Alien Nation (1988) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,421,429 (33.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,430 opening theaters/1,436 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $66,138,944 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,371 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,924 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,147 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,516 | $25,216,243 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 7th, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Alita: Battle Angel Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Friendly Alien on Earth, Film Noir, First Contact, Action Thriller, Police Detective, Buddy Cop, Death of a Partner |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 113 | $8,421,429 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 63 | $22,518,609 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 55 | $8,421,429 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 36 | $22,518,609 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,371 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,552 | $66,138,944 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,760 | $25,216,243 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 40 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,662 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,930 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 331 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 307 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,147 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) | 348 | $25,216,243 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 1 | $8,421,429 | 1,430 | $5,889 | $8,421,429 | 1 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 2 | $4,252,252 | -50% | 1,436 | $2,961 | $13,915,546 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 3 | $2,606,250 | -39% | 1,436 | $1,815 | $17,675,279 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 3 | $1,784,842 | -32% | 1,420 | $1,257 | $20,258,536 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 10 | $1,306,849 | -27% | 1,174 | $1,113 | $22,255,224 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 1 | $9,663,294 | 1,430 | $6,758 | $9,663,294 | 1 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 2 | $5,405,735 | -44% | 1,436 | $3,764 | $15,069,029 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 3 | $3,404,665 | -37% | 1,436 | $2,371 | $18,473,694 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 3 | $2,474,681 | -27% | 1,420 | $1,743 | $20,948,375 | 4 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,924 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,127 | $25,216,243 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 43 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,525 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,270 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) | 434 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) | 447 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,516 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) | 389 | $25,216,243 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,421,429 (33.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,430 opening theaters/1,436 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $66,138,944 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,371 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,924 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,147 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,516 | $25,216,243 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 7th, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Alita: Battle Angel Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Friendly Alien on Earth, Film Noir, First Contact, Action Thriller, Police Detective, Buddy Cop, Death of a Partner |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 113 | $8,421,429 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 63 | $22,518,609 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 55 | $8,421,429 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 36 | $22,518,609 | Oct 7, 1988 | 3 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,371 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,552 | $66,138,944 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,760 | $25,216,243 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 40 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,662 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,930 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 331 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 307 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,147 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) | 348 | $25,216,243 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 1 | $8,421,429 | 1,430 | $5,889 | $8,421,429 | 1 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 2 | $4,252,252 | -50% | 1,436 | $2,961 | $13,915,546 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 3 | $2,606,250 | -39% | 1,436 | $1,815 | $17,675,279 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 3 | $1,784,842 | -32% | 1,420 | $1,257 | $20,258,536 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 10 | $1,306,849 | -27% | 1,174 | $1,113 | $22,255,224 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 1 | $9,663,294 | 1,430 | $6,758 | $9,663,294 | 1 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 2 | $5,405,735 | -44% | 1,436 | $3,764 | $15,069,029 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 3 | $3,404,665 | -37% | 1,436 | $2,371 | $18,473,694 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 3 | $2,474,681 | -27% | 1,420 | $1,743 | $20,948,375 | 4 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,924 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,127 | $25,216,243 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 43 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,525 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,270 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) | 434 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) | 447 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,516 | $25,216,243 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) | 389 | $25,216,243 |