#1 of 3 #1 adventure movie of February 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$150.3M worldwide · 77% of the chart's total
$70.8M US & Canada · 47% $79.5M elsewhere · 53%
Adventure box office · February 1996
Adventure Box Office, February 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Broken Arrow (1996) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in February 1996, with $150.3M worldwide, ahead of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) at $34.3M and White Squall (1996) at $10.3M. 3 adventure films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $194.9M in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- February 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $194.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 59%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of February 1996?
Broken Arrow (1996) leads with $150.3M, 77% of the total. The top 3 together took $194.9M, 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 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Adventure Release of February 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 February 1996.
- 1 Feb 9, 1996 US and Canada: $70.8M Rest of the world: $79.5M Worldwide: $150.3M
- 2 Feb 16, 1996 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: $375 Worldwide: $34.3M
- 3 Feb 2, 1996 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1996?
Of the top 3, White Squall (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Broken Arrow (1996) made 53% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $115.4M (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M $70.8M US & Canada · 47% $79.5M elsewhere · 53%
- 2 Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M $34.3M US & Canada · 100% $375 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 White Squall (1996) $10.3M $10.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 6 (Feb 4–10) took $150.3M, led by Broken Arrow (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 28–Feb 3 White Squall (1996) $10.3M White Squall (1996)
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 4–10 Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M Broken Arrow (1996)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 11–17 Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 18–24 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 25–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1996 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1996 earned the most: $194.9M from 3 films, led by Broken Arrow (1996).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1987 1 film | 1 | $14.4K | – | Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987) $14.4K |
| February 1988 1 film · +203189% | 1 | $29.3M | +203189% | Shoot to Kill (1988) $29.3M |
| February 1989 1 film · +38% | 1 | $40.5M | +38% | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) $40.5M |
| February 1990 2 films · −90% | 2 | $4M | −90% | Mountains of the Moon (1990) $4M |
| February 1991 1 film · +331% | 1 | $17.4M | +331% | The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991) $17.4M |
| February 1992 1 film · +162% | 1 | $45.5M | +162% | Medicine Man (1992) $45.5M |
| February 1993 1 film · −8% | 1 | $41.8M | −8% | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) $41.8M |
| February 1994 2 films · +64% | 2 | $68.6M | +64% | On Deadly Ground (1994) $38.6M |
| February 1995 2 films · −35% | 2 | $44.6M | −35% | A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) $26M |
| February 1996 3 films · +337% | 3 | $194.9M | +337% | Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: May leads with $1.1B, led by Twister (1996).
- January $9.9M #1 Dunston Checks In (1996)
- February $194.9M #1 Broken Arrow (1996)
- March $165.3M #1 Executive Decision (1996)
- April $86.3M #1 The Quest (1996)
- May $1.1B #1 Twister (1996)
- June $352.4M #1 The Rock (1996)
- July $832.5M #1 Independence Day (1996)
- August $42.4M #1 Escape from L.A. (1996)
- September $25.1M #1 Fly Away Home (1996)
- October $38.6M #1 The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
- November $466.7M #1 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December $244.6M #1 Daylight (1996)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office February 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in February 1996?
Broken Arrow (1996) leads with $150.3M worldwide, $70.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Muppet Treasure Island (1996) at $34.3M and White Squall (1996) at $10.3M.
How much did adventure movies released in February 1996 earn?
3 adventure films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $194.9M in all, or $65M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in February 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Broken Arrow (1996) with $150.3M.
How is the February 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 February 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 February 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.