King Kong (2005)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $218,080,025 | Details |
| International Box Office | $338,826,353 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $556,906,378 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $142,420,087 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $4,553,337 | |
| Total | $146,973,424 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $50,130,145 (23.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 39.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $207,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,568 opening theaters/3,627 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $404,533,557 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 14th, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 14th, 2005 (Wide) (New Zealand)
August 7th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | March 28th, 2006 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images. |
| Running Time: | 189 minutes |
| Franchise: | King Kong |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Motion Capture Performance, Remake, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Creature Feature |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Wingnut Films |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $50,130,145 | 3,568 | $14,050 | $66,181,645 | 1 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 1 | $21,259,320 | -58% | 3,576 | $5,945 | $108,582,050 | 2 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $24,772,410 | +17% | 3,627 | $6,830 | $168,505,310 | 3 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 3 | $12,622,285 | -49% | 3,482 | $3,625 | $192,678,805 | 4 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 7 | $7,528,060 | -40% | 2,814 | $2,675 | $202,994,060 | 5 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 10 | $4,222,560 | -44% | 2,205 | $1,915 | $209,875,885 | 6 |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 16 | $2,346,555 | -44% | 1,322 | $1,775 | $213,160,170 | 7 |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 20 | $1,188,045 | -49% | 864 | $1,375 | $214,870,795 | 8 |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 24 | $535,595 | -55% | 441 | $1,215 | $215,699,910 | 9 |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 28 | $377,340 | -30% | 331 | $1,140 | $216,253,650 | 10 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 31 | $273,245 | -28% | 264 | $1,035 | $216,682,440 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 34 | $207,065 | -24% | 248 | $835 | $216,959,345 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 30 | $267,655 | +29% | 269 | $995 | $217,295,200 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 32 | $214,830 | -20% | 231 | $930 | $217,619,085 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 33 | $185,215 | -14% | 196 | $945 | $217,888,685 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 34 | $93,010 | -50% | 131 | $710 | $218,051,260 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2005 | 1 | $9,755,745 | 3,567 | $2,735 | $9,755,745 | 1 | ||
| Dec 15, 2005 | 1 | $6,295,755 | -35% | 3,567 | $1,765 | $16,051,500 | 2 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $14,468,240 | +130% | 3,568 | $4,055 | $30,519,740 | 3 | |
| Dec 17, 2005 | 1 | $20,105,680 | +39% | 3,568 | $5,635 | $50,625,420 | 4 | |
| Dec 18, 2005 | 1 | $15,556,225 | -23% | 3,568 | $4,360 | $66,181,645 | 5 | |
| Dec 19, 2005 | 1 | $5,638,125 | -64% | 3,568 | $1,580 | $71,819,770 | 6 | |
| Dec 20, 2005 | 1 | $5,244,960 | -7% | 3,568 | $1,470 | $77,064,730 | 7 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | 2 | $4,870,320 | -7% | -50% | 3,568 | $1,365 | $81,935,050 | 8 |
| Dec 22, 2005 | 2 | $5,387,680 | +11% | -14% | 3,568 | $1,510 | $87,322,730 | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 2 | $7,849,320 | +46% | -46% | 3,576 | $2,195 | $95,172,050 | 10 |
| Dec 24, 2005 | 2 | $4,559,400 | -42% | -77% | 3,576 | $1,275 | $99,731,450 | 11 |
| Dec 25, 2005 | 1 | $8,850,600 | +94% | -43% | 3,576 | $2,475 | $108,582,050 | 12 |
