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Action Box Office 1994: Highest-Grossing Action Movies

True Lies (1994) is the highest-grossing action movie released in 1994, with $378.9M worldwide, ahead of The Mask (1994) at $351.6M and Speed (1994) at $350.4M. 43 action films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2.9B in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. 11 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 76% on 1993, whose releases took $1.6B. By language, English leads with $1.9B across 33 action releases.

1994 releases with a gross
43
combined worldwide
$2.9B
films crossed $100M
11
vs 1993
+76%
True Lies (1994) movie poster #1 of 43
#1 action movie of 1994

True Lies (1994)

1994 · Action, Thriller

$378.9M worldwide · 13% of the chart's total

$146.3M US & Canada · 39% $232.6M elsewhere · 61%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of 1994?

True Lies (1994) leads with $378.9M, 13% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.5B, 52% of what all 43 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. True Lies (1994) movie poster Number 1
    $378.9M True Lies (1994)
    $146.3M US & Canada · 39% $232.6M elsewhere · 61%
  2. The Mask (1994) movie poster Number 2
    $351.6M The Mask (1994)
    $119.9M US & Canada · 34% $231.6M elsewhere · 66%
  3. Speed (1994) movie poster Number 3
    $350.4M Speed (1994)
    $121.2M US & Canada · 35% $229.2M elsewhere · 65%
  4. Clear and Present Danger (1994) movie poster Number 4
    $215.9M Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    $122.2M US & Canada · 57% $93.7M elsewhere · 43%
  5. Stargate (1994) movie poster Number 5
    $196.6M Stargate (1994)
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of 1994, 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 1994.

