#1 of 3 #1 adventure movie of July 1994
1994 · Action, Adventure
$48.1M worldwide · 77% of the chart's total
$32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
Adventure box office · July 1994
Adventure Box Office, July 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Shadow (1994) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in July 1994, with $48.1M worldwide, ahead of Lassie (1994) at $10M and Black Beauty (1994) at $4.6M. 3 adventure films released in July 1994 report a worldwide gross, $62.7M in all, 74% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 94% on June 1994, whose releases took $1B.
- July 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $62.7M
- The Shadow (1994), the #1
- $48.1M
- vs June 1994
- −94%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of July 1994?
The Shadow (1994) leads with $48.1M, 77% of the total. The top 3 together took $62.7M, 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 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Adventure Release of July 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 July 1994.
- 1 Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $48.1M
- 2 Jul 22, 1994 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $14.9K Worldwide: $10M
- 3 Jul 29, 1994 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1994?
Of the top 3, Black Beauty (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Shadow (1994) made 33% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $46.7M (74%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M $32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
- 2 Lassie (1994) $10M $10M US & Canada · 100% $14.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Black Beauty (1994) $4.6M $4.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 27 (Jun 26–Jul 2) took $48.1M, led by The Shadow (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 26–Jul 2 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M The Shadow (1994)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 17–23 Lassie (1994) $10M Lassie (1994)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 24–30 Black Beauty (1994) $4.6M Black Beauty (1994)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Jul 31–Aug 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1994 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1985 earned the most: $508.8M from 6 films, led by Back to the Future (1985). July 1994 took $62.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1985 6 films | 6 | $508.8M | – | Back to the Future (1985) $385.1M |
| July 1986 3 films · −90% | 3 | $51.4M | −90% | The Great Mouse Detective (1986) $38.6M |
| July 1987 5 films · +211% | 5 | $159.6M | +211% | Jaws: The Revenge (1987) $51.9M |
| July 1988 2 films · −39% | 2 | $96.7M | −39% | Midnight Run (1988) $81.6M |
| July 1989 6 films · +121% | 6 | $213.8M | +121% | Licence to Kill (1989) $156.2M |
| July 1990 2 films · −78% | 2 | $46.5M | −78% | Navy Seals (1990) $25.1M |
| July 1991 1 film · −18% | 1 | $38M | −18% | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) $38M |
| July 1992 2 films · +60% | 2 | $60.7M | +60% | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) $58.7M |
| July 1993 3 films · +233% | 3 | $202.2M | +233% | Free Willy (1993) $153.7M |
| July 1994 3 films · −69% | 3 | $62.7M | −69% | The Shadow (1994) $48.1M |
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 July 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 July 1994?
The Shadow (1994) leads with $48.1M worldwide, $32.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Lassie (1994) at $10M and Black Beauty (1994) at $4.6M.
How much did adventure movies released in July 1994 earn?
3 adventure films released in July 1994 report a worldwide gross, $62.7M in all, or $20.9M per film on average. June 1994 releases took $1B.
How many adventure movies released in July 1994 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Shadow (1994), earned $48.1M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.