The Arrival (1996)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $14,031,906 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,806,763 (34.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,693 opening theaters/1,693 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,905,167 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 31st, 1996 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 17th, 1997 by Live / Artisan, released as Arrival, The |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sci-fi violence and terror, and for brief language. |
| Running Time: | 115 minutes |
| Plot point: | Environment, Fired, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1996 | 5 | $4,806,763 | 1,693 | $2,839 | $4,806,763 | 1 | |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 8 | $2,198,736 | -54% | 1,693 | $1,299 | $8,928,595 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 9 | $1,133,711 | -48% | 1,134 | $1,000 | $11,077,166 | 3 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 11 | $571,713 | -50% | 591 | $967 | $12,404,955 | 4 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 21 | $311,583 | -46% | 349 | $893 | $13,066,801 | 5 |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 30 | $134,171 | -57% | 195 | $688 | $13,278,763 | 6 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 28 | $121,669 | -9% | 196 | $621 | $13,443,091 | 7 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 31 | $90,166 | -26% | 146 | $618 | $13,589,904 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 28 | $132,131 | +47% | 211 | $626 | $13,774,261 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 37 | $72,791 | -45% | 119 | $612 | $13,827,765 | 10 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 51 | $33,587 | -54% | 66 | $509 | $14,012,411 | 11 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1996 | 5 | $6,729,859 | 1,693 | $3,975 | $6,729,859 | 1 | |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 8 | $3,213,596 | -52% | 1,693 | $1,898 | $9,943,455 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 9 | $1,889,787 | -41% | 1,134 | $1,666 | $11,833,242 | 3 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 11 | $921,976 | -51% | 591 | $1,560 | $12,755,218 | 4 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 20 | $389,374 | -58% | 349 | $1,116 | $13,144,592 | 5 |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 32 | $176,830 | -55% | 195 | $907 | $13,321,422 | 6 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 30 | $178,316 | +1% | 196 | $910 | $13,499,738 | 7 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 33 | $142,392 | -20% | 146 | $975 | $13,642,130 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 34 | $112,844 | -21% | 211 | $535 | $13,754,974 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 31 | $223,850 | +98% | 119 | $1,881 | $13,978,824 | 10 |
Leading
| Charlie Sheen | Zane Ziminski |
| Ron Silver | Phil Gordian & Mexican Guard | |
| Lindsay Crouse | Ilana Green | |
| Richard Schiff | Calvin | |
| Teri Polo | Char |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Twohy | Director | |
| David Twohy | Screenwriter | |
| Mayes C. Rubeo | Costume Designer |
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: | $4,806,763 (34.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,693 opening theaters/1,693 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,905,167 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 31st, 1996 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 17th, 1997 by Live / Artisan, released as Arrival, The |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sci-fi violence and terror, and for brief language. |
| Running Time: | 115 minutes |
| Plot point: | Environment, Fired, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1996 | 5 | $4,806,763 | 1,693 | $2,839 | $4,806,763 | 1 | |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 8 | $2,198,736 | -54% | 1,693 | $1,299 | $8,928,595 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 9 | $1,133,711 | -48% | 1,134 | $1,000 | $11,077,166 | 3 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 11 | $571,713 | -50% | 591 | $967 | $12,404,955 | 4 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 21 | $311,583 | -46% | 349 | $893 | $13,066,801 | 5 |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 30 | $134,171 | -57% | 195 | $688 | $13,278,763 | 6 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 28 | $121,669 | -9% | 196 | $621 | $13,443,091 | 7 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 31 | $90,166 | -26% | 146 | $618 | $13,589,904 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 28 | $132,131 | +47% | 211 | $626 | $13,774,261 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 37 | $72,791 | -45% | 119 | $612 | $13,827,765 | 10 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 51 | $33,587 | -54% | 66 | $509 | $14,012,411 | 11 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1996 | 5 | $6,729,859 | 1,693 | $3,975 | $6,729,859 | 1 | |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 8 | $3,213,596 | -52% | 1,693 | $1,898 | $9,943,455 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 9 | $1,889,787 | -41% | 1,134 | $1,666 | $11,833,242 | 3 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 11 | $921,976 | -51% | 591 | $1,560 | $12,755,218 | 4 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 20 | $389,374 | -58% | 349 | $1,116 | $13,144,592 | 5 |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 32 | $176,830 | -55% | 195 | $907 | $13,321,422 | 6 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 30 | $178,316 | +1% | 196 | $910 | $13,499,738 | 7 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 33 | $142,392 | -20% | 146 | $975 | $13,642,130 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 34 | $112,844 | -21% | 211 | $535 | $13,754,974 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 31 | $223,850 | +98% | 119 | $1,881 | $13,978,824 | 10 |
Leading
| Charlie Sheen | Zane Ziminski |
| Ron Silver | Phil Gordian & Mexican Guard | |
| Lindsay Crouse | Ilana Green | |
| Richard Schiff | Calvin | |
| Teri Polo | Char |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Twohy | Director | |
| David Twohy | Screenwriter | |
| Mayes C. Rubeo | Costume Designer |
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.