Wanderlust (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $17,288,155 | Details |
| International Box Office | $6,871,779 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $24,159,934 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $4,817,023 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $922,964 | |
| Total | $5,739,987 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
George and Linda are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George's awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can't buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,526,650 (37.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $32,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,002 opening theaters/2,002 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,975,673 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 24th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | April 12th, 2012 (Wide) (Ukraine)
April 13th, 2012 (Wide), released as Locura en el paraíso (Mexico) May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Croatia) May 30th, 2012 (Wide) (France) June 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) |
| Video Release: | June 19th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use (Rating bulletin 2178, 6/29/2011) |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble, Improvised, Outtakes During Credits |
| Plot point: | Country Mouse, City Mouse, Fired, Infidelity, Land Developer, Mid-Life Crisis, Narcotics, Political, Romance |
| Social setting: | Counterculture, New Age |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Hot Dog |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $6,526,650 | 2,002 | $3,260 | $6,526,650 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $3,843,840 | -41% | 2,002 | $1,920 | $12,484,655 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 15 | $1,653,645 | -57% | 1,220 | $1,355 | $15,517,765 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 18 | $520,025 | -69% | 698 | $745 | $16,744,125 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 33 | $141,030 | -73% | 235 | $600 | $17,115,650 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 42 | $74,225 | -47% | 116 | $640 | $17,255,675 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $2,172,165 | 2,002 | $1,085 | $2,172,165 | 1 | ||
| Feb 25, 2012 | 8 | $2,922,920 | +35% | 2,002 | $1,460 | $5,095,085 | 2 | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 8 | $1,431,565 | -51% | 2,002 | $715 | $6,526,650 | 3 | |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 7 | $513,060 | -64% | 2,002 | $256 | $7,039,710 | 4 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 7 | $620,620 | +21% | 2,002 | $310 | $7,660,330 | 5 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 6 | $490,490 | -21% | 2,002 | $245 | $8,150,820 | 6 | |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 7 | $489,995 | n/c | 2,002 | $245 | $8,640,815 | 7 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $1,111,110 | +127% | -49% | 2,002 | $555 | $9,751,925 | 8 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 10 | $1,751,750 | +58% | -40% | 2,002 | $875 | $11,503,675 | 9 |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 11 | $980,980 | -44% | -31% | 2,002 | $490 | $12,484,655 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 10 | $309,325 | -68% | -40% | 2,002 | $155 | $12,793,980 | 11 |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 9 | $419,490 | +36% | -32% | 2,002 | $210 | $13,213,470 | 12 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 10 | $320,320 | -24% | -35% | 2,002 | $160 | $13,533,790 | 13 |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 9 | $330,330 | +3% | -33% | 2,002 | $165 | $13,864,120 | 14 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | - | $499,750 | +51% | -55% | 1,220 | $410 | $14,363,870 | 15 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | - | $750,700 | +50% | -57% | 1,220 | $615 | $15,114,570 | 16 |
| Mar 11, 2012 | - | $403,195 | -46% | -59% | 1,220 | $330 | $15,517,765 | 17 |
| Mar 12, 2012 | - | $164,090 | -59% | -47% | 1,220 | $135 | $15,681,855 | 18 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | - | $214,050 | +30% | -49% | 1,220 | $175 | $15,895,905 | 19 |
| Mar 14, 2012 | - | $157,990 | -26% | -51% | 1,220 | $130 | $16,053,895 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | - | $170,205 | +8% | -48% | 1,220 | $140 | $16,224,100 | 21 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | - | $171,025 | n/c | -66% | 698 | $245 | $16,395,125 | 22 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | - | $212,890 | +24% | -72% | 698 | $305 | $16,608,015 | 23 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | - | $136,110 | -36% | -66% | 698 | $195 | $16,744,125 | 24 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | - | $52,350 | -62% | -68% | 698 | $75 | $16,796,475 | 25 |
