#1 of 7 #1 comedy movie of June 1984
1984 · Sci-Fi, Fantasy
$296.6M worldwide · 51% of the chart's total
$243.6M US & Canada · 82% $53M elsewhere · 18%
Comedy box office · June 1984
Comedy Box Office, June 1984: Top-Grossing Releases
Ghostbusters (1984) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in June 1984, with $296.6M worldwide, ahead of Gremlins (1984) at $165.4M and Bachelor Party (1984) at $38.4M. 7 comedy films released in June 1984 report a worldwide gross, $577.3M in all, 89% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 7.2 times the total of May 1984, whose releases took $79.8M. By language, English leads with $538.9M across 6 comedy releases.
- June 1984 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $577.3M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs May 1984
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#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of June 1984?
Ghostbusters (1984) leads with $296.6M, 51% of the total. The top 5 together took $550M, 95% of what all 7 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 Comedy Release of June 1984, 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 June 1984.
- 1 Jun 8, 1984 US and Canada: $243.6M Rest of the world: $53M Worldwide: $296.6M
- 2 Jun 8, 1984 US and Canada: $153.6M Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $165.4M
- 3 Jun 29, 1984 US and Canada: $38.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.4M
- 4 Jun 29, 1984 US and Canada: $28.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.1M
- 5 Jun 22, 1984 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
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Jun 8, 1984 US and Canada: $20.5M Rest of the world: $1.3K Worldwide: $20.5M - 7
Jun 22, 1984 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: $90 Worldwide: $6.8M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1984?
Of the top 7, Bachelor Party (1984) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Ghostbusters (1984) made 18% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $512.5M (89%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M $243.6M US & Canada · 82% $53M elsewhere · 18%
- 2 Gremlins (1984) $165.4M $153.6M US & Canada · 93% $11.8M elsewhere · 7%
- 3 Bachelor Party (1984) $38.4M $38.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Cannonball Run II (1984) $28.1M $28.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Rhinestone (1984) $21.4M $21.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Top Secret! (1984) $20.5M $20.5M US & Canada · 100% $1.3K elsewhere · <1%
- 7 The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) $6.8M $6.8M US & Canada · 100% $90 elsewhere · <1%
By release week
Which Week of June 1984 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 23 (Jun 3–9) took $482.5M, led by Ghostbusters (1984). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 3–9 Ghostbusters (1984) $482.5M Ghostbusters (1984)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 17–23 Rhinestone (1984) $28.3M Rhinestone (1984)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 24–30 Bachelor Party (1984) $66.5M Bachelor Party (1984)
Earlier years
How Does June 1984 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1984 earned the most: $577.3M from 7 films, led by Ghostbusters (1984).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1975 1 film | 1 | $10M | – | Nashville (1975) $10M |
| June 1976 3 films · +297% | 3 | $39.7M | +297% | Silent Movie (1976) $36.1M |
| June 1977 3 films · +197% | 3 | $117.9M | +197% | The Rescuers (1977) $71.2M |
| June 1978 3 films · −12% | 3 | $104.2M | −12% | Heaven Can Wait (1978) $81.6M |
| June 1979 5 films · +71% | 5 | $178.4M | +71% | The Muppet Movie (1979) $66.5M |
| June 1980 8 films · +12% | 8 | $199.6M | +12% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| June 1981 4 films · +10% | 4 | $220.4M | +10% | Stripes (1981) $85.3M |
| June 1982 5 films · −83% | 5 | $38.4M | −83% | Grease 2 (1982) $15.2M |
| June 1983 5 films · +470% | 5 | $219.1M | +470% | Trading Places (1983) $90.4M |
| June 1984 7 films · +164% | 7 | $577.3M | +164% | Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1984, Month by Month
The months of 1984 with their totals: June leads with $577.3M, led by Ghostbusters (1984).
- January $37.3M #1 Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)
- February $68.2M #1 Weekend Pass (1984)
- March $280M #1 Romancing the Stone (1984)
- April $47.6M #1 Moscow on the Hudson (1984)
- May $79.8M #1 Breakin' (1984)
- June $577.3M #1 Ghostbusters (1984)
- July $97.3M #1 Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
- August $54.8M #1 The Woman in Red (1984)
- September $63.5M #1 All of Me (1984)
- October $39.3M #1 Teachers (1984)
- November $52.1M #1 Oh, God! You Devil (1984)
- December $463.1M #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office June 1984: 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in June 1984?
Ghostbusters (1984) leads with $296.6M worldwide, $243.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Gremlins (1984) at $165.4M and Bachelor Party (1984) at $38.4M.
How much did comedy movies released in June 1984 earn?
7 comedy films released in June 1984 report a worldwide gross, $577.3M in all, or $82.5M per film on average. May 1984 releases took $79.8M.
How many comedy movies released in June 1984 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Ghostbusters (1984) with $296.6M.
How is the June 1984 comedy 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 June 1984. 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 June 1984 comedy 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.