Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi odyssey Interstellar is making waves with its 10th-anniversary re-release, once again capturing the imagination of audiences. Fans are flocking to IMAX theaters to experience the mind-bending visuals and gripping story of NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) as he journeys across the galaxy to save humanity. The initial box office numbers are in, and they’re impressive, pushing Interstellar closer to a major theatrical milestone, even outperforming new major releases.

Interstellar is not generally considered Christopher Nolan’s best movie and was a somewhat divisive addition to the director’s corpus, but is beloved by those who do proclaim it one of their favorite space adventures. Even so, a decade after its debut, Interstellar‘s best scenes are still thrilling audiences, reaffirming its place among modern sci-fi classics. However, despite all its success and acclaim, Interstellar remains far from joining the ranks of the highest-grossing re-releases of all time.

Interstellar’s 10th Anniversary Re-Release Box Office Performance Explained

Interstellar Dominates Per Theater

The re-release of Interstellar has garnered significant attention through IMAX screenings. Over its reissue run, the domestic total has passed eight million (via Box Office Mojo). This addition brings its lifetime domestic close to $196 million, edging ever so close to that $200 million milestone. However, as Interstellar crosses box office milestones thanks to its re-release, its incredible $27,500 per-screen average is outperforming major releases like Moana 2 and Wicked.

Demand has been so strong that IMAX has decided to increase the number of theaters the film will be playing in for the following week, being given priority on the biggest screens at theaters over the big Thanksgiving releases of Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II, and newcomers Kraven The Hunter, and The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim. Interstellar‘s enduring popularity and ability to draw audiences a decade later might put it among the modern classics. However, it still has a long way to go if it wants to be among the pantheon of re-releases.

Interstellar Is Not Close To Being One Of The Biggest Re-Releases Of All-Time

There’s A Long Road Ahead For Interstellar’s Re-Release, In Terms Of Competition

While Interstellar’s performance is admirable, it doesn’t come close to matching the biggest box office re-releases in cinematic history. For context, James Cameron’s Titanic (2012 re-release) holds the record with a staggering $350 million earned from this single re-release alone (via Box Office Mojo). Other top performers include The Lion King, the original Star Wars trilogy, Jurassic Park, and Avatar, all of which generated massive totals with their respective reissues.

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Even Cameron’s more recent re-release of Titanic in 2022 grossed $70 million, dwarfing Interstellar. Nolan’s visual masterpiece holds appeal for audiences seeking an immersive, thought-provoking cinematic experience, particularly in IMAX where it was designed to be seen. Yet it is still drifting out there in space, compared to other titles that hold a higher status in cinematic history.

How Much More Money Interstellar Will Make At The Box Office With The 10th Anniversary Re-Release

Interstellar Will Continue To Drawn In Audiences

Interstellar‘s re-release has shown remarkable success with its IMAX screenings. If they continue to expand and extend its IMAX run, and with its already per-screen average, the re-release could boost its domestic total significantly, potentially crossing $10 million. Still, when compared to re-release titans like Titanic or The Lion King, Interstellar faces an uphill climb to break into the highest-grossing re-releases leaderboard.

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However, Interstellar‘s re-release serves as a reminder of its modest lasting legacy in the sci-fi genre. Considering this is only its tenth anniversary, one can only imagine how it might fare when it hits the big screen again for other milestones. While it may not be rewriting box office history at the moment, Interstellar has solidified itself as a defining work for which audiences will happily purchase tickers to experience again and again.

Source: Box Office Mojo

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Interstellar

From Christopher Nolan, Interstellar imagines a future where the Earth is plagued by a life-threatening famine, and a small team of astronauts is sent out to find a new prospective home among the stars. Despite putting the mission first, Coop (Matthew McConaughey) races against time to return home to his family even as they work to save mankind back on Earth.

Release Date

November 7, 2014

Runtime

169 Minutes

Distributor(s)

Paramount Pictures
, Warner Bros. Pictures