The 8 Highest Grossing Re-Released Movies, Ranked | TheRichest
Our favorite films (and maybe some of the flops) from time to time are re-released to theaters for a variety of reasons. Perhaps a social media following after a short and unsuccessful trip to the big screen causes the studio to re-release in an attempt to cash in on the new found popularity. More likely, such as the case of James Cameron’s Avatar, the film goes back to theaters shortly before his long-awaited sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water releases on Dec. 16.
Of course, classics find their way back to theaters for a second go around when their popularity is timeless and classic, such as The Wizard of Oz or Dirty Dancing. They typically appear in select theaters and only run for a weekend but audiences flock to see their favorites in the comfort of the movie theater.
Regardless of the reason, re-releases can be a financial boost for the studio and remind audiences why the film was memorable. Total numbers reflected can vary, based on how long the film appeared in theaters and how many locations had the film available.
Check out the top grossing re-released films to date.
8 The Godfather – $1 Million
Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film was originally released in 1972, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and many other familiar faces. It was a hit then and a hit again when the film came to theaters for it’s 50th anniversary showing in Feb. of 2022. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the classic film was re-released in 156 theaters across North America for one weekend and racked up an additional million to the $250 million in box office numbers.
7 The Wizard of Oz – $1.2 Million
In 1939, The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland didn’t even make a profit for MGM. According to Forbes, the film was re-released in 1949, earning a modest $3 million at the box office, but once the film aired on television in the 1950’s it became a cult classic and a generational hit. In 2019, Dorothy and her three friends; the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion came back to theaters and earned a whopping $1.2 million in single day, becoming the highest-grossing single-day classic film release in history.
6 Jaws – $3.2 Million
Nearly 50 years after Steven Spielberg’s classic film Jaws was released in theaters, audiences had another chance this year. This time, the film returned to IMAX and 3D theaters for a special and creepy effect. Known as the first summer blockbuster of all time, Jaws had a successful, two-day re-release, exposing younger generations to good old-fashioned suspense.
5 Spider-Man: No Way Home – $7.6 Million
Spider-Man is timeless whether it’s a new film or a re-release. In 2021, the superhero film hit the big screen and brought in $1.75 million on one day, for a total of $7.6 million over Labor Day weekend, making the film the most successful reissue in nearly a decade. The re-release included an eight-minute extended cut, adding additional scenes to the successful film franchise.
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4 Grease – $28 Million
In 1998, Paramount re-released the hit John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John film for one month, delighting audiences everywhere. The highest-grossing musical of the 20th century was a slam dunk for the studio and in total, has seen nearly $400 million in box office sales since 1978. Just this summer, AMC re-re-released the film for a short time in memory of Newton-John and her passing away from breast cancer. The proceeds went to cancer research.
3 Avatar – $30 Million
It’s been 13 years since the original James Cameron film hit theaters and knocked every record off of their pedestal. According to Variety, the highest-grossing global release in history returned to theaters once again over Labor Day weekend in 2022, just to remind audiences of the science fiction, action-packed film with out-of-this-world scenery prior to the sequel. Avatar: The Way of Water comes to theaters on Dec. 16.
2 Titanic 3D – $57 Million
One of the top grossing films of all time, and another James Cameron film, Titanic was re-released in a 3D version in 2012. The 3D versions are widely popular in IMAX theaters across the country and Titanic didn’t disappoint, raking in an additional $57 million for the 38 weeks it remained in theaters and a total $350 million worldwide.
1 Halloween – $70 Million
The 1978 horror classic put Jamie Lee Curtis on the Hollywood map and sparked a series of sequels, scaring generations of teens over the years. In anticipation of Curtis’ final fight with Michael Myers in Halloween Ends, the studio has re-released several of the original classics. In total, the film that started it all has brought in more than $70 million.
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Sources: Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, Variety
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