Slator    Location Manager
Patrick Puhl    Location Manager
Melanie Kuan Gutierrez    First Assistant Editor
Chris Dold    First Assistant Editor
Brian Steele    First Assistant Editor
Kali Kasashima    Assistant Editor
P.K. Hooker    Supervising Sound Editor
P.K. Hooker    Sound Designer
Tateum Kohut    Re-recording Mixer
Kevin Froines    Re-recording Mixer
Tiffany S. Griffith    Dialogue Editor
Ryan Sullivan    Sound Effects Editor
Pavel Nivevskiy    Foley Mixer
Raya Zakrevska    Foley Editor
Ellen Segal    Music Editor
Ben Zales    Music Editor
Jason Sanford    Visual Effects Executive Producer
Aaron Estrada    Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken Cioe    Visual Effects Producer
Mark Riccardi    Stunt Coordinator

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

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Synopsis

Ben Manalowitz is an aspiring New York podcaster in search of a story. When the body of a woman he’d been hooking up with is discovered in a West Texas oil field, he stumbles onto exactly the sort of true-crime tale that could make his career. Launching an investigation into her death in collaboration with high-powered producer Eloise, the confident Ben finds himself in over his head attempting to navigate a wildly unfamiliar culture. As he grows unexpectedly close to the young woman’s eccentric family and encounters figures like the enigmatic music producer Quentin Sellers, he’s forced to confront his own shortcomings and preconceptions. At the same time, he’s drawn into an ill-considered plot to avenge the crime.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,755,325 (40.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:97.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:998 opening theaters/1,003 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,433,534

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon tVOD/EST, Amazon EST
iTunes:iTunes
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 29th, 2022 (Wide) by Focus Features
International Releases: September 8th, 2022 (Wide) (Italy)
October 7th, 2022 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
January 19th, 2023 (Limited), released as Rache auf Texanisch (Germany)
Video Release: August 16th, 2022 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language and brief violence.
(Rating bulletin 2738 (cert #53804), 6/29/2022)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bullet Train
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Filmed in New Mexico, United States, Black Comedy, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Investigative Journalist, Texas, Murder Mystery, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Blumhouse, Divide/Conquer, Focus Features
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

B.J. Novak    Ben Manalowitz
Boyd Holbrook    Ty Shaw
Issa Rae    Eloise
Ashton Kutcher    Quentin Sellers
J. Smith-Cameron    Sharon Shaw
Lio Tipton    Abilene Shaw
Dove Cameron    Kansas City

Supporting Cast

Isabella Amara    Paris
Eli Abrams Bickel    El Stupido
Louanne Stephens    Granny Carole
John Mayer    John
Clint Obenchain    Crawl
Zach Villa    Sancholo
Tony Sedillo    Sancholo’s Associate
Rio Alexander    Sheriff Jimenez
Sarah Minnich    Brunett Random House Party
Ben Whitehair    Officer Dan
Grayson Berry    Officer Mike
Kevin Wiggins    Border Patrolman
Nathaniel Augustson    Rowdy Strange #1
Sean Dillingham    Rowdy Stranger #2
Mona Malec    Highway Patrolman
Mike Miller    Doctor
Kyle Tom    Rodeo Announcer
Chevel Shepherd    Teenage Singer
Micah McNeil    Texas Tech Fan
Tracy S. Lee    Radio Intern
Ethan Johnson    Rodeo Clown
Avalon Morrison Stone    Miss Whataburger

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

Production and Technical Credits

B.J. Novak    Director
B.J. Novak    Screenwriter
Jason Blum    Producer
Adam Hendricks    Producer
Greg Gilreath    Producer
B.J. Novak    Executive Producer
Leigh Kilton Smith    Executive Producer
Chris Warner    Executive Producer
Lyn Moncrief    Director of Photography
Courtney Andujar    Production Designer
Hillary Andujar    Production Designer
Andy Canny    Editor
Hilda Rasula    Editor
Plummy Tucker    Editor
Rachel Sage Kunn    Costume Designer
Jon Romano    Co-Producer
Nicholas Kraft    Co-Producer
Finneas O'Connell    Composer
Andrea von Foerster    Music Supervisor
Terri Taylor    Casting Director
Sarah Domeier    Casting Director
Christopher H. Warner    Unit Production Manager
Jason Altieri    First Assistant Director
Peter McGrew    First Assistant Director/Second Assistant Director
Jessica Richey    Second Assistant Director
Zac Locke    Associate Producer
Kirk W. Johnson    Production Supervisor
Renee Minasian    Post-Production Supervisor
Marcia Calosio    Set Decorator
David Hack    Set Decorator
David Sickles    Sound Mixer
Eric Thelander    Special Effects Coordinator
Brandy Marrs    Costume Supervisor
Sydney Suina    Costume Supervisor
Alexis Williams    Make up
Nicole Hawkyard    Make up
Janine Maloney    Make up
Bonnie Masoner    Make up
Megg Massey    Hairstylist
Emerald Ortega    Hairstylist
Janessa M. Bouldin    Hairstylist
Charee Savedra    Script Supervisor
Jonathan Slator    Location Manager
Patrick Puhl    Location Manager
Melanie Kuan Gutierrez    First Assistant Editor
Chris Dold    First Assistant Editor
Brian Steele    First Assistant Editor
Kali Kasashima    Assistant Editor
P.K. Hooker    Supervising Sound Editor
P.K. Hooker    Sound Designer
Tateum Kohut    Re-recording Mixer
Kevin Froines    Re-recording Mixer
Tiffany S. Griffith    Dialogue Editor
Ryan Sullivan    Sound Effects Editor
Pavel Nivevskiy    Foley Mixer
Raya Zakrevska    Foley Editor
Ellen Segal    Music Editor
Ben Zales    Music Editor
Jason Sanford    Visual Effects Executive Producer
Aaron Estrada    Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken Cioe    Visual Effects Producer
Mark Riccardi    Stunt Coordinator

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

Weekend predictions: Barbarian the favorite going into brutally slow weekend

September 9th, 2022

Barbarian

The weekend after Labor Day is traditionally the slowest one of the year at the box office. But, to get the good news out of the way, there’s a good chance that won’t be the case this year, with the weekend of January 28 looking like it will hold on to that crown. The fact we’ll probably top the $34.8 million earned at the box office on the last weekend of January is down to three new wide releases, albeit ones that probably won’t set records at the box office. More...

