They (2002) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,840,842 | Details |
| International Box Office | $3,300,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $16,140,842 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,144,090 (40.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,615 opening theaters/1,623 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,815,198 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,911 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,753 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,265 | $16,140,842 |
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: | November 27th, 2002 (Wide) by Miramax/Dimension, released as Wes Craven Presents: They |
| International Releases: | February 6th, 2003 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | June 7th, 2011 by Miramax Video, released as Wes Craven Presents: They |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for terror/violence, sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Darkness Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Prologue, 1980s, Night Terrors, Suicide, Death of a Best Friend, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Sibling, Mental Illness, Mental Hospital |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) | 258 | $5,144,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 273 | $9,730,392 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 237 | $7,476,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 209 | $11,786,749 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day) | 88 | $5,144,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 87 | $9,730,392 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day) | 84 | $7,476,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 84 | $14,141,525 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,911 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,706 | $23,815,198 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,187 | $12,840,842 |
| Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 137 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,506 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,387 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,613 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 431 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,671 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $12,840,842 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2002 | 10 | $5,144,090 | 1,615 | $3,185 | $7,553,219 | 1 | |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $2,346,792 | -54% | 1,623 | $1,446 | $10,822,384 | 2 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 17 | $835,060 | -64% | 1,271 | $657 | $12,224,342 | 3 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | 43 | $54,775 | -93% | 127 | $431 | $12,575,046 | 4 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | 52 | $31,298 | -43% | 43 | $728 | $12,649,674 | 5 |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 57 | $25,513 | -18% | 28 | $911 | $12,693,621 | 6 |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 47 | $56,800 | 101 | $562 | $12,786,000 | 9 | |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 56 | $32,768 | -42% | 58 | $565 | $12,840,842 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2002 | 9 | $1,111,000 | 1,615 | $688 | $1,111,000 | 1 | ||
| Nov 28, 2002 | 10 | $1,221,000 | +10% | 1,615 | $756 | $2,332,000 | 2 | |
| Nov 29, 2002 | 9 | $2,184,000 | +79% | 1,615 | $1,352 | $4,516,000 | 3 | |
| Nov 30, 2002 | 10 | $2,035,000 | -7% | 1,615 | $1,260 | $6,551,000 | 4 | |
| Dec 1, 2002 | 10 | $910,000 | -55% | 1,615 | $563 | $7,553,219 | 5 | |
| Dec 2, 2002 | 9 | $257,000 | -72% | 1,615 | $159 | $7,810,000 | 6 | |
| Dec 3, 2002 | 10 | $260,000 | +1% | 1,615 | $161 | $8,070,000 | 7 | |
| Dec 4, 2002 | 10 | $215,000 | -17% | -81% | 1,615 | $133 | $8,285,000 | 8 |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $809,000 | -63% | 1,623 | $498 | $9,103,000 | 10 | |
| Dec 7, 2002 | 12 | $1,041,000 | +29% | -49% | 1,623 | $641 | $10,144,000 | 11 |
| Dec 8, 2002 | 12 | $496,000 | -52% | -45% | 1,623 | $306 | $10,822,384 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2002 | 10 | $6,066,463 | 1,615 | $3,756 | $8,475,592 | 2 | |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $2,913,690 | -52% | 1,623 | $1,795 | $11,389,282 | 3 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 17 | $1,130,989 | -61% | 1,271 | $890 | $12,520,271 | 4 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | 44 | $98,105 | -91% | 127 | $772 | $12,618,376 | 5 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | 54 | $49,732 | -49% | 43 | $1,157 | $12,668,108 | 6 |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 47 | $78,874 | 101 | $781 | $12,808,074 | 10 | |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 62 | $32,768 | -58% | 58 | $565 | $12,840,842 | 11 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/6/2003 | $123,971 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $123,971 | 4/1/2020 |
| Rest of World | $3,176,029 | ||||||
| International Total | $3,300,000 | 4/1/2020 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,753 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,799 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,192 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,444 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,052 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 449 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,579 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $3,300,000 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,265 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,371 | $16,140,842 |
| Top 2002 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 143 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,272 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) | 5,475 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,345 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 431 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,754 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $16,140,842 |
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.
