#1 of 7 #1 comedy movie of June 1990
1990 · Action, Thriller
$162.7M worldwide · 40% of the chart's total
$103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
Comedy box office · June 1990
Comedy Box Office, June 1990: Top-Grossing Releases
Dick Tracy (1990) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in June 1990, with $162.7M worldwide, ahead of Another 48 Hrs. (1990) at $153.5M and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) at $41.5M. 7 comedy films released in June 1990 report a worldwide gross, $403.9M in all, 67% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 7% on May 1990, whose releases took $435.8M. By language, English leads with $403.9M across 7 comedy releases.
- June 1990 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $403.9M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs May 1990
- −7%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of June 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M, 40% of the total. The top 5 together took $402.9M, almost all of what the 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 1990, 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 1990.
- 1 Jun 15, 1990 US and Canada: $103.7M Rest of the world: $59M Worldwide: $162.7M
- 2 Jun 8, 1990 US and Canada: $80.8M Rest of the world: $72.7M Worldwide: $153.5M
- 3 Jun 15, 1990 US and Canada: $41.5M Rest of the world: $843 Worldwide: $41.5M
- 4 Jun 29, 1990 US and Canada: $24.7M Rest of the world: $714K Worldwide: $25.4M
- 5 Jun 22, 1990 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M
- 6
Jun 14, 1990 US and Canada: $808.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $808.7K - 7
Jun 1, 1990 US and Canada: $205.1K Rest of the world: $3.4K Worldwide: $208.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1990?
Of the top 7, Betsy's Wedding (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Another 48 Hrs. (1990) made 47% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $271.5M (67%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M $103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
- 2 Another 48 Hrs. (1990) $153.5M $80.8M US & Canada · 53% $72.7M elsewhere · 47%
- 3 Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) $41.5M $41.5M US & Canada · 100% $843 elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Ghost Dad (1990) $25.4M $24.7M US & Canada · 97% $714K elsewhere · 3%
- 5 Betsy's Wedding (1990) $19.7M $19.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Waiting for the Light (1990) $808.7K $808.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Frankenhooker (1990) $208.5K $205.1K US & Canada · 98% $3.4K elsewhere · 2%
By release week
Which Week of June 1990 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 24 (Jun 10–16) took $205M, led by Dick Tracy (1990). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 Frankenhooker (1990) $208.5K Frankenhooker (1990)
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 3–9 Another 48 Hrs. (1990) $153.5M Another 48 Hrs. (1990)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 10–16 Dick Tracy (1990) $205M Dick Tracy (1990)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 17–23 Betsy's Wedding (1990) $19.7M Betsy's Wedding (1990)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 24–30 Ghost Dad (1990) $25.4M Ghost Dad (1990)
Earlier years
How Does June 1990 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1988 earned the most: $966.3M from 10 films, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). June 1990 took $403.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1981 4 films | 4 | $220.4M | – | 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 |
| June 1985 3 films · −83% | 3 | $99.8M | −83% | The Goonies (1985) $64.5M |
| June 1986 6 films · +266% | 6 | $365.3M | +266% | Legal Eagles (1986) $93.2M |
| June 1987 12 films · −28% | 12 | $263.2M | −28% | Dragnet (1987) $66.7M |
| June 1988 10 films · +267% | 10 | $966.3M | +267% | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M |
| June 1989 7 films · −50% | 7 | $478.5M | −50% | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) $222.7M |
| June 1990 7 films · −16% | 7 | $403.9M | −16% | Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1990, Month by Month
The months of 1990 with their totals: March leads with $761.9M, led by Pretty Woman (1990).
- January $29.7M #1 Tremors (1990)
- February $40.9M #1 Madhouse (1990)
- March $761.9M #1 Pretty Woman (1990)
- April $94.9M #1 Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
- May $435.8M #1 Back to the Future Part III (1990)
- June $403.9M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
- July $709.6M #1 Ghost (1990)
- August $147.7M #1 Air America (1990)
- September $52.4M #1 Postcards from the Edge (1990)
- October $22.1M #1 Mr. Destiny (1990)
- November $550.9M #1 Home Alone (1990)
- December $273.2M #1 Kindergarten Cop (1990)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office June 1990: 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 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M worldwide, $103.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Another 48 Hrs. (1990) at $153.5M and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) at $41.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in June 1990 earn?
7 comedy films released in June 1990 report a worldwide gross, $403.9M in all, or $57.7M per film on average. May 1990 releases took $435.8M.
How many comedy movies released in June 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Dick Tracy (1990) with $162.7M.
How is the June 1990 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 1990. 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 1990 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.