The Blob (1988)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $8,247,943 | Details |
| International Box Office | $584 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $8,248,527 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $2,478,615 | |
| Total | $2,478,615 | |
| OpusData ID: 40000100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,644,920 (32.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,081 opening theaters/1,081 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,696,885 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 5th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | October 12th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
October 3rd, 2024 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 11th, 2001 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remake |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Unbelieving Police |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1988 | 8 | $2,644,920 | 1,081 | $2,447 | $2,644,920 | 1 | |
| Aug 12, 1988 | 12 | $1,587,894 | -40% | 1,081 | $1,469 | $5,427,814 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1988 | 8 | $3,839,920 | 1,081 | $3,552 | $3,839,920 | 1 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/12/2023 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | $584 | 11/4/2024 | |||
| International Total | $584 | 11/4/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kevin Dillon | Brian Flagg |
Supporting
| Shawnee Smith | Meg Penny | |
| Donovan Leitch | Paul Taylor | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Sheriff Herb Geller | |
| Candy Clark | Fran Hewitt | |
| Joe Seneca | Dr. Meddows | |
| Chuck Russell | Theater patron | |
| Pons Maar | Theatre Manager | |
| Erika Eleniak | Vicki De Soto | |
| Art LaFleur | Pharmacist / Mr. Penny |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chuck Russell | Director | |
| Jack H. Harris | Producer | |
| Elliott Kastner | Producer | |
| Chuck Russell | Screenwriter | |
| Frank Darabont | Screenwriter | |
| Rupert Harvey | Line Producer | |
| Andre Blay | Executive Producer | |
| Lyle Conway | Creature Effects Designed and Created by | |
| Michael Hoenig | Composer | |
| Hector C. Gika* | Sound Editor | |
| Josh McLaglen | First Assistant Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,644,920 (32.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,081 opening theaters/1,081 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,696,885 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 5th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | October 12th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
October 3rd, 2024 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 11th, 2001 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remake |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Unbelieving Police |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1988 | 8 | $2,644,920 | 1,081 | $2,447 | $2,644,920 | 1 | |
| Aug 12, 1988 | 12 | $1,587,894 | -40% | 1,081 | $1,469 | $5,427,814 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1988 | 8 | $3,839,920 | 1,081 | $3,552 | $3,839,920 | 1 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/12/2023 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | $584 | 11/4/2024 | |||
| International Total | $584 | 11/4/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kevin Dillon | Brian Flagg |
Supporting
| Shawnee Smith | Meg Penny | |
| Donovan Leitch | Paul Taylor | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Sheriff Herb Geller | |
| Candy Clark | Fran Hewitt | |
| Joe Seneca | Dr. Meddows | |
| Chuck Russell | Theater patron | |
| Pons Maar | Theatre Manager | |
| Erika Eleniak | Vicki De Soto | |
| Art LaFleur | Pharmacist / Mr. Penny |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chuck Russell | Director | |
| Jack H. Harris | Producer | |
| Elliott Kastner | Producer | |
| Chuck Russell | Screenwriter | |
| Frank Darabont | Screenwriter | |
| Rupert Harvey | Line Producer | |
| Andre Blay | Executive Producer | |
| Lyle Conway | Creature Effects Designed and Created by | |
| Michael Hoenig | Composer | |
| Hector C. Gika* | Sound Editor | |
| Josh McLaglen | First Assistant Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.