Citizen Kane (1941) - Financial Information
- ️Fri Jul 17 2020
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,000,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $56,361 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,056,361 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) | 9,183 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 20,801-20,900) | 20,837 | $56,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,828 | $1,056,361 |
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: | May 1st, 1941 (Wide) by RKO Radio Pictures May 1st, 1991 (Limited) by RKO Radio Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 17th, 2020 (Wide), released as Citizen Kane (1941) (re:2015) (Australia)
May 13th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) March 24th, 2024 (Limited), released as Quarto Potere (Italy) May 18th, 2025 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | August 28th, 1991 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG Rating for 1991 Re-Issue |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Gone with the Wind Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) | 9,183 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,272 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,785 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,274 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,874 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,383 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,534 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for RKO Radio Pictures Movies | 7 | $1,000,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1991 | 26 | $216,239 | 11 | $19,658 | $288,107 | 2,610 | |
| May 17, 1991 | 35 | $95,832 | 20 | $4,792 | $737,264 | 2,612 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/17/2020 | $734 | 1 | 5 | 22 | $6,612 | 5/5/2021 |
| Italy | 3/24/2024 | $42,410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $47,319 | 3/25/2024 |
| New Zealand | 5/13/2021 | $336 | 1 | 3 | 10 | $2,430 | 2/13/2023 |
| International Total | $56,361 | 3/25/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,828 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) | 14,468 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,701-8,800) | 8,778 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,601-13,700) | 13,613 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,401-8,500) | 8,494 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,280 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,713 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for RKO Radio Pictures Movies | 7 | $1,056,361 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2011 | 11 | 11,938 | 11,938 | $477,402 | $477,402 | 1,047 |
Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.
For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.
We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.
Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 17th, 2012
January 16th, 2012
It's a slow week on the home market; there are four first run wide releases on this week's list, which is not bad, but only one of those, The Ides of March, earned reviews that were even remotely good. Unfortunately, there are only a few smaller releases that are worth checking out, so it's a pretty shallow week as well. As far as Pick of the Week is concerned, The Ides of March on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack win that honor, practically by default.
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Blu-ray Sales: Thor Goes to War
September 28th, 2011
There are three major releases on this week's Blu-ray sales chart, including one that was released a little early, and one that was released a little late. Leading the way in terms of units sold is Thor with 799,000 units / $22.00 million. Its opening Blu-ray ratio was just a hair under 50% and that's a figure that will quickly become the norm for blockbuster releases.
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DVD and Blu-ray Releases for September 13th, 2011
September 13th, 2011
It is an incredibly busy week on the home market with several major releases, including Thor on Blu-ray, as well as Star Wars The Complete Saga, which comes out this Friday. Unfortunately, neither of the screeners have arrived yet, so it is hard to tell if they are pick of the week material. I figured Star Wars would easily take that honor, but the changes made have pissed off enough people that I think it's best that I hold off making a judgment till after it arrives. After spending way too long trying to pick between the two, I'm going with Degrassi: Season Ten, Part Two instead.
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) | 9,183 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 20,801-20,900) | 20,837 | $56,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,828 | $1,056,361 |
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: | May 1st, 1941 (Wide) by RKO Radio Pictures May 1st, 1991 (Limited) by RKO Radio Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 17th, 2020 (Wide), released as Citizen Kane (1941) (re:2015) (Australia)
May 13th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) March 24th, 2024 (Limited), released as Quarto Potere (Italy) May 18th, 2025 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | August 28th, 1991 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG Rating for 1991 Re-Issue |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Gone with the Wind Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 17th, 2012
January 16th, 2012
It's a slow week on the home market; there are four first run wide releases on this week's list, which is not bad, but only one of those, The Ides of March, earned reviews that were even remotely good. Unfortunately, there are only a few smaller releases that are worth checking out, so it's a pretty shallow week as well. As far as Pick of the Week is concerned, The Ides of March on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack win that honor, practically by default.
More...
Blu-ray Sales: Thor Goes to War
September 28th, 2011
There are three major releases on this week's Blu-ray sales chart, including one that was released a little early, and one that was released a little late. Leading the way in terms of units sold is Thor with 799,000 units / $22.00 million. Its opening Blu-ray ratio was just a hair under 50% and that's a figure that will quickly become the norm for blockbuster releases.
More...
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for September 13th, 2011
September 13th, 2011
It is an incredibly busy week on the home market with several major releases, including Thor on Blu-ray, as well as Star Wars The Complete Saga, which comes out this Friday. Unfortunately, neither of the screeners have arrived yet, so it is hard to tell if they are pick of the week material. I figured Star Wars would easily take that honor, but the changes made have pissed off enough people that I think it's best that I hold off making a judgment till after it arrives. After spending way too long trying to pick between the two, I'm going with Degrassi: Season Ten, Part Two instead.
More...
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) | 9,183 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,272 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,785 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,274 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,874 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,383 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,534 | $1,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for RKO Radio Pictures Movies | 7 | $1,000,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1991 | 26 | $216,239 | 11 | $19,658 | $288,107 | 2,610 | |
| May 17, 1991 | 35 | $95,832 | 20 | $4,792 | $737,264 | 2,612 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/17/2020 | $734 | 1 | 5 | 22 | $6,612 | 5/5/2021 |
| Italy | 3/24/2024 | $42,410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $47,319 | 3/25/2024 |
| New Zealand | 5/13/2021 | $336 | 1 | 3 | 10 | $2,430 | 2/13/2023 |
| International Total | $56,361 | 3/25/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,828 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) | 14,468 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,701-8,800) | 8,778 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,601-13,700) | 13,613 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,401-8,500) | 8,494 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,280 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,713 | $1,056,361 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for RKO Radio Pictures Movies | 7 | $1,056,361 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2011 | 11 | 11,938 | 11,938 | $477,402 | $477,402 | 1,047 |
Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.
For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.
We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.
Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.