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Science Fiction Movies Released in 1985
This list shows all Science Fiction films released in 1985, 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 Science Fiction Movies for 1985
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1985 | |||||
| January 18 | Escape From the Bronx | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $48,114 | |
| March 1985 | |||||
| March 15 | Def-Con 4 | Action | Theatrical | $210,904 | |
| March 22 | Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend | Adventure | Theatrical | $14,276,095 | |
| April 1985 | |||||
| April 25 | Death Warmed Up | Horror | Theatrical | $5,655 | |
| June 1985 | |||||
| June 13 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Adventure | Theatrical | $6,979,070 | |
| June 14 | D.A.R.Y.L. | Drama | Theatrical | $6,561,653 | |
| June 21 | Cocoon | Comedy | Theatrical | $76,257,348 | |
| Lifeforce | Horror | Theatrical | $11,603,545 | ||
| July 1985 | |||||
| July 3 | Back to the Future | Adventure | Theatrical | $398,210,208 | |
| July 4 | De Lift | Horror | Theatrical | $107,052 | |
| July 10 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | Action | Theatrical | $36,230,294 | |
| July 12 | Explorers | Adventure | Theatrical | $9,873,000 | |
| August 1985 | |||||
| August 7 | Real Genius | Comedy | Theatrical | $12,952,019 | |
| August 9 | My Science Project | Comedy | Theatrical | $4,100,000 | |
| August 16 | The Return of the Living Dead | Horror | Theatrical | $14,777,575 | |
| August 23 | Godzilla (ゴジラ) | Action | Theatrical | $2,814,982 | |
| Warning Sign | Drama | Theatrical | $1,918,117 | ||
| September 1985 | |||||
| September 3 | City Limits | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| September 20 | Creator | Romantic Comedy | Theatrical | $4,571,788 | |
| October 1985 | |||||
| October 18 | The Quiet Earth | Drama | Theatrical | $249,737 | |
| Re-Animator | Horror | Theatrical | $2,023,144 | ||
| November 1985 | |||||
| November 22 | Starchaser: The Legend of Orin | Adventure | Theatrical | $3,360,800 | |
| November 29 | Underworld | Horror | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 1985 | |||||
| December 20 | Enemy Mine | Adventure | Theatrical | $12,303,411 | |
| 1985 TBD | Attack of the 50 Foot Woman | Horror | Video | $0 | |