Planet 51
An alien civilization is invaded by Astronaut Chuck Baker, who believes that the planet was uninhabited. Wanted by the military, Baker must get back to his ship before it goes into orbit without him.
DistributorSony Pictures Releasing
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Opening$91,185
63 theaters
63 theaters
Budget$70,000,000
Release DateDec 4, 2009
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 31 min
GenresAdventure
Animation
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
In Release393 days/56 weeks
Widest Release63 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3-6 | 7 | $91,185 | - | 63 | - | $1,447 | $91,185 | 1 |
| Dec 10-13 | 11 | $51,756 | -43.2% | 63 | - | $821 | $220,879 | 2 |
| Dec 17-20 | 14 | $26,108 | -49.6% | 63 | - | $414 | $257,150 | 3 |
| Dec 24-27 | 24 | $12,398 | -52.5% | 61 | -2 | $203 | $293,599 | 4 |
| Dec 31-Jan 3, 2010 | 24 | $10,233 | -17.5% | 36 | -25 | $284 | $318,933 | 5 |
| Jan 7-10 | 30 | $4,200 | -59% | 25 | -11 | $168 | $331,100 | 6 |
| Jan 28-31 | 47 | $331 | - | 5 | - | $66 | $335,827 | 9 |
| Feb 4-7 | 45 | $371 | +12.1% | 4 | -1 | $92 | $336,639 | 10 |
| Feb 11-14 Vancouver Olympics | 44 | $107 | -71.2% | 1 | -3 | $107 | $336,746 | 11 |
| Feb 18-21 Vancouver Olympics | 47 | $123 | +15% | 1 | - | $123 | $336,869 | 12 |
| Feb 25-28 Vancouver Olympics | 49 | $68 | -44.7% | 1 | - | $68 | $336,937 | 13 |
| Mar 4-7 | 51 | $176 | +158.8% | 1 | - | $176 | $337,111 | 14 |
