
Child's Play (1988)
A dying serial killer transfers his consciousness into a popular kids doll using voodoo. A struggling single mother gifts her six-year-old son the much sought-after doll for his birthday, and the doll slowly begins to show its true colors.All Releases
Domestic (75.2%)
$33,244,684
$33,244,684
International (24.8%)
$10,952,000
$10,952,000
Worldwide
$44,196,684
$44,196,684
Domestic DistributorUnited Artists
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Domestic Opening$6,583,963
Earliest Release DateNovember 11, 1988
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 27 min
GenresHorror
Thriller
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | November 11, 1988 | 3 markets | $33,244,684 | $154,212 | $33,401,286 |
| 2025 Re-release | Australia | – | – | $1,358 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $33,244,684 | 2,777 |
| LATAM | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | $154,212 | 1,699 |
