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Action Box Office 1976: Highest-Grossing Action Movies

Silver Streak (1976) is the highest-grossing action movie released in 1976, with $51.1M worldwide, ahead of The Enforcer (1976) at $46.2M and Robot Taekwon V (1976) at $3.9M. 8 action films released in 1976 report a worldwide gross, $104.8M in all, 96% of it from the US & Canada. That is 3.6 times the total of 1975, whose releases took $28.9M. By language, English leads with $100.9M across 5 action releases.

1976 releases with a gross
8
combined worldwide
$104.8M
Silver Streak (1976), the #1
$51.1M
vs 1975
×3.6
Silver Streak (1976) movie poster #1 of 8
#1 action movie of 1976

Silver Streak (1976)

1976 · Action, Thriller

$51.1M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total

$51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of 1976?

Silver Streak (1976) leads with $51.1M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $104.8M, almost all of what the 8 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Silver Streak (1976) movie poster Number 1
    $51.1M Silver Streak (1976)
    $51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. The Enforcer (1976) movie poster Number 2
    $46.2M The Enforcer (1976)
    $46.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Robot Taekwon V (1976) movie poster Number 3
    $3.9M Robot Taekwon V (1976)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. The Big Bus (1976) movie poster Number 4
    $3.5M The Big Bus (1976)
    $3.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Crimebusters (1976) movie poster Number 5
    $33.6K Crimebusters (1976)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of 1976, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1976.

  1. 1 Silver Streak (1976) movie poster
    Silver Streak (1976) Dec 3, 1976 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $51.1M worldwide
    Dec 3, 1976 US and Canada: $51.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $51.1M
  2. 2 The Enforcer (1976) movie poster
    The Enforcer (1976) Dec 22, 1976 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $46.2M worldwide
    Dec 22, 1976 US and Canada: $46.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.2M
  3. 3 Robot Taekwon V (1976) movie poster
    Robot Taekwon V (1976) Jul 24, 1976 · Korean · Animation, Action, Sci-Fi $3.9M worldwide
    Jul 24, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  4. 4 The Big Bus (1976) movie poster
    The Big Bus (1976) Jun 23, 1976 · English · Action, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Jun 23, 1976 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.5M
  5. 5 Crimebusters (1976) movie poster
    Crimebusters (1976) Jun 17, 1976 · Italian · Crime, Thriller, Action $33.6K worldwide
    Jun 17, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.6K
  6. 6 Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) movie poster
    Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Apr 24, 1976 · Chinese · Action, Fantasy, Drama $21.8K worldwide
    Apr 24, 1976 US and Canada: $21.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.8K
  7. 7 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) movie poster
    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) Nov 5, 1976 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $436 worldwide
    Nov 5, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $436
  8. 8 Logan's Run (1976) movie poster
    Logan's Run (1976) Jun 23, 1976 · English · Action, Sci-Fi $77 worldwide
    Jun 23, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $77
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1976?

Of the top 8, Silver Streak (1976) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $100.9M (96%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Silver Streak (1976) $51.1M
    $51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. 2 The Enforcer (1976) $46.2M
    $46.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Robot Taekwon V (1976) $3.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 The Big Bus (1976) $3.5M
    $3.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Crimebusters (1976) $33.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) $21.8K
    $21.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) $436
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Logan's Run (1976) $77
    No US & Canada figure reported
By release month

Which Month of 1976 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $97.3M from 2 films, led by Silver Streak (1976). November was the quietest month ($436). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) $21.8K Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun The Big Bus (1976) $3.6M The Big Bus (1976)
  7. July Jul Robot Taekwon V (1976) $3.9M Robot Taekwon V (1976)
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) $436 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
  12. December Dec Silver Streak (1976) $97.3M Silver Streak (1976)
Last 10 years

How Does 1976 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1974 earned the most: $238.7M from 11 films, led by The Towering Inferno (1974). 1976 took $104.8M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1967 2 films 2 $49.1M – You Only Live Twice (1967) $43.1M
1968 3 films · −93% 3 $3.6M −93% Coogan’s Bluff (1968) $3.1M
1969 6 films · +748% 6 $30.7M +748% On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) $22.8M
1970 3 films · +289% 3 $119.5M +289% Airport (1970) $100.5M
1971 6 films · −6% 6 $112.6M −6% The French Connection (1971) $51.7M
1972 8 films · −16% 8 $94.5M −16% The Poseidon Adventure (1972) $84.6M
1973 10 films · −11% 10 $84.1M −11% Magnum Force (1973) $39.8M
1974 11 films · +184% 11 $238.7M +184% The Towering Inferno (1974) $116M
1975 8 films · −88% 8 $28.9M −88% The Eiger Sanction (1975) $14.2M
1976 8 films · +262% 8 $104.8M +262% Silver Streak (1976) $51.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in 1976?

English-language action films took $100.9M across 5 films, 96% of the total, ahead of Korean-language action films ($3.9M) and Italian-language action films ($33.6K).

1976 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $100.9M
    5 films · #1 Silver Streak (1976)
  2. Korean $3.9M
    1 film · #1 Robot Taekwon V (1976)
  3. Italian $33.6K
    1 film · #1 Crimebusters (1976)
  4. Chinese $21.8K
    1 film · #1 Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
Archive

Action Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1924 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $20.6B, led by Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017).

2020s 7 years · $61.4B
2010s 10 years · $152.6B
2000s 10 years · $73.2B
1990s 10 years · $32.6B
1980s 10 years · $10.7B
1970s 10 years · $2.8B
1960s 10 years · $286.3M
1950s 7 years · $3.2M
1940s 2 years · $2.3M
1930s 2 years · $5.8K
1920s 2 years · $1.8K
FAQ

Action Box Office 1976: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 8 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in 1976?

Silver Streak (1976) leads with $51.1M worldwide, $51.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Enforcer (1976) at $46.2M and Robot Taekwon V (1976) at $3.9M.

How much did action movies released in 1976 earn?

8 action films released in 1976 report a worldwide gross, $104.8M in all, or $13.1M per film on average. 1975 releases took $28.9M.

How many action movies released in 1976 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Silver Streak (1976), earned $51.1M.

How much of the 1976 Action box office came from the US and Canada?

$100.9M of the $104.8M total, or 96%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 4 films of the 8 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1976 action box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 1976. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.

How often is the 1976 action box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.