E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Once upon a time, back in 1982, an unprecedented cinematic event took place that stirred and captured the imagination of countless generations. When “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” landed in theaters, the heartwarming story of a young boy who befriends a stranded alien quickly broke all box office records to become an instant classic.

Steven Spielberg’s unforgettable masterpiece has since grossed over $700,000,000 worldwide, making it the seventh highest-grossing film of all time. E.T. received nine Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film went on to win four of the coveted Statuettes, including an award for Best Visual Effects as well as one for John William’s memorable film score.

Today’s E.T.’s popularity is as strong as ever as the beloved extra-terrestrial proudly holds one of the highest rankings for mass appeal and worldwide recognition among all other movie characters.

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