| Dec 26, 2005 | 1 | $12,015,360 | +36% | +113% | 3,576 | $3,360 | $120,597,410 | 13 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | 2 | $7,919,225 | -34% | +51% | 3,576 | $2,215 | $128,516,635 | 14 |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 2 | $7,116,240 | -10% | +46% | 3,576 | $1,990 | $135,632,875 | 15 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | 2 | $7,100,025 | n/c | +32% | 3,576 | $1,985 | $142,732,900 | 16 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $8,813,610 | +24% | +12% | 3,627 | $2,430 | $151,546,510 | 17 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2 | $7,163,325 | -19% | +57% | 3,627 | $1,975 | $158,709,835 | 18 |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 1 | $8,795,475 | +23% | -1% | 3,627 | $2,425 | $167,505,310 | 19 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 2 | $7,054,515 | -20% | -41% | 3,627 | $1,945 | $174,559,825 | 20 |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 2 | $2,267,125 | -68% | -71% | 3,627 | $625 | $176,826,950 | 21 |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 2 | $1,614,015 | -29% | -77% | 3,627 | $445 | $178,440,965 | 22 |
| Jan 5, 2006 | 2 | $1,615,555 | n/c | -77% | 3,627 | $445 | $180,056,520 | 23 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 4 | $3,412,360 | +111% | -61% | 3,480 | $981 | $183,468,880 | 24 |
| Jan 7, 2006 | 3 | $5,745,335 | +68% | -20% | 3,480 | $1,651 | $189,214,215 | 25 |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 3 | $3,464,590 | -40% | -61% | 3,480 | $996 | $192,678,805 | 26 |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 3 | $748,630 | -78% | -89% | 3,480 | $215 | $193,427,435 | 27 |
| Jan 10, 2006 | 3 | $732,555 | -2% | -68% | 3,480 | $211 | $194,159,990 | 28 |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 5 | $660,425 | -10% | -59% | 3,482 | $190 | $194,820,415 | 29 |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 4 | $645,585 | -2% | -60% | 3,482 | $185 | $195,466,000 | 30 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 8 | $1,787,500 | +177% | -48% | 2,805 | $637 | $197,253,500 | 31 |
| Jan 14, 2006 | 7 | $3,250,170 | +82% | -43% | 2,805 | $1,159 | $200,503,670 | 32 |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 7 | $2,490,390 | -23% | -28% | 2,805 | $888 | $202,994,060 | 33 |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 7 | $1,533,630 | -38% | +105% | 2,805 | $547 | $204,527,690 | 34 |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 8 | $393,225 | -74% | -46% | 2,805 | $140 | $204,920,915 | 35 |
| Jan 18, 2006 | 10 | $366,505 | -7% | -45% | 2,805 | $131 | $205,287,420 | 36 |
| Jan 19, 2006 | 10 | $365,905 | n/c | -43% | 2,805 | $130 | $205,653,325 | 37 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 | $1,014,305 | +177% | -43% | 2,205 | $460 | $206,667,630 | 38 |
| Jan 21, 2006 | 8 | $2,105,775 | +108% | -35% | 2,205 | $955 | $208,773,405 | 39 |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 8 | $1,102,480 | -48% | -56% | 2,205 | $500 | $209,875,885 | 40 |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 29 | $72,775 | 331 | $220 | $216,326,425 | 69 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2005 | 2 | $16,051,500 | 3,567 | $4,500 | $16,051,500 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $71,271,230 | +344% | 3,568 | $19,975 | $87,322,730 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 2 | $56,410,170 | -21% | 3,576 | $15,775 | $143,732,900 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $36,323,620 | -36% | 3,627 | $10,015 | $180,056,520 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 3 | $15,409,480 | -58% | 3,482 | $4,425 | $195,466,000 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 7 | $10,187,325 | -34% | 2,814 | $3,620 | $205,653,325 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 | $5,160,290 | -49% | 2,205 | $2,340 | $210,813,615 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 16 | $2,869,135 | -44% | 1,322 | $2,170 | $213,682,750 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 25 | $1,481,565 | -48% | 864 | $1,715 | $215,164,315 | 9 |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 26 | $711,995 | -52% | 441 | $1,615 | $215,876,310 | 10 |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 29 | $532,885 | -25% | 331 | $1,610 | $216,409,195 | 11 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 31 | $343,085 | -36% | 264 | $1,300 | $216,752,280 | 12 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 33 | $275,265 | -20% | 248 | $1,110 | $217,027,545 | 13 |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 30 | $376,710 | +37% | 269 | $1,400 | $217,404,255 | 14 |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 36 | $299,215 | -21% | 231 | $1,295 | $217,703,470 | 15 |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 34 | $254,780 | -15% | 196 | $1,300 | $217,958,250 | 16 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 36 | $121,775 | -52% | 131 | $930 | $218,080,025 | 17 |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $50,130,145 (23.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 39.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $207,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,568 opening theaters/3,627 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $404,533,557 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 14th, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 14th, 2005 (Wide) (New Zealand)
