Buddy took in $1.09M domestic on Day 17. Business slowed down — off about 25% from Day 16. Across 7,740 shows, around 87,179 tickets were sold. Day 1 collections were $2.19M. So far, over 17 days: domestic $21.29M, worldwide $21.29M. First week collections were around $8.52M.
All currencies on this page are in US Dollar.
Buddy Box Office Collection: Summary
Released 28 Aug 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Days tracked | 17 |
| Domestic | $21.29M |
| Opening Day | $2.19M |
| International | $0 |
| Worldwide | $21.29M |
| First week | $8.52M |
Buddy Budget: The production budget has not been officially confirmed by the makers.
Buddy Verdict: N/A
A trade-style hit/flop reading needs a reported production budget to compare with collections. No reliable budget figure is available for this film yet, so no verdict is assigned.
Buddy Box Office Collection: Day Wise
Released
| Day | Domestic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | $2.19M | |
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| Day 2 | $1.78M | |
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| Day 3 | $1.49M | |
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| Day 4 | $707.0K | |
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| Day 5 | $927.2K | |
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| Day 6 | $705.2K | |
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| Day 7 | $713.2K | |
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| Day 8 | $1.52M | |
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| Day 9 | $2.08M | |
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| Day 10 | $2.20M | |
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| Day 11 | $1.61M | |
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| Day 12 | $809.7K | |
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| Day 13 | $563.7K | |
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| Day 14 | $468.3K | |
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| Day 15 | $981.1K | |
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| Day 16 | $1.45M | |
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| Day 17 | $1.09M | |
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Box Office Trend
US Domestic · US $ (M)Weekly Collection
| Period | Date Range | Domestic |
|---|---|---|
| WEEK 1 | 28 Aug 2026 – 3 Sep 2026 · Day 1–7 | $8.52M |
| WEEK 2 | 4 Sep 2026 – 10 Sep 2026 · Day 8–14 | $9.25M |
| WEEK 3 | 11 Sep 2026 – 13 Sep 2026 · Day 15–17 | $3.52M |
Weekend Collection
| Period | Date Range | Domestic |
|---|---|---|
| WEEKEND 1 | Fri, 28 Aug 2026 – Sun, 30 Aug 2026 | $5.46M |
| WEEKEND 2 | Fri, 4 Sep 2026 – Sun, 6 Sep 2026 | $5.80M |
| WEEKEND 3 | Fri, 11 Sep 2026 – Sun, 13 Sep 2026 | $3.52M |
Buddy Streaming
Buddy 2026 Overview
Title: Buddy
Directed by: Casper Kelly
Written by: Casper Kelly, Jamie King
Produced by: Tyler Davidson, Drew Sykes, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz
Actor: Topher Grace
Actress: Cristin Milioti
Other Cast: Delaney Quinn, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, Patton Oswalt, Madison Skyy Polan, Luke Speakman
Music by: Michael Yezerski
Production Companies: Low Spark Films, BoulderLight Pictures, Sipur Studios, Substance Productions, Saban Films
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Country: United States
Language: English
Film Industry: Hollywood
Genre: Horror
Censor Rating: R
About The Film
Buddy is a horror comedy built around a fictional children’s television programme called “It’s Buddy!”. The programme features Buddy, a bright orange unicorn who appears to be a friendly character teaching children about happiness, friendship and life lessons.
The film gradually changes the tone of this colourful setting when one child refuses to participate in Buddy’s activities. Cristin Milioti plays Grace, a mother connected to the children at the centre of the story, while Delaney Quinn plays Freddy.
Topher Grace appears as Ben. Keegan-Michael Key provides the voice for Buddy and his darker alter ego. Michael Shannon and Patton Oswalt also feature in supporting roles.
The story uses the visual style of 1990s children’s television as a contrast to its horror elements. Much of the film’s premise revolves around a group of children trying to understand what is happening inside Buddy’s world and finding a way to escape.
