#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of February 1998
1998 · Comedy, Romance
$123.3M worldwide · 76% of the chart's total
$80.2M US & Canada · 65% $43.1M elsewhere · 35%
Comedy box office · February 1998
Comedy Box Office, February 1998: Top-Grossing Releases
The Wedding Singer (1998) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in February 1998, with $123.3M worldwide, ahead of Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) at $14.1M and Senseless (1998) at $12.9M. 8 comedy films released in February 1998 report a worldwide gross, $162.2M in all, 73% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.3 times the total of January 1998, whose releases took $49.7M. By language, English leads with $162M across 7 comedy releases.
- February 1998 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $162.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs January 1998
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#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of February 1998?
The Wedding Singer (1998) leads with $123.3M, 76% of the total. The top 5 together took $161.9M, almost all of what the 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 1998, 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 1998.
- 1 Feb 13, 1998 US and Canada: $80.2M Rest of the world: $43.1M Worldwide: $123.3M
- 2 Feb 5, 1998 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M
- 3 Feb 20, 1998 US and Canada: $12.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.9M
- 4 Feb 27, 1998 US and Canada: $7.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.6M
- 5 Feb 27, 1998 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.1M
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The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998)Feb 11, 1998 US and Canada: $146.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $146.1K
Feb 11, 1998 · French · Fantasy, Comedy $146.1K worldwide - 7
Feb 27, 1998 US and Canada: $83.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $83.5K - 8
Feb 25, 1998 US and Canada: $9.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1998?
Of the top 8, Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Wedding Singer (1998) made 35% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $119.1M (73%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Wedding Singer (1998) $123.3M $80.2M US & Canada · 65% $43.1M elsewhere · 35%
- 2 Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) $14.1M $14.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Senseless (1998) $12.9M $12.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Krippendorf’s Tribe (1998) $7.6M $7.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Kissing a Fool (1998) $4.1M $4.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998) $146.1K $146.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 The Real Blonde (1998) $83.5K $83.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Book of Life (1998) $9.7K $9.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 8–14) took $123.5M, led by The Wedding Singer (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 1–7 Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) $14.1M Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 8–14 The Wedding Singer (1998) $123.5M The Wedding Singer (1998)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 15–21 Senseless (1998) $12.9M Senseless (1998)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 22–28 Krippendorf’s Tribe (1998) $11.8M Krippendorf’s Tribe (1998)
Earlier years
How Does February 1998 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 1998 took $162.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1989 9 films | 9 | $144.5M | – | 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 |
| February 1994 5 films · +22% | 5 | $208.2M | +22% | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M |
| February 1995 7 films · −25% | 7 | $156.1M | −25% | The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) $46.6M |
| February 1996 11 films · +6% | 11 | $166M | +6% | Happy Gilmore (1996) $41.4M |
| February 1997 9 films · −29% | 9 | $117.1M | −29% | Vegas Vacation (1997) $36.4M |
| February 1998 8 films · +38% | 8 | $162.2M | +38% | The Wedding Singer (1998) $123.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in February 1998?
English-language comedy films took $162M across 7 films, 100% of the total, ahead of French-language comedy films ($146.1K).
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: December leads with $958.6M, led by Shakespeare in Love (1998).
- January $49.7M #1 Spice World (1998)
- February $162.2M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- March $113.3M #1 Primary Colors (1998)
- April $183.1M #1 The Object of My Affection (1998)
- May $68.5M #1 Bulworth (1998)
- June $420.9M #1 Dr. Dolittle (1998)
- July $663.4M #1 There's Something About Mary (1998)
- August $39M #1 Dead Man on Campus (1998)
- September $269.2M #1 Rush Hour (1998)
- October $383.8M #1 Antz (1998)
- November $861.6M #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- December $958.6M #1 Shakespeare in Love (1998)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office February 1998: 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 1998?
The Wedding Singer (1998) leads with $123.3M worldwide, $80.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) at $14.1M and Senseless (1998) at $12.9M.
How much did comedy movies released in February 1998 earn?
8 comedy films released in February 1998 report a worldwide gross, $162.2M in all, or $20.3M per film on average. January 1998 releases took $49.7M.
How many comedy movies released in February 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Wedding Singer (1998) with $123.3M.
How is the February 1998 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 1998. 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 1998 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.