Alien: Romulus, Deadpool and Wolverine and It Ends With Us got a lot of attention at the box office this weekend, but another triumph was the 15th anniversary re-release of the 2009 hit film coraline from The Nightmare Before Christmas, starring Henry Directed by Selick Based on Neil Gaiman’s 2002 novel of the same name. The film follows a young woman who discovers a refined new universe, unaware of the dark and terrifying secrets she holds. It is the first film from Leica Studios, which opened in theaters on February 6, 2009, to critical acclaim and brought in $124 million worldwide.

According to Deadline, the re-release season brought in $8.3 million, placing it fifth at the box office. This is better than other 2024 anniversary reissues like the 20th anniversary of Shrek 2($1.4 million),the 25th anniversary of the Mummy ($1 million), the 30th anniversary of The Lion King ($1 million), and even the 45th anniversary of The Stranger ($1 million). 1.5 million).

Coraline’s opening weekend almost coincides with the 25th anniversary of the re-release of The Phantom Menace earlier this year, which grossed $8.7 million. What’s more surprising is that coraline’s release began on Wednesday, so looking at its four-day opening total, its about $11 million. Here’s a breakdown of how Coraline’s opening weekend compares to other big releases in 2024.