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Adventure Box Office 1994: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies

The Lion King (1994) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 1994, with $979.2M worldwide, ahead of Stargate (1994) at $196.6M and Maverick (1994) at $183M. 27 adventure films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2B in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 86% on 1993, whose releases took $1.1B. By language, English leads with $1.7B across 23 adventure releases.

1994 releases with a gross
27
combined worldwide
$2B
films crossed $100M
4
vs 1993
+86%
The Lion King (1994) movie poster #1 of 27
#1 adventure movie of 1994

The Lion King (1994)

1994 · Adventure, Drama

$979.2M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total

$425M US & Canada · 43% $554.2M elsewhere · 57%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of 1994?

The Lion King (1994) leads with $979.2M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.6B, 80% of what all 27 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Lion King (1994) movie poster Number 1
    $979.2M The Lion King (1994)
    $425M US & Canada · 43% $554.2M elsewhere · 57%
  2. Stargate (1994) movie poster Number 2
    $196.6M Stargate (1994)
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
  3. Maverick (1994) movie poster Number 3
    $183M Maverick (1994)
    $101.6M US & Canada · 56% $81.4M elsewhere · 44%
  4. Star Trek: Generations (1994) movie poster Number 4
    $118.1M Star Trek: Generations (1994)
    $75.7M US & Canada · 64% $42.4M elsewhere · 36%
  5. Street Fighter (1994) movie poster Number 5
    $99.4M Street Fighter (1994)
    $33.4M US & Canada · 34% $66M elsewhere · 66%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Adventure Release of 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 1994.

  1. 1 The Lion King (1994) movie poster
    The Lion King (1994) Jun 15, 1994 · English · Adventure, Drama, Animation $979.2M worldwide
    Jun 15, 1994 US and Canada: $425M Rest of the world: $554.2M Worldwide: $979.2M
  2. 2 Stargate (1994) movie poster
    Stargate (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $196.6M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: $125M Worldwide: $196.6M
  3. 3 Maverick (1994) movie poster
    Maverick (1994) May 20, 1994 · Action, Adventure, Thriller $183M worldwide
    May 20, 1994 US and Canada: $101.6M Rest of the world: $81.4M Worldwide: $183M
  4. 4 Star Trek: Generations (1994) movie poster
    Star Trek: Generations (1994) Nov 18, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $118.1M worldwide
    Nov 18, 1994 US and Canada: $75.7M Rest of the world: $42.4M Worldwide: $118.1M
  5. 5 Street Fighter (1994) movie poster
    Street Fighter (1994) Dec 23, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $99.4M worldwide
    Dec 23, 1994 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $66M Worldwide: $99.4M
  6. 6 The River Wild (1994) movie poster
    The River Wild (1994) Sep 30, 1994 · English · Adventure, Thriller, Crime $94.2M worldwide
    Sep 30, 1994 US and Canada: $46.8M Rest of the world: $47.4M Worldwide: $94.2M
  7. 7 The Jungle Book (1994) movie poster
    The Jungle Book (1994) Dec 25, 1994 · English · Adventure, Romance, Family $52.4M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1994 US and Canada: $43.2M Rest of the world: $9.2M Worldwide: $52.4M
  8. 8 The Shadow (1994) movie poster
    The Shadow (1994) Jul 1, 1994 · Action, Adventure, Mystery $48.1M worldwide
    Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $48.1M
  9. 9 On Deadly Ground (1994) movie poster
    On Deadly Ground (1994) Feb 18, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $38.6M worldwide
    Feb 18, 1994 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.6M
  10. 10 The Getaway (1994) movie poster
    The Getaway (1994) Feb 11, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $30.1M worldwide
    Feb 11, 1994 US and Canada: $16.1M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $30.1M
  11. 11 Wyatt Earp (1994) movie poster
    Wyatt Earp (1994) Jun 24, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Biography $25.1M worldwide
    Jun 24, 1994 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
  12. 12 Iron Will (1994) movie poster
    Iron Will (1994) Jan 14, 1994 · English · Adventure, Family $21M worldwide
    Jan 14, 1994 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21M
  13. 13 Andre (1994) movie poster
    Andre (1994) Aug 17, 1994 · English · Family, Adventure, Comedy $16.8M worldwide
    Aug 17, 1994 US and Canada: $16.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.8M
  14. 14 Lassie (1994) movie poster
    Lassie (1994) Jul 22, 1994 · English · Family, Adventure $10M worldwide
    Jul 22, 1994 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $14.9K Worldwide: $10M
  15. 15 White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) movie poster
    White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) Apr 15, 1994 · English · Family, Adventure $8.9M worldwide
    Apr 15, 1994 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.9M
  16. 16 Blankman (1994) movie poster
    Blankman (1994) Aug 19, 1994 · English · Comedy, Family, Adventure $7.9M worldwide
    Aug 19, 1994 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
  17. 17 Surviving the Game (1994) movie poster
    Surviving the Game (1994) Apr 15, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $7.7M worldwide
    Apr 15, 1994 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7M
  18. 18 The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) movie poster
    The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) May 14, 1994 · English · Adventure, Family, Drama $6.2M worldwide
    May 14, 1994 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M
  19. 19 Trapped in Paradise (1994) movie poster
    Trapped in Paradise (1994) Dec 2, 1994 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance $6M worldwide
    Dec 2, 1994 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6M
  20. 20 Black Beauty (1994) movie poster
    Black Beauty (1994) Jul 29, 1994 · English · Family, Adventure, Drama $4.6M worldwide
    Jul 29, 1994 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M
  21. 21 Wagons East! (1994) movie poster
    Wagons East! (1994) Aug 16, 1994 · English · Comedy, Western, Adventure $4.4M worldwide
    Aug 16, 1994 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M
  22. 22 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) movie poster
    Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · History, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  23. 23 Double Dragon (1994) movie poster
    Double Dragon (1994) Nov 4, 1994 · English · Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 4, 1994 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M
  24. 24 Little Indian, Big City (1994) movie poster
    Little Indian, Big City (1994) Dec 14, 1994 · French · Family, Drama, Comedy $722.2K worldwide
    Dec 14, 1994 US and Canada: $722.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $722.2K
  25. 25 Rapa Nui (1994) movie poster
    Rapa Nui (1994) Jun 3, 1994 · English · Adventure $305.1K worldwide
    Jun 3, 1994 US and Canada: $305.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $305.1K
  26. 26 Lie Down with Lions (1994) movie poster
    Lie Down with Lions (1994) Jun 12, 1994 · English · Romance, Adventure, Thriller $240.3K worldwide
    Jun 12, 1994 US and Canada: $240.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $240.3K
  27. 27 Frank & Jesse (1994) movie poster
    Frank & Jesse (1994) Oct 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Adventure, Action $50K worldwide
    Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $50K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1994?

