#1 of 36 #1 family movie of 1994
1994 · Adventure, Drama
$979.2M worldwide · 46% of the chart's total
$425M US & Canada · 43% $554.2M elsewhere · 57%
Family box office · 1994
Family Box Office 1994: Highest-Grossing Family Movies
The Lion King (1994) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1994, with $979.2M worldwide, ahead of The Flintstones (1994) at $341.6M and The Santa Clause (1994) at $190.5M. 36 family films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2.1B in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 29% on 1993, whose releases took $1.7B. By language, English leads with $2.1B across 34 family releases.
- 1994 releases with a gross
- 36
- combined worldwide
- $2.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs 1993
- +29%
#1 of 36 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1994?
The Lion King (1994) leads with $979.2M, 46% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.6B, 76% of what all 36 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Family Release of 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 1994.
- 1 Jun 15, 1994 US and Canada: $425M Rest of the world: $554.2M Worldwide: $979.2M
- 2 May 27, 1994 US and Canada: $130.5M Rest of the world: $211.1M Worldwide: $341.6M
- 3 Nov 11, 1994 US and Canada: $145.5M Rest of the world: $45M Worldwide: $190.5M
- 4 Aug 5, 1994 US and Canada: $52.1M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $67.3M
- 5 Dec 25, 1994 US and Canada: $43.2M Rest of the world: $9.2M Worldwide: $52.4M
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Jul 15, 1994 US and Canada: $50.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.2M - 7
Dec 21, 1994 US and Canada: $50.1M Rest of the world: $1.5K Worldwide: $50.1M - 8
Nov 18, 1994 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $28.9M Worldwide: $46.3M - 9
Mar 25, 1994 US and Canada: $45.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.6M - 10
Dec 21, 1994 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.1M - 11
Feb 11, 1994 US and Canada: $30.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.6M - 12
Jan 7, 1994 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21M - 13
Jan 14, 1994 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21M - 14
Aug 12, 1994 US and Canada: $20.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.2M - 15
Oct 14, 1994 US and Canada: $19.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.3M - 16
Jun 17, 1994 US and Canada: $18.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.9M - 17
Aug 17, 1994 US and Canada: $16.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.8M - 18
Mar 18, 1994 US and Canada: $16.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.5M - 19
Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $15.9M - 20
Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.7M - 21
Jun 29, 1994 US and Canada: $12.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.3M - 22
May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M - 23
Aug 26, 1994 US and Canada: $10.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.5M - 24
Jul 22, 1994 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $14.9K Worldwide: $10M - 25
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)Apr 15, 1994 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.9M
Apr 15, 1994 · English · Family, Adventure $8.9M worldwide - 26
Aug 19, 1994 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M - 27
May 14, 1994 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M - 28
Jul 29, 1994 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M - 29
Sep 2, 1994 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M - 30
Dec 14, 1994 US and Canada: $722.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $722.2K - 31
Mar 1, 1994 US and Canada: $319.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $319.1K - 32
That's Entertainment! III (1994)Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $280.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $280.2K Jul 1, 1994 · English · Family, Musical, Documentary $280.2K worldwide - 33
Sep 11, 1994 US and Canada: $86.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $86.1K - 34
Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $71.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.4K - 35
Sep 23, 1994 US and Canada: $70.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $70.9K - 36
Sep 29, 1994 US and Canada: $12.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1994?
Of the top 10, Angels in the Outfield (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Miracle on 34th Street (1994) made 63% of its gross abroad. Across all 36 films, $1.3B (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Lion King (1994) $979.2M $425M US & Canada · 43% $554.2M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M $130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
- 3 The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M $145.5M US & Canada · 76% $45M elsewhere · 24%
- 4 The Little Rascals (1994) $67.3M $52.1M US & Canada · 77% $15.2M elsewhere · 23%
- 5 The Jungle Book (1994) $52.4M $43.2M US & Canada · 83% $9.2M elsewhere · 17%
- 6 Angels in the Outfield (1994) $50.2M $50.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Little Women (1994) $50.1M $50.1M US & Canada · 100% $1.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Miracle on 34th Street (1994) $46.3M $17.3M US & Canada · 37% $28.9M elsewhere · 63%
- 9 D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) $45.6M $45.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Richie Rich (1994) $38.1M $38.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 36 films crossed $100M and took $1.5B between them, 71% of the total. 13 films, 36% of the list, earned under $10M.
