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Animation Box Office 1987: Highest-Grossing Animation Movies

The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in 1987, with $13.3M worldwide, ahead of The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) at $6.8M and Dead Heat (1987) at $3.6M. 10 animation films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $31.6M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 79% on 1986, whose releases took $149.6M. By language, English leads with $14.3M across 4 animation releases.

1987 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$31.6M
The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987), the #1
$13.3M
vs 1986
−79%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Animation Hits of 1987?

The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) leads with $13.3M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $29.6M, 93% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) movie poster Number 1
    $13.3M The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987)
    $13.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) movie poster Number 2
    $6.8M The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
    $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Dead Heat (1987) movie poster Number 3
    $3.6M Dead Heat (1987)
    $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) movie poster Number 4
    $3.3M Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987)
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) movie poster Number 5
    $2.6M The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987)
    $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Animation Release of 1987, 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 1987.

  1. 1 The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) movie poster
    The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) Sep 6, 1987 · Spanish · Animation $13.3M worldwide
    Sep 6, 1987 US and Canada: $13.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.3M
  2. 2 The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) movie poster
    The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) May 9, 1987 · English · Comedy, Music, Family $6.8M worldwide
    May 9, 1987 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
  3. 3 Dead Heat (1987) movie poster
    Dead Heat (1987) Aug 7, 1987 · Japanese · Animation, Action $3.6M worldwide
    Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
  4. 4 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) movie poster
    Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) Aug 6, 1987 · English · Animation, Family, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Aug 6, 1987 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  5. 5 The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) movie poster
    The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) Aug 7, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
  6. 6 Vincent (1987) movie poster
    Vincent (1987) Oct 8, 1987 · English · History, Animation $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 8, 1987 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  7. 7 Gandahar (1987) movie poster
    Gandahar (1987) Dec 11, 1987 · French · Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Animation $370.7K worldwide
    Dec 11, 1987 US and Canada: $370.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $370.7K
  8. 8 Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987) movie poster
    Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987) Mar 14, 1987 · Japanese · Animation, Sci-Fi $60.6K worldwide
    Mar 14, 1987 US and Canada: $55.6K Rest of the world: $5.1K Worldwide: $60.6K
  9. 9 Twists and Turns (1987) movie poster
    Twists and Turns (1987) Mar 1, 1987 · Russian · Animation $45.2K worldwide
    Mar 1, 1987 US and Canada: $45.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.2K
  10. 10 Robot Carnival (1987) movie poster
    Robot Carnival (1987) Jul 21, 1987 · Japanese · Animation, Sci-Fi $10.6K worldwide
    Jul 21, 1987 US and Canada: $10.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1987?

Of the top 10, The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987) made 8% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $31.6M (100%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) $13.3M
    $13.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. 2 The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) $6.8M
    $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Dead Heat (1987) $3.6M
    $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) $2.6M
    $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Vincent (1987) $1.6M
    $1.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Gandahar (1987) $370.7K
    $370.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987) $60.6K
    $55.6K US & Canada · 92% $5.1K elsewhere · 8%
  9. 9 Twists and Turns (1987) $45.2K
    $45.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Robot Carnival (1987) $10.6K
    $10.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 10 films reached $100M. 9 films, 90% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $31.6M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 10% of the list $13.3M · 42% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 90% of the list $18.3M · 58% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1987 Earned the Most?

September releases took the most, $13.3M from 1 film, led by The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987). July was the quietest month ($10.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987) $105.8K Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987)
  4. April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. May May The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) $6.8M The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul Robot Carnival (1987) $10.6K Robot Carnival (1987)
  8. August Aug Dead Heat (1987) $9.5M Dead Heat (1987)
  9. September Sep The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) $13.3M The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987)
  10. October Oct Vincent (1987) $1.6M Vincent (1987)
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec Gandahar (1987) $370.7K Gandahar (1987)
Last 10 years

How Does 1987 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1986 earned the most: $149.6M from 12 films, led by An American Tail (1986). 1987 took $31.6M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1978 3 films 3 $30.5M – The Lord of the Rings (1978) $30.5M
1979 1 film · −99% 1 $439.5K −99% Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage (1979) $439.5K
1980 2 films · +396% 2 $2.2M +396% Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) (1980) $2M
1981 2 films · +2835% 2 $64M +2835% The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M
1982 5 films · −47% 5 $34M −47% Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) $22.3M
1983 3 films · −98% 3 $791.3K −98% Fire and Ice (1983) $760.9K
1984 No films 0 – – –
1985 9 films 9 $68.9M – The Care Bears Movie (1985) $22.9M
1986 12 films · +117% 12 $149.6M +117% An American Tail (1986) $84.5M
1987 10 films · −79% 10 $31.6M −79% The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) $13.3M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Animation Movies Speak in 1987?

English-language animation films took $14.3M across 4 films, 45% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language animation films ($13.3M) and Japanese-language animation films ($3.7M).

1987 Animation Box Office by Language

  1. English $14.3M
    4 films · #1 The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
  2. Spanish $13.3M
    1 film · #1 The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987)
  3. Japanese $3.7M
    3 films · #1 Dead Heat (1987)
  4. French $370.7K
    1 film · #1 Gandahar (1987)
  5. Russian $45.2K
    1 film · #1 Twists and Turns (1987)
Archive

Animation Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $7.5B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $23.8B
2010s 10 years · $51.2B
2000s 10 years · $24.1B
1990s 10 years · $5.6B
1980s 9 years · $1.1B
1970s 9 years · $311.5M
1960s 5 years · $221.6M
1950s 9 years · $329.5M
1940s 8 years · $428.3M
1930s 1 year · $185.1M
FAQ

Animation Box Office 1987: 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing animation movie in 1987?

The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987) leads with $13.3M worldwide, $13.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) at $6.8M and Dead Heat (1987) at $3.6M.

How much did animation movies released in 1987 earn?

10 animation films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $31.6M in all, or $3.2M per film on average. 1986 releases took $149.6M.

How many animation movies released in 1987 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987), earned $13.3M.

How much of the 1987 Animation box office came from the US and Canada?

$31.6M of the $31.6M total, or 100%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1987 animation 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 1987. 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 1987 animation 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.