Empire (2002)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $17,504,595Details
International Box Office $990,849Details
Worldwide Box Office $18,495,444
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,281,415 (35.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.79 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:94.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$3,500,000 (worldwide box office is 5.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:867 opening theaters/869 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,417,907

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,173 $17,504,595
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,108 $990,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,776 $18,495,444
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $17,504,595
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,426 $990,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,817 $18,495,444

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: December 6th, 2002 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: March 18th, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content and some sexuality.
Comparisons: vs. Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope
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Keywords: Hood Film, Crime Drama, Crime Boss, Organized Crime, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in The Bronx, Drug Dealer, White Collar Crime, Going Legit, Gang Warfare, Fugitive / On the Run
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,173 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,092 $32,417,907
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,505 $17,504,595
Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,094 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,682 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,204 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 760 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 509 $17,504,595

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 6, 2002 4 $6,281,415   867 $7,245   $6,281,415 1
Dec 13, 2002 10 $2,963,290 -53% 869 $3,410   $10,883,390 2
Dec 20, 2002 14 $1,382,630 -53% 768 $1,800   $13,204,630 3
Dec 27, 2002 20 $1,066,370 -23% 496 $2,150   $15,170,025 4
Jan 3, 2003 22 $729,300 -32% 469 $1,555   $16,611,085 5
Jan 10, 2003 29 $328,860 -55% 324 $1,015   $17,188,725 6
Jan 17, 2003 41 $103,725 -68% 133 $780   $17,418,270 7
Jan 24, 2003 46 $63,715 -39% 98 $650   $17,504,595 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Dec 6, 2002 4 $2,177,000     864 $2,520   $2,177,000 1
Dec 7, 2002 6 $2,445,000 +12%   864 $2,830   $4,622,000 2
Dec 8, 2002 4 $1,734,000 -29%   867 $2,000   $6,281,415 3
Dec 9, 2002 4 $459,000 -74%   867 $529   $6,741,000 4
Dec 10, 2002 4 $425,000 -7%   867 $490   $7,166,000 5
Dec 11, 2002 4 $377,000 -11%   867 $435   $7,543,000 6
Dec 12, 2002 4 $378,000 n/c   867 $436   $7,920,000 7
Dec 13, 2002 9 $879,000 +133% -60% 869 $1,012   $8,799,000 8
Dec 14, 2002 10 $1,177,495 +34% -52% 869 $1,355   $9,953,560 9
Dec 15, 2002 10 $929,830 -21% -46% 869 $1,070   $10,883,390 10
Dec 16, 2002 8 $274,000 -71% -40% 869 $315   $11,157,000 11
Dec 17, 2002 9 $256,000 -7% -40% 869 $295   $11,414,000 12
Dec 18, 2002 10 $225,000 -12% -40% 869 $259   $11,639,000 13
Dec 19, 2002 10 $196,000 -13% -48% 869 $226   $11,822,000 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 6, 2002 4 $7,920,100   867 $9,135   $7,920,100 1
Dec 13, 2002 9 $3,901,900 -51% 869 $4,490   $11,822,000 2
Dec 20, 2002 15 $2,281,655 -42% 768 $2,971   $14,103,655 3
Dec 27, 2002 21 $1,778,130 -22% 496 $3,585   $15,881,785 4
Jan 3, 2003 21 $978,080 -45% 469 $2,085   $16,859,865 5
Jan 10, 2003 30 $454,680 -54% 324 $1,403   $17,314,545 6
Jan 17, 2003 43 $126,335 -72% 133 $950   $17,440,880 7
Jan 24, 2003 52 $63,715 -50% 98 $650   $17,504,595 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,108 $990,849
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,053 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,179 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,265 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,863 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,940 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,426 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 443 $990,849

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,776 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,932 $18,495,444
Top 2002 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,988 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,022 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,047 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,258 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,817 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 540 $18,495,444

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.