46% 25% 27%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 3% of the list $979.2M · 46% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 2 films, 6% of the list $532.2M · 25% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 20 films, 56% of the list $578.3M · 27% of the gross
- Under $10M 13 films, 36% of the list $42.6M · 2% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1994 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $1B from 3 films, led by The Lion King (1994). April was the quietest month ($8.9M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Air Up There (1994) $42M The Air Up There (1994)
- February Feb Blank Check (1994) $30.6M Blank Check (1994)
- March Mar D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) $62.4M D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
- April Apr White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) $8.9M White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
- May May The Flintstones (1994) $359.6M The Flintstones (1994)
- June Jun The Lion King (1994) $1B The Lion King (1994)
- July Jul Angels in the Outfield (1994) $65.1M Angels in the Outfield (1994)
- August Aug The Little Rascals (1994) $122.7M The Little Rascals (1994)
- September Sep The Next Karate Kid (1994) $19.5M The Next Karate Kid (1994)
- October Oct Little Giants (1994) $19.4M Little Giants (1994)
- November Nov The Santa Clause (1994) $250.5M The Santa Clause (1994)
- December Dec The Jungle Book (1994) $141.3M The Jungle Book (1994)
Last 10 years
How Does 1994 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1994 earned the most: $2.1B from 36 films, led by The Lion King (1994).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 16 films | 16 | $247M | – | The Goonies (1985) $64.5M |
| 1986 17 films · +42% | 17 | $349.6M | +42% | The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M |
| 1987 13 films · +18% | 13 | $412.1M | +18% | 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M |
| 1988 15 films · +72% | 15 | $710.7M | +72% | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M |
| 1989 16 films · +8% | 16 | $765.9M | +8% | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) $222.7M |
| 1990 14 films · +23% | 14 | $940.8M | +23% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
| 1991 15 films · +25% | 15 | $1.2B | +25% | Beauty and the Beast (1991) $451.3M |
| 1992 13 films · −48% | 13 | $607.3M | −48% | Sister Act (1992) $231.6M |
| 1993 29 films · +172% | 29 | $1.7B | +172% | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| 1994 36 films · +29% | 36 | $2.1B | +29% | The Lion King (1994) $979.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in 1994?
English-language family films took $2.1B across 34 films, 100% of the total, ahead of French-language family films ($722.2K).
Archive
Family Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $9.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).
2020s 7 years · $22.3B
2010s 10 years · $62.9B
- 2019 $9.1B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $5.6B #1 Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 2017 $7.8B #1 Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- 2016 $8.9B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- 2015 $6.3B #1 Minions (2015)
- 2014 $4.4B #1 Big Hero 6 (2014)
- 2013 $5.3B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $4.8B #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- 2011 $4B #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
- 2010 $6.7B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $44.3B
- 2009 $6.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- 2008 $4.9B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- 2007 $5.7B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $5.1B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- 2005 $5.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- 2004 $4.6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $4.2B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- 2002 $2.5B #1 Ice Age (2002)
- 2001 $3.1B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $2.1B #1 Dinosaur (2000)
1990s 10 years · $14.6B
- 1999 $1.8B #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 1998 $2B #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- 1997 $1.1B #1 Bean (1997)
- 1996 $1.1B #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- 1995 $2.1B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $2.1B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $1.7B #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 1992 $607.3M #1 Sister Act (1992)
- 1991 $1.2B #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $940.8M #1 Home Alone (1990)
1980s 10 years · $3.1B
- 1989 $765.9M #1 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
- 1988 $710.7M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $412.1M #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
- 1986 $349.6M #1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- 1985 $247M #1 The Goonies (1985)
- 1984 $123.3M #1 The Karate Kid (1984)
- 1983 $60.1M #1 A Christmas Story (1983)
- 1982 $136.9M #1 Annie (1982)
- 1981 $169.1M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- 1980 $92.5M #1 Popeye (1980)
1970s 9 years · $811.6M
- 1979 $125.2M #1 The Muppet Movie (1979)
- 1978 $51.5M #1 The Wiz (1978)
- 1977 $206.1M #1 The Rescuers (1977)
- 1976 $61.9M #1 The Bad News Bears (1976)
- 1975 $36.9M #1 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
- 1974 $105.3M #1 Benji (1974)
- 1973 $22.6M #1 The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)
- 1971 $11.1M #1 Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
- 1970 $191M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 9 years · $657.6M
- 1969 $51.3M #1 The Love Bug (1969)
- 1968 $8.8M #1 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
- 1967 $205.8M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $16K #1 The Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966)
- 1965 $159.6M #1 The Sound of Music (1965)
- 1964 $179.7M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $12M #1 The Sword in the Stone (1963)
- 1962 $14.8K #1 Bill of Hare (1962)
- 1960 $40.4M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 9 years · $412.6M
- 1959 $51.6M #1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- 1957 $91 #1 Old Yeller (1957)
- 1956 $42.1M #1 Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $746 #1 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
- 1953 $92.6M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $36M #1 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- 1951 $16K #1 Lovelorn Leghorn (1951)
- 1950 $96.4M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 8 years · $438.2M
1930s 2 years · $210.7M
FAQ
Family Box Office 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 36 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in 1994?
The Lion King (1994) leads with $979.2M worldwide, $425M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Flintstones (1994) at $341.6M and The Santa Clause (1994) at $190.5M.
How much did family movies released in 1994 earn?
36 family films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $2.1B in all, or $59.2M per film on average. 1993 releases took $1.7B.
How many family movies released in 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Lion King (1994) with $979.2M.
How is the 1994 family 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 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 1994 family 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.