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Universal Movies Released in 1988
This list shows all Universal films released in 1988, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Universal Movies for 1988
Release
Date | Movie | Genre | Release
Type | Revenue
to Date | Trailer |
|---|
| |
| February 5 |
The Serpent and the Rainbow |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$19,595,000 |
|
| |
| March 18 |
The Milagro Beanfield War |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$13,825,794 |
|
| |
| March 25 |
Biloxi Blues |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$51,684,798 |
|
| |
| April 22 |
Casual Sex? |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$12,277,096 |
|
| |
| May 6 |
Shakedown |
Action |
Theatrical |
$10,068,039 |
|
| |
| June 17 |
The Great Outdoors |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$41,455,230 |
|
| |
| July 8 |
Phantasm II |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$7,282,851 |
|
| |
| July 20 |
Midnight Run |
Action |
Theatrical |
$81,613,606 |
|
| |
| August 12 |
The Last Temptation of Christ |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$8,373,585 |
|
| |
| September 9 |
Moon Over Parador |
Romantic Comedy |
Theatrical |
$11,444,204 |
|
| |
| September 23 |
Gorillas in the Mist |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$24,720,479 |
|
| |
| October 1 |
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$18,374,091 |
|
| |
| November 4 |
They Live |
Thriller/Suspense |
Theatrical |
$13,449,643 |
|
| |
| November 18 |
The Land Before Time |
Adventure |
Theatrical |
$82,316,211 |
|
| |
| December 1 |
Talk Radio |
Thriller/Suspense |
Theatrical |
$3,468,572 |
|
| |
| December 9 |
Twins |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$216,600,000 |
|
| |
| |
| Dec, 1988 TBD |
Watchers |
Action |
Theatrical |
$940,173 |
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