  1. 1 True Lies (1994) movie poster
    True Lies (1994) Jul 15, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $378.9M worldwide
    Jul 15, 1994 US and Canada: $146.3M Rest of the world: $232.6M Worldwide: $378.9M
  2. 2 The Mask (1994) movie poster
    The Mask (1994) Jul 29, 1994 · Action, Fantasy, Comedy $351.6M worldwide
    Jul 29, 1994 US and Canada: $119.9M Rest of the world: $231.6M Worldwide: $351.6M
  3. 3 Speed (1994) movie poster
    Speed (1994) Jun 10, 1994 · Action, Thriller $350.4M worldwide
    Jun 10, 1994 US and Canada: $121.2M Rest of the world: $229.2M Worldwide: $350.4M
  4. 4 Clear and Present Danger (1994) movie poster
    Clear and Present Danger (1994) Aug 3, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $215.9M worldwide
    Aug 3, 1994 US and Canada: $122.2M Rest of the world: $93.7M Worldwide: $215.9M
  5. 5 Stargate (1994) movie poster
    Stargate (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $196.6M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: $125M Worldwide: $196.6M
  6. 6 Maverick (1994) movie poster
    Maverick (1994) May 20, 1994 · Action, Adventure, Thriller $183M worldwide
    May 20, 1994 US and Canada: $101.6M Rest of the world: $81.4M Worldwide: $183M
  7. 7 The Specialist (1994) movie poster
    The Specialist (1994) Oct 7, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $170.4M worldwide
    Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $57.4M Rest of the world: $113M Worldwide: $170.4M
  8. 8 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) movie poster
    Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) May 25, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $119.2M worldwide
    May 25, 1994 US and Canada: $42.6M Rest of the world: $76.6M Worldwide: $119.2M
  9. 9 Star Trek: Generations (1994) movie poster
    Star Trek: Generations (1994) Nov 18, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $118.1M worldwide
    Nov 18, 1994 US and Canada: $75.7M Rest of the world: $42.4M Worldwide: $118.1M
  10. 10 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) movie poster
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) Feb 4, 1994 · English · Action, Mystery, Thriller $107.2M worldwide
    Feb 4, 1994 US and Canada: $72.2M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $107.2M
  11. 11 Timecop (1994) movie poster
    Timecop (1994) Sep 16, 1994 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $101.6M worldwide
    Sep 16, 1994 US and Canada: $44.9M Rest of the world: $56.8M Worldwide: $101.6M
  12. 12 Street Fighter (1994) movie poster
    Street Fighter (1994) Dec 23, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $99.4M worldwide
    Dec 23, 1994 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $66M Worldwide: $99.4M
  13. 13 The Crow (1994) movie poster
    The Crow (1994) May 11, 1994 · Action, Fantasy $50.8M worldwide
    May 11, 1994 US and Canada: $50.7M Rest of the world: $151.4K Worldwide: $50.8M
  14. 14 Natural Born Killers (1994) movie poster
    Natural Born Killers (1994) Aug 26, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $50.3M worldwide
    Aug 26, 1994 US and Canada: $50.3M Rest of the world: $4.4K Worldwide: $50.3M
  15. 15 The Shadow (1994) movie poster
    The Shadow (1994) Jul 1, 1994 · Action, Adventure, Mystery $48.1M worldwide
    Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $48.1M
  16. 16 D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) movie poster
    D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) Mar 25, 1994 · English · Action, Family, Comedy $45.6M worldwide
    Mar 25, 1994 US and Canada: $45.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.6M
  17. 17 On Deadly Ground (1994) movie poster
    On Deadly Ground (1994) Feb 18, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $38.6M worldwide
    Feb 18, 1994 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.6M
  18. 18 Blown Away (1994) movie poster
    Blown Away (1994) Jul 1, 1994 · English · Action $30.2M worldwide
    Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $30.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2M
  19. 19 The Getaway (1994) movie poster
    The Getaway (1994) Feb 11, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $30.1M worldwide
    Feb 11, 1994 US and Canada: $16.1M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $30.1M
  20. 20 A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) movie poster
    A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) Nov 23, 1994 · English · Crime, Action, Comedy $29.4M worldwide
    Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $29.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.4M
  21. 21 Drop Zone (1994) movie poster
    Drop Zone (1994) Dec 8, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $28.7M worldwide
    Dec 8, 1994 US and Canada: $28.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.7M
  22. 22 Wyatt Earp (1994) movie poster
    Wyatt Earp (1994) Jun 24, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Biography $25.1M worldwide
    Jun 24, 1994 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
  23. 23 The Cowboy Way (1994) movie poster
    The Cowboy Way (1994) Jun 3, 1994 · English · Western, Action, Comedy $20.3M worldwide
    Jun 3, 1994 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M
  24. 24 Terminal Velocity (1994) movie poster
    Terminal Velocity (1994) Sep 23, 1994 · English · Action $16.5M worldwide
    Sep 23, 1994 US and Canada: $16.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.5M
  25. 25 The Next Karate Kid (1994) movie poster
    The Next Karate Kid (1994) Sep 9, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Sport $15.9M worldwide
    Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $15.9M
  26. 26 No Escape (1994) movie poster
    No Escape (1994) Apr 29, 1994 · English · Drama, Action, Thriller $15.3M worldwide
    Apr 29, 1994 US and Canada: $15.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.3M
  27. 27 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) movie poster
    3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Action, Comedy, Family $11.8M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M
  28. 28 Drunken Master II (1994) movie poster
    Drunken Master II (1994) Feb 3, 1994 · Cantonese · Action, Comedy $11.6M worldwide
    Feb 3, 1994 US and Canada: $11.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.6M
  29. 29 Blankman (1994) movie poster
    Blankman (1994) Aug 19, 1994 · English · Comedy, Family, Adventure $7.9M worldwide
    Aug 19, 1994 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
  30. 30 Surviving the Game (1994) movie poster
    Surviving the Game (1994) Apr 15, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $7.7M worldwide
    Apr 15, 1994 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7M
  31. 31 Trial by Jury (1994) movie poster
    Trial by Jury (1994) Sep 9, 1994 · English · Thriller, Action, Drama $7M worldwide
    Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
  32. 32 The Glass Shield (1994) movie poster
    The Glass Shield (1994) Sep 16, 1994 · English · Drama, Thriller, Action $3.3M worldwide
    Sep 16, 1994 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  33. 33 Double Dragon (1994) movie poster
    Double Dragon (1994) Nov 4, 1994 · English · Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 4, 1994 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M
  34. 34 Ashes of Time (1994) movie poster
    Ashes of Time (1994) Sep 12, 1994 · Cantonese · Action, Drama $2M worldwide
    Sep 12, 1994 US and Canada: $174.3K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $2M
  35. 35 Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) movie poster
    Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) Jan 14, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 1994 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  36. 36 Chasers (1994) movie poster
    Chasers (1994) Apr 22, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 22, 1994 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  37. 37 Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) movie poster
    Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) Jan 28, 1994 · English · Action, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jan 28, 1994 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
  38. 38 Bandit Queen (1994) movie poster
    Bandit Queen (1994) Sep 9, 1994 · Hindi · History, Action, Drama $399.7K worldwide
    Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $399.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $399.7K
  39. 39 Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994) movie poster
    Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994) Dec 4, 1994 · Japanese · Action, Romance, Fantasy $167.8K worldwide
    Dec 4, 1994 US and Canada: $167.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $167.8K
  40. 40 Frank & Jesse (1994) movie poster
    Frank & Jesse (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Adventure, Action $50K worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $50K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50K
  41. 41 Shopping (1994) movie poster
    Shopping (1994) Dec 6, 1994 · English · Drama, Action, Crime $3.1K worldwide
    Dec 6, 1994 US and Canada: $3.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1K
  42. 42 Metal Skin (1994) movie poster
    Metal Skin (1994) Feb 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Action $1.2K worldwide
    Feb 21, 1994 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
  43. 43 Nobody (1994) movie poster
    Nobody (1994) May 28, 1994 · Japanese · Drama, Thriller, Action $488 worldwide
    May 28, 1994 US and Canada: $488 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $488
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1994?

