Poltergeist (1982)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $74,788,932 | Details |
| International Box Office | $47,000,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $121,788,932 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $3,204,261 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $794,709 | |
| Total | $3,998,970 | |
| OpusData ID: 6480100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,896,612 (9.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 61.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,700,000 (worldwide box office is 11.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 890 opening theaters/1,060 max. theaters, 15.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $287,389,475 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 4th, 1982 (Wide) by MGM October 6th, 2022 (Limited) by Fathom Events (40th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | August 6th, 1982 (Wide) (Australia)
October 21st, 2022 (Limited), released as Poltergeist (40th Anniversary 4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | April 8th, 1997 by Turner Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Poltergeist |
| Plot point: | Haunting |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1982 | 3 | $6,896,612 | 890 | $7,749 | $6,896,612 | 1 | |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 4 | $5,379,673 | -22% | 890 | $6,045 | $15,840,440 | 2 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 6 | $4,709,044 | -12% | 911 | $5,169 | $24,296,134 | 3 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 7 | $4,103,235 | -13% | 911 | $4,504 | $31,328,050 | 4 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 7 | $4,257,743 | +4% | 1,060 | $4,017 | $37,957,743 | 5 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 5 | $3,246,527 | -24% | 1,030 | $3,152 | $42,746,527 | 6 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 7 | $2,648,700 | -18% | 1,030 | $2,572 | $47,448,700 | 7 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 8 | $2,125,435 | -20% | 926 | $2,295 | $51,285,055 | 8 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 9 | $1,847,018 | -13% | 867 | $2,130 | $54,890,000 | 9 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 9 | $1,903,479 | +3% | 805 | $2,365 | $58,137,711 | 10 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 12 | $1,425,480 | -25% | 699 | $2,039 | $60,647,035 | 11 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 14 | $1,279,800 | -10% | 739 | $1,732 | $62,285,580 | 12 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 17 | $920,500 | -28% | 681 | $1,352 | $64,190,575 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 19 | $1,083,726 | +18% | 596 | $1,818 | $65,697,180 | 14 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 9 | $1,065,523 | -2% | 680 | $1,567 | $66,918,281 | 15 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 13 | $738,292 | -31% | 530 | $1,393 | $67,938,442 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 13 | $720,000 | -2% | 440 | $1,636 | $68,899,175 | 17 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 19 | $414,721 | -42% | 368 | $1,127 | $69,572,921 | 18 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 20 | $389,180 | -6% | 308 | $1,264 | $70,526,405 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 22 | $206,183 | -47% | 246 | $838 | $71,322,433 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 1982 | 18 | $183,308 | -11% | 171 | $1,072 | $71,617,409 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 1982 | 9 | $1,003,019 | +447% | 879 | $1,141 | $72,700,529 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 1982 | 12 | $385,617 | -62% | 323 | $1,194 | $73,485,501 | 23 |
| Nov 12, 1982 | 13 | $223,190 | -42% | 288 | $775 | $73,876,020 | 24 |
| Nov 19, 1982 | 16 | $186,670 | -16% | 211 | $885 | $74,122,020 | 25 |
| Nov 26, 1982 | 15 | $290,945 | +56% | 213 | $1,366 | $74,508,431 | 26 |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 15 | $143,331 | -51% | 193 | $743 | $74,706,019 | 27 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1982 | 3 | $10,460,767 | 890 | $11,754 | $10,460,767 | 1 | |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 4 | $9,126,323 | -13% | 890 | $10,254 | $19,587,090 | 2 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 6 | $7,637,725 | -16% | 911 | $8,384 | $27,224,815 | 3 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 7 | $6,475,185 | -15% | 911 | $7,108 | $33,700,000 | 4 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 6 | $5,800,000 | -10% | 1,060 | $5,472 | $39,500,000 | 5 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 6 | $5,300,000 | -9% | 1,030 | $5,146 | $44,800,000 | 6 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 6 | $4,359,620 | -18% | 