#1 of 4 #1 family movie of December 1994
1994 · Adventure, Romance
$52.4M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total
$43.2M US & Canada · 83% $9.2M elsewhere · 17%
Family box office · December 1994
Family Box Office, December 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Jungle Book (1994) is the highest-grossing family movie released in December 1994, with $52.4M worldwide, ahead of Little Women (1994) at $50.1M and Richie Rich (1994) at $38.1M. 4 family films released in December 1994 report a worldwide gross, $141.3M in all, 94% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 44% on November 1994, whose releases took $250.5M.
- December 1994 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $141.3M
- The Jungle Book (1994), the #1
- $52.4M
- vs November 1994
- −44%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of December 1994?
The Jungle Book (1994) leads with $52.4M, 37% of the total. The top 4 together took $141.3M, 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 Family Release of December 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 December 1994.
- 1 Dec 25, 1994 US and Canada: $43.2M Rest of the world: $9.2M Worldwide: $52.4M
- 2 Dec 21, 1994 US and Canada: $50.1M Rest of the world: $1.5K Worldwide: $50.1M
- 3 Dec 21, 1994 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.1M
- 4 Dec 14, 1994 US and Canada: $722.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $722.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1994?
Of the top 4, Richie Rich (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Jungle Book (1994) made 17% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $132.1M (94%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Jungle Book (1994) $52.4M $43.2M US & Canada · 83% $9.2M elsewhere · 17%
- 2 Little Women (1994) $50.1M $50.1M US & Canada · 100% $1.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Richie Rich (1994) $38.1M $38.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Little Indian, Big City (1994) $722.2K $722.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of December 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 18–24) took $88.2M, led by Little Women (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 27–Dec 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 11–17 Little Indian, Big City (1994) $722.2K Little Indian, Big City (1994)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 18–24 Little Women (1994) $88.2M Little Women (1994)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 25–31 The Jungle Book (1994) $52.4M The Jungle Book (1994)
Earlier years
How Does December 1994 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 1991 earned the most: $390.2M from 2 films, led by Hook (1991). December 1994 took $141.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1985 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1986 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1987 1 film | 1 | $65.1M | – | *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M |
| December 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1989 1 film | 1 | $14.3M | – | The Wizard (1989) $14.3M |
| December 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1991 2 films | 2 | $390.2M | – | Hook (1991) $300.9M |
| December 1992 2 films · −90% | 2 | $40.5M | −90% | Toys (1992) $23.3M |
| December 1993 2 films · +334% | 2 | $175.6M | +334% | Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) $118.2M |
| December 1994 4 films · −20% | 4 | $141.3M | −20% | The Jungle Book (1994) $52.4M |
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 December 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in December 1994?
The Jungle Book (1994) leads with $52.4M worldwide, $43.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Little Women (1994) at $50.1M and Richie Rich (1994) at $38.1M.
How much did family movies released in December 1994 earn?
4 family films released in December 1994 report a worldwide gross, $141.3M in all, or $35.3M per film on average. November 1994 releases took $250.5M.
How many family movies released in December 1994 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Jungle Book (1994), earned $52.4M.
How is the December 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 December 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 December 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.