‘Coraline’ 15th Anniversary Sews Up $20M Return, Adds Dates

LAIKA is celebrating the beyond-expectations box-office results for the re-release of its 2009 stop-motion film Coraline, and will extend the run of its encore release through August 29. The Oscar-nominated dark fantasy returned to theaters around the world for its 15th anniversary in newly remastered stereo 3D for a special limited engagement that started August 15.

In partnership with Fathom in the U.S. and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in 3D as well as 2D formats. The 15th anniversary screenings also include an early look at LAIKA’s upcoming feature, Wildwood.

The re-issue of Coraline scored over $20 million in worldwide box office (per Comscore) since opening on Thursday, August 15; with $12,526,116 in ticket sales in U.S. and $7,646,357 internationally for a worldwide total of $20,172.473. LAIKA/Fathom’s numbers peg Coraline as the #4 movie at the domestic box office. Around the world, the Henry Selick-directed work also scored impressive rankings:

• #2 in Guatemala and El Salvador
• \#3 in Mexico, Chile and Peru
• #4 in U.S. Costa Rica, Bolivia and Honduras
• #5 in U.K./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 (Aug. 28-Sept. 3 and Sept. 25-30)
• Dominican Republic (starting Aug. 22)
• Ecuador (starting Aug. 22)
• \Chile and Peru (starting Aug. 22)
• France (Nov. 9-10)

Key territories holding the film over:

• Mexico
• U.K. & Ireland
• Australia
• New Zealand

“Movie audiences worldwide have once again embraced Coraline, celebrating its 15th anniversary with overwhelming enthusiasm. 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,” said David Burke, LAIKA’s Chief Marketing & Operations Officer.

“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.”

About the film:

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.

Eleven-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.

Visit coraline.com for show dates and tickets.