#1 of 6 #1 comedy movie of May 1988
1988 · Action, Adventure
$239.6M worldwide · 99% of the chart's total
$109.3M US & Canada · 46% $130.3M elsewhere · 54%
Comedy box office · May 1988
Comedy Box Office, May 1988: Top-Grossing Releases
Crocodile Dundee II (1988) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in May 1988, with $239.6M worldwide, ahead of The Wrong Guys (1988) at $1.2M and The Yen Family (1988) at $346.7K. 6 comedy films released in May 1988 report a worldwide gross, $241.5M in all, 46% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 9.5 times the total of April 1988, whose releases took $25.4M. By language, English leads with $241.2M across 5 comedy releases.
- May 1988 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $241.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs April 1988
- ×9.5
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of May 1988?
Crocodile Dundee II (1988) leads with $239.6M, 99% of the total. The top 5 together took $241.5M, 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 Comedy Release of May 1988, 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 May 1988.
- 1 May 25, 1988 US and Canada: $109.3M Rest of the world: $130.3M Worldwide: $239.6M
- 2 May 13, 1988 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
- 3 May 14, 1988 US and Canada: $346.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $346.7K
- 4 May 13, 1988 US and Canada: $259K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $259K
- 5 My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1988)May 6, 1988 US and Canada: $174.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $174.4K
May 6, 1988 · English · Horror, Comedy, Romance $174.4K worldwide - 6
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)May 27, 1988 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4K May 27, 1988 · English · Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy $1.4K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 1988?
Of the top 6, The Wrong Guys (1988) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Crocodile Dundee II (1988) made 54% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $111.2M (46%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 6 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M $109.3M US & Canada · 46% $130.3M elsewhere · 54%
- 2 The Wrong Guys (1988) $1.2M $1.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Yen Family (1988) $346.7K $346.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Illegally Yours (1988) $259K $259K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1988) $174.4K $174.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) $1.4K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of May 1988 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 22 (May 22–28) took $239.6M, led by Crocodile Dundee II (1988). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 1–7 My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1988) $174.4K My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1988)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 8–14 The Wrong Guys (1988) $1.8M The Wrong Guys (1988)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 15–21 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 22–28 Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 1988 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 1987 earned the most: $354.2M from 10 films, led by Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). May 1988 took $241.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1979 4 films | 4 | $22M | – | La Cage aux Folles (1979) $20.4M |
| May 1980 5 films · +6% | 5 | $23.3M | +6% | The Nude Bomb (1980) $14.7M |
| May 1981 4 films · +250% | 4 | $81.7M | +250% | The Four Seasons (1981) $50.4M |
| May 1982 4 films · −73% | 4 | $22.3M | −73% | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) $18.2M |
| May 1983 2 films · +16% | 2 | $25.9M | +16% | Still Smokin (1983) $15.5M |
| May 1984 7 films · +208% | 7 | $79.8M | +208% | Breakin' (1984) $38.7M |
| May 1985 10 films · +68% | 10 | $134.4M | +68% | Fletch (1985) $59.6M |
| May 1986 5 films · −51% | 5 | $65.3M | −51% | Short Circuit (1986) $40.7M |
| May 1987 10 films · +442% | 10 | $354.2M | +442% | Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $300M |
| May 1988 6 films · −32% | 6 | $241.5M | −32% | Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1988, Month by Month
The months of 1988 with their totals: June leads with $966.3M, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).
- January $162.3M #1 Good Morning, Vietnam (1988)
- February $76.2M #1 Action Jackson (1988)
- March $219.6M #1 Beetlejuice (1988)
- April $25.4M #1 Casual Sex? (1988)
- May $241.5M #1 Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
- June $966.3M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- July $381.2M #1 Cocktail (1988)
- August $91.7M #1 Young Guns (1988)
- September $29M #1 Moon Over Parador (1988)
- October $50.4M #1 Punchline (1988)
- November $204.2M #1 Oliver & Company (1988)
- December $535.8M #1 Twins (1988)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office May 1988: 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 comedy movie in May 1988?
Crocodile Dundee II (1988) leads with $239.6M worldwide, $109.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Wrong Guys (1988) at $1.2M and The Yen Family (1988) at $346.7K.
How much did comedy movies released in May 1988 earn?
6 comedy films released in May 1988 report a worldwide gross, $241.5M in all, or $40.3M per film on average. April 1988 releases took $25.4M.
How many comedy movies released in May 1988 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Crocodile Dundee II (1988) with $239.6M.
How is the May 1988 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 May 1988. 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 May 1988 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.