The 2009 stopmo classic scored big at the box office, grossing close to $5M during its recent 2-day Fathom Events theatrical release; new showings added for August 28 and 29 – tickets now on sale.
LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion classic Coraline is yet again a huge box office hit after its limited theatrical run this past Monday and Tuesday by Fathom Events, LAIKA, and Park Circus - grossing a combined $4.91 million at the U.S. box office.
Fathom Events has announced additional showings August 28 and 29 – tickets are now available here.
“As of now, Coraline is Fathom’s biggest classic movie of all time and the second highest-grossing title for 2023,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “This film carries such a large fan following year after year, and they certainly came out in force this year to see their favorite film.”
LAIKA Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke added, “We’re thrilled to see throngs of LAIKA fans come out in record numbers for the third straight year to revel in this Coraline theatrical experience, this year in stunning 4K. Our partnership with Fathom has solidified LAIKA’s modern cinematic classic as a must-see annual summer tradition.”
With its handcrafted puppets and meticulously designed sets, the stop-motion animation feature was re-colored and remastered for 2023. Based on the novel by beloved author Neil Gaiman, Coraline tells the story of a young girl named Coraline who walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life – only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents try to keep her forever, she must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to save her family and get back home.
Written and directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wendell & Wild), the film stars Dakota Fanning; Ian McShane; Teri Hatcher; Keith David; and British comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with animation by the award-winning studio LAIKA (Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Missing Link).
Audiences attending the Fathom Event are treated to new behind-the-scenes footage from the LAIKA Archives. Join key members of LAIKA's creative filmmaking team for an up-close and personal return to the worlds of Coraline, explored through unique behind-the-scenes stories, key artifacts, puppets, and costumes from the groundbreaking, stop-motion animated film.
Tickets and a complete list of theater locations for the added Coraline showings are available on Fathom Events.
Source: Fathom Events
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
