#1 of 3 #1 family movie of May 1994
1994 · Comedy, Crime
$341.6M worldwide · 95% of the chart's total
$130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
Family box office · May 1994
Family Box Office, May 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Flintstones (1994) is the highest-grossing family movie released in May 1994, with $341.6M worldwide, ahead of 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) at $11.8M and The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) at $6.2M. 3 family films released in May 1994 report a worldwide gross, $359.6M in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- May 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $359.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 41%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of May 1994?
The Flintstones (1994) leads with $341.6M, 95% of the total. The top 3 together took $359.6M, 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 May 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 May 1994.
- 1 May 27, 1994 US and Canada: $130.5M Rest of the world: $211.1M Worldwide: $341.6M
- 2 May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M
- 3 May 14, 1994 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 1994?
Of the top 3, 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Flintstones (1994) made 62% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $148.5M (41%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M $130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
- 2 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) $11.8M $11.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) $6.2M $6.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of May 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 22 (May 22–28) took $341.6M, led by The Flintstones (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 1–7 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) $11.8M 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 8–14 The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) $6.2M The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 15–21 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 22–28 The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M The Flintstones (1994)
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 1994 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 1994 earned the most: $359.6M from 3 films, led by The Flintstones (1994).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1985 2 films | 2 | $9.9M | – | Here Come the Littles (1985) $6.6M |
| May 1986 1 film · +310% | 1 | $40.7M | +310% | Short Circuit (1986) $40.7M |
| May 1987 2 films · −26% | 2 | $30.3M | −26% | Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) $23.5M |
| May 1988 1 film · −99% | 1 | $346.7K | −99% | The Yen Family (1988) $346.7K |
| May 1989 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1990 1 film | 1 | $8.4K | – | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) $8.4K |
| May 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1992 1 film | 1 | $231.6M | – | Sister Act (1992) $231.6M |
| May 1993 2 films · −91% | 2 | $21M | −91% | Super Mario Bros. (1993) $20.9M |
| May 1994 3 films · +1616% | 3 | $359.6M | +1616% | The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M |
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 May 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 May 1994?
The Flintstones (1994) leads with $341.6M worldwide, $130.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) at $11.8M and The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) at $6.2M.
How much did family movies released in May 1994 earn?
3 family films released in May 1994 report a worldwide gross, $359.6M in all, or $119.9M per film on average.
How many family movies released in May 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Flintstones (1994) with $341.6M.
How is the May 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 May 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 May 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.