The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $229,086,679 | Details |
| International Box Office | $389,552,320 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $618,638,999 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $72,132,785 (31.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,281 opening theaters/3,565 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $564,481,546 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 22nd, 1997 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | September 29th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror and violence |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Franchise: | Jurassic Park |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Directing Yourself, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Cloning, Creature Feature, Dysfunctional Family |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $72,132,785 | 3,281 | $21,985 | $74,699,967 | 1 | |
| May 30, 1997 | 1 | $34,116,390 | -53% | 3,282 | $10,395 | $141,544,334 | 2 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 2 | $18,564,605 | -46% | 3,397 | $5,465 | $171,103,734 | 3 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 | $12,477,515 | -33% | 3,565 | $3,500 | $190,697,964 | 4 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $8,039,030 | -36% | 3,086 | $2,605 | $204,953,959 | 5 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $4,536,180 | -44% | 2,607 | $1,740 | $213,223,429 | 6 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $2,604,420 | -43% | 1,365 | $1,908 | $218,334,199 | 7 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $1,350,900 | -48% | 1,422 | $950 | $221,055,524 | 8 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $701,375 | -48% | 845 | $830 | $222,529,669 | 9 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 19 | $408,660 | -42% | 556 | $735 | $223,375,949 | 10 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 25 | $258,965 | -37% | 343 | $755 | $223,886,079 | 11 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 14 | $1,054,105 | +307% | 830 | $1,270 | $225,098,329 | 12 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 17 | $747,650 | -29% | 787 | $950 | $226,437,834 | 13 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | 24 | $472,080 | -37% | 562 | $840 | $227,308,399 | 14 |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 29 | $419,050 | -11% | 493 | $850 | $227,881,749 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 32 | $212,625 | -49% | 405 | $525 | $228,157,764 | 16 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 29 | $218,365 | +3% | 367 | $595 | $228,467,634 | 17 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 30 | $184,795 | -15% | 308 | $600 | $228,709,215 | 18 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 30 | $142,595 | -23% | 230 | $620 | $228,893,639 | 19 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 33 | $90,450 | -37% | 201 | $450 | $229,013,699 | 20 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | 46 | $40,935 | -55% | 93 | $440 | $229,074,524 | 21 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1997 | 1 | $2,567,182 | 0 | $2,567,182 | ||||
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $21,605,385 | +742% | 3,281 | $6,585 | $24,172,567 | 1 | |
| May 24, 1997 | 1 | $24,443,450 | +13% | 3,281 | $7,450 | $48,615,632 | 2 | |
| May 25, 1997 | 1 | $26,083,950 | +7% | 3,281 | $7,950 | $74,699,582 | 3 | |
| May 26, 1997 | 1 | $18,029,095 | -31% | 3,281 | $5,495 | $92,728,677 | 4 | |
| May 27, 1997 | 1 | $5,659,725 | -69% | 3,281 | $1,725 | $98,388,402 | 5 | |
| May 28, 1997 | 1 | $4,626,210 | -18% | 3,281 | $1,410 | $103,014,999 | 6 | |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $2,268,210 | 3,086 | $735 | $199,183,139 | 29 | ||
| Jun 21, 1997 | 4 | $3,379,170 | +49% | 3,086 | $1,095 | $202,562,309 | 30 | |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 4 | $2,391,650 | -29% | 3,086 | $775 | $204,953,959 | 31 | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 4 | $915,600 | -62% | 3,086 | $297 | $205,869,559 | 32 | |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 4 | $1,051,905 | +15% | 3,086 | $341 | $206,921,464 | 33 | |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 4 | $852,880 | -19% | 3,086 | $276 | $207,774,344 | 34 | |
| Jun 26, 1997 | 4 | $912,905 | +7% | 3,086 | $296 | $208,687,249 | 35 | |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $1,316,535 | +44% | -42% | 2,607 | $505 | $210,003,784 | 36 |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 6 | $1,772,760 | +35% | -48% | 2,607 | $680 | $211,776,544 | 37 |
