Weird Science (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,316,258 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,982,219 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Wish Granters |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Hughes/Silver |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $4,895,421 | 1,158 | $4,227 | $4,895,421 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $2,965,913 | -39% | 1,172 | $2,531 | $11,127,926 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $1,445,290 | -51% | 767 | $1,884 | $14,488,931 | 3 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 17 | $804,792 | -44% | 540 | $1,490 | $16,316,258 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $8,162,013 | 1,158 | $7,048 | $8,162,013 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $4,881,628 | -40% | 1,172 | $4,165 | $13,043,641 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $2,467,825 | -49% | 767 | $3,218 | $15,511,466 | 3 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,982,219 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Wish Granters |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Hughes/Silver |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $4,895,421 | 1,158 | $4,227 | $4,895,421 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $2,965,913 | -39% | 1,172 | $2,531 | $11,127,926 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $1,445,290 | -51% | 767 | $1,884 | $14,488,931 | 3 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 17 | $804,792 | -44% | 540 | $1,490 | $16,316,258 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $8,162,013 | 1,158 | $7,048 | $8,162,013 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $4,881,628 | -40% | 1,172 | $4,165 | $13,043,641 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $2,467,825 | -49% | 767 | $3,218 | $15,511,466 | 3 |