Masters of the Universe (1987)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $17,336,370 | Details |
| International Box Office | $316 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $17,336,686 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,883,168 (28.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.55 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $22,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,185 opening theaters/1,185 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,146,889 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 7th, 1987 (Wide) by Cannon |
| International Releases: | August 24th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | October 23rd, 2001 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Franchise: | Masters of the Universe |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Live Action Remake, Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe |
| Source material: | Toy Adaptations |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Toy |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | The Cannon Group |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1987 | 3 | $4,883,168 | 1,185 | $4,121 | $4,883,168 | 1 | |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 6 | $2,961,304 | -39% | 1,185 | $2,499 | $10,202,260 | 2 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 10 | $1,674,324 | -43% | 1,115 | $1,502 | $13,220,262 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 19 | $894,407 | 792 | $1,129 | $16,316,460 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1987 | 3 | $7,240,956 | 1,185 | $6,111 | $7,240,956 | 1 | |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 7 | $4,304,982 | -41% | 1,185 | $3,633 | $11,545,938 | 2 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 8/24/2023 | $316 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $316 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| International Total | $316 | 8/28/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Dolph Lundgren | He-Man | |
| Frank Langella | Skeletor | |
| Courteney Cox | Julie Winston | |
| James Tolkan | Detective Lubic |
Supporting
| Meg Foster | Evil-Lyn | |
| Billy Barty | Gwildor | |
| Chelsea Field | Teela | |
| Pons Maar | Saurod |
Production and Technical Credits
| Gary Goddard | Director | |
| David Odell | Screenwriter | |
| 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: | $4,883,168 (28.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.55 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $22,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,185 opening theaters/1,185 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,146,889 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 7th, 1987 (Wide) by Cannon |
| International Releases: | August 24th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | October 23rd, 2001 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Franchise: | Masters of the Universe |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Live Action Remake, Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe |
| Source material: | Toy Adaptations |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Toy |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | The Cannon Group |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1987 | 3 | $4,883,168 | 1,185 | $4,121 | $4,883,168 | 1 | |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 6 | $2,961,304 | -39% | 1,185 | $2,499 | $10,202,260 | 2 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 10 | $1,674,324 | -43% | 1,115 | $1,502 | $13,220,262 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 19 | $894,407 | 792 | $1,129 | $16,316,460 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1987 | 3 | $7,240,956 | 1,185 | $6,111 | $7,240,956 | 1 | |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 7 | $4,304,982 | -41% | 1,185 | $3,633 | $11,545,938 | 2 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 8/24/2023 | $316 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $316 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| International Total | $316 | 8/28/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Dolph Lundgren | He-Man | |
| Frank Langella | Skeletor | |
| Courteney Cox | Julie Winston | |
| James Tolkan | Detective Lubic |
Supporting
| Meg Foster | Evil-Lyn | |
| Billy Barty | Gwildor | |
| Chelsea Field | Teela | |
| Pons Maar | Saurod |
Production and Technical Credits
| Gary Goddard | Director | |
| David Odell | Screenwriter | |
| 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.