The Blob (1988)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $8,247,943 | Details |
| International Box Office | $584 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $8,248,527 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $2,409,227 | |
| Total | $2,409,227 | |
| 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 |
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 |