The Possession (2012)
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
All Releases
Domestic (57.5%)
$49,130,154
$49,130,154
International (42.5%)
$36,315,921
$36,315,921
Worldwide
$85,446,075
$85,446,075
Domestic DistributorLionsgate
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Domestic Opening$17,732,480
Budget$14,000,000
Earliest Release DateAugust 30, 2012
(6 markets)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 32 min
GenresHorror
Mystery
Thriller
IMDbPro
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Aug 31, 2012 | $17,732,480 | $49,130,154 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Aug 31, 2012 | $1,553,632 | $5,319,903 |
| France | Dec 26, 2012 | $1,503,763 | $2,872,245 |
| Spain | Sep 7, 2012 | $758,813 | $2,768,294 |
| Italy | Oct 25, 2012 | $819,870 | $2,107,294 |
| Germany | Nov 8, 2012 | $362,765 | $1,091,732 |
| Netherlands | Sep 20, 2012 | $237,717 | $880,137 |
| Poland | Oct 5, 2012 | $139,389 | $545,890 |
| Belgium | Dec 26, 2012 | $114,856 | $388,195 |
| Austria | Nov 8, 2012 | $107,389 | $317,703 |
| Türkiye | Aug 23, 2013 | $36,008 | $178,642 |
| Denmark | Nov 22, 2012 | $54,727 | $162,705 |
| Czech Republic | Oct 4, 2012 | $34,262 | $135,623 |
| Egypt | Nov 7, 2012 | $31,707 | $130,279 |
| Portugal | Oct 4, 2012 | $32,442 | $89,577 |
| South Africa | Oct 26, 2012 | $21,978 | $65,043 |
| Croatia | Sep 6, 2012 | $11,894 | $60,090 |
| Slovakia | Aug 30, 2012 | $22,075 | $57,508 |
| Hungary | Sep 20, 2012 | $30,118 | $55,983 |
| Lebanon | Dec 6, 2012 | $18,753 | $44,383 |
| Iceland | Nov 23, 2012 | $3,213 | $10,607 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Aug 31, 2012 | $915,341 | $3,855,521 |
| Brazil | Nov 2, 2012 | $883,093 | $2,823,230 |
| Argentina | Aug 30, 2012 | $299,057 | $1,212,082 |
| Peru | Feb 28, 2013 | $160,423 | $414,622 |
| Chile | Oct 4, 2012 | $98,537 | $384,047 |
| Bolivia | Dec 25, 2012 | $26,893 | $170,652 |
| Ecuador | Nov 1, 2012 | $22,222 | $152,767 |
| Uruguay | Sep 21, 2012 | $15,894 | $58,838 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia/CIS | Aug 30, 2012 | $1,191,889 | $3,079,881 |
| Malaysia | Aug 30, 2012 | $390,955 | $1,163,518 |
| Singapore | Sep 20, 2012 | $209,039 | $570,108 |
| Hong Kong | Aug 30, 2012 | $194,324 | $425,296 |
| Thailand | Aug 30, 2012 | $167,057 | $396,480 |
