1985 · Warner Bros.
The Color Purple
Released 1985-12-20 · Warner Bros. · Period Drama · PG-13
Domestic total
$98,467,863Opening weekend
$1,710,333 · 192 theatersWidest release
1,109 theatersWeekends
| Weekend | Rank | Gross | Theaters | Total to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20–22, 1985 | 8 | $1,710,333 | 192 | $1,710,333 |
| Dec 27–29, 1985 | 7 | $3,162,958 | 202 | $7,108,801 |
| Jan 3–5, 1986 | 7 | $3,438,463 | 209 | $13,917,322 |
| Jan 10–12, 1986 | 5 | $3,126,757 | 209 | $18,810,736 |
| Jan 17–19, 1986 | 2 | $5,742,903 | 561 | $26,148,105 |
| Jan 24–26, 1986 | 1 | $4,412,456 | 561 | $33,332,839 |
| Jan 31–Feb 2, 1986 | 2 | $4,219,418 | 561 | $39,203,192 |
| Feb 7–9, 1986 | 2 | $5,330,126 | 1,109 | $45,889,128 |
| Feb 14–17, 1986 | 2 | $6,165,314 | 1,109 | $54,125,302 |
| Feb 21–23, 1986 | 3 | $4,091,653 | 1,109 | $59,533,665 |
| Feb 28–Mar 2, 1986 | 4 | $3,557,053 | 1,109 | $64,382,796 |
| Mar 7–9, 1986 | 4 | $3,636,677 | 1,096 | $69,259,825 |
21 weekends in all.
Releases
| Release | Year | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| The Color Purple | 1985 | $94,175,854 |
| The Color Purple (Re-issue) | 1987 | $4,292,009 |
Figures as published by Box Office Mojo, read from the Internet Archive's copies of the site. About the sources.