August 7th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | March 28th, 2006 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images. |
| Running Time: | 189 minutes |
| Franchise: | King Kong |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Motion Capture Performance, Remake, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Creature Feature |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Wingnut Films |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $50,130,145 | 3,568 | $14,050 | $66,181,645 | 1 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 1 | $21,259,320 | -58% | 3,576 | $5,945 | $108,582,050 | 2 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $24,772,410 | +17% | 3,627 | $6,830 | $168,505,310 | 3 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 3 | $12,622,285 | -49% | 3,482 | $3,625 | $192,678,805 | 4 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 7 | $7,528,060 | -40% | 2,814 | $2,675 | $202,994,060 | 5 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 10 | $4,222,560 | -44% | 2,205 | $1,915 | $209,875,885 | 6 |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 16 | $2,346,555 | -44% | 1,322 | $1,775 | $213,160,170 | 7 |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 20 | $1,188,045 | -49% | 864 | $1,375 | $214,870,795 | 8 |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 24 | $535,595 | -55% | 441 | $1,215 | $215,699,910 | 9 |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 28 | $377,340 | -30% | 331 | $1,140 | $216,253,650 | 10 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 31 | $273,245 | -28% | 264 | $1,035 | $216,682,440 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 34 | $207,065 | -24% | 248 | $835 | $216,959,345 | 12 |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 30 | $267,655 | +29% | 269 | $995 | $217,295,200 | 13 |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 32 | $214,830 | -20% | 231 | $930 | $217,619,085 | 14 |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 33 | $185,215 | -14% | 196 | $945 | $217,888,685 | 15 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 34 | $93,010 | -50% | 131 | $710 | $218,051,260 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2005 | 1 | $9,755,745 | 3,567 | $2,735 | $9,755,745 | 1 | ||
| Dec 15, 2005 | 1 | $6,295,755 | -35% | 3,567 | $1,765 | $16,051,500 | 2 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $14,468,240 | +130% | 3,568 | $4,055 | $30,519,740 | 3 | |
| Dec 17, 2005 | 1 | $20,105,680 | +39% | 3,568 | $5,635 | $50,625,420 | 4 | |
| Dec 18, 2005 | 1 | $15,556,225 | -23% | 3,568 | $4,360 | $66,181,645 | 5 | |
| Dec 19, 2005 | 1 | $5,638,125 | -64% | 3,568 | $1,580 | $71,819,770 | 6 | |
| Dec 20, 2005 | 1 | $5,244,960 | -7% | 3,568 | $1,470 | $77,064,730 | 7 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | 2 | $4,870,320 | -7% | -50% | 3,568 | $1,365 | $81,935,050 | 8 |
| Dec 22, 2005 | 2 | $5,387,680 | +11% | -14% | 3,568 | $1,510 | $87,322,730 | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 2 | $7,849,320 | +46% | -46% | 3,576 | $2,195 | $95,172,050 | 10 |
| Dec 24, 2005 | 2 | $4,559,400 | -42% | -77% | 3,576 | $1,275 | $99,731,450 | 11 |
| Dec 25, 2005 | 1 | $8,850,600 | +94% | -43% | 3,576 | $2,475 | $108,582,050 | 12 |
| Dec 26, 2005 | 1 | $12,015,360 | +36% | +113% | 3,576 | $3,360 | $120,597,410 | 13 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | 2 | $7,919,225 | -34% | +51% | 3,576 | $2,215 | $128,516,635 | 14 |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 2 | $7,116,240 | -10% | +46% | 3,576 | $1,990 | $135,632,875 | 15 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | 2 | $7,100,025 | n/c | +32% | 3,576 | $1,985 | $142,732,900 | 16 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $8,813,610 | +24% | +12% | 3,627 | $2,430 | $151,546,510 | 17 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2 | $7,163,325 | -19% | +57% | 3,627 | $1,975 | $158,709,835 | 18 |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 1 | $8,795,475 | +23% | -1% | 3,627 | $2,425 | $167,505,310 | 19 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 2 | $7,054,515 | -20% | -41% | 3,627 | $1,945 | $174,559,825 | 20 |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 2 | $2,267,125 | -68% | -71% | 3,627 | $625 | $176,826,950 | 21 |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 2 | $1,614,015 | -29% | -77% | 3,627 | $445 | $178,440,965 | 22 |
