#1 of 7 #1 comedy movie of July 1989
1989 · Action, Thriller
$227.9M worldwide · 52% of the chart's total
$147.3M US & Canada · 65% $80.6M elsewhere · 35%
Comedy box office · July 1989
Comedy Box Office, July 1989: Top-Grossing Releases
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 1989, with $227.9M worldwide, ahead of When Harry Met Sally... (1989) at $93.3M and Turner & Hooch (1989) at $71.1M. 7 comedy films released in July 1989 report a worldwide gross, $435.7M in all, 81% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 9% on June 1989, whose releases took $478.5M. By language, English leads with $435.5M across 6 comedy releases.
- July 1989 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $435.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs June 1989
- −9%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 1989?
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) leads with $227.9M, 52% of the total. The top 5 together took $429.4M, 99% 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 July 1989, 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 1989.
- 1 Jul 7, 1989 US and Canada: $147.3M Rest of the world: $80.6M Worldwide: $227.9M
- 2 Jul 12, 1989 US and Canada: $93.1M Rest of the world: $157.6K Worldwide: $93.3M
- 3 Jul 28, 1989 US and Canada: $71.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.1M
- 4 Jul 5, 1989 US and Canada: $30.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2M
- 5 Jul 21, 1989 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
- 6
Jul 21, 1989 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M - 7
Mobile Suit SD Gundam’s Counterattack (1989)Jul 15, 1989 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $150K
Jul 15, 1989 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action $150K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1989?
Of the top 7, Turner & Hooch (1989) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) made 35% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $354.8M (81%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 7 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $227.9M $147.3M US & Canada · 65% $80.6M elsewhere · 35%
- 2 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) $93.3M $93.1M US & Canada · 100% $157.6K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Turner & Hooch (1989) $71.1M $71.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Weekend at Bernie's (1989) $30.2M $30.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Shag (1989) $7M $7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 UHF (1989) $6.2M $6.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Mobile Suit SD Gundam’s Counterattack (1989) $150K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 1989 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 27 (Jul 2–8) took $258.1M, led by Lethal Weapon 2 (1989). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 25–Jul 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jul 2–8 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $258.1M Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 9–15 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) $93.4M When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 16–22 Shag (1989) $13.1M Shag (1989)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 23–29 Turner & Hooch (1989) $71.1M Turner & Hooch (1989)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 30–Aug 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1989 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1985 earned the most: $446.9M from 5 films, led by Back to the Future (1985). July 1989 took $435.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1980 6 films | 6 | $190.5M | – | Airplane! (1980) $83.5M |
| July 1981 4 films · −31% | 4 | $132M | −31% | Arthur (1981) $95.5M |
| July 1982 8 films · +45% | 8 | $191.3M | +45% | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) $69.7M |
| July 1983 5 films · −36% | 5 | $121.9M | −36% | National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) $61.4M |
| July 1984 6 films · −20% | 6 | $97.3M | −20% | Revenge of the Nerds (1984) $40.9M |
| July 1985 5 films · +359% | 5 | $446.9M | +359% | Back to the Future (1985) $385.1M |
| July 1986 10 films · −66% | 10 | $151.9M | −66% | About Last Night... (1986) $38.7M |
| July 1987 8 films · −8% | 8 | $139.7M | −8% | Summer School (1987) $35.7M |
| July 1988 9 films · +173% | 9 | $381.2M | +173% | Cocktail (1988) $171.5M |
| July 1989 7 films · +14% | 7 | $435.7M | +14% | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $227.9M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1989, Month by Month
The months of 1989 with their totals: November leads with $529.7M, led by Back to the Future Part II (1989).
- January $46.2M #1 Three Fugitives (1989)
- February $144.5M #1 The 'Burbs (1989)
- March $122.2M #1 Fletch Lives (1989)
- April $207.3M #1 K-9 (1989)
- May $70M #1 See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
- June $478.5M #1 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
- July $435.7M #1 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
- August $221.9M #1 Parenthood (1989)
- September $3M #1 Erik the Viking (1989)
- October $358.5M #1 Look Who's Talking (1989)
- November $529.7M #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- December $507.5M #1 The War of the Roses (1989)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office July 1989: 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 July 1989?
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) leads with $227.9M worldwide, $147.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come When Harry Met Sally... (1989) at $93.3M and Turner & Hooch (1989) at $71.1M.
How much did comedy movies released in July 1989 earn?
7 comedy films released in July 1989 report a worldwide gross, $435.7M in all, or $62.2M per film on average. June 1989 releases took $478.5M.
How many comedy movies released in July 1989 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) with $227.9M.
How is the July 1989 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 July 1989. 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 1989 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.