The Thing (1982)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $14,818,588 | Details |
| International Box Office | $797,266 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $15,615,854 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $189,107 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $9,888,526 | |
| Total | $10,077,633 | |
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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) ... Show all releases |
| 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 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/19/2020 | $1,052 | 1 | 1 | 3 | $727,807 | 8/26/2024 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/20/1982 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | $10,094 | 5/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 11/11/1982 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,166 | 7/25/2023 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/26/1982 | $0 | 0 | 144 | 144 | $58,199 | 11/13/2022 | |||
| International Total | $797,266 | 5/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kurt Russell | R.J. MacRaedy |
Supporting
| Keith David | Childs | |
| Wilford Brimley | Dr. Blair | |
| T.K. Carter | Nauls | |
| Adrienne Barbeau | Computer Voice | |
| Richard Masur | Clark | |
| David Clennon | Palmer | |
| Richard A. Dysart | Dr. Copper | |
| Charles Hallahan | Norris | |
| Joel Polis | Fuchs |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Carpenter | Director | |
| David Foster | Producer | |
| Lawrence Turman | Producer | |
| Stuart Cohen | Co-Producer | |
| Wilbur Stark | Executive Producer | |
| Larry Franco | Associate Producer | |
| Dean Cundey | Director of Photography | |
| Ennio Morricone | Composer | |
| Rob Bottin | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Albert Whitlock | Special Visual Effects by | |
| Bill Lancaster | Screenwriter |
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: | $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) ... Show all releases |
| 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 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/19/2020 | $1,052 | 1 | 1 | 3 | $727,807 | 8/26/2024 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/20/1982 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | $10,094 | 5/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 11/11/1982 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,166 | 7/25/2023 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/26/1982 | $0 | 0 | 144 | 144 | $58,199 | 11/13/2022 | |||
| International Total | $797,266 | 5/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kurt Russell | R.J. MacRaedy |
Supporting
| Keith David | Childs | |
| Wilford Brimley | Dr. Blair | |
| T.K. Carter | Nauls | |
| Adrienne Barbeau | Computer Voice | |
| Richard Masur | Clark | |
| David Clennon | Palmer | |
| Richard A. Dysart | Dr. Copper | |
| Charles Hallahan | Norris | |
| Joel Polis | Fuchs |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Carpenter | Director | |
| David Foster | Producer | |
| Lawrence Turman | Producer | |
| Stuart Cohen | Co-Producer | |
| Wilbur Stark | Executive Producer | |
| Larry Franco | Associate Producer | |
| Dean Cundey | Director of Photography | |
| Ennio Morricone | Composer | |
| Rob Bottin | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Albert Whitlock | Special Visual Effects by | |
| Bill Lancaster | Screenwriter |
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.