#1 of 26 #1 family movie of 1996
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
1996 · Drama, Romance
$325.3M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total
$100.1M US & Canada · 31% $225.2M elsewhere · 69%
Family box office · 1996
Family Box Office 1996: Highest-Grossing Family Movies
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1996, with $325.3M worldwide, ahead of 101 Dalmatians (1996) at $320.7M and Jingle All the Way (1996) at $129.8M. 26 family films released in 1996 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 56% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 46% on 1995, whose releases took $2.1B. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 24 family releases.
- 1996 releases with a gross
- 26
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs 1995
- −46%
#1 of 26 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1996?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) leads with $325.3M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $843.7M, 77% of what all 26 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Family Release of 1996, 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 1996.
- 1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)Jun 21, 1996 US and Canada: $100.1M Rest of the world: $225.2M Worldwide: $325.3M
Jun 21, 1996 · English · Drama, Romance, Animation $325.3M worldwide - 2 Nov 27, 1996 US and Canada: $136.2M Rest of the world: $184.5M Worldwide: $320.7M
- 3 Nov 22, 1996 US and Canada: $60.6M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $129.8M
- 4 Feb 16, 1996 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: $375 Worldwide: $34.3M
- 5 Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $33.5M Rest of the world: $2.5K Worldwide: $33.5M
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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)Mar 8, 1996 US and Canada: $32.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.8M Mar 8, 1996 · English · Family, Drama, Comedy $32.8M worldwide - 7
James and the Giant Peach (1996)Apr 12, 1996 US and Canada: $28.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.9M Apr 12, 1996 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $28.9M worldwide - 8
Aug 30, 1996 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.5M - 9
Sep 13, 1996 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M - 10
Oct 4, 1996 US and Canada: $23M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23M - 11
May 17, 1996 US and Canada: $20.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.1M - 12
Apr 17, 1996 US and Canada: $18.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.9M - 13
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)Jul 26, 1996 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1M Jul 26, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Adventure, Drama $15.1M worldwide - 14
Aug 14, 1996 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M - 15
Jan 12, 1996 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M - 16
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)Mar 29, 1996 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.6M Mar 29, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $8.6M worldwide - 17
Nov 1, 1996 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.3M - 18
Aug 14, 1996 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 19
Dec 13, 1996 US and Canada: $498.2K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.6M - 20
Mar 15, 1996 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M - 21
Sep 6, 1996 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M - 22
Aug 8, 1996 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.5M - 23
Nov 30, 1996 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M - 24
Nov 8, 1996 US and Canada: $220.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $220.2K - 25
Aug 1, 1996 US and Canada: $52.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $52.7K - 26
Aug 28, 1996 US and Canada: $20.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1996?
Of the top 10, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) made 69% of its gross abroad. Across all 26 films, $613.9M (56%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) $325.3M $100.1M US & Canada · 31% $225.2M elsewhere · 69%
- 2 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M $136.2M US & Canada · 42% $184.5M elsewhere · 58%
- 3 Jingle All the Way (1996) $129.8M $60.6M US & Canada · 47% $69.2M elsewhere · 53%
- 4 Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M $34.3M US & Canada · 100% $375 elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Matilda (1996) $33.5M $33.5M US & Canada · 100% $2.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) $32.8M $32.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 James and the Giant Peach (1996) $28.9M $28.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 First Kid (1996) $26.5M $26.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Fly Away Home (1996) $25.1M $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) $23M $23M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1996 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 26 films crossed $100M and took $775.9M between them, 71% of the total. 12 films, 46% of the list, earned under $10M.
71% 25%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 12% of the list $775.9M · 71% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 11 films, 42% of the list $270M · 25% of the gross
- Under $10M 12 films, 46% of the list $51M · 5% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1996 Earned the Most?
November releases took the most, $460.1M from 5 films, led by 101 Dalmatians (1996). December was the quietest month ($4.6M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Dunston Checks In (1996) $9.9M Dunston Checks In (1996)
- February Feb Muppet Treasure Island (1996) $34.3M Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
- March Mar Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) $45.8M Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
- April Apr James and the Giant Peach (1996) $47.9M James and the Giant Peach (1996)
- May May Flipper (1996) $20.1M Flipper (1996)
- June Jun The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) $325.3M The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- July Jul The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) $15.1M The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)
- August Aug Matilda (1996) $81.4M Matilda (1996)
- September Sep Fly Away Home (1996) $29.5M Fly Away Home (1996)
- October Oct D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) $23M D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
- November Nov 101 Dalmatians (1996) $460.1M 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December Dec Whisper of the Heart (1996) $4.6M Whisper of the Heart (1996)
Last 10 years
How Does 1996 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1994 earned the most: $2.1B from 36 films, led by The Lion King (1994). 1996 took $1.1B.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 13 films | 13 | $412.1M | – | 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 |
| 1995 39 films · −4% | 39 | $2.1B | −4% | Toy Story (1995) $394.4M |
| 1996 26 films · −46% | 26 | $1.1B | −46% | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) $325.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in 1996?
English-language family films took $1.1B across 24 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language family films ($4.6M).
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 1996: 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 26 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in 1996?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) leads with $325.3M worldwide, $100.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 101 Dalmatians (1996) at $320.7M and Jingle All the Way (1996) at $129.8M.
How much did family movies released in 1996 earn?
26 family films released in 1996 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $42.2M per film on average. 1995 releases took $2.1B.
How many family movies released in 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) with $325.3M.
How is the 1996 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 1996. 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 1996 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.