#1 of 10 #1 comedy movie of September 1992
1992 · Drama, Mystery
$105.2M worldwide · 57% of the chart's total
$51.4M US & Canada · 49% $53.8M elsewhere · 51%
Comedy box office · September 1992
Comedy Box Office, September 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
Sneakers (1992) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in September 1992, with $105.2M worldwide, ahead of Captain Ron (1992) at $22.5M and Singles (1992) at $18.5M. 10 comedy films released in September 1992 report a worldwide gross, $185.3M in all, 71% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 120% on August 1992, whose releases took $84.3M. By language, English leads with $61.6M across 7 comedy releases.
- September 1992 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $185.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs August 1992
- +120%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of September 1992?
Sneakers (1992) leads with $105.2M, 57% of the total. The top 5 together took $170.1M, 92% of what all 10 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 September 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 September 1992.
- 1 Sep 11, 1992 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $53.8M Worldwide: $105.2M
- 2 Sep 18, 1992 US and Canada: $22.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.5M
- 3 Sep 18, 1992 US and Canada: $18.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.5M
- 4 Sep 23, 1992 US and Canada: $13.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.4M
- 5 Sep 18, 1992 US and Canada: $10.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.6M
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Sep 25, 1992 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.9M - 7
Sep 4, 1992 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.5M - 8
Sep 18, 1992 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.1M - 9
Sep 4, 1992 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M - 10
It’s Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992)Sep 11, 1992 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.9K
Sep 11, 1992 · Slovak · Drama, Comedy $14.9K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1992?
Of the top 10, Captain Ron (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Sneakers (1992) made 51% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $131.5M (71%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Sneakers (1992) $105.2M $51.4M US & Canada · 49% $53.8M elsewhere · 51%
- 2 Captain Ron (1992) $22.5M $22.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Singles (1992) $18.5M $18.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Mr. Saturday Night (1992) $13.4M $13.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Husbands and Wives (1992) $10.6M $10.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Innocent Blood (1992) $4.9M $4.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Bob Roberts (1992) $4.5M $4.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Peter’s Friends (1992) $4.1M $4.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Out on a Limb (1992) $1.7M $1.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 It’s Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992) $14.9K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many September 1992 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $105.2M between them, 57% of the total. 5 films, 50% of the list, earned under $10M.
57% 35% 8%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 10% of the list $105.2M · 57% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 40% of the list $64.9M · 35% of the gross
- Under $10M 5 films, 50% of the list $15.2M · 8% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 37 (Sep 6–12) took $105.2M, led by Sneakers (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 Bob Roberts (1992) $6.1M Bob Roberts (1992)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 6–12 Sneakers (1992) $105.2M Sneakers (1992)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 13–19 Captain Ron (1992) $55.6M Captain Ron (1992)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 20–26 Mr. Saturday Night (1992) $18.3M Mr. Saturday Night (1992)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 1992 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1986 earned the most: $329.9M from 3 films, led by Crocodile Dundee (1986). September 1992 took $185.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1983 2 films | 2 | $71M | – | The Big Chill (1983) $56.4M |
| September 1984 4 films · −11% | 4 | $63.5M | −11% | All of Me (1984) $36.4M |
| September 1985 5 films · −67% | 5 | $21.1M | −67% | After Hours (1985) $10.6M |
| September 1986 3 films · +1460% | 3 | $329.9M | +1460% | Crocodile Dundee (1986) $328.2M |
| September 1987 7 films · −85% | 7 | $48.1M | −85% | The Princess Bride (1987) $31M |
| September 1988 11 films · −40% | 11 | $29M | −40% | Moon Over Parador (1988) $11.4M |
| September 1989 3 films · −90% | 3 | $3M | −90% | Erik the Viking (1989) $1.9M |
| September 1990 6 films · +1652% | 6 | $52.4M | +1652% | Postcards from the Edge (1990) $39.1M |
| September 1991 13 films · +79% | 13 | $93.5M | +79% | The Fisher King (1991) $41.9M |
| September 1992 10 films · +98% | 10 | $185.3M | +98% | Sneakers (1992) $105.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in September 1992?
English-language comedy films took $61.6M across 7 films, 33% of the total, ahead of Slovak-language comedy films ($14.9K).
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 September 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in September 1992?
Sneakers (1992) leads with $105.2M worldwide, $51.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Captain Ron (1992) at $22.5M and Singles (1992) at $18.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in September 1992 earn?
10 comedy films released in September 1992 report a worldwide gross, $185.3M in all, or $18.5M per film on average. August 1992 releases took $84.3M.
How many comedy movies released in September 1992 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Sneakers (1992) with $105.2M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.