| Jun 29, 1997 | 6 | $1,446,885 | -18% | -40% | 2,607 | $555 | $213,223,429 | 38 |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 6 | $753,340 | -48% | -18% | 2,607 | $289 | $213,976,769 | 39 |
| Jul 1, 1997 | 7 | $681,480 | -10% | -35% | 2,607 | $261 | $214,658,249 | 40 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 9 | $447,210 | -34% | -48% | 2,607 | $172 | $215,105,459 | 41 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 8 | $624,320 | +40% | -32% | 2,607 | $239 | $215,729,779 | 42 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $734,580 | +18% | -44% | 1,365 | $538 | $216,464,359 | 43 |
| Jul 5, 1997 | 8 | $1,125,720 | +53% | -36% | 1,365 | $825 | $217,590,079 | 44 |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 8 | $744,120 | -34% | -49% | 1,365 | $545 | $218,334,199 | 45 |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 9 | $324,625 | -56% | -57% | 1,365 | $238 | $218,658,824 | 46 |
| Jul 8, 1997 | 9 | $388,080 | +20% | -43% | 1,365 | $284 | $219,046,904 | 47 |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 9 | $337,995 | -13% | -24% | 1,365 | $248 | $219,384,899 | 48 |
| Jul 10, 1997 | 9 | $319,725 | -5% | -49% | 1,365 | $234 | $219,704,624 | 49 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $369,720 | +16% | -50% | 1,422 | $260 | $220,074,344 | 50 |
| Jul 12, 1997 | 10 | $604,350 | +63% | -46% | 1,422 | $425 | $220,678,694 | 51 |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 10 | $376,830 | -38% | -49% | 1,422 | $265 | $221,055,524 | 52 |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 10 | $203,250 | -46% | -37% | 1,422 | $143 | $221,258,774 | 53 |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 10 | $220,770 | +9% | -43% | 1,422 | $155 | $221,479,544 | 54 |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 11 | $176,700 | -20% | -48% | 1,422 | $124 | $221,656,244 | 55 |
| Jul 17, 1997 | 11 | $172,050 | -3% | -46% | 1,422 | $121 | $221,828,294 | 56 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $202,815 | +18% | -45% | 845 | $240 | $222,031,109 | 57 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 15 | $304,210 | +50% | -50% | 845 | $360 | $222,335,319 | 58 |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 15 | $194,350 | -36% | -48% | 845 | $230 | $222,529,669 | 59 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 14 | $106,080 | -45% | -48% | 845 | $126 | $222,635,749 | 60 |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 14 | $116,870 | +10% | -47% | 845 | $138 | $222,752,619 | 61 |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 15 | $104,780 | -10% | -41% | 845 | $124 | $222,857,399 | 62 |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 14 | $109,890 | +5% | -36% | 845 | $130 | $222,967,289 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $81,172,327 | 3,281 | $24,740 | $107,427,944 | 1 | |
| May 30, 1997 | 1 | $45,111,185 | -44% | 3,282 | $13,745 | $152,539,129 | 2 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 2 | $25,681,320 | -43% | 3,397 | $7,560 | $178,220,449 | 3 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 | $18,694,480 | -27% | 3,565 | $5,244 | $196,914,929 | 4 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $11,772,320 | -37% | 3,086 | $3,815 | $208,687,249 | 5 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $7,042,530 | -40% | 2,607 | $2,701 | $215,729,779 | 6 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $3,974,845 | -44% | 1,365 | $2,912 | $219,704,624 | 7 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $2,123,670 | -47% | 1,422 | $1,493 | $221,828,294 | 8 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $1,138,995 | -46% | 845 | $1,348 | $222,967,289 | 9 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 19 | $659,825 | -42% | 556 | $1,187 | $223,627,114 | 10 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 25 | $417,110 | -37% | 343 | $1,216 | $224,044,224 | 11 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 16 | $1,645,960 | +295% | 830 | $1,983 | $225,690,184 | 12 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 17 | $1,146,135 | -30% | 787 | $1,456 | $226,836,319 | 13 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | 24 | $626,380 | -45% | 562 | $1,115 | $227,462,699 | 14 |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 31 | $482,440 | -23% | 493 | $979 | $227,945,139 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 30 | $304,130 | -37% | 405 | $751 | $228,249,269 | 16 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 30 | $275,151 | -10% | 367 | $750 | $228,524,420 | 17 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 31 | $226,624 | -18% | 308 | $736 | $228,751,044 | 18 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 31 | $172,205 | -24% | 230 | $749 | $228,923,249 | 19 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 35 | $110,340 | -36% | 201 | $549 | $229,033,589 | 20 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $72,132,785 (31.