#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of February 1993
1993 · Fantasy, Comedy
$71.1M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$71.1M US & Canada · 100% $816 elsewhere · <1%
Comedy box office · February 1993
Comedy Box Office, February 1993: Top-Grossing Releases
Groundhog Day (1993) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in February 1993, with $71.1M worldwide, ahead of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) at $41.8M and Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) at $28M. 8 comedy films released in February 1993 report a worldwide gross, $170.8M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is 7.9 times the total of January 1993, whose releases took $21.7M. By language, English leads with $142.5M across 6 comedy releases.
- February 1993 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $170.8M
- Groundhog Day (1993), the #1
- $71.1M
- vs January 1993
- ×7.9
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of February 1993?
Groundhog Day (1993) leads with $71.1M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $164.2M, 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 February 1993, 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 February 1993.
- 1 Feb 12, 1993 US and Canada: $71.1M Rest of the world: $816 Worldwide: $71.1M
- 2 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)Feb 3, 1993 US and Canada: $41.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.8M
Feb 3, 1993 · English · Comedy, Adventure, Family $41.8M worldwide - 3 Feb 5, 1993 US and Canada: $28M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28M
- 4 Feb 12, 1993 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: $22.5K Worldwide: $11.8M
- 5 Feb 19, 1993 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: $11.7K Worldwide: $11.5M
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Feb 3, 1993 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6M - 7
Feb 5, 1993 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $311.5K - 8
Feb 12, 1993 US and Canada: $242.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $242.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1993?
Of the top 8, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Strictly Ballroom (1993) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $170.4M (100%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 8 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Groundhog Day (1993) $71.1M $71.1M US & Canada · 100% $816 elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) $41.8M $41.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) $28M $28M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Strictly Ballroom (1993) $11.8M $11.7M US & Canada · 100% $22.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Army of Darkness (1993) $11.5M $11.5M US & Canada · 100% $11.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 The Cemetery Club (1993) $6M $6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) $311.5K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Dead Alive (1993) $242.6K $242.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1993 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 7–13) took $83.1M, led by Groundhog Day (1993). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 6 Wk 6 Jan 31–Feb 6 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) $76.1M Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 7–13 Groundhog Day (1993) $83.1M Groundhog Day (1993)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 14–20 Army of Darkness (1993) $11.5M Army of Darkness (1993)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 21–27 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 10 Wk 10 Feb 28–Mar 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1993 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1992 earned the most: $271M from 4 films, led by Wayne's World (1992). February 1993 took $170.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1984 6 films | 6 | $68.2M | – | Weekend Pass (1984) $21.1M |
| February 1985 5 films · −47% | 5 | $36.1M | −47% | Lost in America (1985) $10.2M |
| February 1986 6 films · +251% | 6 | $126.7M | +251% | Pretty in Pink (1986) $40.5M |
| February 1987 10 films · −53% | 10 | $59.7M | −53% | Mannequin (1987) $42.7M |
| February 1988 7 films · +28% | 7 | $76.2M | +28% | Action Jackson (1988) $20.3M |
| February 1989 9 films · +90% | 9 | $144.5M | +90% | The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M |
| February 1990 10 films · −72% | 10 | $40.9M | −72% | Madhouse (1990) $21M |
| February 1991 8 films · +179% | 8 | $114M | +179% | King Ralph (1991) $52.5M |
| February 1992 4 films · +138% | 4 | $271M | +138% | Wayne's World (1992) $183.1M |
| February 1993 8 films · −37% | 8 | $170.8M | −37% | Groundhog Day (1993) $71.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in February 1993?
English-language comedy films took $142.5M across 6 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Cantonese-language comedy films ($311.5K).
February 1993 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $142.5M6 films · #1 Groundhog Day (1993)
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Cantonese $311.5K1 film · #1 The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1993, Month by Month
The months of 1993 with their totals: November leads with $558.2M, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).
- January $21.7M #1 Chaplin (1993)
- February $170.8M #1 Groundhog Day (1993)
- March $106.3M #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
- April $129.1M #1 Cop & ½ (1993)
- May $326.8M #1 Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
- June $494.9M #1 Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
- July $265.8M #1 Rookie of the Year (1993)
- August $51.2M #1 Heart and Souls (1993)
- September $27.8M #1 Undercover Blues (1993)
- October $245M #1 Cool Runnings (1993)
- November $558.2M #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- December $302.5M #1 Beethoven’s 2nd (1993)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office February 1993: 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 February 1993?
Groundhog Day (1993) leads with $71.1M worldwide, $71.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) at $41.8M and Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) at $28M.
How much did comedy movies released in February 1993 earn?
8 comedy films released in February 1993 report a worldwide gross, $170.8M in all, or $21.3M per film on average. January 1993 releases took $21.7M.
How many comedy movies released in February 1993 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Groundhog Day (1993), earned $71.1M.
How is the February 1993 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 February 1993. 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 February 1993 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.