1977 · Columbia
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Released 1977-11-16 · Columbia · Sci-Fi · PG · Budget $20.0M
Domestic total
$135,189,114Widest release
650 theatersWorldwide
$306,889,114In release
411 daysWeekends
| Weekend | Rank | Gross | Theaters | Total to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16–18, 1977 | 1 | $5,379,460 | 272 | $9,083,988 |
| Dec 30, 1977–Jan 1, 1978 | 1 | $11,340,536 | 571 | $36,035,853 |
Releases
| Release | Year | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 1977 | $116,395,460 |
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Special Edition) | 1980 | $15,693,175 |
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind (40th Anniversary) | 2017 | $3,100,479 |
Figures as published by Box Office Mojo, read from the Internet Archive's copies of the site. About the sources.