#1 of 4 #1 drama movie of June 1978
1978 · Adventure, Drama
$187.9M worldwide · 89% of the chart's total
$81.8M US & Canada · 44% $106.1M elsewhere · 56%
Drama box office · June 1978
Drama Box Office, June 1978: Top-Grossing Releases
Jaws 2 (1978) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in June 1978, with $187.9M worldwide, ahead of Convoy (1978) at $22.8M and Stunt Rock (1978) at $9.5K. 4 drama films released in June 1978 report a worldwide gross, $210.7M in all, 50% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 177% on May 1978, whose releases took $76M.
- June 1978 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $210.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs May 1978
- +177%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of June 1978?
Jaws 2 (1978) leads with $187.9M, 89% of the total. The top 4 together took $210.7M, 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
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The chart
Every Drama Release of June 1978, 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 June 1978.
- 1 Jun 16, 1978 US and Canada: $81.8M Rest of the world: $106.1M Worldwide: $187.9M
- 2 Jun 28, 1978 US and Canada: $22.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.8M
- 3 Jun 30, 1978 US and Canada: $9.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.5K
- 4 Jun 2, 1978 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $402
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1978?
Of the top 4, Convoy (1978) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Jaws 2 (1978) made 56% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $104.5M (50%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Jaws 2 (1978) $187.9M $81.8M US & Canada · 44% $106.1M elsewhere · 56%
- 2 Convoy (1978) $22.8M $22.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Stunt Rock (1978) $9.5K $9.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Capricorn One (1978) $402 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of June 1978 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 24 (Jun 11–17) took $187.9M, led by Jaws 2 (1978). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 28–Jun 3 Capricorn One (1978) $402 Capricorn One (1978)
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 11–17 Jaws 2 (1978) $187.9M Jaws 2 (1978)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 18–24 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 25–Jul 1 Convoy (1978) $22.8M Convoy (1978)
Earlier years
How Does June 1978 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1978 earned the most: $210.7M from 4 films, led by Jaws 2 (1978).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1969 5 films | 5 | $319.7K | – | True Grit (1969) $276.4K |
| June 1970 1 film · −100% | 1 | $52 | −100% | A Walk in the Spring Rain (1970) $52 |
| June 1971 4 films · +139408% | 4 | $72.5K | +139408% | McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) $34.3K |
| June 1972 1 film · −91% | 1 | $6.4K | −91% | Boxcar Bertha (1972) $6.4K |
| June 1973 2 films · −86% | 2 | $913 | −86% | The Last of Sheila (1973) $535 |
| June 1974 4 films · +3213448% | 4 | $29.3M | +3213448% | Chinatown (1974) $29.2M |
| June 1975 4 films · −12% | 4 | $25.7M | −12% | Once Is Not Enough (1975) $15.7M |
| June 1976 1 film · −93% | 1 | $1.9M | −93% | The Tenant (1976) $1.9M |
| June 1977 7 films · +5593% | 7 | $109.6M | +5593% | A Bridge Too Far (1977) $50.8M |
| June 1978 4 films · +92% | 4 | $210.7M | +92% | Jaws 2 (1978) $187.9M |
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1978, Month by Month
The months of 1978 with their totals: June leads with $210.7M, led by Jaws 2 (1978).
- January $495.4K #1 Uncle Joe Shannon (1978)
- February $51.3M #1 Coming Home (1978)
- March $23.3M #1 Straight Time (1978)
- April $45.9M #1 F.I.S.T. (1978)
- May $76M #1 The End (1978)
- June $210.7M #1 Jaws 2 (1978)
- July $7M #1 International Velvet (1978)
- August $10.4M #1 Interiors (1978)
- September $28.8M #1 Death on the Nile (1978)
- October $44.6M #1 Midnight Express (1978)
- November $4M #1 Caravans (1978)
- December $82.5M #1 The Deer Hunter (1978)
FAQ
Drama Box Office June 1978: 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 drama movie in June 1978?
Jaws 2 (1978) leads with $187.9M worldwide, $81.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Convoy (1978) at $22.8M and Stunt Rock (1978) at $9.5K.
How much did drama movies released in June 1978 earn?
4 drama films released in June 1978 report a worldwide gross, $210.7M in all, or $52.7M per film on average. May 1978 releases took $76M.
How many drama movies released in June 1978 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Jaws 2 (1978) with $187.9M.
How is the June 1978 drama 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 June 1978. 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 June 1978 drama 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.