#1 of 3 #1 family movie of November 1994
1994 · Drama, Fantasy
$190.5M worldwide · 76% of the chart's total
$145.5M US & Canada · 76% $45M elsewhere · 24%
Family box office · November 1994
Family Box Office, November 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Santa Clause (1994) is the highest-grossing family movie released in November 1994, with $190.5M worldwide, ahead of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) at $46.3M and The Pagemaster (1994) at $13.7M. 3 family films released in November 1994 report a worldwide gross, $250.5M in all, 70% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- November 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $250.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 70%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of November 1994?
The Santa Clause (1994) leads with $190.5M, 76% of the total. The top 3 together took $250.5M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Family Release of November 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 November 1994.
- 1 Nov 11, 1994 US and Canada: $145.5M Rest of the world: $45M Worldwide: $190.5M
- 2 Nov 18, 1994 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $28.9M Worldwide: $46.3M
- 3 Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.7M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1994?
Of the top 3, The Pagemaster (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 3 films, $176.5M (70%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M $145.5M US & Canada · 76% $45M elsewhere · 24%
- 2 Miracle on 34th Street (1994) $46.3M $17.3M US & Canada · 37% $28.9M elsewhere · 63%
- 3 The Pagemaster (1994) $13.7M $13.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 6–12) took $190.5M, led by The Santa Clause (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 6–12 The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M The Santa Clause (1994)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 13–19 Miracle on 34th Street (1994) $46.3M Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 20–26 The Pagemaster (1994) $13.7M The Pagemaster (1994)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 27–Dec 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 1994 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1991 earned the most: $566.4M from 4 films, led by Beauty and the Beast (1991). November 1994 took $250.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1985 2 films | 2 | $18.6M | – | One Magic Christmas (1985) $13.7M |
| November 1986 1 film · +355% | 1 | $84.5M | +355% | An American Tail (1986) $84.5M |
| November 1987 2 films · +108% | 2 | $175.7M | +108% | 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M |
| November 1988 3 films · +7% | 3 | $187.2M | +7% | The Land Before Time (1988) $84.8M |
| November 1989 2 films · +23% | 2 | $229.9M | +23% | The Little Mermaid (1989) $211.3M |
| November 1990 3 films · +139% | 3 | $550.1M | +139% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
| November 1991 4 films · +3% | 4 | $566.4M | +3% | Beauty and the Beast (1991) $451.3M |
| November 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1993 4 films | 4 | $507M | – | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| November 1994 3 films · −51% | 3 | $250.5M | −51% | The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M |
Archive
Family Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: June leads with $1B, led by The Lion King (1994).
- January $42M #1 The Air Up There (1994)
- February $30.6M #1 Blank Check (1994)
- March $62.4M #1 D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
- April $8.9M #1 White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
- May $359.6M #1 The Flintstones (1994)
- June $1B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- July $65.1M #1 Angels in the Outfield (1994)
- August $122.7M #1 The Little Rascals (1994)
- September $19.5M #1 The Next Karate Kid (1994)
- October $19.4M #1 Little Giants (1994)
- November $250.5M #1 The Santa Clause (1994)
- December $141.3M #1 The Jungle Book (1994)
FAQ
Family Box Office November 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in November 1994?
The Santa Clause (1994) leads with $190.5M worldwide, $145.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Miracle on 34th Street (1994) at $46.3M and The Pagemaster (1994) at $13.7M.
How much did family movies released in November 1994 earn?
3 family films released in November 1994 report a worldwide gross, $250.5M in all, or $83.5M per film on average.
How many family movies released in November 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Santa Clause (1994) with $190.5M.
How is the November 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 November 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 November 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.