Since its re-release on August 15, Laika’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline has garnered $38.3 million at the global box office. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats. The fifteenth anniversary Coraline showings also include an early glimpse of Laika’s upcoming film, Wildwood.
This past weekend, Coraline picked up an additional $5,038,976 in U.S. box office for a cumulative total of $24,105,063. Internationally, Coraline gained $2,904,197 for the weekend bringing the tally to $14,163,202. Total gross box office, according to Comscore now stands at $38,268,265.
In Mexico, Coraline has sold more than 1.6 million tickets for the fifteenth anniversary, exceeding the number of tickets sold for the original release in 2009. In the UK, Coraline has moved into the number two spot on top film re-releases of all time, surpassing E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and trailing only Titanic in box office grosses.
Additional international markets have been added by Trafalgar Releasing including France and the Philippines. Other markets will be announced shortly.
“Movie audiences worldwide have once again embraced Coraline, celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with overwhelming enthusiasm,” said David Burke, Laika’s chief marketing & operations officer. “The film's triumphant return to the big screen, newly remastered in stunning 3D, has ignited a cultural phenomenon, drawing in multiple generations of moviegoers and reaffirming Coraline's place as a timeless cinematic masterpiece. We have said all along that this anniversary edition is a heartfelt love letter to Laika fans, and we are deeply moved by the overwhelming response to its worldwide re-release. Coraline’s enduring appeal speaks volumes about the profound loyalty, love, and admiration that fans hold for Laika and our pioneering work in stop-motion animation.”
Burke continued, “As part of eventizing the Coraline return, we treated cinemagoers to an early glimpse of our upcoming feature, Wildwood, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes content showcasing our inspiring filmmaking process. We also hosted fan-focused events and collaborations with brands like Mondo, Converse, and Portland’s Stumptown Coffee Roasters, as well as launched our new exhibition, Laika Frame x Frame at the British Film Institute. We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners at Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing for their exceptional efforts in bringing Coraline back to audiences around the globe.”
“Once again, we’re reminded of the power of this film and how beloved it is to Coraline fans everywhere and now, it’s the highest grossing classic title in Fathom’s history,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom. “Based on the amazing numbers, we’re pleased to partner with Laika on adding more dates to Coraline’s run in both 2D and 3D.”
"Coraline's continued global success is a testament to the universal appeal of its story and animation style. The record-breaking results are proof that the film stands the test of time and continues to captivate audiences 15 years later with themes of courage and self-discovery," said Kymberli Frueh, senior vice president of programming and content acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing. “It has been a pleasure working alongside Laika to bring this film to so many passionate fans around the world.”
Coraline is a wondrous and thrilling, fun and suspenseful animated adventure. Coraline was written and directed by stop-motion auteur Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wendell & Wild) and stars Dakota Fanning, Ian McShane, Teri Hatcher, Keith David, John Hodgman, and British comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. The film was nominated for the Oscar® and Golden Globe; won the Cristal Award at Annecy and was named one of the best films of the year by AFI. It won three Annie Awards for Best Music, Character Design and Production Design.
Eleven-year-old Coraline Jones (Fanning) is feisty, curious, and intrepid beyond her years. She and her parents (Hatcher, Hodgman) have just relocated from Michigan to Oregon. Missing her friends and finding her parents to be distracted by their work, Coraline tries to find some excitement in her new environment but seriously doubts that her new home can provide anything truly intriguing to her. But when she walks through a secret door in her living room and ventures down an eerie passageway, she discovers an alternate version of her life and existence. On the surface, this parallel reality is similar to her real life – only much better. The adults, including the solicitous Other Mother (Hatcher), seem much more welcoming to her. Even the mysterious Cat (David) now regards her as the center of attention. She begins to think that this Other World might be where she belongs. But when her wondrously off-kilter, fantastical visit turns dangerous and Other Mother schemes to keep her there, Coraline musters all of her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home – and save her family.
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