September 2, 2004
DVD sales of Mel Gibson's controversial biblical epic, "The Passion of the Christ" topped 4 million in a single day, according to Fox Home Entertainment, the film's distributor.
The record for one-day DVD sales belongs to the computer-animated feature "Finding Nemo," at 8 million. The Passion of the Christ trails the record breaker with 4.1 million units sold in a single day, however, it remains significant, considering Passion's R rating, and sub-titles.
Worldwide, "The Passion" starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, brought in $610 million at box offices, with $370 million in North America alone.
Mel Gibson wrote, directed and financed the controversial film.
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