The “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, starting with the original 1984 film, has earned nearly $500 million worldwide across its various installments.
Here’s a breakdown of the box office performance:
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – Budget: $1.8 million, Gross: $27.9 million.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) – Budget: $3 million, Gross: $21.2 million.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) – Budget: $5 million, Gross: $44.8 million.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) – Budget: $13 million, Gross: $49.4 million.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) – Budget: $6 million, Gross: $22.2 million.
- Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) – Budget: $5 million, Gross: $34.9 million.
- Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – Budget: $8 million, Gross: $18.1 million.
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003) – Budget: $25 million, Gross: $114.6 million.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) – Budget: $35 million, Gross: $117.7 million.
Overall, the franchise has become a significant cultural and financial success in the horror genre.