Of the top 10, On Deadly Ground (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Street Fighter (1994) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $1B (51%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Lion King (1994) $979.2M
    $425M US & Canada · 43% $554.2M elsewhere · 57%
  2. 2 Stargate (1994) $196.6M
    $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
  3. 3 Maverick (1994) $183M
    $101.6M US & Canada · 56% $81.4M elsewhere · 44%
  4. 4 Star Trek: Generations (1994) $118.1M
    $75.7M US & Canada · 64% $42.4M elsewhere · 36%
  5. 5 Street Fighter (1994) $99.4M
    $33.4M US & Canada · 34% $66M elsewhere · 66%
  6. 6 The River Wild (1994) $94.2M
    $46.8M US & Canada · 50% $47.4M elsewhere · 50%
  7. 7 The Jungle Book (1994) $52.4M
    $43.2M US & Canada · 83% $9.2M elsewhere · 17%
  8. 8 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M
    $32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
  9. 9 On Deadly Ground (1994) $38.6M
    $38.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 The Getaway (1994) $30.1M
    $16.1M US & Canada · 54% $14M elsewhere · 46%
Gross bands

How Many 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

4 of 27 films crossed $100M and took $1.5B between them, 75% of the total. 14 films, 52% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 1 film, 4% of the list $979.2M · 50% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 3 films, 11% of the list $497.7M · 25% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 33% of the list $425.6M · 22% of the gross
  • Under $10M 14 films, 52% of the list $62.8M · 3% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1994 Earned the Most?

June releases took the most, $1B from 4 films, led by The Lion King (1994). April was the quietest month ($16.6M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Iron Will (1994) $21M Iron Will (1994)
  2. February Feb On Deadly Ground (1994) $68.6M On Deadly Ground (1994)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) $16.6M White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
  5. May May Maverick (1994) $189.2M Maverick (1994)
  6. June Jun The Lion King (1994) $1B The Lion King (1994)
  7. July Jul The Shadow (1994) $62.7M The Shadow (1994)
  8. August Aug Andre (1994) $29.2M Andre (1994)
  9. September Sep The River Wild (1994) $94.2M The River Wild (1994)
  10. October Oct Stargate (1994) $200M Stargate (1994)
  11. November Nov Star Trek: Generations (1994) $120.4M Star Trek: Generations (1994)
  12. December Dec Street Fighter (1994) $158.6M Street Fighter (1994)
Last 10 years

How Does 1994 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1994 earned the most: $2B from 27 films, led by The Lion King (1994).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1985 36 films 36 $1.4B – Back to the Future (1985) $385.1M
1986 33 films · −42% 33 $841.3M −42% Crocodile Dundee (1986) $328.2M
1987 27 films · −49% 27 $429.9M −49% Predator (1987) $98.3M
1988 20 films · +91% 20 $819.3M +91% Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M
1989 28 films · +111% 28 $1.7B +111% Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) $474.2M
1990 22 films · −10% 22 $1.6B −10% Dances with Wolves (1990) $424.2M
1991 21 films · −29% 21 $1.1B −29% Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) $390.5M
1992 15 films · −61% 15 $427.5M −61% Forever Young (1992) $128M
1993 23 films · +147% 23 $1.1B +147% Cliffhanger (1993) $255M
1994 27 films · +86% 27 $2B +86% The Lion King (1994) $979.2M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Adventure Movies Speak in 1994?

English-language adventure films took $1.7B across 23 films, 88% of the total, ahead of French-language adventure films ($722.2K).

1994 Adventure Box Office by Language

  1. English $1.7B
    23 films · #1 The Lion King (1994)
  2. French $722.2K
    1 film · #1 Little Indian, Big City (1994)
Archive

Adventure Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1923 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $20.5B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).

2020s 7 years · $64.6B
2010s 10 years · $150.8B
2000s 10 years · $71.5B
1990s 10 years · $23B
1980s 10 years · $8.9B
1970s 10 years · $3.4B
1960s 10 years · $759.7M
1950s 10 years · $325.9M
1940s 6 years · $5.3M
1930s 5 years · $25.7M
1920s 6 years · $122.1K
FAQ

Adventure Box Office 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 27 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in 1994?

The Lion King (1994) leads with $979.2M worldwide, $425M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Stargate (1994) at $196.6M and Maverick (1994) at $183M.

How much did adventure movies released in 1994 earn?

27 adventure films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2B in all, or $72.8M per film on average. 1993 releases took $1.1B.

How many adventure movies released in 1994 made $1 billion?

None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by The Lion King (1994) with $979.2M.

How much of the 1994 Adventure box office came from the US and Canada?

$1B of the $2B total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 27 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1994 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 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 1994 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.