1,030 | $4,233 | $49,159,620 | 7 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 7 | $3,883,362 | -11% | 926 | $4,194 | $53,042,982 | 8 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 8 | $3,191,250 | -18% | 867 | $3,681 | $56,234,232 | 9 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 10 | $2,987,323 | -6% | 805 | $3,711 | $59,221,555 | 10 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 14 | $1,784,225 | -40% | 699 | $2,553 | $61,005,780 | 11 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 12 | $2,264,295 | +27% | 739 | $3,064 | $63,270,075 | 12 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 20 | $1,343,379 | -41% | 681 | $1,973 | $64,613,454 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 16 | $1,239,304 | -8% | 596 | $2,079 | $65,852,758 | 14 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 9 | $1,347,392 | +9% | 680 | $1,981 | $67,200,150 | 15 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 12 | $979,025 | -27% | 530 | $1,847 | $68,179,175 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 11 | $979,025 | n/c | 440 | $2,225 | $69,158,200 | 17 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 10 | $979,025 | n/c | 368 | $2,660 | $70,137,225 | 18 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 9 | $979,025 | n/c | 308 | $3,179 | $71,116,250 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 14 | $317,851 | -68% | 246 | $1,292 | $71,434,101 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 1982 | 15 | $263,409 | -17% | 171 | $1,540 | $71,697,510 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 1982 | 9 | $1,402,374 | +432% | 879 | $1,595 | $73,099,884 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 1982 | 9 | $552,946 | -61% | 323 | $1,712 | $73,652,830 | 23 |
| Nov 12, 1982 | 12 | $282,520 | -49% | 288 | $981 | $73,935,350 | 24 |
| Nov 19, 1982 | 14 | $282,136 | n/c | 211 | $1,337 | $74,217,486 | 25 |
| Nov 26, 1982 | 15 | $345,202 | +22% | 213 | $1,621 | $74,562,688 | 26 |
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10/21/2022 | $52,617 | 103 | 103 | 103 | $52,617 | 11/12/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $46,947,383 | |||||||||
| International Total | $47,000,000 | 11/12/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| JoBeth Williams | Diane Freeling | |
| Craig T. Nelson | Steve Freeling | |
| Beatrice Straight | Dr. Lesh | |
| Dominique Dunne | Dana Freeling | |
| Oliver Robins | Robbie Freeling |
Leading
| Heather O'Rourke | Carol Anne Freeling |
Supporting
| Michael McManus | Ben Tuthill | |
| Virginia Kiser | Mrs. Tuthill | |
| Martin Casella | Marty | |
| Richard Lawson | Ryan | |
| Zelda Rubinstein | Tangina | |
| James Karen | Mr. Teague | |
| Lou Perry | Pugsley | |
| Clair Leucart | Bulldozer Driver | |
| Dirk Blocker | Jeff Shaw | |
| Allan Graf | Neighbor | |
| Joseph R. Walsh | Neighbor | |
| Helen Baron | Woman Buyer | |
| Noel Conlon | Husband | |
| Robert Broyles | Pool Worker | |
| Sonny Landham | Pool Worker | |
| Jeff Bannister | Implosion Man | |
| Phil Stone | Football Announcer | |
| Dana Gendian | Special Child | |
| Jaimi Gendian | Special Child |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tobe Hooper | Director | |
| Steven Spielberg | Producer | |
| Frank Marshall | Producer | |
| Steven Spielberg | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grais | Screenwriter | |
| Mark Victor | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Spielberg | Story Creator | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Associate Producer | |
| Pat Kehoe | Assistant Director | |
| Dennis E. Jones | Production Manager | |
| Thomas G. Smith | Production Supervisor | |
| James H. Spencer | Production Designer | |
| Cheryal Kearney | Set Decorator | |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography | |
| Richard Edlund | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Bruce Nicholson | Optical Photography Supervisor | |
| Michael Wood | Mechanical Effects Supervisor | |
| Ann Lambert | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| R. Fields | Associate Editor | |
| Arthur Rochester | Sound Mixer | |
| Bill Varney | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Maslow | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin O'Connell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Richard L. Anderson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Mark Mangini | Sound Effects Editor | |
| John Chih Chao Dunn | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Bonnie Koehler | Dialogue Editor | |
| Warren Hamilton, Jr. | Dialogue Editor | |
| Kenneth Hall | Music Editor | |
| Craig Reardon | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Harry V. Lojewski | Music Supervisor | |
| Mike Fenton | Casting Director | |
