#1 of 10 #1 comedy movie of July 1997
1997 · Action, Sci-Fi
$589.4M worldwide · 67% of the chart's total
$250.7M US & Canada · 43% $338.7M elsewhere · 57%
Comedy box office · July 1997
Comedy Box Office, July 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
Men in Black (1997) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 1997, with $589.4M worldwide, ahead of George of the Jungle (1997) at $174.5M and Nothing to Lose (1997) at $44.5M. 10 comedy films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $883M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 185% on June 1997, whose releases took $309.7M. By language, English leads with $883M across 10 comedy releases.
- July 1997 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $883M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs June 1997
- +185%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 1997?
Men in Black (1997) leads with $589.4M, 67% of the total. The top 5 together took $862.8M, 98% 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 July 1997, 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 1997.
- 1 Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $250.7M Rest of the world: $338.7M Worldwide: $589.4M
- 2 Jul 16, 1997 US and Canada: $105.3M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $174.5M
- 3 Jul 18, 1997 US and Canada: $44.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.5M
- 4 Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $29M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $30.7M
- 5 Jul 25, 1997 US and Canada: $23.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.7M
- 6
Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.3M - 7
Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M - 8
Jul 13, 1997 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M - 9
Jul 18, 1997 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M - 10
Jul 23, 1997 US and Canada: $661.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $661.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1997?
Of the top 10, Nothing to Lose (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Men in Black (1997) made 57% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $473.4M (54%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Men in Black (1997) $589.4M $250.7M US & Canada · 43% $338.7M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M $105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 3 Nothing to Lose (1997) $44.5M $44.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Out to Sea (1997) $30.7M $29M US & Canada · 94% $1.7M elsewhere · 6%
- 5 Good Burger (1997) $23.7M $23.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M $8.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Wild America (1997) $7.3M $7.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Butcher Boy (1997) $2M $2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Kiss Me, Guido (1997) $1.9M $1.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Star Maps (1997) $661.5K $661.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many July 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $763.9M between them, 87% of the total. 5 films, 50% of the list, earned under $10M.
67% 20% 11%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 10% of the list $589.4M · 67% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 10% of the list $174.5M · 20% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 30% of the list $98.9M · 11% of the gross
- Under $10M 5 films, 50% of the list $20.3M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of July 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 27 (Jun 29–Jul 5) took $627.5M, led by Men in Black (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 Men in Black (1997) $627.5M Men in Black (1997)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M A Simple Wish (1997)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 George of the Jungle (1997) $222.9M George of the Jungle (1997)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 Good Burger (1997) $24.4M Good Burger (1997)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1997 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1997 earned the most: $883M from 10 films, led by Men in Black (1997).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 9 films | 9 | $381.2M | – | 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 |
| July 1997 10 films · +1606% | 10 | $883M | +1606% | Men in Black (1997) $589.4M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: July leads with $883M, led by Men in Black (1997).
- January $91.9M #1 Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
- February $117.1M #1 Vegas Vacation (1997)
- March $409.9M #1 Liar Liar (1997)
- April $119.5M #1 Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
- May $151.9M #1 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- June $309.7M #1 My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
- July $883M #1 Men in Black (1997)
- August $373.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- September $110.7M #1 In & Out (1997)
- October $52.9M #1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
- November $429.5M #1 Bean (1997)
- December $570.3M #1 As Good as It Gets (1997)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office July 1997: 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 July 1997?
Men in Black (1997) leads with $589.4M worldwide, $250.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come George of the Jungle (1997) at $174.5M and Nothing to Lose (1997) at $44.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in July 1997 earn?
10 comedy films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $883M in all, or $88.3M per film on average. June 1997 releases took $309.7M.
How many comedy movies released in July 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Men in Black (1997) with $589.4M.
How is the July 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.