#1 of 3 #1 action movie of June 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$335.1M worldwide · 56% of the chart's total
$134.1M US & Canada · 40% $201M elsewhere · 60%
Action box office · June 1996
Action Box Office, June 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
The Rock (1996) is the highest-grossing action movie released in June 1996, with $335.1M worldwide, ahead of Eraser (1996) at $242.3M and The Phantom (1996) at $17.3M. 3 action films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $594.7M in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 48% on May 1996, whose releases took $1.1B.
- June 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $594.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs May 1996
- −48%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of June 1996?
The Rock (1996) leads with $335.1M, 56% of the total. The top 3 together took $594.7M, 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 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Action Release of June 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 June 1996.
- 1 Jun 7, 1996 US and Canada: $134.1M Rest of the world: $201M Worldwide: $335.1M
- 2 Jun 21, 1996 US and Canada: $101.3M Rest of the world: $141M Worldwide: $242.3M
- 3 Jun 7, 1996 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1996?
Of the top 3, The Phantom (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Rock (1996) made 60% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $252.7M (42%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Rock (1996) $335.1M $134.1M US & Canada · 40% $201M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 Eraser (1996) $242.3M $101.3M US & Canada · 42% $141M elsewhere · 58%
- 3 The Phantom (1996) $17.3M $17.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 23 (Jun 2–8) took $352.4M, led by The Rock (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 2–8 The Rock (1996) $352.4M The Rock (1996)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 16–22 Eraser (1996) $242.3M Eraser (1996)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 23–29 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1996 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 1996 took $594.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1987 3 films | 3 | $148.7M | – | 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 |
| June 1995 4 films · +69% | 4 | $668.5M | +69% | Batman Forever (1995) $336.6M |
| June 1996 3 films · −11% | 3 | $594.7M | −11% | The Rock (1996) $335.1M |
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 June 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 June 1996?
The Rock (1996) leads with $335.1M worldwide, $134.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Eraser (1996) at $242.3M and The Phantom (1996) at $17.3M.
How much did action movies released in June 1996 earn?
3 action films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $594.7M in all, or $198.2M per film on average. May 1996 releases took $1.1B.
How many action movies released in June 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Rock (1996) with $335.1M.
How is the June 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 June 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 June 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.