#1 of 5 #1 comedy movie of November 1994
1994 · Drama, Fantasy
$190.5M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total
$145.5M US & Canada · 76% $45M elsewhere · 24%
Comedy box office · November 1994
Comedy Box Office, November 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Santa Clause (1994) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in November 1994, with $190.5M worldwide, ahead of Junior (1994) at $108.4M and A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) at $29.4M. 5 comedy films released in November 1994 report a worldwide gross, $330.8M in all, 65% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 6.3 times the total of October 1994, whose releases took $52.7M. By language, English leads with $330.8M across 5 comedy releases.
- November 1994 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $330.8M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs October 1994
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#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of November 1994?
The Santa Clause (1994) leads with $190.5M, 58% of the total. The top 5 together took $330.8M, almost all of what the 5 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 November 1994, 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 November 1994.
- 1 Nov 11, 1994 US and Canada: $145.5M Rest of the world: $45M Worldwide: $190.5M
- 2 Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: $71.7M Worldwide: $108.4M
- 3 Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $29.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.4M
- 4 Nov 4, 1994 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M
- 5 Nov 9, 1994 US and Canada: $71.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1994?
Of the top 5, A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Junior (1994) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $214.1M (65%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M $145.5M US & Canada · 76% $45M elsewhere · 24%
- 2 Junior (1994) $108.4M $36.8M US & Canada · 34% $71.7M elsewhere · 66%
- 3 A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) $29.4M $29.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Double Dragon (1994) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994) $71.3K $71.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 6–12) took $190.6M, led by The Santa Clause (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 Double Dragon (1994) $2.3M Double Dragon (1994)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 6–12 The Santa Clause (1994) $190.6M The Santa Clause (1994)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 13–19 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 20–26 Junior (1994) $137.8M Junior (1994)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 27–Dec 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 1994 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1993 earned the most: $558.2M from 8 films, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). November 1994 took $330.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1985 7 films | 7 | $49.4M | – | King Solomon's Mines (1985) $15.1M |
| November 1986 9 films · +341% | 9 | $218M | +341% | Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) $109.7M |
| November 1987 10 films · +20% | 10 | $260.9M | +20% | 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M |
| November 1988 7 films · −22% | 7 | $204.2M | −22% | Oliver & Company (1988) $74.2M |
| November 1989 9 films · +159% | 9 | $529.7M | +159% | Back to the Future Part II (1989) $332.9M |
| November 1990 5 films · +4% | 5 | $550.9M | +4% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
| November 1991 10 films · −32% | 10 | $372M | −32% | The Addams Family (1991) $191.5M |
| November 1992 2 films · −100% | 2 | $1.4M | −100% | Love Potion #9 (1992) $754.9K |
| November 1993 8 films · +38505% | 8 | $558.2M | +38505% | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| November 1994 5 films · −41% | 5 | $330.8M | −41% | The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: July leads with $828M, led by True Lies (1994).
- January $28.3M #1 The Air Up There (1994)
- February $208.2M #1 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
- March $517.6M #1 Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
- April $70.4M #1 With Honors (1994)
- May $682M #1 The Flintstones (1994)
- June $151.9M #1 City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
- July $828M #1 True Lies (1994)
- August $198.6M #1 The Little Rascals (1994)
- September $29.8M #1 Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
- October $52.7M #1 Little Giants (1994)
- November $330.8M #1 The Santa Clause (1994)
- December $473.3M #1 Dumb and Dumber (1994)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office November 1994: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in November 1994?
The Santa Clause (1994) leads with $190.5M worldwide, $145.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Junior (1994) at $108.4M and A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) at $29.4M.
How much did comedy movies released in November 1994 earn?
5 comedy films released in November 1994 report a worldwide gross, $330.8M in all, or $66.2M per film on average. October 1994 releases took $52.7M.
How many comedy movies released in November 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Santa Clause (1994) with $190.5M.
How is the November 1994 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 November 1994. 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 November 1994 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.