#1 of 29 #1 adventure movie of 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$817.4M worldwide · 23% of the chart's total
$306.2M US & Canada · 37% $511.2M elsewhere · 63%
Adventure box office · 1996
Adventure Box Office 1996: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies
Independence Day (1996) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 1996, with $817.4M worldwide, ahead of Twister (1996) at $494.6M and Mission: Impossible (1996) at $457.7M. 29 adventure films released in 1996 report a worldwide gross, $3.5B in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 10 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 23% on 1995, whose releases took $2.9B. By language, English leads with $3.5B across 28 adventure releases.
- 1996 releases with a gross
- 29
- combined worldwide
- $3.5B
- films crossed $100M
- 10
- vs 1995
- +23%
#1 of 29 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of 1996?
Independence Day (1996) leads with $817.4M, 23% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.4B, 68% of what all 29 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Adventure Release of 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 1996.
- 1 Jul 3, 1996 US and Canada: $306.2M Rest of the world: $511.2M Worldwide: $817.4M
- 2 May 10, 1996 US and Canada: $241.8M Rest of the world: $252.8M Worldwide: $494.6M
- 3 May 22, 1996 US and Canada: $181M Rest of the world: $276.7M Worldwide: $457.7M
- 4 Jun 7, 1996 US and Canada: $134.1M Rest of the world: $201M Worldwide: $335.1M
- 5 Nov 27, 1996 US and Canada: $136.2M Rest of the world: $184.5M Worldwide: $320.7M
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Dec 6, 1996 US and Canada: $33M Rest of the world: $126.2M Worldwide: $159.2M - 7
Feb 9, 1996 US and Canada: $70.8M Rest of the world: $79.5M Worldwide: $150.3M - 8
Nov 22, 1996 US and Canada: $92M Rest of the world: $54M Worldwide: $146M - 9
Mar 15, 1996 US and Canada: $56.6M Rest of the world: $65.4M Worldwide: $122M - 10
May 31, 1996 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $63.9M Worldwide: $115.3M - 11
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)Dec 20, 1996 US and Canada: $63.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $63.1M
Dec 20, 1996 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Crime $63.1M worldwide - 12
Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $21.7M Rest of the world: $35.7M Worldwide: $57.4M - 13
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)Oct 11, 1996 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: $554 Worldwide: $38.6M Oct 11, 1996 · English · Adventure, Drama, Thriller $38.6M worldwide - 14
Feb 16, 1996 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: $375 Worldwide: $34.3M - 15
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)Mar 8, 1996 US and Canada: $32.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.8M Mar 8, 1996 · English · Family, Drama, Comedy $32.8M worldwide - 16
James and the Giant Peach (1996)Apr 12, 1996 US and Canada: $28.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.9M Apr 12, 1996 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $28.9M worldwide - 17
Aug 9, 1996 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.5M - 18
Sep 13, 1996 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M - 19
Dec 20, 1996 US and Canada: $22.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.3M - 20
May 17, 1996 US and Canada: $20.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.1M - 21
Jun 7, 1996 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.3M - 22
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)Jul 26, 1996 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1M Jul 26, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Adventure, Drama $15.1M worldwide - 23
Aug 14, 1996 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M - 24
Feb 2, 1996 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M - 25
Jan 12, 1996 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M - 26
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)Mar 29, 1996 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.6M Mar 29, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $8.6M worldwide - 27
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.1M - 28
Mar 22, 1996 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M - 29
1996 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1996?
Of the top 10, Star Trek: First Contact (1996) earned the biggest share at home (63% in the US & Canada), while Daylight (1996) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $1.7B (48%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Independence Day (1996) $817.4M $306.2M US & Canada · 37% $511.2M elsewhere · 63%
- 2 Twister (1996) $494.6M $241.8M US & Canada · 49% $252.8M elsewhere · 51%
- 3 Mission: Impossible (1996) $457.7M $181M US & Canada · 40% $276.7M elsewhere · 60%
- 4 The Rock (1996) $335.1M $134.1M US & Canada · 40% $201M elsewhere · 60%
- 5 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M $136.2M US & Canada · 42% $184.5M elsewhere · 58%
- 6 Daylight (1996) $159.2M $33M US & Canada · 21% $126.2M elsewhere · 79%
- 7 Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M $70.8M US & Canada · 47% $79.5M elsewhere · 53%
- 8 Star Trek: First Contact (1996) $146M $92M US & Canada · 63% $54M elsewhere · 37%
- 9 Executive Decision (1996) $122M $56.6M US & Canada · 46% $65.4M elsewhere · 54%
- 10 DragonHeart (1996) $115.3M $51.4M US & Canada · 45% $63.9M elsewhere · 55%
Gross bands
How Many 1996 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
10 of 29 films crossed $100M and took $3.1B between them, 88% of the total. 5 films, 17% of the list, earned under $10M.
23% 65% 11%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 3% of the list $817.4M · 23% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 9 films, 31% of the list $2.3B · 65% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 14 films, 48% of the list $402.7M · 11% of the gross
- Under $10M 5 films, 17% of the list $25.6M · <1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1996 Earned the Most?
