Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Interstellar hits another box office milestone after its re-release. The movie follows former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) as he s a team of researchers across the galaxy in search for a suitable planet for mankind. During its original release in 2014, the film made close to $188 million domestically against a $165 million budget. On its 10th anniversary, Nolan's film returned to the theaters with a re-release, exclusively in IMAX.

Interstellar has now made it onto the list of the all-time top 50 highest-grossing sci-fi movies at the domestic box office, according to The Numbers. By earning another $4.5 million during the re-release so far, Nolan's film has amassed $193.7 million in total domestically, currently sitting in 50th place on the list after 2024's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has made $196.4 million. Interstellar is currently sitting in 36th place for the highest-grossing science fiction movies of all time at the worldwide box office with more than $635.6 million.

What This Means For Interstellar

Interstellar Resonates With Today's Audience

Interstellar returned to theaters after ten years on December 6, and immediately made an impression at the weekend box office, earning another $14 million worldwide, which boosted the science fiction film to a $27,500 per-screen average. Interstellar was well-received when it came out in 2014 and became a hit at the box office, standing as the 10th highest-grossing film that year. A decade later, the enthusiasm for the movie has only increased, with many regarding it as a masterpiece.

The overwhelming success of the Nolan classic proves that it remains in high demand even a decade after its release. It speaks to the film's undeniable quality of being ahead of its time. IMAX is looking to expand beyond the current 166 theaters for next weekend. It's very likely that as the re-release continues, many more milestones will be reached.

Our Take On Interstellar's Return To Theaters

Interstellar Is Giving Viewers A Reason To Go To Theaters

Interstellar explores big concepts about wormholes, time travel, extinction, and sacrifice, but the story never feels out of touch. By focusing on the relationship between a father and his daughter, Interstellar roots its story in relatable experiences and emotions. It's not a surprise that the film is still resonating with audiences a decade later, but what makes the box office milestone rare is the fact that fans have been able to stream the film at home for many years.

With only 166 theaters currently participating in the re-release, it seems that many viewers are going out of their way to watch one of Christopher Nolan's best movies in the IMAX format. Not only is Interstellar still relevant, it seems to have the ability to drive potential viewers to the theaters, which is something that many newly released movies struggle to do against the streaming platforms that changed moviegoers' viewing habits.

Source: The Numbers