Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
In 1947, Lancaster Merrin, a former priest turned archaeologist, is called to Kenya to investigate the ruins of a church that appears to have been purposely buried. During the excavation, he discovers that something else was buried there.
All Releases
Domestic (53.5%)
$41,821,986
$41,821,986
International (46.5%)
$36,288,035
$36,288,035
Worldwide
$78,110,021
$78,110,021
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$18,054,001
Budget$80,000,000
Earliest Release DateAugust 20, 2004
(Domestic)
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 54 min
GenresHorror
Mystery
Thriller
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Aug 20, 2004 | $18,054,001 | $41,821,986 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Nov 12, 2004 | $3,631,991 | $7,576,873 |
| Spain | Oct 29, 2004 | – | $5,284,764 |
| France | Nov 18, 2004 | – | $2,353,545 |
| United Kingdom | Oct 29, 2004 | $1,063,634 | $2,257,660 |
| Germany | Nov 18, 2004 | $230,205 | $661,540 |
| Türkiye | Oct 24, 2004 | $227,880 | $658,164 |
| Portugal | Oct 21, 2004 | – | $515,008 |
| Austria | Nov 19, 2004 | – | $454,436 |
| Switzerland | Nov 17, 2004 | – | $415,398 |
| Sweden | Nov 4, 2004 | – | $345,063 |
| Belgium | Dec 29, 2004 | – | $256,046 |
| Norway | Oct 29, 2004 | $71,010 | $251,061 |
| United Arab Emirates | Mar 2, 2005 | $120,950 | $229,523 |
| Netherlands | Jan 27, 2005 | – | $187,160 |
| South Africa | Nov 19, 2004 | – | $141,080 |
| Finland | Nov 5, 2004 | – | $125,841 |
| Denmark | Oct 19, 2004 | – | $115,766 |
| Egypt | Feb 9, 2005 | – | $94,009 |
| Greece | Nov 5, 2004 | $85,750 | $85,750 |
| Poland | Mar 4, 2005 | $78,947 | $78,947 |
| Iceland | Oct 15, 2004 | – | $47,960 |
| Romania | – | $46,212 | |
| Hungary | Nov 25, 2004 | $17,289 | $39,690 |
| Czech Republic | Oct 28, 2004 | $19,611 | $39,278 |
| Serbia and Montenegro | – | $31,609 | |
| Bulgaria | Dec 3, 2004 | $4,745 | $28,262 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Oct 29, 2004 | – | $3,768,026 |
| Brazil | Oct 29, 2004 | – | $2,600,000 |
| Argentina | Oct 7, 2004 | – | $871,050 |
| Chile | Oct 28, 2004 | – | $442,060 |
| Puerto Rico | Sep 24, 2004 | – | $317,300 |
| Venezuela | Oct 14, 2004 | – | $266,400 |
| Colombia | Nov 4, 2004 | – | $124,000 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Oct 16, 2004 | $560,147 | $1,722,601 |
| Australia | Oct 28, 2004 | – | $869,617 |
| South Korea | Nov 19, 2004 | – | $569,332 |
| Russia/CIS | Mar 17, 2005 | $132,432 | $509,371 |
| Taiwan | Sep 23, 2004 | $113,746 | $381,940 |
| Hong Kong | Oct 21, 2004 | – | $361,549 |
| New Zealand | Nov 11, 2004 | – | $262,044 |
| Philippines | Sep 16, 2004 | – | $255,800 |
| Thailand | Sep 30, 2004 | $205,100 | $205,600 |
| Singapore | Oct 7, 2004 | – | $200,000 |
| Indonesia | Sep 23, 2004 | – | $144,700 |
| Malaysia | Oct 14, 2004 | – | $96,000 |