| Mar 20, 2012 | - | $73,290 | +40% | -66% | 698 | $105 | $16,869,765 | 26 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | - | $52,505 | -28% | -67% | 698 | $75 | $16,922,270 | 27 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | - | $52,350 | n/c | -69% | 698 | $75 | $16,974,620 | 28 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | - | $43,475 | -17% | -75% | 235 | $185 | $17,018,095 | 29 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | - | $64,655 | +49% | -70% | 235 | $275 | $17,082,750 | 30 |
| Mar 25, 2012 | - | $32,900 | -49% | -76% | 235 | $140 | $17,115,650 | 31 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | - | $12,925 | -61% | -75% | 235 | $55 | $17,128,575 | 32 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | - | $21,265 | +65% | -71% | 235 | $90 | $17,149,840 | 33 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | - | $15,275 | -28% | -71% | 235 | $65 | $17,165,115 | 34 |
| Mar 29, 2012 | - | $16,335 | +7% | -69% | 235 | $70 | $17,181,450 | 35 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | - | $22,620 | +38% | -48% | 235 | $96 | $17,204,070 | 36 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | - | $34,785 | +54% | -46% | 235 | $148 | $17,238,855 | 37 |
| Apr 1, 2012 | - | $16,820 | -52% | -49% | 235 | $72 | $17,255,675 | 38 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | - | $6,380 | -62% | -51% | 235 | $27 | $17,262,055 | 39 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | - | $9,860 | +55% | -54% | 235 | $42 | $17,271,915 | 40 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | - | $6,960 | -29% | -54% | 235 | $30 | $17,278,875 | 41 |
| Apr 5, 2012 | - | $9,280 | +33% | -43% | 235 | $39 | $17,288,155 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $8,640,815 | 2,002 | $4,316 | $8,640,815 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $5,223,305 | -40% | 2,002 | $2,609 | $13,864,120 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 16 | $2,359,980 | -55% | 1,220 | $1,934 | $16,224,100 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 18 | $750,520 | -68% | 698 | $1,075 | $16,974,620 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 30 | $206,830 | -72% | 235 | $880 | $17,181,450 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 41 | $106,705 | -48% | 235 | $454 | $17,288,155 | 6 |
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.
Synopsis
George and Linda are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George's awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can't buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,526,650 (37.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $32,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,002 opening theaters/2,002 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,975,673 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 24th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | April 12th, 2012 (Wide) (Ukraine)
April 13th, 2012 (Wide), released as Locura en el paraíso (Mexico) May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Croatia) May 30th, 2012 (Wide) (France) June 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) |
| Video Release: | June 19th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use (Rating bulletin 2178, 6/29/2011) |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble, Improvised, Outtakes During Credits |
| Plot point: | Country Mouse, City Mouse, Fired, Infidelity, Land Developer, Mid-Life Crisis, Narcotics, Political, Romance |
| Social setting: | Counterculture, New Age |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Hot Dog |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $6,526,650 | 2,002 | $3,260 | $6,526,650 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $3,843,840 | -41% | 2,002 | $1,920 | $12,484,655 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 15 | $1,653,645 | -57% | 1,220 | $1,355 | $15,517,765 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 18 | $520,025 | -69% | 698 | $745 | $16,744,125 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 33 | $141,030 | -73% | 235 | $600 | $17,115,650 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 42 | $74,225 | -47% | 116 | $640 | $17,255,675 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $2,172,165 | 2,002 | $1,085 | $2,172,165 | 1 | ||
