#1 of 5 #1 action movie of February 1994
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
1994 · Action, Mystery
$107.2M worldwide · 57% of the chart's total
$72.2M US & Canada · 67% $35M elsewhere · 33%
Action box office · February 1994
Action Box Office, February 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) is the highest-grossing action movie released in February 1994, with $107.2M worldwide, ahead of On Deadly Ground (1994) at $38.6M and The Getaway (1994) at $30.1M. 5 action films released in February 1994 report a worldwide gross, $187.4M in all, 74% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $175.9M across 4 action releases.
- February 1994 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $187.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 74%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of February 1994?
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) leads with $107.2M, 57% of the total. The top 5 together took $187.4M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Action Release of February 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 February 1994.
- 1 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)Feb 4, 1994 US and Canada: $72.2M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $107.2M
Feb 4, 1994 · English · Action, Mystery, Thriller $107.2M worldwide - 2 Feb 18, 1994 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.6M
- 3 Feb 11, 1994 US and Canada: $16.1M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $30.1M
- 4 Feb 3, 1994 US and Canada: $11.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.6M
- 5 Feb 21, 1994 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1994?
Of the top 5, On Deadly Ground (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Getaway (1994) made 46% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $138.5M (74%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 5 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M $72.2M US & Canada · 67% $35M elsewhere · 33%
- 2 On Deadly Ground (1994) $38.6M $38.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Getaway (1994) $30.1M $16.1M US & Canada · 54% $14M elsewhere · 46%
- 4 Drunken Master II (1994) $11.6M $11.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Metal Skin (1994) $1.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of February 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 6 (Jan 30–Feb 5) took $118.8M, led by Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 6 Wk 6 Jan 30–Feb 5 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $118.8M Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 6–12 The Getaway (1994) $30.1M The Getaway (1994)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 13–19 On Deadly Ground (1994) $38.6M On Deadly Ground (1994)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 20–26 Metal Skin (1994) $1.2K Metal Skin (1994)
- Week 10 Wk 10 Feb 27–Mar 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1994 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1994 earned the most: $187.4M from 5 films, led by Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1985 2 films | 2 | $11.2M | – | Into the Night (1985) $7.6M |
| February 1986 4 films · +249% | 4 | $39M | +249% | F/X (1986) $20.6M |
| February 1987 4 films · +69% | 4 | $65.8M | +69% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) $44.8M |
| February 1988 4 films · −24% | 4 | $49.8M | −24% | Shoot to Kill (1988) $29.3M |
| February 1989 3 films · −82% | 3 | $8.9M | −82% | The Mighty Quinn (1989) $4.6M |
| February 1990 7 films · +864% | 7 | $85.5M | +864% | Hard to Kill (1990) $47.4M |
| February 1991 1 film · −95% | 1 | $4.4M | −95% | Run (1991) $4.4M |
| February 1992 1 film · +1501% | 1 | $70.6M | +1501% | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) $70.6M |
| February 1993 4 films · −41% | 4 | $41.8M | −41% | Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) $28M |
| February 1994 5 films · +348% | 5 | $187.4M | +348% | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M |
Archive
Action Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: July leads with $808.7M, led by True Lies (1994).
- January $2.9M #1 Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994)
- February $187.4M #1 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
- March $45.6M #1 D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
- April $24.7M #1 No Escape (1994)
- May $364.9M #1 Maverick (1994)
- June $395.8M #1 Speed (1994)
- July $808.7M #1 True Lies (1994)
- August $274.1M #1 Clear and Present Danger (1994)
- September $146.7M #1 Timecop (1994)
- October $367M #1 Stargate (1994)
- November $149.8M #1 Star Trek: Generations (1994)
- December $128.3M #1 Street Fighter (1994)
FAQ
Action Box Office February 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in February 1994?
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) leads with $107.2M worldwide, $72.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come On Deadly Ground (1994) at $38.6M and The Getaway (1994) at $30.1M.
How much did action movies released in February 1994 earn?
5 action films released in February 1994 report a worldwide gross, $187.4M in all, or $37.5M per film on average.
How many action movies released in February 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) with $107.2M.
How is the February 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 February 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 February 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.