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,144,090 (40.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,615 opening theaters/1,623 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,815,198 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,911 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,753 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,265 | $16,140,842 |
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: | November 27th, 2002 (Wide) by Miramax/Dimension, released as Wes Craven Presents: They |
| International Releases: | February 6th, 2003 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | June 7th, 2011 by Miramax Video, released as Wes Craven Presents: They |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for terror/violence, sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Darkness Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Prologue, 1980s, Night Terrors, Suicide, Death of a Best Friend, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Sibling, Mental Illness, Mental Hospital |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) | 258 | $5,144,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 273 | $9,730,392 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 237 | $7,476,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 209 | $11,786,749 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day) | 88 | $5,144,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 87 | $9,730,392 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day) | 84 | $7,476,090 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 84 | $14,141,525 | Nov 29, 2002 | 5 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,911 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,706 | $23,815,198 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,187 | $12,840,842 |
| Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 137 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,506 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,387 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,613 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 431 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,671 | $12,840,842 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $12,840,842 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2002 | 10 | $5,144,090 | 1,615 | $3,185 | $7,553,219 | 1 | |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $2,346,792 | -54% | 1,623 | $1,446 | $10,822,384 | 2 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 17 | $835,060 | -64% | 1,271 | $657 | $12,224,342 | 3 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | 43 | $54,775 | -93% | 127 | $431 | $12,575,046 | 4 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | 52 | $31,298 | -43% | 43 | $728 | $12,649,674 | 5 |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 57 | $25,513 | -18% | 28 | $911 | $12,693,621 | 6 |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 47 | $56,800 | 101 | $562 | $12,786,000 | 9 | |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 56 | $32,768 | -42% | 58 | $565 | $12,840,842 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2002 | 9 | $1,111,000 | 1,615 | $688 | $1,111,000 | 1 | ||
| Nov 28, 2002 | 10 | $1,221,000 | +10% | 1,615 | $756 | $2,332,000 | 2 | |
| Nov 29, 2002 | 9 | $2,184,000 | +79% | 1,615 | $1,352 | $4,516,000 | 3 | |
| Nov 30, 2002 | 10 | $2,035,000 | -7% | 1,615 | $1,260 | $6,551,000 | 4 | |
| Dec 1, 2002 | 10 | $910,000 | -55% | 1,615 | $563 | $7,553,219 | 5 | |
| Dec 2, 2002 | 9 | $257,000 | -72% | 1,615 | $159 | $7,810,000 | 6 | |
| Dec 3, 2002 | 10 | $260,000 | +1% | 1,615 | $161 | $8,070,000 | 7 | |
| Dec 4, 2002 | 10 | $215,000 | -17% | -81% | 1,615 | $133 | $8,285,000 | 8 |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $809,000 | -63% | 1,623 | $498 | $9,103,000 | 10 | |
| Dec 7, 2002 | 12 | $1,041,000 | +29% | -49% | 1,623 | $641 | $10,144,000 | 11 |
| Dec 8, 2002 | 12 | $496,000 | -52% | -45% | 1,623 | $306 | $10,822,384 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2002 | 10 | $6,066,463 | 1,615 | $3,756 | $8,475,592 | 2 | |
| Dec 6, 2002 | 12 | $2,913,690 | -52% | 1,623 | $1,795 | $11,389,282 | 3 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 17 | $1,130,989 | -61% | 1,271 | $890 | $12,520,271 | 4 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | 44 | $98,105 | -91% | 127 | $772 | $12,618,376 | 5 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | 54 | $49,732 | -49% | 43 | $1,157 | $12,668,108 | 6 |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 47 | $78,874 | 101 | $781 | $12,808,074 | 10 | |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 62 | $32,768 | -58% | 58 | $565 | $12,840,842 | 11 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/6/2003 | $123,971 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $123,971 | 4/1/2020 |
| Rest of World | $3,176,029 | ||||||
| International Total | $3,300,000 | 4/1/2020 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,753 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,799 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,192 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,444 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,052 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 449 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,579 | $3,300,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $3,300,000 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,265 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,371 | $16,140,842 |
| Top 2002 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 143 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,272 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) | 5,475 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,345 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 431 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,754 | $16,140,842 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax/Dimension Movies | 17 | $16,140,842 |
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.