The Thing

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$19,857,465

International (–)
$1,166

Worldwide
$19,858,631

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Summary Details

DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$3,107,897
840 theaters

Running Time1 hr 49 min

GenresHorror Mystery Sci-Fi

In Release15,271 days/2,181 weeks

Widest Release910 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Jun 25-Jul 1	8	$5,394,362	-	840	-	$6,421	$5,394,362	1	false
Jul 2-8	8	$4,224,304	-21.7%	910	+70	$4,642	$9,618,666	2	false
Jul 9-15	9	$3,090,594	-26.8%	753	-157	$4,104	$12,709,260	3	false
Jul 16-22	14	$1,073,578	-65.3%	440	-313	$2,439	$13,782,838	4	false