| Feb 25, 2012 | 8 | $2,922,920 | +35% | 2,002 | $1,460 | $5,095,085 | 2 | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 8 | $1,431,565 | -51% | 2,002 | $715 | $6,526,650 | 3 | |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 7 | $513,060 | -64% | 2,002 | $256 | $7,039,710 | 4 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 7 | $620,620 | +21% | 2,002 | $310 | $7,660,330 | 5 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 6 | $490,490 | -21% | 2,002 | $245 | $8,150,820 | 6 | |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 7 | $489,995 | n/c | 2,002 | $245 | $8,640,815 | 7 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $1,111,110 | +127% | -49% | 2,002 | $555 | $9,751,925 | 8 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 10 | $1,751,750 | +58% | -40% | 2,002 | $875 | $11,503,675 | 9 |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 11 | $980,980 | -44% | -31% | 2,002 | $490 | $12,484,655 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 10 | $309,325 | -68% | -40% | 2,002 | $155 | $12,793,980 | 11 |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 9 | $419,490 | +36% | -32% | 2,002 | $210 | $13,213,470 | 12 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 10 | $320,320 | -24% | -35% | 2,002 | $160 | $13,533,790 | 13 |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 9 | $330,330 | +3% | -33% | 2,002 | $165 | $13,864,120 | 14 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | - | $499,750 | +51% | -55% | 1,220 | $410 | $14,363,870 | 15 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | - | $750,700 | +50% | -57% | 1,220 | $615 | $15,114,570 | 16 |
| Mar 11, 2012 | - | $403,195 | -46% | -59% | 1,220 | $330 | $15,517,765 | 17 |
| Mar 12, 2012 | - | $164,090 | -59% | -47% | 1,220 | $135 | $15,681,855 | 18 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | - | $214,050 | +30% | -49% | 1,220 | $175 | $15,895,905 | 19 |
| Mar 14, 2012 | - | $157,990 | -26% | -51% | 1,220 | $130 | $16,053,895 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | - | $170,205 | +8% | -48% | 1,220 | $140 | $16,224,100 | 21 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | - | $171,025 | n/c | -66% | 698 | $245 | $16,395,125 | 22 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | - | $212,890 | +24% | -72% | 698 | $305 | $16,608,015 | 23 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | - | $136,110 | -36% | -66% | 698 | $195 | $16,744,125 | 24 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | - | $52,350 | -62% | -68% | 698 | $75 | $16,796,475 | 25 |
| Mar 20, 2012 | - | $73,290 | +40% | -66% | 698 | $105 | $16,869,765 | 26 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | - | $52,505 | -28% | -67% | 698 | $75 | $16,922,270 | 27 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | - | $52,350 | n/c | -69% | 698 | $75 | $16,974,620 | 28 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | - | $43,475 | -17% | -75% | 235 | $185 | $17,018,095 | 29 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | - | $64,655 | +49% | -70% | 235 | $275 | $17,082,750 | 30 |
| Mar 25, 2012 | - | $32,900 | -49% | -76% | 235 | $140 | $17,115,650 | 31 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | - | $12,925 | -61% | -75% | 235 | $55 | $17,128,575 | 32 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | - | $21,265 | +65% | -71% | 235 | $90 | $17,149,840 | 33 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | - | $15,275 | -28% | -71% | 235 | $65 | $17,165,115 | 34 |
| Mar 29, 2012 | - | $16,335 | +7% | -69% | 235 | $70 | $17,181,450 | 35 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | - | $22,620 | +38% | -48% | 235 | $96 | $17,204,070 | 36 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | - | $34,785 | +54% | -46% | 235 | $148 | $17,238,855 | 37 |
| Apr 1, 2012 | - | $16,820 | -52% | -49% | 235 | $72 | $17,255,675 | 38 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | - | $6,380 | -62% | -51% | 235 | $27 | $17,262,055 | 39 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | - | $9,860 | +55% | -54% | 235 | $42 | $17,271,915 | 40 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | - | $6,960 | -29% | -54% | 235 | $30 | $17,278,875 | 41 |
| Apr 5, 2012 | - | $9,280 | +33% | -43% | 235 | $39 | $17,288,155 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2012 | 8 | $8,640,815 | 2,002 | $4,316 | $8,640,815 | 1 | |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 10 | $5,223,305 | -40% | 2,002 | $2,609 | $13,864,120 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 16 | $2,359,980 | -55% | 1,220 | $1,934 | $16,224,100 | 3 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 18 | $750,520 | -68% | 698 | $1,075 | $16,974,620 | 4 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 30 | $206,830 | -72% | 235 | $880 | $17,181,450 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 41 | $106,705 | -48% | 235 | $454 | $17,288,155 | 6 |
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.