May releases took the most, $1.1B from 4 films, led by Twister (1996). January was the quietest month ($9.9M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Dunston Checks In (1996) $9.9M Dunston Checks In (1996)
- February Feb Broken Arrow (1996) $194.9M Broken Arrow (1996)
- March Mar Executive Decision (1996) $165.3M Executive Decision (1996)
- April Apr The Quest (1996) $86.3M The Quest (1996)
- May May Twister (1996) $1.1B Twister (1996)
- June Jun The Rock (1996) $352.4M The Rock (1996)
- July Jul Independence Day (1996) $832.5M Independence Day (1996)
- August Aug Escape from L.A. (1996) $42.4M Escape from L.A. (1996)
- September Sep Fly Away Home (1996) $25.1M Fly Away Home (1996)
- October Oct The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) $38.6M The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
- November Nov 101 Dalmatians (1996) $466.7M 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December Dec Daylight (1996) $244.6M Daylight (1996)
Last 10 years
How Does 1996 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1996 earned the most: $3.5B from 29 films, led by Independence Day (1996).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 27 films | 27 | $429.9M | – | 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 |
| 1995 36 films · +47% | 36 | $2.9B | +47% | Toy Story (1995) $394.4M |
| 1996 29 films · +23% | 29 | $3.5B | +23% | Independence Day (1996) $817.4M |
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
- 2019 $20.5B #1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- 2018 $17.2B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- 2017 $18.3B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
- 2016 $17.6B #1 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- 2015 $18.1B #1 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- 2014 $13.1B #1 Transformers: Age Of Extinction (2014)
- 2013 $13.7B #1 Iron Man 3 (2013)
- 2012 $15.4B #1 The Avengers (2012)
- 2011 $8.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- 2010 $8.6B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $71.5B
- 2009 $11.9B #1 Avatar (2009)
- 2008 $7.7B #1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- 2007 $7.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $7.1B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- 2005 $7.3B #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- 2004 $6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $7.2B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- 2002 $5.9B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- 2001 $5.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $4.4B #1 Mission: Impossible II (2000)
1990s 10 years · $23B
- 1999 $4.6B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 1998 $3.1B #1 Armageddon (1998)
- 1997 $2.7B #1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- 1996 $3.5B #1 Independence Day (1996)
- 1995 $2.9B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $2B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $1.1B #1 Cliffhanger (1993)
- 1992 $427.5M #1 Forever Young (1992)
- 1991 $1.1B #1 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- 1990 $1.6B #1 Dances with Wolves (1990)
1980s 10 years · $8.9B
- 1989 $1.7B #1 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- 1988 $819.3M #1 Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
- 1987 $429.9M #1 Predator (1987)
- 1986 $841.3M #1 Crocodile Dundee (1986)
- 1985 $1.4B #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- 1984 $810.9M #1 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- 1983 $990M #1 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- 1982 $474.1M #1 First Blood (1982)
- 1981 $590.1M #1 Superman II (1981)
- 1980 $763.7M #1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1970s 10 years · $3.4B
- 1979 $450.6M #1 Moonraker (1979)
- 1978 $596.2M #1 Superman (1978)
- 1977 $1.4B #1 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- 1976 $52.6M #1 King Kong (1976)
- 1975 $513.1M #1 Jaws (1975)
- 1974 $60.5M #1 Benji (1974)
- 1973 $35.5M #1 Live and Let Die (1973)
- 1972 $85.5M #1 The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
- 1971 $476.6K #1 The Red Tent (1971)
- 1970 $251.8M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 10 years · $759.7M
- 1969 $133.6M #1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- 1968 $44.6M #1 Planet of the Apes (1968)
- 1967 $274.2M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $16.1K #1 The Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966)
- 1965 $115.4M #1 Thunderball (1965)
- 1964 $27.3M #1 From Russia with Love (1964)
- 1963 $74.7M #1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
- 1962 $47.3M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $370.7K #1 The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
- 1960 $42.2M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 10 years · $325.9M
- 1959 $74.6M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $172.8K #1 The Old Man and the Sea (1958)
- 1957 $27.2M #1 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- 1956 $42M #1 Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $43.9K #1 Knights of the Round Table (1954)
- 1953 $87.5M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $352.2K #1 Les Miserables (1952)
- 1951 $1.2K #1 Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- 1950 $7.7K #1 The Flame and the Arrow (1950)
1940s 6 years · $5.3M
1930s 5 years · $25.7M
FAQ
Adventure Box Office 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 29 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in 1996?
Independence Day (1996) leads with $817.4M worldwide, $306.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Twister (1996) at $494.6M and Mission: Impossible (1996) at $457.7M.
How much did adventure movies released in 1996 earn?
29 adventure films released in 1996 report a worldwide gross, $3.5B in all, or $122.3M per film on average. 1995 releases took $2.9B.
How many adventure movies released in 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 10 films crossed $100 million, led by Independence Day (1996) with $817.4M.
How is the 1996 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 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 1996 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.