#1 of 4 #1 action movie of June 1986
1986 · Action, Sport
$115.1M worldwide · 67% of the chart's total
$115.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Action box office · June 1986
Action Box Office, June 1986: Top-Grossing Releases
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) is the highest-grossing action movie released in June 1986, with $115.1M worldwide, ahead of Running Scared (1986) at $38.5M and Raw Deal (1986) at $16.2M. 4 action films released in June 1986 report a worldwide gross, $170.6M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 60% on May 1986, whose releases took $422.3M.
- June 1986 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $170.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs May 1986
- −60%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of June 1986?
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) leads with $115.1M, 67% of the total. The top 4 together took $170.6M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Action Release of June 1986, 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 1986.
- 1 Jun 20, 1986 US and Canada: $115.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $115.1M
- 2 Jun 27, 1986 US and Canada: $38.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.5M
- 3 Jun 6, 1986 US and Canada: $16.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.2M
- 4 Jun 12, 1986 US and Canada: $796.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $796.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1986?
Of the top 4, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Rampage (1986) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $170.6M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M $115.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Running Scared (1986) $38.5M $38.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Raw Deal (1986) $16.2M $16.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Rampage (1986) $796.4K $796.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1986 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 15–21) took $115.1M, led by The Karate Kid Part II (1986). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 1–7 Raw Deal (1986) $16.2M Raw Deal (1986)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 8–14 Rampage (1986) $796.4K Rampage (1986)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 15–21 The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 22–28 Running Scared (1986) $38.5M Running Scared (1986)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1986 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). June 1986 took $170.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1977 3 films | 3 | $29M | – | 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 |
| June 1982 5 films · −55% | 5 | $183.8M | −55% | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) $79.8M |
| June 1983 3 films · −17% | 3 | $152.5M | −17% | Superman III (1983) $80.3M |
| June 1984 7 films · +59% | 7 | $241.8M | +59% | The Karate Kid (1984) $91.1M |
| June 1985 4 films · −81% | 4 | $44.9M | −81% | The Emerald Forest (1985) $24.5M |
| June 1986 4 films · +280% | 4 | $170.6M | +280% | The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M |
Archive
Action Box Office in 1986, Month by Month
The months of 1986 with their totals: May leads with $422.3M, led by Top Gun (1986).
- January $43.1M #1 Iron Eagle (1986)
- February $39M #1 F/X (1986)
- March $10.4M #1 Highlander (1986)
- April $18.6M #1 Murphy’s Law (1986)
- May $422.3M #1 Top Gun (1986)
- June $170.6M #1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- July $154.7M #1 Aliens (1986)
- August $77.3M #1 Howard the Duck (1986)
- September $4.7M #1 Avenging Force (1986)
- October $351.6K #1 Weekend Warriors (1986)
- November $17M #1 Firewalker (1986)
- December $131M #1 The Golden Child (1986)
FAQ
Action Box Office June 1986: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in June 1986?
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) leads with $115.1M worldwide, $115.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Running Scared (1986) at $38.5M and Raw Deal (1986) at $16.2M.
How much did action movies released in June 1986 earn?
4 action films released in June 1986 report a worldwide gross, $170.6M in all, or $42.7M per film on average. May 1986 releases took $422.3M.
How many action movies released in June 1986 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Karate Kid Part II (1986) with $115.1M.
How is the June 1986 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 1986. 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 1986 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.