#1 of 4 #1 comedy movie of July 1996
1996 · Fantasy, Horror
$29.4M worldwide · 57% of the chart's total
$16.8M US & Canada · 57% $12.6M elsewhere · 43%
Comedy box office · July 1996
Comedy Box Office, July 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
The Frighteners (1996) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 1996, with $29.4M worldwide, ahead of Multiplicity (1996) at $21.1M and Walking and Talking (1996) at $1.3M. 4 comedy films released in July 1996 report a worldwide gross, $51.7M in all, 76% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 90% on June 1996, whose releases took $510.5M.
- July 1996 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $51.7M
- The Frighteners (1996), the #1
- $29.4M
- vs June 1996
- −90%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 1996?
The Frighteners (1996) leads with $29.4M, 57% of the total. The top 4 together took $51.7M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Comedy Release of July 1996, 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 July 1996.
- 1 Jul 19, 1996 US and Canada: $16.8M Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $29.4M
- 2 Jul 17, 1996 US and Canada: $21.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.1M
- 3 Jul 17, 1996 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M
- 4 Jul 12, 1996 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1996?
Of the top 4, Multiplicity (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Frighteners (1996) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $39.1M (76%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M $16.8M US & Canada · 57% $12.6M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 Multiplicity (1996) $21.1M $21.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Walking and Talking (1996) $1.3M $1.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Army Daze (1996) $25.9K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 14–20) took $51.7M, led by The Frighteners (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 7–13 Army Daze (1996) $25.9K Army Daze (1996)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 14–20 The Frighteners (1996) $51.7M The Frighteners (1996)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 21–27 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1996 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1994 earned the most: $828M from 7 films, led by True Lies (1994). July 1996 took $51.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1987 8 films | 8 | $139.7M | – | Summer School (1987) $35.7M |
| July 1988 9 films · +173% | 9 | $381.2M | +173% | Cocktail (1988) $171.5M |
| July 1989 7 films · +14% | 7 | $435.7M | +14% | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $227.9M |
| July 1990 8 films · +63% | 8 | $709.6M | +63% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
| July 1991 7 films · −67% | 7 | $232.3M | −67% | Hot Shots! (1991) $181.1M |
| July 1992 11 films · +129% | 11 | $531.9M | +129% | Death Becomes Her (1992) $149M |
| July 1993 9 films · −50% | 9 | $265.8M | −50% | Rookie of the Year (1993) $56.5M |
| July 1994 7 films · +212% | 7 | $828M | +212% | True Lies (1994) $378.9M |
| July 1995 5 films · −70% | 5 | $251.1M | −70% | Nine Months (1995) $138.5M |
| July 1996 4 films · −79% | 4 | $51.7M | −79% | The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: December leads with $713.2M, led by Jerry Maguire (1996).
- January $57M #1 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
- February $166M #1 Happy Gilmore (1996)
- March $336.7M #1 The Birdcage (1996)
- April $139.6M #1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
- May $76.2M #1 Eddie (1996)
- June $510.5M #1 The Nutty Professor (1996)
- July $51.7M #1 The Frighteners (1996)
- August $241M #1 Jack (1996)
- September $236.8M #1 The First Wives Club (1996)
- October $117.7M #1 That Thing You Do! (1996)
- November $509.4M #1 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December $713.2M #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office July 1996: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in July 1996?
The Frighteners (1996) leads with $29.4M worldwide, $16.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Multiplicity (1996) at $21.1M and Walking and Talking (1996) at $1.3M.
How much did comedy movies released in July 1996 earn?
4 comedy films released in July 1996 report a worldwide gross, $51.7M in all, or $12.9M per film on average. June 1996 releases took $510.5M.
How many comedy movies released in July 1996 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Frighteners (1996), earned $29.4M.
How is the July 1996 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 July 1996. 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 July 1996 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.