| Jan 5, 2006 | 2 | $1,615,555 | n/c | -77% | 3,627 | $445 | $180,056,520 | 23 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 4 | $3,412,360 | +111% | -61% | 3,480 | $981 | $183,468,880 | 24 |
| Jan 7, 2006 | 3 | $5,745,335 | +68% | -20% | 3,480 | $1,651 | $189,214,215 | 25 |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 3 | $3,464,590 | -40% | -61% | 3,480 | $996 | $192,678,805 | 26 |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 3 | $748,630 | -78% | -89% | 3,480 | $215 | $193,427,435 | 27 |
| Jan 10, 2006 | 3 | $732,555 | -2% | -68% | 3,480 | $211 | $194,159,990 | 28 |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 5 | $660,425 | -10% | -59% | 3,482 | $190 | $194,820,415 | 29 |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 4 | $645,585 | -2% | -60% | 3,482 | $185 | $195,466,000 | 30 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 8 | $1,787,500 | +177% | -48% | 2,805 | $637 | $197,253,500 | 31 |
| Jan 14, 2006 | 7 | $3,250,170 | +82% | -43% | 2,805 | $1,159 | $200,503,670 | 32 |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 7 | $2,490,390 | -23% | -28% | 2,805 | $888 | $202,994,060 | 33 |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 7 | $1,533,630 | -38% | +105% | 2,805 | $547 | $204,527,690 | 34 |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 8 | $393,225 | -74% | -46% | 2,805 | $140 | $204,920,915 | 35 |
| Jan 18, 2006 | 10 | $366,505 | -7% | -45% | 2,805 | $131 | $205,287,420 | 36 |
| Jan 19, 2006 | 10 | $365,905 | n/c | -43% | 2,805 | $130 | $205,653,325 | 37 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 | $1,014,305 | +177% | -43% | 2,205 | $460 | $206,667,630 | 38 |
| Jan 21, 2006 | 8 | $2,105,775 | +108% | -35% | 2,205 | $955 | $208,773,405 | 39 |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 8 | $1,102,480 | -48% | -56% | 2,205 | $500 | $209,875,885 | 40 |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 29 | $72,775 | 331 | $220 | $216,326,425 | 69 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2005 | 2 | $16,051,500 | 3,567 | $4,500 | $16,051,500 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 1 | $71,271,230 | +344% | 3,568 | $19,975 | $87,322,730 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 2005 | 2 | $56,410,170 | -21% | 3,576 | $15,775 | $143,732,900 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 2 | $36,323,620 | -36% | 3,627 | $10,015 | $180,056,520 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 3 | $15,409,480 | -58% | 3,482 | $4,425 | $195,466,000 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 7 | $10,187,325 | -34% | 2,814 | $3,620 | $205,653,325 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 | $5,160,290 | -49% | 2,205 | $2,340 | $210,813,615 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 16 | $2,869,135 | -44% | 1,322 | $2,170 | $213,682,750 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 25 | $1,481,565 | -48% | 864 | $1,715 | $215,164,315 | 9 |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 26 | $711,995 | -52% | 441 | $1,615 | $215,876,310 | 10 |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 29 | $532,885 | -25% | 331 | $1,610 | $216,409,195 | 11 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 31 | $343,085 | -36% | 264 | $1,300 | $216,752,280 | 12 |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 33 | $275,265 | -20% | 248 | $1,110 | $217,027,545 | 13 |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 30 | $376,710 | +37% | 269 | $1,400 | $217,404,255 | 14 |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 36 | $299,215 | -21% | 231 | $1,295 | $217,703,470 | 15 |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 34 | $254,780 | -15% | 196 | $1,300 | $217,958,250 | 16 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 36 | $121,775 | -52% | 131 | $930 | $218,080,025 | 17 |
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.