#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of October 1992
1992 · Drama, Sport
$50.8M worldwide · 46% of the chart's total
$50.8M US & Canada · 100% $3.5K elsewhere · <1%
Comedy box office · October 1992
Comedy Box Office, October 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
The Mighty Ducks (1992) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in October 1992, with $50.8M worldwide, ahead of Mr. Baseball (1992) at $20.9M and Hero (1992) at $19.5M. 8 comedy films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $110.6M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 40% on September 1992, whose releases took $185.3M. By language, English leads with $90M across 6 comedy releases.
- October 1992 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $110.6M
- The Mighty Ducks (1992), the #1
- $50.8M
- vs September 1992
- −40%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of October 1992?
The Mighty Ducks (1992) leads with $50.8M, 46% of the total. The top 5 together took $105.8M, 96% of what all 8 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 October 1992, 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 October 1992.
- 1 Oct 2, 1992 US and Canada: $50.8M Rest of the world: $3.5K Worldwide: $50.8M
- 2 Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $20.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.9M
- 3 Oct 2, 1992 US and Canada: $19.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.5M
- 4 Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4M
- 5 Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: $201 Worldwide: $6.2M
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Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M - 7
Oct 9, 1992 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 8
Oct 26, 1992 US and Canada: $169.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $169.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1992?
Of the top 8, Mr. Baseball (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Mighty Ducks (1992) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $110.6M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Mighty Ducks (1992) $50.8M $50.8M US & Canada · 100% $3.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Mr. Baseball (1992) $20.9M $20.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Hero (1992) $19.5M $19.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Dr. Giggles (1992) $8.4M $8.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Night and the City (1992) $6.2M $6.2M US & Canada · 100% $201 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992) $3.6M $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Ciao, Professore! (1992) $1.1M $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 My New Gun (1992) $169.6K $169.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 40 (Sep 27–Oct 3) took $94.7M, led by The Mighty Ducks (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 The Mighty Ducks (1992) $94.7M The Mighty Ducks (1992)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Ciao, Professore! (1992) $1.1M Ciao, Professore! (1992)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Dr. Giggles (1992) $14.6M Dr. Giggles (1992)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 My New Gun (1992) $169.6K My New Gun (1992)
Earlier years
How Does October 1992 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1989 earned the most: $358.5M from 15 films, led by Look Who's Talking (1989). October 1992 took $110.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1983 2 films | 2 | $23M | – | Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983) $16.2M |
| October 1984 7 films · +71% | 7 | $39.3M | +71% | Teachers (1984) $27.8M |
| October 1985 5 films · −4% | 5 | $37.8M | −4% | Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) $14.4M |
| October 1986 11 films · +240% | 11 | $128.2M | +240% | Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) $41.4M |
| October 1987 10 films · −31% | 10 | $88.1M | −31% | Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M |
| October 1988 10 films · −43% | 10 | $50.4M | −43% | Punchline (1988) $21M |
| October 1989 15 films · +611% | 15 | $358.5M | +611% | Look Who's Talking (1989) $297M |
| October 1990 6 films · −94% | 6 | $22.1M | −94% | Mr. Destiny (1990) $15.4M |
| October 1991 14 films · +481% | 14 | $128.4M | +481% | Curly Sue (1991) $33.7M |
| October 1992 8 films · −14% | 8 | $110.6M | −14% | The Mighty Ducks (1992) $50.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in October 1992?
English-language comedy films took $90M across 6 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Italian-language comedy films ($1.1M).
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: July leads with $531.9M, led by Death Becomes Her (1992).
- January $34.4M #1 Kuffs (1992)
- February $271M #1 Wayne's World (1992)
- March $205.8M #1 White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
- April $198.4M #1 Beethoven (1992)
- May $278.7M #1 Sister Act (1992)
- June $108.4M #1 HouseSitter (1992)
- July $531.9M #1 Death Becomes Her (1992)
- August $84.3M #1 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
- September $185.3M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $110.6M #1 The Mighty Ducks (1992)
- November $1.4M #1 Love Potion #9 (1992)
- December $111.3M #1 The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office October 1992: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in October 1992?
The Mighty Ducks (1992) leads with $50.8M worldwide, $50.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Mr. Baseball (1992) at $20.9M and Hero (1992) at $19.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in October 1992 earn?
8 comedy films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $110.6M in all, or $13.8M per film on average. September 1992 releases took $185.3M.
How many comedy movies released in October 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Mighty Ducks (1992), earned $50.8M.
How is the October 1992 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 October 1992. 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 October 1992 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.