#1 of 12 #1 fantasy movie of 1982
1982 · Action, Adventure
$68.9M worldwide · 26% of the chart's total
$39.6M US & Canada · 57% $29.3M elsewhere · 43%
Fantasy box office · 1982
Fantasy Box Office 1982: Highest-Grossing Fantasy Movies
Conan the Barbarian (1982) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in 1982, with $68.9M worldwide, ahead of The Dark Crystal (1982) at $44.6M and The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) at $39.1M. 12 fantasy films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $262.9M in all, 88% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 50% on 1981, whose releases took $175.2M. By language, English leads with $256.1M across 10 fantasy releases.
- 1982 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $262.9M
- Conan the Barbarian (1982), the #1
- $68.9M
- vs 1981
- +50%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of 1982?
Conan the Barbarian (1982) leads with $68.9M, 26% of the total. The top 5 together took $195.9M, 75% of what all 12 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 Fantasy Release of 1982, 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 1982.
- 1 May 14, 1982 US and Canada: $39.6M Rest of the world: $29.3M Worldwide: $68.9M
- 2 Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $41.6M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $44.6M
- 3 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)Apr 30, 1982 US and Canada: $39.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.1M
Apr 30, 1982 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $39.1M worldwide - 4 Aug 6, 1982 US and Canada: $22.2M Rest of the world: $29.9K Worldwide: $22.3M
- 5 Nov 12, 1982 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $21M
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Sep 3, 1982 US and Canada: $16.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.9M - 7
Dec 22, 1982 US and Canada: $15.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.8M - 8
Aug 20, 1982 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M - 9
Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 10
Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: $30.6K Worldwide: $6.8M - 11
Nov 19, 1982 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $1.8K Worldwide: $6.5M - 12
Jan 23, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1982?
Of the top 10, The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Conan the Barbarian (1982) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $230.5M (88%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Conan the Barbarian (1982) $68.9M $39.6M US & Canada · 57% $29.3M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 The Dark Crystal (1982) $44.6M $41.6M US & Canada · 93% $3M elsewhere · 7%
- 3 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) $39.1M $39.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) $22.3M $22.2M US & Canada · 100% $29.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Creepshow (1982) $21M $21M US & Canada · 100% $2.6K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Zapped! (1982) $16.9M $16.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) $15.8M $15.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Beastmaster (1982) $14.1M $14.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Cat People (1982) $7M $7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Fanny and Alexander (1982) $6.8M $6.8M US & Canada · 100% $30.6K elsewhere · <1%
Gross bands
How Many 1982 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 12 films reached $100M. 4 films, 33% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $262.9M total.
92%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 67% of the list $242.6M · 92% of the gross
- Under $10M 4 films, 33% of the list $20.3M · 8% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1982 Earned the Most?
May releases took the most, $68.9M from 1 film, led by Conan the Barbarian (1982). January was the quietest month ($30.5K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Gauche the Cellist (1982) $30.5K Gauche the Cellist (1982)
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) $46.1M The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
- May May Conan the Barbarian (1982) $68.9M Conan the Barbarian (1982)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) $36.3M Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
- September Sep Zapped! (1982) $16.9M Zapped! (1982)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov Creepshow (1982) $27.5M Creepshow (1982)
- December Dec The Dark Crystal (1982) $67.2M The Dark Crystal (1982)
Last 10 years
How Does 1982 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1977 earned the most: $954.3M from 9 films, led by Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). 1982 took $262.9M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 6 films | 6 | $345K | – | The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) $190.7K |
| 1974 5 films · +10985% | 5 | $38.2M | +10985% | Herbie Rides Again (1974) $38.2M |
| 1975 4 films · −63% | 4 | $14.2M | −63% | The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975) $11.2M |
| 1976 1 film · −100% | 1 | $21.8K | −100% | Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) $21.8K |
| 1977 9 films · +4381654% | 9 | $954.3M | +4381654% | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) $775.4M |
| 1978 6 films · −82% | 6 | $169.9M | −82% | Heaven Can Wait (1978) $81.6M |
| 1979 5 films · −71% | 5 | $49.8M | −71% | All That Jazz (1979) $37.8M |
| 1980 9 films · +51% | 9 | $75.3M | +51% | Xanadu (1980) $22.8M |
| 1981 7 films · +133% | 7 | $175.2M | +133% | Time Bandits (1981) $42.4M |
| 1982 12 films · +50% | 12 | $262.9M | +50% | Conan the Barbarian (1982) $68.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in 1982?
