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The Breadwinner is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Eric Appel and written by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana. Starring Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Will Forte, the film follows a father of three who must manage the household while his wife is away on a business trip. The film was released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on May 29, 2026.
The Breadwinner has earned $16.45 million worldwide, with all reported revenue coming from the domestic market as the Nate Bargatze-led comedy continues its theatrical run.
Last Updated: June 2026
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| Market | Gross | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | $16.45 million | 100% |
| Domestic (US & Canada) | $16.45 million | 100.0% |
| International | $0.0 million | 0.0% |
| Status | In Theaters | — |
The Breadwinner has generated all of its reported box office revenue domestically and remains in theaters.
| Field | Value |
| Movie | The Breadwinner |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Director | Eric Appel |
| Cast | Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani, Will Forte |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release Date (US) | May 29, 2026 |
| Runtime | 1 hr 39 min |
| MPAA Rating | PG |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Running Status | In Theaters |
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Budget | $25 million |
| Estimated Break-even | ~$50–62.5 million |
| Worldwide Total | $16.45 million |
| Break-even Progress | 26%–33% |
| Commercial Outcome | Underperformer |
The Breadwinner has grossed $16.45 million worldwide, with all reported revenue coming from the domestic market.
Despite opening in more than 3,200 theaters, the comedy has struggled to gain significant traction with moviegoers and remains well below profitability.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Domestic Opening Weekend | $7.4 million |
| Domestic Total | $16.45 million |
| Opening Theaters | 3,252 |
| Domestic Share | 100.0% |
| Weekend | Dates | Domestic Gross | Change | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Weekend | May 29–31, 2026 | $7.4 million | — | $7.4 million |
| 2nd Weekend | Jun 5–7, 2026 | $3.4 million | -54.0% | $13.9 million |
| 3rd Weekend (So Far) | Jun 12–14, 2026 | In Progress | — | $16.45 million |
| Week | Dates | Domestic Gross | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 29–Jun 4, 2026 | $10.4 million | $11.4 million |
| Week 2 | Jun 5–11, 2026 | $3.9 million+ | $14.3 million |
| Week 3 (So Far) | Jun 12–14, 2026 | $0.45 million+ | $16.45 million |
| Day | Date | Gross | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | May 29, 2026 | $2.8 million | $2.8 million |
| Day 2 | May 30, 2026 | $2.7 million | $5.6 million |
| Day 3 | May 31, 2026 | $1.8 million | $7.4 million |
| Day 4 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.7 million | $8.0 million |
| Day 5 | Jun 2, 2026 | $1.2 million | $9.2 million |
| Day 6 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.6 million | $9.9 million |
| Day 7 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.6 million | $11.4 million |
| Day 8 | Jun 5, 2026 | $1.0 million | $11.4 million |
| Day 9 | Jun 6, 2026 | $1.4 million | $11.4 million |
| Day 10 | Jun 7, 2026 | $1.0 million | $13.8 million |
| Final Total (So Far) | Jun 8, 2026 | — | $14.3 million |
Total Domestic Box Office: $16.45 million
(Share calculated from $0.0 million international total)
| Rank | Country | Gross | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — |
| 2 | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | — |
| 9 | — | — | — |
| 10 | — | — | — |
Total International Box Office: $0.0 million
| Region | Gross |
|---|---|
| North America | $16.45 million |
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | $0.0 million |
| Asia-Pacific | $0.0 million |
| Latin America | $0.0 million |
| Comparison Movie | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|
| The Breadwinner (2026) | $16.45 million |
| In the Grey (2026) | $15.9 million |
| Backrooms (2026) | $212.7 million |
| Obsession (2025) | $224.8 million |
The Breadwinner opened with $7.35 million from 3,252 theaters, finishing fifth at the domestic box office. After two weeks in release, the film has accumulated $16.45 million domestically while experiencing typical declines for a wide-release comedy.
No international box office revenue has been reported so far. As a result, all of the film’s current earnings have come from the domestic market.
With a reported production budget of $25 million and worldwide earnings of $16.45 million, The Breadwinner remains far from reaching its estimated break-even point and continues to track as a theatrical underperformer.
Underperformer
| Milestone | Days Taken | Date Achieved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10M Worldwide | 7 Days | Jun 4, 2026 | Achieved |
| $25M Worldwide | 12 Days | Jun 9, 2026 | Achieved |
| $50M Worldwide | — | Not Yet Achieved | Pending |
| $100M Worldwide | — | Not Yet Achieved | Pending |
→ $16.45 million
→ $16.45 million
→ $0.0 million
→ The Breadwinner is currently an underperformer, earning $16.45 million worldwide against a reported $25 million production budget.
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The Breadwinner has earned $16.45 million worldwide during its theatrical run so far, with all revenue coming from domestic audiences. While the Nate Bargatze comedy has shown some staying power, it remains well below the level needed to reach theatrical profitability.
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