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section_name: Box office
paragraph_text: Box office
  
  The Substance grossed $17.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $59.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total reported between $77.3 and $82 million. The film's budget was $17.5-18 million.
  
  In the United States and Canada, The Substance was released alongside Transformers One and Never Let Go, and was projected to gross around $3 million from 1,949 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $1.3 million on its first day, including $512,000 from Wednesday and Thursday night previews. It went on to debut to $3.2 million, finishing sixth at the box office. The film dropped only 39% the following weekend, grossing $1.8 million. The film has become Mubi's highest grossing film, surpassing the $10 million gross of Priscilla (2023). Additionally, in its first week of PVOD release, it ranked #3 on iTunes and #6 on Fandango at Home. The film found its biggest success outside the United States and Canada in Mexico, where it raised over $10 million after its theatrical run.
  
  The Substance grossed $17.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $59.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total reported between $77.3 and $82 million. The film's budget was $17.5-18 million.
  
  In the United States and Canada, The Substance was released alongside Transformers One and Never Let Go, and was projected to gross around $3 million from 1,949 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $1.3 million on its first day, including $512,000 from Wednesday and Thursday night previews. It went on to debut to $3.2 million, finishing sixth at the box office. The film dropped only 39% the following weekend, grossing $1.8 million. The film has become Mubi's highest grossing film, surpassing the $10 million gross of Priscilla (2023). Additionally, in its first week of PVOD release, it ranked #3 on iTunes and #6 on Fandango at Home. The film found its biggest success outside the United States and Canada in Mexico, where it raised over $10 million after its theatrical run.