The return of Oscar-nominated 2009 stop-motion feature Coraline to theaters was a huge box office hit for Fathom Events, LAIKA and Park Circus this past Monday and Tuesday, grossing a combined $4.91 million in U.S. gross box office. In addition, the film was third in gross box office (behind Barbie and Oppenheimer) Monday and Tuesday, but was first in per screen average on both days ($3,000+ per screen).
On the heels of this success, the partners have announced two additional screening dates, nationwide on Monday, August 28 and Tuesday, August 29.
“As of now, Coraline is Fathom’s biggest classic movie of all time and the second highest grossing title for 2023,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “This film carries such a large fan following year after year, and they certainly came out in force this year to see their favorite film.”
LAIKA Chief Marketing & Operations Officer David Burke added, “We’re thrilled to see throngs of LAIKA fans come out in record numbers for the third straight year to revel in this Coraline theatrical experience, this year in stunning 4K. Our partnership with Fathom has solidified LAIKA’s modern cinematic classic as a must-see annual summer tradition.”
In the film, a young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life — only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her counterfeit parents try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to save her family and get back home.
Coraline is based on the book by author Neil Gaiman, brought to screens in expert stop-motion animation with handcrafted puppets and meticulously detailed sets — enhanced by the new re-color and remaster for 2023. Written and directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wendell & Wild), the film stars Dakota Fanning, Ian McShane, Teri Hatcher, Keith David and British comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with animation by award-winning studio LAIKA (Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Missing Link).
Audiences attending the Fathom Event will be treated to new behind-the-scenes footage from the LAIKA Archives. Join key members of LAIKA’s creative filmmaking team for an up-close and personal return to the worlds of Coraline, explored through unique behind-the-scenes stories, key artifacts, puppets and costumes from the groundbreaking film.
Tickets for the “Coraline Encore” are on sale now, and can be purchased at fathomevents.com or participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (participating theaters are subject to change).