| Jane Feinberg | Casting Director | |
| Marci Liroff | Casting Director | |
| Glenn H. Randall Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
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: | $6,896,612 (9.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 61.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,700,000 (worldwide box office is 11.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 890 opening theaters/1,060 max. theaters, 15.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $287,389,475 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 4th, 1982 (Wide) by MGM October 6th, 2022 (Limited) by Fathom Events (40th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | August 6th, 1982 (Wide) (Australia)
October 21st, 2022 (Limited), released as Poltergeist (40th Anniversary 4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | April 8th, 1997 by Turner Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Poltergeist |
| Plot point: | Haunting |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1982 | 3 | $6,896,612 | 890 | $7,749 | $6,896,612 | 1 | |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 4 | $5,379,673 | -22% | 890 | $6,045 | $15,840,440 | 2 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 6 | $4,709,044 | -12% | 911 | $5,169 | $24,296,134 | 3 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 7 | $4,103,235 | -13% | 911 | $4,504 | $31,328,050 | 4 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 7 | $4,257,743 | +4% | 1,060 | $4,017 | $37,957,743 | 5 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 5 | $3,246,527 | -24% | 1,030 | $3,152 | $42,746,527 | 6 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 7 | $2,648,700 | -18% | 1,030 | $2,572 | $47,448,700 | 7 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 8 | $2,125,435 | -20% | 926 | $2,295 | $51,285,055 | 8 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 9 | $1,847,018 | -13% | 867 | $2,130 | $54,890,000 | 9 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 9 | $1,903,479 | +3% | 805 | $2,365 | $58,137,711 | 10 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 12 | $1,425,480 | -25% | 699 | $2,039 | $60,647,035 | 11 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 14 | $1,279,800 | -10% | 739 | $1,732 | $62,285,580 | 12 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 17 | $920,500 | -28% | 681 | $1,352 | $64,190,575 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 19 | $1,083,726 | +18% | 596 | $1,818 | $65,697,180 | 14 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 9 | $1,065,523 | -2% | 680 | $1,567 | $66,918,281 | 15 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 13 | $738,292 | -31% | 530 | $1,393 | $67,938,442 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 13 | $720,000 | -2% | 440 | $1,636 | $68,899,175 | 17 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 19 | $414,721 | -42% | 368 | $1,127 | $69,572,921 | 18 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 20 | $389,180 | -6% | 308 | $1,264 | $70,526,405 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 22 | $206,183 | -47% | 246 | $838 | $71,322,433 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 1982 | 18 | $183,308 | -11% | 171 | $1,072 | $71,617,409 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 1982 | 9 | $1,003,019 | +447% | 879 | $1,141 | $72,700,529 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 1982 | 12 | $385,617 | -62% | 323 | $1,194 | $73,485,501 | 23 |
| Nov 12, 1982 | 13 | $223,190 | -42% | 288 | $775 | $73,876,020 | 24 |
| Nov 19, 1982 | 16 | $186,670 | -16% | 211 | $885 | $74,122,020 | 25 |
| Nov 26, 1982 | 15 | $290,945 | +56% | 213 | $1,366 | $74,508,431 | 26 |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 15 | $143,331 | -51% | 193 | $743 | $74,706,019 | 27 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1982 | 3 | $10,460,767 | 890 | $11,754 | $10,460,767 | 1 | |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 4 | $9,126,323 | -13% | 890 | $10,254 | $19,587,090 | 2 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 6 | $7,637,725 | -16% | 911 | $8,384 | $27,224,815 | 3 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 7 | $6,475,185 | -15% | 911 | $7,108 | $33,700,000 | 4 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 6 | $5,800,000 | -10% | 1,060 | $5,472 | $39,500,000 | 5 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 6 | $5,300,000 | -9% | 1,030 | $5,146 | $44,800,000 | 6 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 6 | $4,359,620 | -18% | 1,030 | $4,233 | $49,159,620 | 7 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 7 | $3,883,362 | -11% | 926 | $4,194 | $53,042,982 | 8 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 8 | $3,191,250 | -18% | 867 | $3,681 | $56,234,232 | 9 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 10 | $2,987,323 | -6% | 805 | $3,711 | $59,221,555 | 10 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 14 | $1,784,225 | -40% | 699 | $2,553 | $61,005,780 | 11 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 12 | $2,264,295 | +27% | 739 | $3,064 | $63,270,075 | 12 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 20 | $1,343,379 | -41% | 681 | $1,973 | $64,613,454 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 16 | $1,239,304 | -8% | 596 | $2,079 | $65,852,758 | 14 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 9 | $1,347,392 | +9% | 680 | $1,981 | $67,200,150 | 15 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 12 | $979,025 | -27% | 530 | $1,847 | $68,179,175 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 11 | $979,025 | n/c | 440 | $2,225 | $69,158,200 | 17 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 10 | $979,025 | n/c | 368 | $2,660 | $70,137,225 | 18 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 9 | $979,025 | n/c | 308 | $3,179 | $71,116,250 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 14 | $317,851 | -68% | 246 | $1,292 | $71,434,101 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 1982 | 15 | $263,409 | -17% | 171 | $1,540 | $71,697,510 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 1982 | 9 | $1,402,374 | +432% | 879 | $1,595 | $73,099,884 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 1982 | 9 | $552,946 | -61% | 323 | $1,712 | $73,652,830 | 23 |
| Nov 12, 1982 | 12 | $282,520 | -49% | 288 | $981 | $73,935,350 | 24 |
| Nov 19, 1982 | 14 | $282,136 | n/c | 211 | $1,337 | $74,217,486 | 25 |
| Nov 26, 1982 | 15 | $345,202 | +22% | 213 | $1,621 | $74,562,688 | 26 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10/21/2022 | $52,617 | 103 | 103 | 103 | $52,617 | 11/12/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $46,947,383 | |||||||||
| International Total | $47,000,000 | 11/12/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| JoBeth Williams | Diane Freeling | |
| Craig T. Nelson | Steve Freeling | |
| Beatrice Straight | Dr. Lesh | |
| Dominique Dunne | Dana Freeling | |
| Oliver Robins | Robbie Freeling |
Leading
| Heather O'Rourke | Carol Anne Freeling |
Supporting
| Michael McManus | Ben Tuthill | |
| Virginia Kiser | Mrs. Tuthill | |
| Martin Casella | Marty | |
| Richard Lawson | Ryan | |
| Zelda Rubinstein | Tangina | |
| James Karen | Mr. Teague | |
| Lou Perry | Pugsley | |
| Clair Leucart | Bulldozer Driver | |
| Dirk Blocker | Jeff Shaw | |
| Allan Graf | Neighbor | |
| Joseph R. Walsh | Neighbor | |
| Helen Baron | Woman Buyer | |
| Noel Conlon | Husband | |
| Robert Broyles | Pool Worker | |
| Sonny Landham | Pool Worker | |
| Jeff Bannister | Implosion Man | |
| Phil Stone | Football Announcer | |
| Dana Gendian | Special Child | |
| Jaimi Gendian | Special Child |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tobe Hooper | Director | |
| Steven Spielberg | Producer | |
| Frank Marshall | Producer | |
| Steven Spielberg | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grais | Screenwriter | |
| Mark Victor | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Spielberg | Story Creator | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Associate Producer | |
| Pat Kehoe | Assistant Director | |
| Dennis E. Jones | Production Manager | |
| Thomas G. Smith | Production Supervisor | |
| James H. Spencer | Production Designer | |
| Cheryal Kearney | Set Decorator | |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography | |
| Richard Edlund | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Bruce Nicholson | Optical Photography Supervisor | |
| Michael Wood | Mechanical Effects Supervisor | |
| Ann Lambert | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| R. Fields | Associate Editor | |
| Arthur Rochester | Sound Mixer | |
| Bill Varney | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Maslow | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin O'Connell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Richard L. Anderson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Mark Mangini | Sound Effects Editor | |
| John Chih Chao Dunn | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Bonnie Koehler | Dialogue Editor | |
| Warren Hamilton, Jr. | Dialogue Editor | |
| Kenneth Hall | Music Editor | |
| Craig Reardon | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Harry V. Lojewski | Music Supervisor | |
| Mike Fenton | Casting Director | |
| Jane Feinberg | Casting Director | |
| Marci Liroff | Casting Director | |
| Glenn H. Randall Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
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.