the Extra-Terrestrialwas a massive success, critically and financially.
The Extra-Terrestrial Became The Highest Grossing Movie Of All-Time In 1982
E.T.
However, this would not be Spielberg’s only blockbuster.
‘sinitial box office in 1982 was $359,200,799 (viaBox Office Mojo).
Even with the 1982 re-release’s box office of $15,476,785,A New Hopecould still not toppleE.T.
‘sbox office numbers of that same year.
Steven Spielberg Broke E.T.
’s Box Office Record 11 Years Later With Jurassic Park
E.T.
Also directed by Spielberg, this movie is a pop-cultural moment.
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UnlikeE.T., though,Jurassic Parkwould become a full-on franchise, still going on to this day.
Meanwhile,anE.T.sequel never happened, as Spielberg wanted to preserve the original’s integrity.
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Worldwide Box Office - Original Release
E.T.
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Initially a trilogy, there is afourth film in the works titledJurassic World: Rebirth.
Jurassic Park & E.T.
Along with that, they are both Spielberg’s biggest box office hits.
Between his 33 films, his box office total is $10.7 billion worldwide.
There is no denying the impact Spielberg and his films have had on cinema and the public at large.
Spielberg’s films have been and continue to be in high demand, withJurassic ParkandE.T.
the Extra-Terrestrialbeing his top-grossing films of all time.
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