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,281 opening theaters/3,565 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $564,481,546 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 22nd, 1997 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | September 29th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror and violence |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Franchise: | Jurassic Park |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Directing Yourself, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Cloning, Creature Feature, Dysfunctional Family |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $72,132,785 | 3,281 | $21,985 | $74,699,967 | 1 | |
| May 30, 1997 | 1 | $34,116,390 | -53% | 3,282 | $10,395 | $141,544,334 | 2 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 2 | $18,564,605 | -46% | 3,397 | $5,465 | $171,103,734 | 3 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 | $12,477,515 | -33% | 3,565 | $3,500 | $190,697,964 | 4 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $8,039,030 | -36% | 3,086 | $2,605 | $204,953,959 | 5 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $4,536,180 | -44% | 2,607 | $1,740 | $213,223,429 | 6 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $2,604,420 | -43% | 1,365 | $1,908 | $218,334,199 | 7 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $1,350,900 | -48% | 1,422 | $950 | $221,055,524 | 8 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $701,375 | -48% | 845 | $830 | $222,529,669 | 9 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 19 | $408,660 | -42% | 556 | $735 | $223,375,949 | 10 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 25 | $258,965 | -37% | 343 | $755 | $223,886,079 | 11 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 14 | $1,054,105 | +307% | 830 | $1,270 | $225,098,329 | 12 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 17 | $747,650 | -29% | 787 | $950 | $226,437,834 | 13 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | 24 | $472,080 | -37% | 562 | $840 | $227,308,399 | 14 |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 29 | $419,050 | -11% | 493 | $850 | $227,881,749 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 32 | $212,625 | -49% | 405 | $525 | $228,157,764 | 16 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 29 | $218,365 | +3% | 367 | $595 | $228,467,634 | 17 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 30 | $184,795 | -15% | 308 | $600 | $228,709,215 | 18 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 30 | $142,595 | -23% | 230 | $620 | $228,893,639 | 19 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 33 | $90,450 | -37% | 201 | $450 | $229,013,699 | 20 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | 46 | $40,935 | -55% | 93 | $440 | $229,074,524 | 21 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1997 | 1 | $2,567,182 | 0 | $2,567,182 | ||||
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $21,605,385 | +742% | 3,281 | $6,585 | $24,172,567 | 1 | |
| May 24, 1997 | 1 | $24,443,450 | +13% | 3,281 | $7,450 | $48,615,632 | 2 | |
| May 25, 1997 | 1 | $26,083,950 | +7% | 3,281 | $7,950 | $74,699,582 | 3 | |
| May 26, 1997 | 1 | $18,029,095 | -31% | 3,281 | $5,495 | $92,728,677 | 4 | |
| May 27, 1997 | 1 | $5,659,725 | -69% | 3,281 | $1,725 | $98,388,402 | 5 | |
| May 28, 1997 | 1 | $4,626,210 | -18% | 3,281 | $1,410 | $103,014,999 | 6 | |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $2,268,210 | 3,086 | $735 | $199,183,139 | 29 | ||
| Jun 21, 1997 | 4 | $3,379,170 | +49% | 3,086 | $1,095 | $202,562,309 | 30 | |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 4 | $2,391,650 | -29% | 3,086 | $775 | $204,953,959 | 31 | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 4 | $915,600 | -62% | 3,086 | $297 | $205,869,559 | 32 | |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 4 | $1,051,905 | +15% | 3,086 | $341 | $206,921,464 | 33 | |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 4 | $852,880 | -19% | 3,086 | $276 | $207,774,344 | 34 | |
| Jun 26, 1997 | 4 | $912,905 | +7% | 3,086 | $296 | $208,687,249 | 35 | |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $1,316,535 | +44% | -42% | 2,607 | $505 | $210,003,784 | 36 |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 6 | $1,772,760 | +35% | -48% | 2,607 | $680 | $211,776,544 | 37 |
| Jun 29, 1997 | 6 | $1,446,885 | -18% | -40% | 2,607 | $555 | $213,223,429 | 38 |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 6 | $753,340 | -48% | -18% | 2,607 | $289 | $213,976,769 | 39 |
