#1 of 6 #1 action movie of June 1981
1981 · Action, Adventure
$216.4M worldwide · 53% of the chart's total
$108.2M US & Canada · 50% $108.2M elsewhere · 50%
Action box office · June 1981
Action Box Office, June 1981: Top-Grossing Releases
Superman II (1981) is the highest-grossing action movie released in June 1981, with $216.4M worldwide, ahead of The Cannonball Run (1981) at $72.2M and For Your Eyes Only (1981) at $54.8M. 6 action films released in June 1981 report a worldwide gross, $409.6M in all, 74% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $409.6M across 6 action releases.
- June 1981 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $409.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 74%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of June 1981?
Superman II (1981) leads with $216.4M, 53% of the total. The top 5 together took $398.6M, 97% of what all 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
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The chart
Every Action Release of June 1981, 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 June 1981.
- 1 Jun 19, 1981 US and Canada: $108.2M Rest of the world: $108.2M Worldwide: $216.4M
- 2 Jun 19, 1981 US and Canada: $72.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $72.2M
- 3 Jun 26, 1981 US and Canada: $54.8M Rest of the world: $24.9K Worldwide: $54.8M
- 4 Jun 12, 1981 US and Canada: $41.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.1M
- 5 Jun 26, 1981 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M
- 6
Jun 12, 1981 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1981?
Of the top 6, The Cannonball Run (1981) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Superman II (1981) made 50% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $301.4M (74%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Superman II (1981) $216.4M $108.2M US & Canada · 50% $108.2M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 The Cannonball Run (1981) $72.2M $72.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 For Your Eyes Only (1981) $54.8M $54.8M US & Canada · 100% $24.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Clash of the Titans (1981) $41.1M $41.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Dragonslayer (1981) $14.1M $14.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) $11M $11M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1981 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 14–20) took $288.6M, led by Superman II (1981). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 7–13 Clash of the Titans (1981) $52.1M Clash of the Titans (1981)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 14–20 Superman II (1981) $288.6M Superman II (1981)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 21–27 For Your Eyes Only (1981) $68.9M For Your Eyes Only (1981)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1981 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1981 earned the most: $409.6M from 6 films, led by Superman II (1981).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1972 2 films | 2 | $9M | – | Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) $9M |
| June 1973 2 films · +389% | 2 | $44.2M | +389% | Live and Let Die (1973) $35.4M |
| June 1974 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1975 2 films | 2 | $847 | – | The Man from Hong Kong (1975) $684 |
| June 1976 3 films · +421863% | 3 | $3.6M | +421863% | The Big Bus (1976) $3.5M |
| June 1977 3 films · +711% | 3 | $29M | +711% | Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) $29M |
| June 1978 3 films · −21% | 3 | $22.8M | −21% | Convoy (1978) $22.8M |
| June 1979 1 film · +823% | 1 | $210.3M | +823% | Moonraker (1979) $210.3M |
| June 1980 4 films · −30% | 4 | $146.6M | −30% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| June 1981 6 films · +179% | 6 | $409.6M | +179% | Superman II (1981) $216.4M |
Archive
Action Box Office in 1981, Month by Month
The months of 1981 with their totals: June leads with $409.6M, led by Superman II (1981).
- January $11.2K #1 Thee (1981)
- February $5.5M #1 The Dogs of War (1981)
- March $11.7M #1 Thief (1981)
- April $19.9M #1 Nighthawks (1981)
- May $17.4M #1 Outland (1981)
- June $409.6M #1 Superman II (1981)
- July $25.3M #1 Escape from New York (1981)
- August $12.6M #1 The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)
- September No grosses
- October No grosses
- November No grosses
- December $42.5M #1 Sharky's Machine (1981)
FAQ
Action Box Office June 1981: 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in June 1981?
Superman II (1981) leads with $216.4M worldwide, $108.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Cannonball Run (1981) at $72.2M and For Your Eyes Only (1981) at $54.8M.
How much did action movies released in June 1981 earn?
6 action films released in June 1981 report a worldwide gross, $409.6M in all, or $68.3M per film on average.
How many action movies released in June 1981 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Superman II (1981) with $216.4M.
How is the June 1981 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 June 1981. 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 June 1981 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.