The Thing (1982)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $14,818,588 | Details |
| International Box Office | $797,189 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $15,615,777 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,107,897 (21.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 840 opening theaters/910 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $53,021,732 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 25th, 1982 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 20th, 1982 (Limited) (New Zealand)
August 26th, 1982 (Wide) (United Kingdom) November 11th, 1982 (Limited), released as Veio do Outro Mundo (Portugal) November 19th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) February 24th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | 1983 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Thing |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remade, Remake |
| Geographical setting: | Antarctica |
| Plot point: | Doppelganger, Field Scientists, Marooned, Monster, Parasite |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Isolation Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1982 | 8 | $3,107,897 | 840 | $3,700 | $3,107,897 | 1 | |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,973,027 | -4% | 910 | $3,267 | $8,367,389 | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 9 | $1,921,742 | -35% | 753 | $2,552 | $11,540,408 | 3 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 15 | $1,073,578 | -44% | 440 | $2,440 | $13,782,838 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1982 | 8 | $5,394,362 | 840 | $6,422 | $5,394,362 | 1 | |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 8 | $4,224,304 | -22% | 910 | $4,642 | $9,618,666 | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 9 | $3,090,594 | -27% | 753 | $4,104 | $12,709,260 | 3 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 15 | $1,307,738 | -58% | 440 | $2,972 | $14,016,998 | 4 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,107,897 (21.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 840 opening theaters/910 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $53,021,732 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 25th, 1982 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 20th, 1982 (Limited) (New Zealand)
August 26th, 1982 (Wide) (United Kingdom) November 11th, 1982 (Limited), released as Veio do Outro Mundo (Portugal) November 19th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) February 24th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | 1983 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Thing |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remade, Remake |
| Geographical setting: | Antarctica |
| Plot point: | Doppelganger, Field Scientists, Marooned, Monster, Parasite |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Isolation Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1982 | 8 | $3,107,897 | 840 | $3,700 | $3,107,897 | 1 | |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,973,027 | -4% | 910 | $3,267 | $8,367,389 | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 9 | $1,921,742 | -35% | 753 | $2,552 | $11,540,408 | 3 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 15 | $1,073,578 | -44% | 440 | $2,440 | $13,782,838 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1982 | 8 | $5,394,362 | 840 | $6,422 | $5,394,362 | 1 | |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 8 | $4,224,304 | -22% | 910 | $4,642 | $9,618,666 | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 9 | $3,090,594 | -27% | 753 | $4,104 | $12,709,260 | 3 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 15 | $1,307,738 | -58% | 440 | $2,972 | $14,016,998 | 4 |