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Scare Out (2026) Box Office: Worldwide, Domestic & International

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Scare Out (2026) Box Office: Worldwide, Domestic & International

Scare Out (2026) follows a tense espionage-driven narrative centered on intelligence operations and national security. Directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Jackson Yee, Zhu Yilong, and Song Jia, the film blends political intrigue with thriller elements. Backed by China’s Ministry of State Security, the film became a significant domestic success in China.


Scare Out (2026) grossed $186.97 million worldwide against an estimated mid-range budget, delivering strong box office performance and a major return.



Final Box Office Update: March 2026



Box Office Summary

Market

Gross

Share

Worldwide

$186,973,661

100%

Domestic (China)

$186,600,000

99.8%

International

$373,661

0.2%

Status

Strong

The film’s performance was overwhelmingly driven by the Chinese domestic market.



Scare Out (2026) Movie Details

Field

Value

Movie

Scare Out

Release Year

2026

Genre

Drama, Thriller

Director

Zhang Yimou

Cast

Jackson Yee, Zhu Yilong, Song Jia

Distributor

Damai Entertainment

Production Company

Release Date (US)

Runtime

1 hr 44 min

MPAA Rating

Country

China

Language

Mandarin

Running Status

Completed


Scare Out Worldwide Box Office

The global total currently stands at $186,973,661. Compared to expectations, the film performed well above expectations.


Scare Out Domestic Box Office

Metric

Value

Opening Weekend

Domestic Total

$186,600,000

Opening Theaters

The film dominated the Chinese box office, becoming a major local success.


Scare Out Domestic Weekend Box Office (with Worldwide Total)

Weekend

Dates

Domestic Gross

Change

Worldwide Total

Opening Period

Feb 17, 2026

Strong Opening

$50M+

Second Weekend

Strong Hold

$100M+

Third Weekend

Continued Growth

$150M+

Later Weeks

Feb – Mar 2026

Minimal

$186.9M

The film demonstrated strong momentum in China, with sustained audience interest throughout its run.


Scare Out Domestic Weekly Box Office (with Worldwide Total)

Week

Dates

Domestic Gross

Worldwide Total

Week 1

Feb 17–23

$80M+

$80M

Week 2

Feb 24–Mar 2

$60M+

$140M

Week 3

Mar 3–Mar 9

$30M+

$170M

Week 4+

Mar 10 onward

$16M+

$186.9M

The weekly trend shows strong front-loaded performance with sustained interest in later weeks.


Scare Out International Box Office

Rank

Country

Gross

Share

1

China

$186,600,000

99.8%

2

Australia

$250,474

0.13%

3

United Kingdom

$78,764

0.04%

4

New Zealand

$44,423

0.02%

5

Other Markets

$0

0%

6

Other Markets

$0

0%

7

Other Markets

$0

0%

8

Other Markets

$0

0%

9

Other Markets

$0

0%

10

Other Markets

$0

0%

Total International Box Office: $373,661


Supporting Markets

The film had minimal international presence, with only limited releases outside China.


Analysis

The film’s box office success was almost entirely dependent on China, with negligible overseas contribution.


Scare Out Regional Box Office Breakdown

Region

Gross

Asia-Pacific

$186,900,000

Europe / Middle East / Africa

$78,764

Latin America

$0

Other Markets

$0

Asia-Pacific, led by China, completely dominated the film’s performance.


Scare Out Budget vs Box Office

Metric

Amount

Production Budget

Estimated Break-even

Worldwide Total

$186,973,661

Despite unknown budget figures, the film’s strong domestic performance indicates high profitability.


Scare Out Box Office Analysis


The film’s success was driven almost entirely by the Chinese market, where it performed exceptionally well. Its strong opening and sustained momentum indicate strong local audience engagement. However, the lack of international reach limited its global footprint. Overall, it stands as a major domestic hit rather than a global blockbuster.


Scare Out Box Office Verdict

At this stage, the film can be classified as a hit.

Domestic performance: Strong. International performance: Weak

The film achieved major success in its home market despite a limited global presence.


Scare Out Domestic Daily Box Office (First 10 Days)

Day

Date

Gross

Total

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Total Domestic Box Office: $186,600,000

Detailed daily data is not available, but overall performance remained strong throughout its run.


Scare Out Box Office Milestones

Milestone

Days Taken

Date Achieved

Status

$50M Worldwide

~3 Days

Feb 20, 2026

Achieved

$100M Worldwide

~7 Days

Feb 24, 2026

Achieved

$150M Worldwide

~14 Days

Mar 3, 2026

Achieved

$180M Worldwide

~25 Days

Mar 14, 2026

Achieved

$186.9M Worldwide

~30 Days

Mar 17, 2026

Achieved

The film showed rapid early growth driven by strong domestic demand.


FAQ


What is the Scare Out (2026) worldwide box office?

→ $186,973,661


What is the domestic box office?

→ $186,600,000

What is the international box office?

→ $373,661


Is Scare Out a hit or a flop?→ Hit


Stay tuned for more updates as Scare Out continues its theatrical run and reaches new milestones at the global box office.


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