| Jul 1, 1997 | 7 | $681,480 | -10% | -35% | 2,607 | $261 | $214,658,249 | 40 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 9 | $447,210 | -34% | -48% | 2,607 | $172 | $215,105,459 | 41 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 8 | $624,320 | +40% | -32% | 2,607 | $239 | $215,729,779 | 42 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $734,580 | +18% | -44% | 1,365 | $538 | $216,464,359 | 43 |
| Jul 5, 1997 | 8 | $1,125,720 | +53% | -36% | 1,365 | $825 | $217,590,079 | 44 |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 8 | $744,120 | -34% | -49% | 1,365 | $545 | $218,334,199 | 45 |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 9 | $324,625 | -56% | -57% | 1,365 | $238 | $218,658,824 | 46 |
| Jul 8, 1997 | 9 | $388,080 | +20% | -43% | 1,365 | $284 | $219,046,904 | 47 |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 9 | $337,995 | -13% | -24% | 1,365 | $248 | $219,384,899 | 48 |
| Jul 10, 1997 | 9 | $319,725 | -5% | -49% | 1,365 | $234 | $219,704,624 | 49 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $369,720 | +16% | -50% | 1,422 | $260 | $220,074,344 | 50 |
| Jul 12, 1997 | 10 | $604,350 | +63% | -46% | 1,422 | $425 | $220,678,694 | 51 |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 10 | $376,830 | -38% | -49% | 1,422 | $265 | $221,055,524 | 52 |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 10 | $203,250 | -46% | -37% | 1,422 | $143 | $221,258,774 | 53 |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 10 | $220,770 | +9% | -43% | 1,422 | $155 | $221,479,544 | 54 |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 11 | $176,700 | -20% | -48% | 1,422 | $124 | $221,656,244 | 55 |
| Jul 17, 1997 | 11 | $172,050 | -3% | -46% | 1,422 | $121 | $221,828,294 | 56 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $202,815 | +18% | -45% | 845 | $240 | $222,031,109 | 57 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 15 | $304,210 | +50% | -50% | 845 | $360 | $222,335,319 | 58 |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 15 | $194,350 | -36% | -48% | 845 | $230 | $222,529,669 | 59 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 14 | $106,080 | -45% | -48% | 845 | $126 | $222,635,749 | 60 |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 14 | $116,870 | +10% | -47% | 845 | $138 | $222,752,619 | 61 |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 15 | $104,780 | -10% | -41% | 845 | $124 | $222,857,399 | 62 |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 14 | $109,890 | +5% | -36% | 845 | $130 | $222,967,289 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1997 | 1 | $81,172,327 | 3,281 | $24,740 | $107,427,944 | 1 | |
| May 30, 1997 | 1 | $45,111,185 | -44% | 3,282 | $13,745 | $152,539,129 | 2 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 2 | $25,681,320 | -43% | 3,397 | $7,560 | $178,220,449 | 3 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 | $18,694,480 | -27% | 3,565 | $5,244 | $196,914,929 | 4 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 4 | $11,772,320 | -37% | 3,086 | $3,815 | $208,687,249 | 5 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 6 | $7,042,530 | -40% | 2,607 | $2,701 | $215,729,779 | 6 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 | $3,974,845 | -44% | 1,365 | $2,912 | $219,704,624 | 7 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 10 | $2,123,670 | -47% | 1,422 | $1,493 | $221,828,294 | 8 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 15 | $1,138,995 | -46% | 845 | $1,348 | $222,967,289 | 9 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 19 | $659,825 | -42% | 556 | $1,187 | $223,627,114 | 10 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 25 | $417,110 | -37% | 343 | $1,216 | $224,044,224 | 11 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 16 | $1,645,960 | +295% | 830 | $1,983 | $225,690,184 | 12 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 17 | $1,146,135 | -30% | 787 | $1,456 | $226,836,319 | 13 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | 24 | $626,380 | -45% | 562 | $1,115 | $227,462,699 | 14 |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 31 | $482,440 | -23% | 493 | $979 | $227,945,139 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 30 | $304,130 | -37% | 405 | $751 | $228,249,269 | 16 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 30 | $275,151 | -10% | 367 | $750 | $228,524,420 | 17 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 31 | $226,624 | -18% | 308 | $736 | $228,751,044 | 18 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 31 | $172,205 | -24% | 230 | $749 | $228,923,249 | 19 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 35 | $110,340 | -36% | 201 | $549 | $229,033,589 | 20 |