#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of August 1992
1992 · Thriller, Comedy
$35.2M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$35.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · August 1992
Comedy Box Office, August 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in August 1992, with $35.2M worldwide, ahead of 3 Ninjas (1992) at $29M and Stay Tuned (1992) at $10.7M. 8 comedy films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $84.3M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 84% on July 1992, whose releases took $531.9M. By language, English leads with $84.3M across 8 comedy releases.
- August 1992 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $84.3M
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992), the #1
- $35.2M
- vs July 1992
- −84%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of August 1992?
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) leads with $35.2M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $83.5M, 99% 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 August 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 August 1992.
- 1 Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $35.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.2M
- 2 Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $29M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29M
- 3 Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $10.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.7M
- 4 Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.8M
- 5 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992)Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.7M
Aug 21, 1992 · English · Mystery, Comedy, Thriller $3.7M worldwide - 6
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $692.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $692.6K - 7
Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $90.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $90.1K - 8
Aug 1, 1992 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1992?
Of the top 8, Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Wild West (1992) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $84.3M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $35.2M $35.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 3 Ninjas (1992) $29M $29M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Stay Tuned (1992) $10.7M $10.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Diggstown (1992) $4.8M $4.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992) $3.7M $3.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 The Living End (1992) $692.6K $692.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Johnny Suede (1992) $90.1K $90.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Wild West (1992) $24.1K $24.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of August 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 35 (Aug 23–29) took $35.2M, led by Honeymoon in Vegas (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Wild West (1992) $24.1K Wild West (1992)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 3 Ninjas (1992) $29M 3 Ninjas (1992)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 Stay Tuned (1992) $15.7M Stay Tuned (1992)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992) $4.4M The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $35.2M Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 1992 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1989 earned the most: $221.9M from 9 films, led by Parenthood (1989). August 1992 took $84.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1983 9 films | 9 | $175.8M | – | Mr. Mom (1983) $64.8M |
| August 1984 7 films · −69% | 7 | $54.8M | −69% | The Woman in Red (1984) $25.3M |
| August 1985 10 films · +293% | 10 | $215.4M | +293% | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) $41M |
| August 1986 10 films · −57% | 10 | $92.8M | −57% | Howard the Duck (1986) $38M |
| August 1987 14 films · +70% | 14 | $157.6M | +70% | Stakeout (1987) $65.7M |
| August 1988 6 films · −42% | 6 | $91.7M | −42% | Young Guns (1988) $45.7M |
| August 1989 9 films · +142% | 9 | $221.9M | +142% | Parenthood (1989) $126.3M |
| August 1990 10 films · −33% | 10 | $147.7M | −33% | Air America (1990) $33.5M |
| August 1991 11 films · −15% | 11 | $126M | −15% | Doc Hollywood (1991) $54.8M |
| August 1992 8 films · −33% | 8 | $84.3M | −33% | Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $35.2M |
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 August 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 August 1992?
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) leads with $35.2M worldwide, $35.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 3 Ninjas (1992) at $29M and Stay Tuned (1992) at $10.7M.
How much did comedy movies released in August 1992 earn?
8 comedy films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $84.3M in all, or $10.5M per film on average. July 1992 releases took $531.9M.
How many comedy movies released in August 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Honeymoon in Vegas (1992), earned $35.2M.
How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.