1983 · MGM
A Christmas Story
Released 1983-11-18 · MGM · Family Comedy · PG · Budget $3.3M
Domestic total
$20,778,141Opening weekend
$2,072,473 · 886 theatersWidest release
938 theatersWorldwide
$20,792,689In release
410 daysWeekends
| Weekend | Rank | Gross | Theaters | Total to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18–20, 1983 | 3 | $2,072,473 | 886 | $2,072,473 |
| Nov 25–27, 1983 | 1 | $3,935,944 | 938 | $7,291,703 |
| Dec 2–4, 1983 | 2 | $2,659,752 | 924 | $10,519,497 |
| Dec 9–11, 1983 | 6 | $1,773,767 | 854 | $12,800,362 |
| Dec 7–9, 1984 | 14 | $309,487 | 416 | $1,311,065 |
Releases
| Release | Year | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| A Christmas Story | 1983 | $19,294,144 |
| A Christmas Story (Re-issue) | 1984 | $1,311,065 |
| A Christmas Story (2020 Re-release) | 2020 | $35,000 |
| A Christmas Story (2021 Re-release) | 2021 | $137,932 |
Figures as published by Box Office Mojo, read from the Internet Archive's copies of the site. About the sources.