#1 of 3 #1 action movie of February 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$150.3M worldwide · 69% of the chart's total
$70.8M US & Canada · 47% $79.5M elsewhere · 53%
Action box office · February 1996
Action Box Office, February 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Broken Arrow (1996) is the highest-grossing action movie released in February 1996, with $150.3M worldwide, ahead of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) at $34.3M and Rumble in the Bronx (1996) at $32.4M. 3 action films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $217M in all, 63% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- February 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $217M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 63%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of February 1996?
Broken Arrow (1996) leads with $150.3M, 69% of the total. The top 3 together took $217M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Action Release of February 1996, 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 1996.
- 1 Feb 9, 1996 US and Canada: $70.8M Rest of the world: $79.5M Worldwide: $150.3M
- 2 Feb 16, 1996 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: $375 Worldwide: $34.3M
- 3 Feb 23, 1996 US and Canada: $32.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.4M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1996?
Of the top 3, Rumble in the Bronx (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Broken Arrow (1996) made 53% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $137.5M (63%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M $70.8M US & Canada · 47% $79.5M elsewhere · 53%
- 2 Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M $34.3M US & Canada · 100% $375 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Rumble in the Bronx (1996) $32.4M $32.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 6 (Feb 4–10) took $150.3M, led by Broken Arrow (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 28–Feb 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 4–10 Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M Broken Arrow (1996)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 11–17 Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 18–24 Rumble in the Bronx (1996) $32.4M Rumble in the Bronx (1996)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 25–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1996 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1996 earned the most: $217M from 3 films, led by Broken Arrow (1996).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1987 4 films | 4 | $65.8M | – | 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 |
| February 1995 3 films · −57% | 3 | $81.5M | −57% | Just Cause (1995) $36.9M |
| February 1996 3 films · +166% | 3 | $217M | +166% | Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M |
Archive
Action Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: May leads with $1.1B, led by Twister (1996).
- January $28.2M #1 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
- February $217M #1 Broken Arrow (1996)
- March $122.9M #1 Executive Decision (1996)
- April $173.1M #1 Courage Under Fire (1996)
- May $1.1B #1 Twister (1996)
- June $594.7M #1 The Rock (1996)
- July $834.6M #1 Independence Day (1996)
- August $91.1M #1 Chain Reaction (1996)
- September $84.4M #1 Last Man Standing (1996)
- October $132.8M #1 The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
- November $509.9M #1 Ransom (1996)
- December $260.6M #1 Daylight (1996)
FAQ
Action Box Office February 1996: 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 February 1996?
Broken Arrow (1996) leads with $150.3M worldwide, $70.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Muppet Treasure Island (1996) at $34.3M and Rumble in the Bronx (1996) at $32.4M.
How much did action movies released in February 1996 earn?
3 action films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $217M in all, or $72.3M per film on average.
How many action movies released in February 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Broken Arrow (1996) with $150.3M.
How is the February 1996 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 1996. 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 1996 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.