"Basic Instinct" premiered in Los Angeles on March 18, 1992, and was released in the United States by TriStar Pictures on March 20, 1992. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of its cast, original score, and editing, but criticized its writing and character development. Despite these reviews and public protest, "Basic Instinct" was a box office success, grossing $352 million worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 1992 behind Disney's "Aladdin", "The Bodyguard", and "". Several versions of the film have been released on videocassette, DVD, and Blu-ray including a director's cut with extended footage previously unseen in North American cinemas.