Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing Extend Run
and Add Territories for LAIKA’s Award-Winning, Iconic First Film;
Coraline Scores Biggest Ticket Sales for Any Re-Release in Mexico
Cinema History
LAIKA is celebrating the beyond-expectations box office results
for the re-release of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film
Coraline and will extend the run of its groundbreaking film through
August 29th. Coraline returned to theaters around the world for its
15th Anniversary in newly remastered 3D for a special limited
engagement that started August 15th. In partnership with Fathom in
the U.S. and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is
offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats.
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Newly remastered 3D Coraline is back in
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The 15th anniversary Coraline showings also include an early
glimpse of LAIKA’s upcoming film, Wildwood, making it the must-see
film event of the summer.
The re-issue of Coraline scored over $20M in worldwide
box office* since opening on Thursday, August 15th; with
$12,526,116 in ticket sales in U.S. and $7,646,357 internationally
for a worldwide total of $20,172.473. Coraline was the #4 movie at
the domestic box office. It scored similarly impressive results
around the world:
#2 in Guatemala, El Salvador #3 in Mexico, Chile, Peru #4 in
U.S. Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Honduras #5 in UK/Ireland, Argentina,
Colombia, and Panama
In Mexico, Coraline has officially garnered the highest number
of tickets sold for a film re-release in Mexico’s cinema history,
with more than 700,000 tickets sold during the opening weekend and
an expected 1 million admissions total throughout the week. This
more than triples the number of tickets sold for the previous
largest re-release (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 20th
Anniversary in 2021). Coraline opened #1 at the box office on
opening day in Mexico and finished #3 for the weekend despite stiff
competition from new entry Alien: Romulus and returning megahits
Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends with Us.
Additional international markets have been added by Trafalgar
Releasing:
Philippines (8/28-9/3 and 9/25-9/30) Dominican Republic
(starting 8/22) Ecuador (starting 8/22) Chile and Peru (starting
8/22) France (11/9 – 11/10)
Key territories holding the film over:
Mexico UK & Ireland Australia New Zealand
“Movie audiences worldwide have once again embraced Coraline,
celebrating its 15th 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 continues, “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, SVP 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.
11-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.
For ticket information, visit www.coraline.com.
*Comscore
About LAIKA
LAIKA was founded in 2005 in Oregon by President & CEO
Travis Knight. The studio’s five films Coraline (2009), ParaNorman
(2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and
Missing Link (2019) have all been nominated for the Academy Award®
for Outstanding Animated Feature. Kubo and the Two Strings won the
BAFTA® Award for Best Animated Film and received an additional
Oscar® nomination for Visual Effects. Missing Link was awarded the
Golden Globe® for Best Animated Film. LAIKA was awarded a
Scientific and Technology Oscar® in 2016 for its innovation in 3D
printing. LAIKA is currently in production on its next animated
film Wildwood. The studio is developing the animated feature films
The Night Gardener, from an original idea by Bill Dubuque, creator
of the hit series Ozark, and Piranesi, based on the NYT bestselling
novel by Susanna Clarke. LAIKA has launched a Live Action
subsidiary with a range of projects in development including
feature films based on the action thriller novel Seventeen by
screenwriter John Brownlow and the original script Crumble, written
and directed by Brian Duffield with Phil Lord and Chris Miller
producing. www.laika.com
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is a recognized leader in the entertainment
industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie
theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:
AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary
of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest
cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of
programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S.
markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit
FathomEvents.com.
About Trafalgar Releasing
Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema
distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together
in more than 15,000 cinemas across 132 countries. A subsidiary of
Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s operations include
production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or
pre-recorded content to cinemas worldwide led by an international
team based in the UK, US and Germany. Featuring live concerts,
music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and
more from leading names in entertainment such as Taylor Swift,
Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, the Royal
Opera House and others, Trafalgar Releasing has repeatedly
shattered event cinema box office records, most recently with
international distribution for TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR, the
highest-grossing concert film of all time. Information about
Trafalgar Releasing can be found at
www.trafalgar-releasing.com.
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Trafalgar Releasing Coraline@ddapr.com