English-language fantasy films took $256.1M across 10 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Swedish-language fantasy films ($6.8M) and Japanese-language fantasy films ($30.5K).
Archive
Fantasy Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $15.7B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).
2020s 7 years · $40.9B
2010s 10 years · $90B
- 2019 $15.7B #1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- 2018 $8.2B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- 2017 $13.4B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
- 2016 $10.4B #1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- 2015 $7.3B #1 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- 2014 $6.9B #1 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- 2013 $8.2B #1 Iron Man 3 (2013)
- 2012 $6.7B #1 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- 2011 $5.8B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- 2010 $7.4B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $46.3B
- 2009 $8.5B #1 Avatar (2009)
- 2008 $4B #1 Hancock (2008)
- 2007 $7.3B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $3.8B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- 2005 $4.8B #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- 2004 $4.2B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $4.3B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- 2002 $3B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- 2001 $4.4B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $2.1B #1 What Women Want (2000)
1990s 10 years · $11.9B
- 1999 $3.5B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 1998 $987.9M #1 City of Angels (1998)
- 1997 $736.5M #1 Liar Liar (1997)
- 1996 $770.2M #1 Phenomenon (1996)
- 1995 $1.9B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $764.7M #1 The Mask (1994)
- 1993 $645.5M #1 Last Action Hero (1993)
- 1992 $600.2M #1 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
- 1991 $1.2B #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $791.6M #1 Ghost (1990)
1980s 10 years · $4.4B
- 1989 $678.8M #1 Ghostbusters II (1989)
- 1988 $805.7M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $521.8M #1 *batteries not included (1987)
- 1986 $240.7M #1 The Golden Child (1986)
- 1985 $295.4M #1 Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
- 1984 $651.5M #1 Ghostbusters (1984)
- 1983 $694.5M #1 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- 1982 $262.9M #1 Conan the Barbarian (1982)
- 1981 $175.2M #1 Time Bandits (1981)
- 1980 $75.3M #1 Xanadu (1980)
1970s 10 years · $1.2B
- 1979 $49.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $169.9M #1 Heaven Can Wait (1978)
- 1977 $954.3M #1 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- 1976 $21.8K #1 Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
- 1975 $14.2M #1 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)
- 1974 $38.2M #1 Herbie Rides Again (1974)
- 1973 $345K #1 The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
- 1972 $356.8K #1 The Master and Margarita (1972)
- 1971 $688.6K #1 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
- 1970 $61.6K #1 Donkey Skin (1970)
1960s 10 years · $125.1M
- 1969 $1.1M #1 Satyricon (1969)
- 1968 $8.8M #1 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
- 1967 $4.2K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $3.3K #1 The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966)
- 1965 $33K #1 Juliet of the Spirits (1965)
- 1964 $103.1M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $12M #1 The Sword in the Stone (1963)
- 1962 $31.9K #1 Pitfall (1962)
- 1961 $90 #1 Mothra (1961)
- 1960 $3K #1 Testament of Orpheus (1960)
1950s 7 years · $236M
1940s 8 years · $171.6M
- 1948 $44 #1 The Bishop's Wife (1948)
- 1947 $11.6M #1 It's a Wonderful Life (1947)
- 1946 $38M #1 Song of the South (1946)
- 1945 $2.7K #1 Anchors Aweigh (1945)
- 1944 $306 #1 The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
- 1942 $27 #1 I Married a Witch (1942)
- 1941 $112.6K #1 Dumbo (1941)
- 1940 $121.9M #1 Pinocchio (1940)
1930s 4 years · $210.7M
1920s 1 year · $12.2K
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office 1982: 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 12 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in 1982?
Conan the Barbarian (1982) leads with $68.9M worldwide, $39.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Dark Crystal (1982) at $44.6M and The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) at $39.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in 1982 earn?
12 fantasy films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $262.9M in all, or $21.9M per film on average. 1981 releases took $175.2M.
How many fantasy movies released in 1982 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Conan the Barbarian (1982), earned $68.9M.
How is the 1982 fantasy 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 1982. 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 1982 fantasy 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.