The Dark Crystal (1982)
On another planet in the distant past, the last of the Gelfling race embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and to restore order to his world.
All Releases
Domestic (93.2%)
$41,613,957
$41,613,957
International (6.7%)
$3,010,291
$3,010,291
Worldwide
$44,626,631
$44,626,631
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$4,657,335
Earliest Release DateDecember 17, 1982
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 33 min
GenresAdventure
Family
Fantasy
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | December 17, 1982 | 3 markets | $40,577,001 | $2,992,898 | $43,570,752 |
| 2002 Re-release | December 4, 2002 | France | – | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| 2018 Re-release | February 25, 2018 | Domestic | $1,036,956 | – | $1,036,956 |
| 2022 Re-release | December 4, 2022 | Domestic | – | – | – |
| 2025 Re-release | October 12, 2025 | Domestic | – | – | – |
| 2021 Re-release | APAC | – | $919 | $2,449 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 4 | $41,613,957 | 2,286 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | $2,992,898 | 2,163 |
| France | 1 | $16,474 | 8,237 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | $919 | 7,629 |
