#1 of 3 #1 action movie of June 1994
1994 · Action, Thriller
$350.4M worldwide · 89% of the chart's total
$121.2M US & Canada · 35% $229.2M elsewhere · 65%
Action box office · June 1994
Action Box Office, June 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
Speed (1994) is the highest-grossing action movie released in June 1994, with $350.4M worldwide, ahead of Wyatt Earp (1994) at $25.1M and The Cowboy Way (1994) at $20.3M. 3 action films released in June 1994 report a worldwide gross, $395.8M in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 8% on May 1994, whose releases took $364.9M.
- June 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $395.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs May 1994
- +8%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of June 1994?
Speed (1994) leads with $350.4M, 89% of the total. The top 3 together took $395.8M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Action Release of June 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 June 1994.
- 1 Jun 10, 1994 US and Canada: $121.2M Rest of the world: $229.2M Worldwide: $350.4M
- 2 Jun 24, 1994 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
- 3 Jun 3, 1994 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1994?
Of the top 3, Wyatt Earp (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Speed (1994) made 65% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $166.6M (42%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Speed (1994) $350.4M $121.2M US & Canada · 35% $229.2M elsewhere · 65%
- 2 Wyatt Earp (1994) $25.1M $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Cowboy Way (1994) $20.3M $20.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 24 (Jun 5–11) took $350.4M, led by Speed (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 The Cowboy Way (1994) $20.3M The Cowboy Way (1994)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 5–11 Speed (1994) $350.4M Speed (1994)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 12–18 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 19–25 Wyatt Earp (1994) $25.1M Wyatt Earp (1994)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 26–Jul 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1994 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1990 earned the most: $781.2M from 5 films, led by Total Recall (1990). June 1994 took $395.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1985 4 films | 4 | $44.9M | – | The Emerald Forest (1985) $24.5M |
| June 1986 4 films · +280% | 4 | $170.6M | +280% | The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M |
| June 1987 3 films · −13% | 3 | $148.7M | −13% | Predator (1987) $98.3M |
| June 1988 2 films · −63% | 2 | $55.3M | −63% | Red Heat (1988) $35M |
| June 1989 6 films · +500% | 6 | $331.7M | +500% | Ghostbusters II (1989) $215.4M |
| June 1990 5 films · +135% | 5 | $781.2M | +135% | Total Recall (1990) $261.3M |
| June 1991 3 films · −44% | 3 | $438.1M | −44% | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) $390.5M |
| June 1992 3 films · +2% | 3 | $445.2M | +2% | Batman Returns (1992) $266.9M |
| June 1993 2 films · −69% | 2 | $137.3M | −69% | Last Action Hero (1993) $137.3M |
| June 1994 3 films · +188% | 3 | $395.8M | +188% | Speed (1994) $350.4M |
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 June 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in June 1994?
Speed (1994) leads with $350.4M worldwide, $121.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Wyatt Earp (1994) at $25.1M and The Cowboy Way (1994) at $20.3M.
How much did action movies released in June 1994 earn?
3 action films released in June 1994 report a worldwide gross, $395.8M in all, or $131.9M per film on average. May 1994 releases took $364.9M.
How many action movies released in June 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Speed (1994) with $350.4M.
How is the June 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 June 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 June 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.