#1 of 5 #1 family movie of December 1998
1998 · Adventure, Drama
$218.6M worldwide · 72% of the chart's total
$101.4M US & Canada · 46% $117.2M elsewhere · 54%
Family box office · December 1998
Family Box Office, December 1998: Top-Grossing Releases
The Prince of Egypt (1998) is the highest-grossing family movie released in December 1998, with $218.6M worldwide, ahead of Mighty Joe Young (1998) at $50.6M and Jack Frost (1998) at $34.6M. 5 family films released in December 1998 report a worldwide gross, $304.2M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 48% on November 1998, whose releases took $585.6M. By language, English leads with $269.2M across 2 family releases.
- December 1998 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $304.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs November 1998
- −48%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of December 1998?
The Prince of Egypt (1998) leads with $218.6M, 72% of the total. The top 5 together took $304.2M, almost all of what the 5 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 December 1998, 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 1998.
- 1 Dec 18, 1998 US and Canada: $101.4M Rest of the world: $117.2M Worldwide: $218.6M
- 2 Dec 25, 1998 US and Canada: $50.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.6M
- 3 Dec 11, 1998 US and Canada: $34.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.6M
- 4 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)Dec 9, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $281.2K
Dec 9, 1998 · French · Animation, Family, Fantasy $281.2K worldwide - 5 Dec 22, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1998?
Of the top 5, Mighty Joe Young (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Prince of Egypt (1998) made 54% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $186.6M (61%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 5 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Prince of Egypt (1998) $218.6M $101.4M US & Canada · 46% $117.2M elsewhere · 54%
- 2 Mighty Joe Young (1998) $50.6M $50.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Jack Frost (1998) $34.6M $34.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) $281.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Lucky and Zorba (1998) $82.1K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of December 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 51 (Dec 13–19) took $218.6M, led by The Prince of Egypt (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 6–12 Jack Frost (1998) $34.8M Jack Frost (1998)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 13–19 The Prince of Egypt (1998) $218.6M The Prince of Egypt (1998)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 20–26 Mighty Joe Young (1998) $50.7M Mighty Joe Young (1998)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 27–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 1998 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 1998 took $304.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December 1995 5 films · +149% | 5 | $352.1M | +149% | Jumanji (1995) $262.8M |
| December 1996 1 film · −99% | 1 | $4.6M | −99% | Whisper of the Heart (1996) $4.6M |
| December 1997 5 films · +3800% | 5 | $179M | +3800% | Mousehunt (1997) $122.4M |
| December 1998 5 films · +70% | 5 | $304.2M | +70% | The Prince of Egypt (1998) $218.6M |
Archive
Family Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: June leads with $601.4M, led by Mulan (1998).
- January $29.4M #1 Spice World (1998)
- February $7.6M #1 Krippendorf’s Tribe (1998)
- March $4.6M #1 Meet the Deedles (1998)
- April $47.5M #1 Paulie (1998)
- May $676.6K #1 Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998)
- June $601.4M #1 Mulan (1998)
- July $122.1M #1 The Parent Trap (1998)
- August $10.2M #1 Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)
- September No grosses
- October $276.1M #1 Antz (1998)
- November $585.6M #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- December $304.2M #1 The Prince of Egypt (1998)
FAQ
Family Box Office December 1998: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in December 1998?
The Prince of Egypt (1998) leads with $218.6M worldwide, $101.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Mighty Joe Young (1998) at $50.6M and Jack Frost (1998) at $34.6M.
How much did family movies released in December 1998 earn?
5 family films released in December 1998 report a worldwide gross, $304.2M in all, or $60.8M per film on average. November 1998 releases took $585.6M.
How many family movies released in December 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Prince of Egypt (1998) with $218.6M.
How is the December 1998 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 1998. 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 1998 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.