John Carter_
"Lost in our world, found in another."
John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
Starring
Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton
Box Office
$284.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
John Carter earned $284.1M worldwide on a $250.0M budget — a 14% return on investment.
Year context
John Carter was released 14 years ago in 2012.
John Carter is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 2h 12m.
CAST (20)
Taylor Kitsch
John Carter
Lynn Collins
Dejah Thoris
Samantha Morton
Sola
Mark Strong
Matai Shang
Ciarán Hinds
Tardos Mors
Dominic West
Sab Than
James Purefoy
Kantos Kan
Willem Dafoe
Tars Tarkas
Thomas Haden Church
Tal Hajus
Bryan Cranston
Powell
Daryl Sabara
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Polly Walker
Sarkoja
David Schwimmer
Young Thark Warrior
Jon Favreau
Thark Bookie
Don Stark
Dix the Storekeeper
Nicholas Woodeson
Dalton
Art Malik
Zodangan General
Arkie Reece
Stayman #1 / Helm
Davood Ghadami
Stayman #3
Pippa Nixon
Lightmaster
CREW
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$250.0M
Budget
$284.1M
Revenue
+14%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
132 min (2h 12m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (5,981 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$250,000,000
Box Office
$284,100,000
Profit
+$34,100,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is John Carter about?
John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
How long is John Carter?
John Carter has a runtime of 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Who stars in John Carter?
The cast of John Carter includes Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds.
How much did John Carter make at the box office?
John Carter earned $284,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $250,000,000.
What is the rating of John Carter?
John Carter has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5,981 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (14)
princess
medallion
planet mars
based on novel or book
escape
space travel
alien
martian
steampunk
alien race
superhuman strength
martian civilization
sword and planet
19th century