1987 · Warner Bros.
Empire of the Sun
Released 1987-12-11 · Warner Bros. · War Drama · PG
Domestic total
$22,238,696Opening weekend
$1,314,509 · 225 theatersWidest release
673 theatersWeekends
| Weekend | Rank | Gross | Theaters | Total to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11–13, 1987 | 9 | $1,314,509 | 225 | $1,314,509 |
| Dec 18–20, 1987 | 12 | $1,044,436 | 225 | $2,935,912 |
| Dec 25–27, 1987 | 9 | $2,914,509 | 673 | $6,610,192 |
| Jan 1–3, 1988 | 10 | $3,183,207 | 673 | $11,977,789 |
| Jan 8–10, 1988 | 10 | $1,822,927 | 673 | $14,574,930 |
| Jan 15–17, 1988 | 15 | $1,063,063 | 528 | $16,231,776 |
| Jan 22–24, 1988 | 16 | $770,000 | 409 | $17,398,531 |
Figures as published by Box Office Mojo, read from the Internet Archive's copies of the site. About the sources.