Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
Years before Father Lankester Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil's soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa. This is the tale of Father Merrin's initial battle with Pazuzu and the rediscovery of his faith.
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 |
