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Highest-Grossing Films by Number of Weeks in Release

Description: Test your knowledge on the highest-grossing films that have had the longest theatrical runs.
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Which film holds the record for the longest theatrical run in the United States, with 64 weeks?

  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

  2. Titanic

  3. Avatar

  4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, released in 1982, had an unprecedented theatrical run of 64 weeks in the United States, breaking box office records at the time.

Which animated film spent 57 weeks in theaters, becoming the longest-running animated film in the United States?

  1. Toy Story 3

  2. Frozen

  3. The Lion King

  4. Finding Nemo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toy Story 3, released in 2010, had a remarkable theatrical run of 57 weeks in the United States, making it the longest-running animated film in the country's history.

What was the highest-grossing film of all time, holding the record for 15 consecutive weeks?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. Avengers: Endgame

  4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, dominated the box office for 15 consecutive weeks, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time at the time.

Which superhero film spent 23 weeks in theaters, becoming the longest-running superhero film in the United States?

  1. The Dark Knight

  2. Avengers: Infinity War

  3. Black Panther

  4. Spider-Man: No Way Home


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dark Knight, released in 2008, had an extended theatrical run of 23 weeks in the United States, making it the longest-running superhero film in the country's history.

Which horror film had a 20-week theatrical run, becoming the longest-running horror film in the United States?

  1. The Exorcist

  2. Halloween

  3. The Conjuring

  4. A Quiet Place


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Exorcist, released in 1973, had a remarkable theatrical run of 20 weeks in the United States, making it the longest-running horror film in the country's history.

What was the longest-running film in the United Kingdom, spending 59 weeks in theaters?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had an exceptional theatrical run of 59 weeks in the United Kingdom, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history.

Which film spent 34 weeks in theaters in Japan, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history?

  1. Spirited Away

  2. Your Name

  3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train

  4. One Piece Film: Red


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spirited Away, released in 2001, had a remarkable theatrical run of 34 weeks in Japan, making it the longest-running film in the country's history.

What was the longest-running film in South Korea, spending 73 weeks in theaters?

  1. Parasite

  2. Train to Busan

  3. The Host

  4. Miracle in Cell No. 7


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miracle in Cell No. 7, released in 2013, had an extraordinary theatrical run of 73 weeks in South Korea, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history.

Which film spent 26 weeks in theaters in India, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history?

  1. Dangal

  2. PK

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. K.G.F: Chapter 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal, released in 2016, had a remarkable theatrical run of 26 weeks in India, making it the longest-running film in the country's history.

What was the longest-running film in China, spending 93 weeks in theaters?

  1. Wolf Warrior 2

  2. The Wandering Earth

  3. Hi, Mom

  4. Detective Chinatown 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wolf Warrior 2, released in 2017, had an exceptional theatrical run of 93 weeks in China, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history.

Which film spent 19 weeks in theaters in France, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history?

  1. Titanic

  2. The Intouchables

  3. Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis

  4. Les Visiteurs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had a remarkable theatrical run of 19 weeks in France, making it the longest-running film in the country's history.

What was the longest-running film in Germany, spending 59 weeks in theaters?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had an exceptional theatrical run of 59 weeks in Germany, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history.

Which film spent 23 weeks in theaters in Italy, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had a remarkable theatrical run of 23 weeks in Italy, making it the longest-running film in the country's history.

What was the longest-running film in Spain, spending 33 weeks in theaters?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had an exceptional theatrical run of 33 weeks in Spain, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history.

Which film spent 20 weeks in theaters in Mexico, becoming the longest-running film in the country's history?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic, released in 1997, had a remarkable theatrical run of 20 weeks in Mexico, making it the longest-running film in the country's history.

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