#1 of 5 #1 adventure movie of July 1997
1997 · Action, Adventure
$174.5M worldwide · 69% of the chart's total
$105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
Adventure box office · July 1997
Adventure Box Office, July 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
George of the Jungle (1997) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in July 1997, with $174.5M worldwide, ahead of Nothing to Lose (1997) at $44.5M and Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) at $18.8M. 5 adventure films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $253.4M in all, 73% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $253.4M across 5 adventure releases.
- July 1997 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $253.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 73%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M, 69% of the total. The top 5 together took $253.4M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Adventure Release of July 1997, 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 1997.
- 1 Jul 16, 1997 US and Canada: $105.3M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $174.5M
- 2 Jul 18, 1997 US and Canada: $44.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.5M
- 3 Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997)Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.8M
Jul 11, 1997 · English · Adventure, Documentary $18.8M worldwide - 4 Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.3M
- 5 Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1997?
Of the top 5, Nothing to Lose (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while George of the Jungle (1997) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $184.2M (73%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M $105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 2 Nothing to Lose (1997) $44.5M $44.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) $18.8M $18.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M $8.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Wild America (1997) $7.3M $7.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 13–19) took $218.9M, led by George of the Jungle (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 Wild America (1997) $7.3M Wild America (1997)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) $27.1M Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 George of the Jungle (1997) $218.9M George of the Jungle (1997)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1997 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1996 earned the most: $832.5M from 2 films, led by Independence Day (1996). July 1997 took $253.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 2 films | 2 | $96.7M | – | 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 |
| July 1995 4 films · +612% | 4 | $446.6M | +612% | Waterworld (1995) $264.2M |
| July 1996 2 films · +86% | 2 | $832.5M | +86% | Independence Day (1996) $817.4M |
| July 1997 5 films · −70% | 5 | $253.4M | −70% | George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: May leads with $950.7M, led by The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).
- January No grosses
- February $178.1M #1 Dante's Peak (1997)
- March $9.6M #1 Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)
- April $136.9M #1 Anaconda (1997)
- May $950.7M #1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- June $10.3M #1 Buddy (1997)
- July $253.4M #1 George of the Jungle (1997)
- August $41.4M #1 Event Horizon (1997)
- September $152.7M #1 The Game (1997)
- October $131.5M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- November $478.8M #1 The Jackal (1997)
- December $394.7M #1 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office July 1997: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M worldwide, $105.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Nothing to Lose (1997) at $44.5M and Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) at $18.8M.
How much did adventure movies released in July 1997 earn?
5 adventure films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $253.4M in all, or $50.7M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in July 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by George of the Jungle (1997) with $174.5M.
How is the July 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.