With its recent special theatrical re-release, the film “Coraline” has accomplished something truly amazing. Henry Selick’s stop-motion animated feature Coraline made its premiere in 2009. Based on a Neil Gaiman novella, it narrates the tale of a little child who finds herself in an alternate reality within her own house. She encounters more devoted and loving versions of her parents in this alternate reality. “Coraline” opened to a favorable reception upon its release and currently has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a website that aggregates critic reviews. Additionally, it received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.
As of Saturday morning, Deadline estimated that Coraline’s 15th anniversary re-release would bring in $11.4 million over the course of three days at the domestic box office. This puts it at No. 5 on the list, behind contemporary hits like Alien: Romulus at No. 1 and Deadpool & Wolverine at No. 2. Collider reports that this outcome pushes the movie’s total domestic box office revenue over $80 million to $81 million. This strengthens its lead as the highest-grossing domestic film made by the company Laika even more, considering that the second-highest-grossing feature, ParaNorman, only generated $56 million domestically.
The Outstanding Performance of Coraline
The amount of money that “Coraline” has made since its re-release in comparison to its initial release is just astounding. Seeing it perform so well is amazing, especially in comparison to more recent films. “Coraline” is currently number five at the box office, surpassing both recent live-action blockbusters like “Trap” (number seven) and “Borderlands” (number nine), as well as beloved animation films like “Inside Out 2” (number eight) and “Despicable Me 4” (number six). When “Coraline” was first released in 2009, its first weekend grossed $16.8 million. It has now almost made the same amount with this re-release in a few of days.
Movie rereleases are nothing new; the practice dates back many years. Re-releases have become more frequent in recent years, for a variety of reasons. One explanation for this is that cinemas rereleased older films to make up for the delays in producing and distributing new ones during the pandemic. The recent Hollywood strikes by actors and writers demanding higher wages are another factor; these actions also delayed the release of new films. Even still, “Coraline” is performing exceptionally well in comparison to other re-releases of movies that were more well-liked in the past.
Coraline’s Future and Its Effects
Although it’s unclear if the popularity of this re-release would encourage the creation of a “Coraline 2,” it’s obvious that the film still has an impact on viewers over fifteen years later. Even the re-release of “Avatar,” which was a big hit and took place right before the release of its follow-up, “The Way of Water,” in 2022, has done better than this one. Even more astounding is the fact that “Coraline” has achieved this outside of the Halloween season, when horror films tend to be more well-liked.
Conclusion
It’s undeniable that “Coraline” is a timeless classic. In addition to bringing back memories for fans, the film’s recent re-released it to a new generation of viewers. The fact that it has been so successful—beating out blockbuster films—is evidence of its ongoing appeal. It remains to be seen if this popularity will result in a sequel, but one thing is certain: “Coraline” never fails to enthrall spectators with its extraordinary animation and original plot.
FAQs
Why did “Coraline” get a second theatrical release?
The purpose of the re-release was to introduce the movie to a new audience and commemorate its 15th anniversary.
What was the profit margin on “Coraline”‘s re-release?
The re-release brought in $11.4 million in just three days at the box office, for a total of $81 million.
Was the first run of “Coraline” a success at the box office?
Yes, but in just a few days, the re-release has made nearly as much money as the initial release did during its first weekend of sales.
Could we perhaps expect a “Coraline 2”?
The film’s popularity is still high, but it’s unknown if the success of the re-release will result in a sequel.
Why is “Coraline” a classic film?
It is a timeless masterpiece because of its distinctive tale, superb animation, and ability to still have an impact on viewers fifteen years later.
