Movie Information
Domestic Total: 5.03M
Opening Weekend: 2.69M
Legs: 1.87
Overview: President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14, 2026 | $1,124,995 | + 0.00% | 2083 |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | $901,217 | -19.89% | 2083 |
| Sun, Aug 16, 2026 | $663,317 | -26.40% | 2083 |
| Mon, Aug 17, 2026 | $306,397 | -53.81% | 2083 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | $413,632 | + 35.00% | 2083 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | $279,623 | -32.40% | 2083 |
| Thu, Aug 20, 2026 | $170,491 | -39.03% | 2083 |
| Fri, Aug 21, 2026 | $183,336 | + 7.53% | 1340 |
| Sat, Aug 22, 2026 | $280,860 | + 53.19% | 1340 |
| Sun, Aug 23, 2026 | $192,868 | -31.33% | 1340 |
| Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | $82,473 | -57.24% | 1340 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | $121,849 | + 47.74% | 1340 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | $91,180 | -25.17% | 1340 |
| Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | $51,115 | -43.94% | 1340 |
| Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | $27,197 | -46.79% | 200 |
| Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | $38,196 | + 40.44% | 200 |
| Sun, Aug 30, 2026 | $31,372 | -17.87% | 200 |
| Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | $14,858 | -52.64% | 200 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | $21,246 | + 42.99% | 200 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | $11,007 | -48.19% | 200 |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | $6,642 | -39.66% | 200 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | $7,816 | + 17.68% | 71 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | $3,256 | -58.34% | 71 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | $3,203 | -1.63% | 71 |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | $1,490 | -53.48% | 71 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | $206 | -86.17% | 15 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | $245 | + 18.93% | 15 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | $148 | -39.59% | 15 |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | $305 | + 106.08% | 15 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jeff Daniels | Ronald Reagan |
| Jared Harris | Mikhail Gorbachev |
| J.K. Simmons | George Shultz |
| Hope Davis | Nancy Reagan |
| Branka Katić | Raisa Gorbachev |
| Aya Cash | Cleo |
| Guy Burnet | Alexander |
| Adrian Rawlins | Max Rampleman |
| Tim Dutton | Edward Shevardnadze |
| Stephen Brennan | Paul Nitze |
| Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson | Richard Perle |
| John Ross Bowie | Ken Adelman |
| Catherine Burdon | Margaret Clancy |
| Joi Johannsson | KGB Colonel |
| Ari Freyr Isfeld Oskarsson | KGB Officer |
| Jóel Sæmundsson | CIA Officer |
| Vladimir Kulich | Sergey Akhromeyev |
| Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson | Major Alexei Ivanov |
| Sigurdur Jefferson | Colonel Tim Schilling |
| Kristín Lea Sigríðardóttir | Soviet Attaché |
| Tristan Roche | Samantha Lightning - WH Staffer |
| Brynja Anderiman | Horse Rider |
| Sara Rut Arnardóttir | Ronald Regan Assistant (uncredited) |
| Alexander Briem | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Ebba Guðný Guðmundsdóttir | Protocol Officer (uncredited) |
| Tommi Thor Gudmundsson | US Notetaker (uncredited) |
| Einar Haraldsson | USSR Negotiating Team (uncredited) |
| Jón Jónsson | TV Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jafet Máni Magnúsarson | Gorbachev KGB (uncredited) |
| Axel Ólafsson | KGB Notetaker (uncredited) |
| Dagur Þór Óskarsson | Stand In (uncredited) |
| Stefán Þór Þorgeirsson | Shultz Staffer (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Sight | May 24, 2024 | $6M |
| Cabrini | Mar 7, 2024 | $50M |
| Chappaquiddick | Apr 6, 2018 | $34M |
| Operation Finale | Aug 29, 2018 | $24M |
| Hacksaw Ridge | Oct 7, 2016 | $40M |
| The Courier | Jan 24, 2020 | $0 |
| I Heard the Bells | Dec 1, 2022 | $0 |
| The Hill | Aug 18, 2023 | $0 |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $3.86M
Week 2: $1M
Investor Share: $552.02K
Week 3+: $167.19K
Investor Share: $83.59K
International
$N/A (0.00%)
Investor Share: $N/A
Costs
Budget: $N/A
P&A: $N/A
Breakdown
Gross: $5.03M
Net: $2.95M
Costs: $0.00
Profit
Profit: $2.95M
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
