Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

(1982 Re-release)

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$15,476,785

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$15,476,785

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Summary Details

DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Opening$3,766,803
1,070 theaters

Budget$11,000,000

Release DateAug 13, 1982

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Running Time2 hr 1 min

GenresAction Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi

In Release141 days/20 weeks

Widest Release1,070 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Aug 13-19	5	$5,918,725	-	1,070	-	$5,531	$5,918,725	1	false
Aug 20-26	7	$3,670,217	-38%	1,069	-1	$3,433	$9,588,942	2	false
Aug 27-Sep 2	12	$1,823,253	-50.3%	712	-357	$2,560	$11,412,195	3	false
Sep 3-9	13	$1,498,763	-17.8%	659	-53	$2,274	$12,910,958	4	false
Sep 10-16	11	$1,040,452	-30.6%	666	+7	$1,562	$13,951,410	5	false