Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,492,618 (25.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,045 opening theaters/1,045 max. theaters, 2.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,875,521 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) | 5,425 | $9,747,988 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,601-29,700) | 29,697 | $245 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,736 | $9,748,233 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 30th, 1987 (Wide) by New Line |
| International Releases: | March 3rd, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | March 23rd, 2010 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Action Horror, Police Detective, Surprise Twist, Alien Encounters, Bodysnatchers, Crime Spree, Spree Killer, Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 225 | $7,203,727 | Oct 30, 1987 | 3 |
| Halloween (Opening, 3-Day) | 78 | $2,492,618 | Oct 30, 1987 | 3 |
| Halloween (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 64 | $7,203,727 | Oct 30, 1987 | 3 |