Of the top 10, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) earned the biggest share at home (67% in the US & Canada), while The Specialist (1994) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 43 films, $1.5B (51%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 True Lies (1994) $378.9M
    $146.3M US & Canada · 39% $232.6M elsewhere · 61%
  2. 2 The Mask (1994) $351.6M
    $119.9M US & Canada · 34% $231.6M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 3 Speed (1994) $350.4M
    $121.2M US & Canada · 35% $229.2M elsewhere · 65%
  4. 4 Clear and Present Danger (1994) $215.9M
    $122.2M US & Canada · 57% $93.7M elsewhere · 43%
  5. 5 Stargate (1994) $196.6M
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
  6. 6 Maverick (1994) $183M
    $101.6M US & Canada · 56% $81.4M elsewhere · 44%
  7. 7 The Specialist (1994) $170.4M
    $57.4M US & Canada · 34% $113M elsewhere · 66%
  8. 8 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) $119.2M
    $42.6M US & Canada · 36% $76.6M elsewhere · 64%
  9. 9 Star Trek: Generations (1994) $118.1M
    $75.7M US & Canada · 64% $42.4M elsewhere · 36%
  10. 10 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M
    $72.2M US & Canada · 67% $35M elsewhere · 33%
Gross bands

How Many 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

11 of 43 films crossed $100M and took $2.3B between them, 79% of the total. 15 films, 35% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 11 films, 26% of the list $2.3B · 79% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 17 films, 40% of the list $567.6M · 20% of the gross
  • Under $10M 15 films, 35% of the list $35.4M · 1% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1994 Earned the Most?

July releases took the most, $808.7M from 4 films, led by True Lies (1994). January was the quietest month ($2.9M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) $2.9M Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994)
  2. February Feb Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $187.4M Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
  3. March Mar D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) $45.6M D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
  4. April Apr No Escape (1994) $24.7M No Escape (1994)
  5. May May Maverick (1994) $364.9M Maverick (1994)
  6. June Jun Speed (1994) $395.8M Speed (1994)
  7. July Jul True Lies (1994) $808.7M True Lies (1994)
  8. August Aug Clear and Present Danger (1994) $274.1M Clear and Present Danger (1994)
  9. September Sep Timecop (1994) $146.7M Timecop (1994)
  10. October Oct Stargate (1994) $367M Stargate (1994)
  11. November Nov Star Trek: Generations (1994) $149.8M Star Trek: Generations (1994)
  12. December Dec Street Fighter (1994) $128.3M Street Fighter (1994)
Last 10 years

How Does 1994 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1994 earned the most: $2.9B from 43 films, led by True Lies (1994).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1985 46 films 46 $931.7M – Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) $300.4M
1986 47 films · +17% 47 $1.1B +17% Top Gun (1986) $357.3M
1987 52 films · −4% 52 $1B −4% Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $300M
1988 44 films · +13% 44 $1.2B +13% Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M
1989 55 films · +54% 55 $1.8B +54% Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) $474.2M
1990 51 films · +35% 51 $2.5B +35% Total Recall (1990) $261.3M
1991 48 films · −16% 48 $2.1B −16% Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) $517.8M
1992 36 films · −5% 36 $2B −5% The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
1993 43 films · −15% 43 $1.6B −15% The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M
1994 43 films · +76% 43 $2.9B +76% True Lies (1994) $378.9M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in 1994?

English-language action films took $1.9B across 33 films, 66% of the total, ahead of Cantonese-language action films ($13.6M) and Hindi-language action films ($399.7K).

1994 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $1.9B
    33 films · #1 True Lies (1994)
  2. Cantonese $13.6M
    2 films · #1 Drunken Master II (1994)
  3. Hindi $399.7K
    1 film · #1 Bandit Queen (1994)
  4. Japanese $168.3K
    2 films · #1 Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994)
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 1994: 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 43 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in 1994?

True Lies (1994) leads with $378.9M worldwide, $146.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Mask (1994) at $351.6M and Speed (1994) at $350.4M.

How much did action movies released in 1994 earn?

43 action films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2.9B in all, or $67.3M per film on average. 1993 releases took $1.6B.

How many action movies released in 1994 made $1 billion?

None. 11 films crossed $100 million, led by True Lies (1994) with $378.9M.

How much of the 1994 Action box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.5B of the $2.9B total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 43 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1994 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 1994. 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 1994 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.