Ghostbusters II (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $112,494,738 | Details |
| International Box Office | $103,005,262 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $215,500,000 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $977,823 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,026,999 | |
| Total | $2,004,822 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $29,472,894 (26.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,410 opening theaters/2,410 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $318,876,051 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 16th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | March 14th, 2006 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Franchise: | Ghostbusters |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Paranormal Investigation, Possessed, Reincarnation |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Horror Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1989 | 1 | $29,472,894 | 2,410 | $12,229 | $29,472,894 | 1 | |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 3 | $13,854,623 | -53% | 2,410 | $5,749 | $58,765,089 | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1989 | 4 | $8,808,778 | -36% | 2,410 | $3,655 | $73,646,467 | 3 |
| Jul 7, 1989 | 4 | $5,265,962 | -40% | 2,315 | $2,275 | $85,520,592 | 4 |
| Jul 14, 1989 | 7 | $4,335,272 | -18% | 1,978 | $2,192 | $93,170,796 | 5 |
| Jul 21, 1989 | 9 | $2,883,671 | -33% | 1,758 | $1,640 | $98,489,868 | 6 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 20 | $656,346 | 518 | $1,267 | $110,000,794 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1989 | 1 | $44,910,466 | 2,410 | $18,635 | $44,910,466 | 1 | |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 3 | $19,927,223 | -56% | 2,410 | $8,269 | $64,837,689 | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1989 | 4 | $15,416,941 | -23% | 2,410 | $6,397 | $80,254,630 | 3 |
| Jul 7, 1989 | 4 | $8,580,894 | -44% | 2,315 | $3,707 | $88,835,524 | 4 |
| Jul 14, 1989 | 8 | $6,770,673 | -21% | 1,978 | $3,423 | $95,606,197 | 5 |
| Dan Aykroyd | Doctor Raymond Stantz | |
| Kevin Dunn | Venkman's Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | |
| Philip Baker Hall | Police Commissioner |
Leading
| Bill Murray | Doctor Peter Venkman | |
| Sigourney Weaver | Dana Barrett |
| Rick Moranis | Louis Tully | |
| Harold Ramis | Dr. Egon Spengler | |
| Cheech Marin | Dock Supervisor |
Supporting
| Ernie Hudson | Winston Zeddemore | |
| Annie Potts | Janine Melnitz |
| Brian Doyle-Murray | Psychiatrist | |
| Peter MacNicol | Janosz Poha | |
| Kurt Fuller | Hardemeyer | |
| Jason Reitman | Brownstone Boy #2 | |
| Harris Yulin | Judge Stephen 'The Hammer' Wexler | |
| Chloe Webb | Elaine | |
| Ben Stein | Public Works Official |
Supporting
| Mary Ellen Trainor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ivan Reitman | Director | |
| Harold Ramis | Screenwriter | |
| Dan Aykroyd | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Rick Heinrichs | Set Designer | |
| Gary Bourgeois | Re-recording Mixer |
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: | $29,472,894 (26.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,410 opening theaters/2,410 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $318,876,051 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 16th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | March 14th, 2006 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Franchise: | Ghostbusters |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Paranormal Investigation, Possessed, Reincarnation |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Horror Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1989 | 1 | $29,472,894 | 2,410 | $12,229 | $29,472,894 | 1 | |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 3 | $13,854,623 | -53% | 2,410 | $5,749 | $58,765,089 | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1989 | 4 | $8,808,778 | -36% | 2,410 | $3,655 | $73,646,467 | 3 |
| Jul 7, 1989 | 4 | $5,265,962 | -40% | 2,315 | $2,275 | $85,520,592 | 4 |
| Jul 14, 1989 | 7 | $4,335,272 | -18% | 1,978 | $2,192 | $93,170,796 | 5 |
| Jul 21, 1989 | 9 | $2,883,671 | -33% | 1,758 | $1,640 | $98,489,868 | 6 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 20 | $656,346 | 518 | $1,267 | $110,000,794 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1989 | 1 | $44,910,466 | 2,410 | $18,635 | $44,910,466 | 1 | |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 3 | $19,927,223 | -56% | 2,410 | $8,269 | $64,837,689 | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1989 | 4 | $15,416,941 | -23% | 2,410 | $6,397 | $80,254,630 | 3 |
| Jul 7, 1989 | 4 | $8,580,894 | -44% | 2,315 | $3,707 | $88,835,524 | 4 |
| Jul 14, 1989 | 8 | $6,770,673 | -21% | 1,978 | $3,423 | $95,606,197 | 5 |
| Dan Aykroyd | Doctor Raymond Stantz | |
| Kevin Dunn | Venkman's Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | |
| Philip Baker Hall | Police Commissioner |
Leading
| Bill Murray | Doctor Peter Venkman | |
| Sigourney Weaver | Dana Barrett |
| Rick Moranis | Louis Tully | |
| Harold Ramis | Dr. Egon Spengler | |
| Cheech Marin | Dock Supervisor |
Supporting
| Ernie Hudson | Winston Zeddemore | |
| Annie Potts | Janine Melnitz |
| Brian Doyle-Murray | Psychiatrist | |
| Peter MacNicol | Janosz Poha | |
| Kurt Fuller | Hardemeyer | |
| Jason Reitman | Brownstone Boy #2 | |
| Harris Yulin | Judge Stephen 'The Hammer' Wexler | |
| Chloe Webb | Elaine | |
| Ben Stein | Public Works Official |
Supporting
| Mary Ellen Trainor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ivan Reitman | Director | |
| Harold Ramis | Screenwriter | |
| Dan Aykroyd | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Rick Heinrichs | Set Designer | |
| Gary Bourgeois | Re-recording Mixer |
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.