#1 of 6 #1 adventure movie of June 1981
1981 · Action, Adventure
$216.4M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total
$108.2M US & Canada · 50% $108.2M elsewhere · 50%
Adventure box office · June 1981
Adventure Box Office, June 1981: Top-Grossing Releases
Superman II (1981) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in June 1981, with $216.4M worldwide, ahead of For Your Eyes Only (1981) at $54.8M and Clash of the Titans (1981) at $41.1M. 6 adventure films released in June 1981 report a worldwide gross, $368.6M in all, 71% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $368.6M across 6 adventure releases.
- June 1981 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $368.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 71%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of June 1981?
Superman II (1981) leads with $216.4M, 59% of the total. The top 5 together took $357.6M, 97% of what all 6 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 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Adventure Release of June 1981, 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 1981.
- 1 Jun 19, 1981 US and Canada: $108.2M Rest of the world: $108.2M Worldwide: $216.4M
- 2 Jun 26, 1981 US and Canada: $54.8M Rest of the world: $24.9K Worldwide: $54.8M
- 3 Jun 12, 1981 US and Canada: $41.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.1M
- 4 Jun 26, 1981 US and Canada: $31.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.2M
- 5 Jun 26, 1981 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M
- 6
Jun 12, 1981 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1981?
Of the top 6, Clash of the Titans (1981) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Superman II (1981) made 50% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $260.4M (71%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Superman II (1981) $216.4M $108.2M US & Canada · 50% $108.2M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 For Your Eyes Only (1981) $54.8M $54.8M US & Canada · 100% $24.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Clash of the Titans (1981) $41.1M $41.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Great Muppet Caper (1981) $31.2M $31.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Dragonslayer (1981) $14.1M $14.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) $11M $11M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1981 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 14–20) took $216.4M, led by Superman II (1981). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 7–13 Clash of the Titans (1981) $52.1M Clash of the Titans (1981)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 14–20 Superman II (1981) $216.4M Superman II (1981)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 21–27 For Your Eyes Only (1981) $100.2M For Your Eyes Only (1981)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1981 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1975 earned the most: $477.9M from 2 films, led by Jaws (1975). June 1981 took $368.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1972 1 film | 1 | $980 | – | Duck, You Sucker (1972) $980 |
| June 1973 1 film · +3610522% | 1 | $35.4M | +3610522% | Live and Let Die (1973) $35.4M |
| June 1974 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1975 2 films | 2 | $477.9M | – | Jaws (1975) $477.9M |
| June 1976 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1977 5 films | 5 | $165.3M | – | The Rescuers (1977) $71.2M |
| June 1978 3 films · +23% | 3 | $203.4M | +23% | Jaws 2 (1978) $187.9M |
| June 1979 2 films · +36% | 2 | $276.8M | +36% | Moonraker (1979) $210.3M |
| June 1980 3 films · −79% | 3 | $58.9M | −79% | Bronco Billy (1980) $24.3M |
| June 1981 6 films · +526% | 6 | $368.6M | +526% | Superman II (1981) $216.4M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 1981, Month by Month
The months of 1981 with their totals: June leads with $368.6M, led by Superman II (1981).
- January No grosses
- February $7.5M #1 The Dogs of War (1981)
- March $12.3M #1 Back Roads (1981)
- April $35M #1 Excalibur (1981)
- May No grosses
- June $368.6M #1 Superman II (1981)
- July $100M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- August $18.9M #1 The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)
- September No grosses
- October $1.7M #1 Silence of the North (1981)
- November $46.1M #1 Time Bandits (1981)
- December $20K #1 Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office June 1981: 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in June 1981?
Superman II (1981) leads with $216.4M worldwide, $108.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come For Your Eyes Only (1981) at $54.8M and Clash of the Titans (1981) at $41.1M.
How much did adventure movies released in June 1981 earn?
6 adventure films released in June 1981 report a worldwide gross, $368.6M in all, or $61.4M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in June 1981 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Superman II (1981) with $216.4M.
How is the June 1981 adventure 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 1981. 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 1981 adventure 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.