 Although originally scheduled for release in 1989 (a novelization, written by science fiction author Robert Thurston, was published that year), the film's theatrical run was initially delayed until April 1990 due to Empire International Pictures' bankruptcy during production.After more delays, Triumph Films released the film to theaters on November 21, 1990.When it peaked in its second weekend at the 13th spot, it grossed $464,441 in 333 theaters, averaging $1,394 per theater; it eventually earned a domestic total gross of $1,272,977.