Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

(1982 Re-release)

After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda. At the same time, Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$13,276,241

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$13,276,241

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Summary Details

DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Opening$3,949,478
992 theaters

Budget$18,000,000

Release DateNov 19, 1982

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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	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Nov 19-25	1	$6,000,297	-	992	-	$6,048	$6,000,297	1	false
Nov 26-Dec 2	4	$4,315,316	-28.1%	1,006	+14	$4,289	$10,315,613	2	false
Dec 3-9	4	$1,968,404	-54.4%	909	-97	$2,165	$12,284,017	3	false
Dec 10-16	7	$785,930	-60.1%	600	-309	$1,309	$13,069,947	4	false