Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
(1982 Re-release)
After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins training with Jedi Master Yoda, while Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.
DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Opening$3,949,478
992 theaters
992 theaters
Budget$18,000,000
Release DateNov 19, 1982
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 4 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
In Release49 days/7 weeks
Widest Release1,006 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19-21 | 1 | $3,949,478 | - | 992 | - | $3,981 | $3,949,478 | 1 |
| Nov 26-28 Thanksgiving 3-Day | 4 | $3,628,616 | -8.1% | 1,006 | +14 | $3,606 | $9,628,913 | 1 |
| Dec 3-5 Post-Thanksgiving | 4 | $1,573,257 | -56.6% | 909 | -97 | $1,730 | $11,888,870 | 3 |
| Dec 10-12 | 7 | $570,475 | -63.7% | 600 | -309 | $950 | $12,854,492 | 4 |
| Dec 17-19 | 14 | $206,294 | -63.8% | 297 | -303 | $694 | $13,276,241 | 5 |
