The Wraith (1986)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,500,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $46 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $3,500,046 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $25,284 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $490,670 | |
| Total | $515,954 | |
| OpusData ID: 135450100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,402,535 (40.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 588 opening theaters/588 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $10,669,809 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 21st, 1986 (Wide) by New Century Vista Film Company |
| International Releases: | October 23rd, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | March 2nd, 2010 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Arizona |
| Plot point: | Car Chase, Death of a Sibling, Gangs, Haunting, Revenge, Romance, Street Racing |
| Subgenre: | Action Horror |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | New Century Entertainment, Alliance Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 8 | $1,402,535 | 588 | $2,385 | $1,402,535 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 11 | $777,395 | -45% | 554 | $1,403 | $2,709,094 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 15 | $217,379 | -72% | 263 | $827 | $3,124,191 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 8 | $1,931,699 | 558 | $3,462 | $1,931,699 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 11 | $975,113 | -50% | 554 | $1,760 | $2,906,812 | 2 |
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/23/2025 | $46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $46 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| International Total | $46 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Charlie Sheen | The Wraith / Jake | |
| Nick Cassavetes | Packard Walsh | |
| Sherilyn Fenn | Keri Johnson | |
| Randy Quaid | Sheriff Loomis |
Supporting
| Clint Howard | Rughead | |
| Matthew Barry | Billy Hankins | |
| David Sherrill | Skank | |
| James Bozian | Gutterboy | |
| Griffin O'Neal | Oggie Fisher | |
| Chris Nash | Minty |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mike Marvin | Director | |
| Mike Marvin | Screenwriter | |
| John Kemeny | Producer | |
| Buck Houghton | Executive Producer | |
| J. Peter Robinson | Composer |
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: | $1,402,535 (40.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 588 opening theaters/588 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $10,669,809 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 21st, 1986 (Wide) by New Century Vista Film Company |
| International Releases: | October 23rd, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | March 2nd, 2010 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Arizona |
| Plot point: | Car Chase, Death of a Sibling, Gangs, Haunting, Revenge, Romance, Street Racing |
| Subgenre: | Action Horror |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | New Century Entertainment, Alliance Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 8 | $1,402,535 | 588 | $2,385 | $1,402,535 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 11 | $777,395 | -45% | 554 | $1,403 | $2,709,094 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 15 | $217,379 | -72% | 263 | $827 | $3,124,191 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 8 | $1,931,699 | 558 | $3,462 | $1,931,699 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 11 | $975,113 | -50% | 554 | $1,760 | $2,906,812 | 2 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/23/2025 | $46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $46 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| International Total | $46 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Charlie Sheen | The Wraith / Jake | |
| Nick Cassavetes | Packard Walsh | |
| Sherilyn Fenn | Keri Johnson | |
| Randy Quaid | Sheriff Loomis |
Supporting
| Clint Howard | Rughead | |
| Matthew Barry | Billy Hankins | |
| David Sherrill | Skank | |
| James Bozian | Gutterboy | |
| Griffin O'Neal | Oggie Fisher | |
| Chris Nash | Minty |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mike Marvin | Director | |
| Mike Marvin | Screenwriter | |
| John Kemeny | Producer | |
| Buck Houghton | Executive Producer | |
| J. Peter Robinson | Composer |
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.