Weekend predictions: Super Pets set for weekend win

July 29th, 2022

DC League of Super Pets

DC League of Super Pets looks set for a fairly straightforward weekend win, even though where exactly it’ll land is hard to say, even with Thursday’s preview numbers available. Earning $2.2 million on Thursday is a healthy performance for an animated film—particularly one not part of an established franchise—but previews aren’t a perfect predictor for animated films in general. More...

Vengeance trailer

July 26th, 2022

Black comedy written, directed by, and starring B.J. Novak opens exclusively in theaters on Friday, July 29 ... Full Movie Details.

Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster, travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death of a girl he was hooking up with. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 29, 2022 10 $1,755,325   998 $1,759   $1,755,325 1
Aug 5, 2022 12 $725,710 -59% 1,003 $724   $3,283,735 2
Aug 12, 2022 - $215,475 -70% 431 $500   $3,885,495 3
Aug 19, 2022 - $99,970 -54% 167 $599   $4,092,980 4
Aug 26, 2022 - $67,015 -33% 106 $632   $4,201,560 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 29, 2022 9 $658,425     998 $660   $658,425 1
Jul 30, 2022 10 $631,440 -4%   998 $633   $1,289,865 2
Jul 31, 2022 10 $465,460 -26%   998 $466   $1,755,325 3
Aug 1, 2022 10 $196,970 -58%   998 $197   $1,952,295 4
Aug 2, 2022 10 $273,570 +39%   998 $274   $2,225,865 5
Aug 3, 2022 10 $197,140 -28%   998 $198   $2,423,005 6
Aug 4, 2022 11 $135,020 -32%   998 $135   $2,558,025 7
Aug 5, 2022 12 $202,705 +50% -69% 1,003 $202   $2,760,730 8
Aug 6, 2022 12 $296,695 +46% -53% 1,003 $296   $3,057,425 9
Aug 7, 2022 12 $226,310 -24% -51% 1,003 $226   $3,283,735 10
Aug 8, 2022 12 $93,150 -59% -53% 1,003 $93   $3,376,885 11
Aug 9, 2022 13 $126,875 +36% -54% 1,003 $126   $3,503,760 12
Aug 10, 2022 13 $99,835 -21% -49% 1,003 $100   $3,603,595 13
Aug 11, 2022 - $66,425 -33% -51% 1,003 $66   $3,670,020 14
Aug 12, 2022 - $61,010 -8% -70% 431 $142   $3,731,030 15
Aug 13, 2022 - $91,880 +51% -69% 431 $213   $3,822,910 16
Aug 14, 2022 - $62,585 -32% -72% 431 $145   $3,885,495 17
Aug 15, 2022 - $25,665 -59% -72% 431 $60   $3,911,160 18
Aug 16, 2022 - $37,400 +46% -71% 431 $87   $3,948,560 19
Aug 17, 2022 - $26,325 -30% -74% 431 $61   $3,974,885 20
Aug 18, 2022 - $18,125 -31% -73% 431 $42   $3,993,010 21
Aug 19, 2022 - $28,175 +55% -54% 167 $169   $4,021,185 22
Aug 20, 2022 - $42,765 +52% -53% 167 $256   $4,063,950 23
Aug 21, 2022 - $29,030 -32% -54% 167 $174   $4,092,980 24
Aug 22, 2022 - $9,210 -68% -64% 167 $55   $4,102,190 25
Aug 23, 2022 - $12,980 +41% -65% 167 $78   $4,115,170 26
Aug 24, 2022 - $9,970 -23% -62% 167 $60   $4,125,140 27
Aug 25, 2022 - $9,405 -6% -48% 167 $56   $4,134,545 28
Aug 26, 2022 - $19,305 +105% -31% 106 $182   $4,153,850 29
Aug 27, 2022 - $31,035 +61% -27% 106 $293   $4,184,885 30
Aug 28, 2022 - $16,675 -46% -43% 106 $157   $4,201,560 31
Aug 29, 2022 - $5,170 -69% -44% 106 $49   $4,206,730 32
Aug 30, 2022 - $6,650 +29% -49% 106 $63   $4,213,380 33
Aug 31, 2022 - $6,905 +4% -31% 106 $65   $4,220,285 34
Sep 1, 2022 - $5,435 -21% -42% 106 $51   $4,225,720 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 29, 2022 10 $2,558,025   998 $2,563   $2,558,025 1
Aug 5, 2022 12 $1,111,995 -57% 1,003 $1,109   $3,670,020 2
Aug 12, 2022 - $322,990 -71% 431 $749   $3,993,010 3
Aug 19, 2022 - $141,535 -56% 167 $848   $4,134,545 4
Aug 26, 2022 - $91,175 -36% 106 $860   $4,225,720 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Germany 1/19/2023 $0000$0
Italy 9/8/2022 $7,602 0 0 0 $7,602 9/12/2022
United Kingdom 10/7/2022 $32,294 134 134 134 $70,047 10/22/2022
 
Rest of World $25,284
 
International Total$102,933 10/22/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.