The Thing

At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson.

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Grosses

Domestic (53.7%)
$16,928,670

International (46.3%)
$14,576,617

Worldwide
$31,505,287

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Summary Details

DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$8,493,665
2,996 theaters

Budget$38,000,000

Release DateOct 14, 2011 - Nov 17, 2011

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Running Time1 hr 43 min

GenresHorror Mystery Sci-Fi

In Release84 days/12 weeks

Widest Release2,996 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
Oct 14-16	3	$8,493,665	-	2,996	-	$2,835	$8,493,665	1	false
Oct 21-23	9	$3,069,875	-63.9%	2,995	-1	$1,025	$14,049,220	2	false
Oct 28-30	15	$857,325	-72.1%	1,394	-1,601	$615	$16,075,075	3	false
Nov 4-6	26	$264,955	-69.1%	384	-1,010	$689	$16,744,635	4	false
Nov 11-13	42	$64,925	-75.5%	141	-243	$460	$16,907,450	5	false