The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $5,849,647 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $21,053,357 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $8,401,164 | |
| Total | $29,454,521 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,779,559 (30.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 990 opening theaters/990 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $17,832,748 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 8th, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group September 17th, 2026 (Wide) by Fathom Entertainment (4K 40th anniversary) |
| Video Release: | November 7th, 2006 by Sony Wonder |
| Running Time: | 86 minutes |
| Franchise: | Transformers |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Good vs. Evil, Reincarnation, War |
| Social setting: | End of the World |
| Source material: | Toy Adaptations |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sunbow, Marvel Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 14 | $1,779,559 | 990 | $1,798 | $1,779,559 | 1 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 18 | $925,247 | -48% | 990 | $935 | $3,742,365 | 2 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 21 | $505,229 | -45% | 846 | $597 | $4,837,143 | 3 |
| Aug 29, 1986 | 22 | $367,574 | -27% | 613 | $600 | $5,531,219 | 4 |
| Sep 5, 1986 | 23 | $128,254 | -65% | 39 | $3,289 | $5,706,456 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 14 | $2,817,118 | 990 | $2,846 | $2,817,118 | 1 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 17 | $1,514,796 | -46% | 990 | $1,530 | $4,331,914 | 2 |
| Eric Idle | Wreck-Gar | |
| Leonard Nimoy | Galvatron |
Supporting
| Judd Nelson | Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime |
| Orson Welles | Unicron | |
| Scatman Crothers | Jazz | |
| Frank Welker | Various | |
| Jack Angel | Astrotrain | |
| Peter Cullen | Optimus Prime |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nelson Shin | Director | |
| Ron Friedman | 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: | $1,779,559 (30.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 990 opening theaters/990 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $17,832,748 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 8th, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group September 17th, 2026 (Wide) by Fathom Entertainment (4K 40th anniversary) |
| Video Release: | November 7th, 2006 by Sony Wonder |
| Running Time: | 86 minutes |
| Franchise: | Transformers |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Good vs. Evil, Reincarnation, War |
| Social setting: | End of the World |
| Source material: | Toy Adaptations |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sunbow, Marvel Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 14 | $1,779,559 | 990 | $1,798 | $1,779,559 | 1 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 18 | $925,247 | -48% | 990 | $935 | $3,742,365 | 2 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 21 | $505,229 | -45% | 846 | $597 | $4,837,143 | 3 |
| Aug 29, 1986 | 22 | $367,574 | -27% | 613 | $600 | $5,531,219 | 4 |
| Sep 5, 1986 | 23 | $128,254 | -65% | 39 | $3,289 | $5,706,456 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 14 | $2,817,118 | 990 | $2,846 | $2,817,118 | 1 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 17 | $1,514,796 | -46% | 990 | $1,530 | $4,331,914 | 2 |
| Eric Idle | Wreck-Gar | |
| Leonard Nimoy | Galvatron |
Supporting
| Judd Nelson | Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime |
| Orson Welles | Unicron | |
| Scatman Crothers | Jazz | |
| Frank Welker | Various | |
| Jack Angel | Astrotrain | |
| Peter Cullen | Optimus Prime |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nelson Shin | Director | |
| Ron Friedman | 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.