E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — Release, Box Office, and Family Film Market (1981-1983)

1. Melissa Mathison finishes key 1981 script revision

   Sep 8, 1981Labels: Melissa Mathison, A Boy

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2. Principal photography begins under a cover title

   Sep 8, 1981Labels: Principal photography, A Boy

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3. Cannes festival closes with E.T. premiere

   May 26, 1982Labels: Cannes Film, E T

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4. U.S. theatrical release starts summer run

   Jun 11, 1982Labels: Universal Pictures, U S

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5. Film opens at number one domestically

   Jun 13, 1982Labels: Box office, Opening weekend

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6. Holiday re-release extends theatrical momentum

   Dec 1, 1982Labels: Holiday re-release, Universal Pictures

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7. E.T. becomes top-grossing 1982 U.S. release

   Dec 31, 1982Labels: Domestic gross, 1982 releases

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8. E.T. surpasses Star Wars as all-time grosser

   Jan 1, 1983Labels: All-time grosser, E T

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9. E.T. leads 55th Academy Awards nominations

   Apr 11, 1983Labels: Academy Awards, 55th Oscars

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10. E.T. reaches documented domestic gross milestone

    Dec 31, 1983Labels: Box Office, Domestic gross

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11. Low-priced VHS release expands home audience

    Oct 27, 1988Labels: VHS release, Home video

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12. National Film Registry selection confirms lasting impact

    Jan 1, 1994Labels: National Film, Library of

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