#1 of 3 #1 adventure movie of October 1994
1994 · Action, Adventure
$196.6M worldwide · 98% of the chart's total
$71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
Adventure box office · October 1994
Adventure Box Office, October 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
Stargate (1994) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in October 1994, with $196.6M worldwide, ahead of Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) at $3.3M and Frank & Jesse (1994) at $50K. 3 adventure films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $200M in all, 37% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- October 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $200M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 37%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of October 1994?
Stargate (1994) leads with $196.6M, 98% of the total. The top 3 together took $200M, 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
-
Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Adventure Release of October 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 October 1994.
- 1 Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: $125M Worldwide: $196.6M
- 2 Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
- 3 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 October 1994?
Of the top 3, Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Stargate (1994) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $75M (37%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Stargate (1994) $196.6M $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) $3.3M $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Frank & Jesse (1994) $50K $50K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 44 (Oct 23–29) took $199.9M, led by Stargate (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Frank & Jesse (1994) $50K Frank & Jesse (1994)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 Stargate (1994) $199.9M Stargate (1994)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 1994 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1994 earned the most: $200M from 3 films, led by Stargate (1994).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1985 2 films | 2 | $71.9M | – | Commando (1985) $57.5M |
| October 1986 3 films · −72% | 3 | $19.8M | −72% | The Mission (1986) $17.5M |
| October 1987 1 film · −83% | 1 | $3.4M | −83% | Big Shots (1987) $3.4M |
| October 1988 1 film · +24% | 1 | $4.2M | +24% | Red Scorpion (1988) $4.2M |
| October 1989 3 films · +723% | 3 | $34.5M | +723% | The Bear (1989) $31.8M |
| October 1990 5 films · +184% | 5 | $98M | +184% | Marked for Death (1990) $58M |
| October 1991 1 film · −97% | 1 | $3.1M | −97% | K2 (1991) $3.1M |
| October 1992 1 film · +131% | 1 | $7.2M | +131% | 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $7.2M |
| October 1993 1 film · +2053% | 1 | $154.9M | +2053% | Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M |
| October 1994 3 films · +29% | 3 | $200M | +29% | Stargate (1994) $196.6M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: June leads with $1B, led by The Lion King (1994).
- January $21M #1 Iron Will (1994)
- February $68.6M #1 On Deadly Ground (1994)
- March No grosses
- April $16.6M #1 White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
- May $189.2M #1 Maverick (1994)
- June $1B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- July $62.7M #1 The Shadow (1994)
- August $29.2M #1 Andre (1994)
- September $94.2M #1 The River Wild (1994)
- October $200M #1 Stargate (1994)
- November $120.4M #1 Star Trek: Generations (1994)
- December $158.6M #1 Street Fighter (1994)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office October 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 adventure movie in October 1994?
Stargate (1994) leads with $196.6M worldwide, $71.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) at $3.3M and Frank & Jesse (1994) at $50K.
How much did adventure movies released in October 1994 earn?
3 adventure films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $200M in all, or $66.7M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in October 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Stargate (1994) with $196.6M.
How is the October 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 October 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 October 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.