Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,091,975 (21.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 35.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,714 opening theaters/2,757 max. theaters, 9.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $261,614,234 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 804 | $102,677,077 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 588 | $187,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 618 | $290,277,077 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) | 121 | $102,677,077 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies | 37 | $187,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies | 41 | $290,277,077 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 26th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal October 3rd, 2025 (Wide) by Universal (30th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | October 30th, 2025 (Special Engagement), released as Gasparín (Mexico) |
| Video Release: | September 23rd, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for mild language and thematic elements |
| Running Time: | 100 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Haunting, Visual Effects, Live Action Remake, Gratuitous Cameos, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Possessed, Treasure Hunters, Kids Horror, Friendly Ghost |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, The Harvey Entertainment Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 380 | $5,672,207 | Jul 7, 1995 | 45 |
| Top Based on TV Weekend Domestic | 98 | $22,091,975 | May 26, 1995 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 71 | $22,091,975 | May 26, 1995 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 50 | $59,470,582 | May 26, 1995 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 46 | $22,091,975 | May 26, 1995 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 38 | $59,470,582 | May 26, 1995 | 3 |