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The Testament of Ann Lee Box Office, Reviews & Where to Watch — Why This Quiet Musical Drama Matters

  • Box Office Insights Team
  • Jan 4
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 24

The Testament of Ann Lee Box Office, Reviews & Where to Watch — Why This Quiet Musical Drama Matters

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) is a historical musical drama directed by Mona Fastvold, starring Amanda Seyfried as the founder of the Shakers' religious movement. Backed by Searchlight Pictures, the film targets awards-season audiences with its artistic storytelling and strong critical reception.


The Testament of Ann Lee delivers a modest arthouse performance, earning $3.6M worldwide during its limited release.


Last Updated: March 24, 2026




Box Office Summary

Market

Gross

Share

Worldwide

$3,605,139

100%

Domestic (US & Canada)

$2,515,020

69.8%

International

$1,090,119

30.2%

Status

Completed

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Movie Details

Field

Value

Movie

The Testament of Ann Lee

Release Year

2025

Genre

Biography, Drama, History, Musical

Director

Mona Fastvold

Cast

Amanda Seyfried

Distributor

Searchlight Pictures

Production Company

Independent

Release Date (US)

December 25, 2025

Runtime

2 hr 16 min

MPAA Rating

R

Country

United States

Language

English

Running Status

Completed

The Testament of Ann Lee Worldwide Box Office


The global total currently stands at $3.6M. Compared to expectations, the film is performing in line with limited-release arthouse films, with modest commercial reach but strong critical backing.


The Testament of Ann Lee Domestic Box Office

Metric

Value

Opening Weekend

$74,796

Domestic Total

$2,515,020

Opening Theaters

In North America, the film began with a very limited release, gradually expanding to wider markets and achieving steady cumulative growth.


The Testament of Ann Lee Domestic Weekend Box Office (with Worldwide Total)

Weekend

Dates

Domestic Gross

Change

Worldwide Total

Opening Weekend

Dec 25–28

$114K

$150K+

Expansion Weekend

Jan 16–18

$310K+

+200%+

$700K+

Wide Expansion

Jan 23–25

$558K+

+80%

$1.4M+

Later Weeks

Feb onward

Gradual decline

$3.6M

The weekend trend reflects a platform release strategy, with gradual expansion and peak performance during mid-January.


The Testament of Ann Lee Domestic Weekly Box Office (with Worldwide Total)

Week

Dates

Domestic Gross

Worldwide Total

Week 1

Dec 25–31

$167K

$200K+

Week 2

Jan 1–7

$150K

$350K+

Week 3

Jan 8–14

$200K

$500K+

Week 4

Jan 15–21

$500K+

$900K+

Week 5

Jan 22–28

$800K+

$1.7M+

Weekly earnings show gradual expansion-driven growth, typical for awards-focused releases.


The Testament of Ann Lee International Box Office

Rank

Country

Gross

Share

1

United Kingdom

$413K

38%

2

Netherlands

$143K

13%

3

Australia

$106K

10%

4

France

$74K

7%

5

Italy

$64K

6%

6

Germany

$56K

5%

7

Spain

$39K

4%

8

Norway

$31K

3%

9

Switzerland

$20K

2%

10

Belgium

$18K

2%

Total International Box Office: $1,090,119


Supporting Markets

Additional contributions from smaller European and Latin American markets provide steady support.


Analysis


International markets account for 30.2% of total earnings, with the UK leading performance. The film’s reach remains concentrated in select markets.


The Testament of Ann Lee Regional Box Office Breakdown

Region

Gross

Europe / Middle East / Africa

~$700K

Latin America

~$50K

Asia-Pacific

~$300K

Other Markets

Minimal

International revenue is modest, driven mainly by European arthouse audiences.


The Testament of Ann Lee Budget vs Box Office

Metric

Amount

Production Budget

$10M

Estimated Break-even

~$25M

Worldwide Total

$3.6M

Based on current earnings, the film is well below its break-even point.


The Testament of Ann Lee Box Office Analysis


The film’s limited release strategy and niche appeal have restricted its commercial potential. While critically acclaimed, it struggled to translate awards buzz into significant box office revenue.


The Testament of Ann Lee Box Office Verdict


At this stage, the film can be classified as an underperforming arthouse release.

  • Domestic performance: Moderate for limited release

  • International performance: Limited

The film’s success lies more in critical reception than box office performance.


The Testament of Ann Lee Domestic Daily Box Office (First 10 Days)

Day

Date

Gross

Total

Day 1

Dec 25

$39,552

$39,552

Day 2

Dec 26

$22,212

$61,764

Day 3

Dec 27

$25,841

$87,605

Day 4

Dec 28

$26,743

$114,348

Day 5

Dec 29

$19,597

$133,945

Day 6

Dec 30

$20,764

$154,709

Day 7

Dec 31

$12,762

$167,471

Day 8

Jan 1

$25,296

$192,767

Day 9

Jan 2

$21,597

$214,364

Day 10

Jan 3

$27,194

$241,558

As of Day 57 (Feb 19), the film has earned $2.51M domestically, reflecting a slow but steady platform release performance.


The Testament of Ann Lee Box Office Milestones

Milestone

Days Taken

Date Achieved

Status

$1M Worldwide

~30 Days

Jan 25

Achieved

$2M Worldwide

~40 Days

Feb 5

Achieved

$3M Worldwide

~55 Days

Feb 18

Achieved

$5M Worldwide

Not Yet

$10M Worldwide

Not Yet

The film showed gradual milestone growth, consistent with limited theatrical releases.


FAQ


What is The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) worldwide box office?

→ $3,605,139


What is the domestic box office?

→ $2,515,020


What is the international box office?

→ $1,090,119


Is The Testament of Ann Lee a hit or flop?

→ Underperforming commercially but critically successful


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