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The film grossed around $50 million worldwide against a budget of over $14 million during its initial release. Its inexpensive success after its predecessor's under-performance gave the new management of Disney confidence in the viability of their animation department, though it was surpassed at the box office by "An American Tail". Re-titled as "The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective", the film was re-released theatrically on February 14, 1992 where it grossed $13,288,756. "The Great Mouse Detective" has had a lifetime North American gross of $38.7 million across its original release and reissue.