Uncategorized

John Leguizamo    Victor
Peter Sarsgaard    Jack
Denise Richards   
Felix Solis    Jose
Nestor Serrano   
Vincent Laresca    Jimmy
Fat Joe    Tito
Stracy Diaz    Gina
Delilah Cotto    Carmen
Rob B. Campbell    Det. O'Brien
Rafael Baez    Jay
Granville Adams    Det. Jones
Isabella Rossellini    Joanna Menendez
Sonia Braga   
Anthony "Treach" Criss   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Franc. Reyes    Director
Franc. Reyes    Screenwriter

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,281,415 (35.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.79 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:94.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$3,500,000 (worldwide box office is 5.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:867 opening theaters/869 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,417,907

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,173 $17,504,595
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,108 $990,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,776 $18,495,444
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $17,504,595
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,426 $990,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,817 $18,495,444

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


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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 6th, 2002 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: March 18th, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content and some sexuality.
Comparisons: vs. Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Hood Film, Crime Drama, Crime Boss, Organized Crime, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in The Bronx, Drug Dealer, White Collar Crime, Going Legit, Gang Warfare, Fugitive / On the Run
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

Uncategorized

John Leguizamo    Victor
Peter Sarsgaard    Jack
Denise Richards   
Felix Solis    Jose
Nestor Serrano   
Vincent Laresca    Jimmy
Fat Joe    Tito
Stracy Diaz    Gina
Delilah Cotto    Carmen
Rob B. Campbell    Det. O'Brien
Rafael Baez    Jay
Granville Adams    Det. Jones
Isabella Rossellini    Joanna Menendez
Sonia Braga   
Anthony "Treach" Criss   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Franc. Reyes    Director
Franc. Reyes    Screenwriter

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,173 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,092 $32,417,907
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,505 $17,504,595
Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,094 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,682 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,204 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 760 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $17,504,595
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 509 $17,504,595

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 6, 2002 4 $6,281,415   867 $7,245   $6,281,415 1
Dec 13, 2002 10 $2,963,290 -53% 869 $3,410   $10,883,390 2
Dec 20, 2002 14 $1,382,630 -53% 768 $1,800   $13,204,630 3
Dec 27, 2002 20 $1,066,370 -23% 496 $2,150   $15,170,025 4
Jan 3, 2003 22 $729,300 -32% 469 $1,555   $16,611,085 5
Jan 10, 2003 29 $328,860 -55% 324 $1,015   $17,188,725 6
Jan 17, 2003 41 $103,725 -68% 133 $780   $17,418,270 7
Jan 24, 2003 46 $63,715 -39% 98 $650   $17,504,595 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Dec 6, 2002 4 $2,177,000     864 $2,520   $2,177,000 1
Dec 7, 2002 6 $2,445,000 +12%   864 $2,830   $4,622,000 2
Dec 8, 2002 4 $1,734,000 -29%   867 $2,000   $6,281,415 3
Dec 9, 2002 4 $459,000 -74%   867 $529   $6,741,000 4
Dec 10, 2002 4 $425,000 -7%   867 $490   $7,166,000 5
Dec 11, 2002 4 $377,000 -11%   867 $435   $7,543,000 6
Dec 12, 2002 4 $378,000 n/c   867 $436   $7,920,000 7
Dec 13, 2002 9 $879,000 +133% -60% 869 $1,012   $8,799,000 8
Dec 14, 2002 10 $1,177,495 +34% -52% 869 $1,355   $9,953,560 9
Dec 15, 2002 10 $929,830 -21% -46% 869 $1,070   $10,883,390 10
Dec 16, 2002 8 $274,000 -71% -40% 869 $315   $11,157,000 11
Dec 17, 2002 9 $256,000 -7% -40% 869 $295   $11,414,000 12
Dec 18, 2002 10 $225,000 -12% -40% 869 $259   $11,639,000 13
Dec 19, 2002 10 $196,000 -13% -48% 869 $226   $11,822,000 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 6, 2002 4 $7,920,100   867 $9,135   $7,920,100 1
Dec 13, 2002 9 $3,901,900 -51% 869 $4,490   $11,822,000 2
Dec 20, 2002 15 $2,281,655 -42% 768 $2,971   $14,103,655 3
Dec 27, 2002 21 $1,778,130 -22% 496 $3,585   $15,881,785 4
Jan 3, 2003 21 $978,080 -45% 469 $2,085   $16,859,865 5
Jan 10, 2003 30 $454,680 -54% 324 $1,403   $17,314,545 6
Jan 17, 2003 43 $126,335 -72% 133 $950   $17,440,880 7
Jan 24, 2003 52 $63,715 -50% 98 $650   $17,504,595 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,108 $990,849
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,053 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,179 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,265 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,863 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,940 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,426 $990,849
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 443 $990,849

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,776 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,932 $18,495,444
Top 2002 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,988 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,022 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,047 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,258 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,817 $18,495,444
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 540 $18,495,444

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.