The Drama (2026) Box Office: Worldwide, Domestic & International
- Box Office Insights Team
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 hours ago
The Drama is a 2026 American romantic black comedy film written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is shaken by an unexpected revelation just days before their wedding. Supporting cast includes Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates. Released by A24 on April 3, 2026, the film became one of the studio’s strongest theatrical performers of the year.
The Drama became a strong theatrical success, earning $122.6 million worldwide against a $28 million budget, powered by solid international performance and steady domestic holds.
Last Updated: April 25, 2026
Box Office Summary
Market | Gross | Share |
Worldwide | $122.6 million | 100% |
Domestic (US & Canada) | $47.7 million | 38.9% |
International | $74.8 million | 61.1% |
Status | Successful Run |
The Drama delivered a highly profitable theatrical run, with international markets contributing the majority of global box office revenue.
The Drama (2026) Movie Details
Field | Value |
Movie | The Drama |
Release Year | 2026 |
Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
Director | Kristoffer Borgli |
Cast | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie |
Distributor | A24 |
Production Company | Square Peg |
Release Date (US) | April 3, 2026 |
Runtime | 105 minutes |
MPAA Rating | R |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Running Status | In Theaters |
The Drama Budget vs Box Office
Metric | Amount |
Production Budget | $28 million |
Estimated Break-even | ~$70 million |
Worldwide Total | $122.6 million |
Commercial Outcome | Box Office Hit |
The Drama Worldwide Box Office
The Drama grossed $122.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run, becoming one of A24’s strongest commercial successes of 2026.
The Drama Domestic Box Office
Metric | Value |
Domestic Opening Weekend | $14.4 million |
Domestic Total | $47.7 million |
Opening Theaters | 3,087 |
Domestic Share | 38.9% |
The Drama Domestic Weekend Box Office (with Worldwide Total)
Weekend | Dates | Domestic Gross | Change | Worldwide Total |
Opening Weekend | Apr 3–5, 2026 | $14.4 million | — | $20M+ |
2nd Weekend | Apr 10–12, 2026 | $8.6 million | -40.2% | $55M+ |
3rd Weekend | Apr 17–19, 2026 | $4.9 million | -43.2% | $80M+ |
4th Weekend | Apr 24–26, 2026 | $2.6 million | -47.3% | $100M+ |
5th Weekend | May 1–3, 2026 | $908,303 | -64.7% | $115M+ |
Final Weekend | May 8–10, 2026 | $295,949 | -67.4% | $122.6 million |
The Drama Domestic Weekly Box Office (with Worldwide Total)
Week | Dates | Domestic Gross | Worldwide Total |
Week 1 | Apr 3–9 | $22.1 million | $30M+ |
Week 2 | Apr 10–16 | $12.7 million | $60M+ |
Week 3 | Apr 17–23 | $7.3 million | $85M+ |
Week 4 | Apr 24–30 | $3.9 million | $108M+ |
Final Week | May 1–7 | $1.4 million | $122.6 million |
The Drama International Box Office
(Share calculated from $74.8 million international total)
Rank | Country | Gross | Share |
1 | United Kingdom | $12.9 million | 17.3% |
2 | Russia / CIS | $8.2 million | 10.9% |
3 | France | $6.7 million | 9.0% |
4 | Italy | $6.0 million | 8.0% |
5 | Mexico | $5.3 million | 7.0% |
6 | Germany | $4.6 million | 6.1% |
7 | Australia | $4.3 million | 5.7% |
8 | Brazil | $3.2 million | 4.3% |
9 | Poland | $2.7 million | 3.6% |
10 | Netherlands | $2.5 million | 3.3% |
Total International Box Office: $74.8 million
The Drama Regional Box Office Breakdown
Region | Gross |
North America | $47.7 million |
Europe / Middle East / Africa | ~$42 million |
Asia-Pacific | ~$15.8 million |
Latin America | ~$17 million |
The Drama Box Office Analysis
The Drama opened strongly with $14.4 million domestically, then demonstrated solid theatrical staying power with controlled week-to-week declines.
International markets became the film’s biggest growth engine, contributing over 61% of worldwide revenue and helping push the film well beyond profitability.
Against a modest $28 million production budget, The Drama emerged as a major theatrical win for A24.
The Drama Box Office Verdict
Box Office Hit
Domestic performance: Strong
International performance: Excellent
Commercial verdict: Highly profitable theatrical success
The Drama Domestic Daily Box Office
Day | Date | Gross | Total |
Day 1 | Apr 3 | $6.42 million | $6.42 million |
Day 2 | Apr 4 | $4.63 million | $11.05 million |
Day 3 | Apr 5 | $3.33 million | $14.38 million |
Day 4 | Apr 6 | $1.87 million | $16.25 million |
Day 5 | Apr 7 | $2.54 million | $18.78 million |
Day 6 | Apr 8 | $1.75 million | $20.53 million |
Day 7 | Apr 9 | $1.61 million | $22.14 million |
Day 8 | Apr 10 | $2.85 million | $24.99 million |
Day 9 | Apr 11 | $3.42 million | $28.41 million |
Day 10 | Apr 12 | $2.33 million | $30.74 million |
Final Total | May 10 | — | $47.7 million |
Total Domestic Box Office: $47.7 million
The Drama Box Office Milestones
Milestone | Days Taken | Date Achieved | Status |
$10M Worldwide | Opening Weekend | Apr 5, 2026 | Achieved |
$25M Worldwide | Week 1 | Apr 9, 2026 | Achieved |
$50M Worldwide | Week 2 | Apr 14, 2026 | Achieved |
$100M Worldwide | Week 4 | Apr 28, 2026 | Achieved |
FAQ
What is The Drama (2026) worldwide box office?
→ $122.6 million
What is the domestic box office?
→ $47.7 million
What is the international box office?
→ $74.8 million
Is The Drama a hit or flop?
→ The Drama was a theatrical box office hit.
The Drama turned a modest production budget into a strong global theatrical success, proving that original adult-targeted films can still deliver impressive box office results.
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