Movie Information
Domestic Total: 2.03M
Opening Weekend: 1.07M
Legs: 1.89
Overview: An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliot who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliot, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 12, 2022 | $489,155 | + 0.00% | 389 |
| Sat, Aug 13, 2022 | $320,405 | -34.50% | 389 |
| Sun, Aug 14, 2022 | $262,790 | -17.98% | 389 |
| Mon, Aug 15, 2022 | $98,460 | -62.53% | 389 |
| Tue, Aug 16, 2022 | $125,835 | + 27.80% | 389 |
| Wed, Aug 17, 2022 | $119,155 | -5.31% | 389 |
| Thu, Aug 18, 2022 | $42,665 | -64.19% | 389 |
| Fri, Aug 19, 2022 | $78,020 | + 82.87% | 793 |
| Sat, Aug 20, 2022 | $139,755 | + 79.13% | 793 |
| Sun, Aug 21, 2022 | $108,940 | -22.05% | 793 |
| Mon, Aug 22, 2022 | $51,790 | -52.46% | 793 |
| Tue, Aug 23, 2022 | $55,310 | + 6.80% | 793 |
| Wed, Aug 24, 2022 | $48,865 | -11.65% | 793 |
| Thu, Aug 25, 2022 | $34,450 | -29.50% | 793 |
| Fri, Aug 26, 2022 | $12,400 | -64.01% | 94 |
| Sat, Aug 27, 2022 | $19,140 | + 54.35% | 94 |
| Sun, Aug 28, 2022 | $9,855 | -48.51% | 94 |
| Mon, Aug 29, 2022 | $3,145 | -68.09% | 94 |
| Tue, Aug 30, 2022 | $4,380 | + 39.27% | 94 |
| Wed, Aug 31, 2022 | $3,000 | -31.51% | 94 |
| Thu, Sep 1, 2022 | $3,210 | + 7.00% | 94 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Henry Thomas | Elliott |
| Drew Barrymore | Gertie |
| Robert MacNaughton | Michael |
| Peter Coyote | Keys |
| Dee Wallace | Mary |
| Erika Eleniak | Pretty Girl |
| K.C. Martel | Greg |
| C. Thomas Howell | Tyler |
| Sean Frye | Steve |
| David M. O'Dell | Schoolboy |
| Richard Swingler | Science Teacher |
| Frank Toth | Policeman |
| Robert Barton | Ultra Sound Man |
| Michael Darrell | Van Man |
| David Berkson | Medical Unit |
| David Carlberg | Medical Unit |
| Milt Kogan | Medical Unit |
| Alexander Lampone | Medical Unit |
| Rhoda Makoff | Medical Unit |
| Robert Murphy | Medical Unit |
| Richard Pesavento | Medical Unit |
| Tom Sherry | Medical Unit |
| Susan Cameron | Medical Unit |
| Will Fowler Jr. | Medical Unit |
| Barbara Hartnett | Medical Unit |
| Diane Lampone | Medical Unit |
| Mary Stein | Medical Unit |
| Mitch Suskin | Medical Unit |
| Ted Grossman | Government Agent (uncredited) |
| James Kahn | Mustachioed Medical Unit Member who confirms E.T.'s death (uncredited) |
| Anne Lockhart | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Melissa Mathison | Elliot's School Nurse (uncredited) |
| Debra Winger | Nurse Zombie Carrying Poodle (uncredited) |
| Lori Randolph | Little Girl Trick or Treat (uncredited) |
| Michael Lepre | Pizza Man (uncredited) |
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Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $1.46M
Week 2: $517.13K
Investor Share: $284.42K
Week 3+: $55.13K
Investor Share: $27.57K
International
$357.85M (99.44%)
Investor Share: $125.25M
Costs
Budget: $11M
P&A: $11M
Breakdown
Gross: $359.88M
Net: $126.44M
Costs: $21M
Profit
Profit: $105.44M
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
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