#1 of 6 #1 adventure movie of April 1998
1998 · Action, Adventure
$136.2M worldwide · 69% of the chart's total
$69.1M US & Canada · 51% $67M elsewhere · 49%
Adventure box office · April 1998
Adventure Box Office, April 1998: Top-Grossing Releases
Lost in Space (1998) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in April 1998, with $136.2M worldwide, ahead of Paulie (1998) at $26.9M and The Odd Couple II (1998) at $18.9M. 6 adventure films released in April 1998 report a worldwide gross, $196.7M in all, 66% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $60.6M across 5 adventure releases.
- April 1998 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $196.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 66%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of April 1998?
Lost in Space (1998) leads with $136.2M, 69% of the total. The top 5 together took $196.3M, almost all of what the 6 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 April 1998, 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 April 1998.
- 1 Apr 3, 1998 US and Canada: $69.1M Rest of the world: $67M Worldwide: $136.2M
- 2 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.9M
- 3 Apr 9, 1998 US and Canada: $18.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.9M
- 4 Apr 3, 1998 US and Canada: $12.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.2M
- 5 Apr 24, 1998 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)Apr 10, 1998 US and Canada: $375.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $375.8K
Apr 10, 1998 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $375.8K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 1998?
Of the top 6, Paulie (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Lost in Space (1998) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $129.7M (66%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Lost in Space (1998) $136.2M $69.1M US & Canada · 51% $67M elsewhere · 49%
- 2 Paulie (1998) $26.9M $26.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Odd Couple II (1998) $18.9M $18.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Barney's Great Adventure (1998) $12.2M $12.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Tarzan and the Lost City (1998) $2.2M $2.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) $375.8K $375.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of April 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Mar 29–Apr 4) took $148.4M, led by Lost in Space (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 Lost in Space (1998) $148.4M Lost in Space (1998)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 The Odd Couple II (1998) $19.3M The Odd Couple II (1998)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 Paulie (1998) $26.9M Paulie (1998)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 Tarzan and the Lost City (1998) $2.2M Tarzan and the Lost City (1998)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 1998 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 1998 earned the most: $196.7M from 6 films, led by Lost in Space (1998).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1989 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 1990 1 film | 1 | $15.4M | – | Spaced Invaders (1990) $15.4M |
| April 1991 1 film · −98% | 1 | $261.7K | −98% | Journey of Honor (1991) $261.7K |
| April 1992 1 film · +12399% | 1 | $32.7M | +12399% | FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) $32.7M |
| April 1993 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 1994 2 films | 2 | $16.6M | – | White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) $8.9M |
| April 1995 4 films · +258% | 4 | $59.5M | +258% | A Goofy Movie (1995) $35.4M |
| April 1996 2 films · +45% | 2 | $86.3M | +45% | The Quest (1996) $57.4M |
| April 1997 1 film · +59% | 1 | $136.9M | +59% | Anaconda (1997) $136.9M |
| April 1998 6 films · +44% | 6 | $196.7M | +44% | Lost in Space (1998) $136.2M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: July leads with $868.3M, led by Armageddon (1998).
- January $19.4M #1 Deep Rising (1998)
- February No grosses
- March $183.8M #1 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- April $196.7M #1 Lost in Space (1998)
- May $6.1M #1 Almost Heroes (1998)
- June $471.8M #1 Mulan (1998)
- July $868.3M #1 Armageddon (1998)
- August $154.6M #1 Blade (1998)
- September $146.1K #1 Six-String Samurai (1998)
- October $276.1M #1 Antz (1998)
- November $573.3M #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- December $382.1M #1 The Prince of Egypt (1998)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office April 1998: 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in April 1998?
Lost in Space (1998) leads with $136.2M worldwide, $69.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Paulie (1998) at $26.9M and The Odd Couple II (1998) at $18.9M.
How much did adventure movies released in April 1998 earn?
6 adventure films released in April 1998 report a worldwide gross, $196.7M in all, or $32.8M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in April 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Lost in Space (1998) with $136.2M.
How is the April 1998 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 April 1998. 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 April 1998 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.