#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of June 1984
1984 · Sci-Fi, Fantasy
$296.6M worldwide · 60% of the chart's total
$243.6M US & Canada · 82% $53M elsewhere · 18%
Fantasy box office · June 1984
Fantasy Box Office, June 1984: Top-Grossing Releases
Ghostbusters (1984) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in June 1984, with $296.6M worldwide, ahead of Gremlins (1984) at $165.4M and Conan the Destroyer (1984) at $31M. 3 fantasy films released in June 1984 report a worldwide gross, $493.1M in all, 87% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- June 1984 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $493.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 87%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of June 1984?
Ghostbusters (1984) leads with $296.6M, 60% of the total. The top 3 together took $493.1M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Fantasy Release of June 1984, 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 June 1984.
- 1 Jun 8, 1984 US and Canada: $243.6M Rest of the world: $53M Worldwide: $296.6M
- 2 Jun 8, 1984 US and Canada: $153.6M Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $165.4M
- 3 Jun 29, 1984 US and Canada: $31M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1984?
Of the top 3, Conan the Destroyer (1984) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Ghostbusters (1984) made 18% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $428.3M (87%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M $243.6M US & Canada · 82% $53M elsewhere · 18%
- 2 Gremlins (1984) $165.4M $153.6M US & Canada · 93% $11.8M elsewhere · 7%
- 3 Conan the Destroyer (1984) $31M $31M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1984 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 23 (Jun 3–9) took $462.1M, led by Ghostbusters (1984). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 3–9 Ghostbusters (1984) $462.1M Ghostbusters (1984)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 24–30 Conan the Destroyer (1984) $31M Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Earlier years
How Does June 1984 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1984 earned the most: $493.1M from 3 films, led by Ghostbusters (1984).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1975 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1976 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1977 1 film | 1 | $71.2M | – | The Rescuers (1977) $71.2M |
| June 1978 1 film · +15% | 1 | $81.6M | +15% | Heaven Can Wait (1978) $81.6M |
| June 1979 1 film · −85% | 1 | $12M | −85% | Phantasm (1979) $12M |
| June 1980 1 film · +50% | 1 | $18M | +50% | Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) $18M |
| June 1981 2 films · +207% | 2 | $55.2M | +207% | Clash of the Titans (1981) $41.1M |
| June 1982 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1983 2 films | 2 | $109.7M | – | Superman III (1983) $80.3M |
| June 1984 3 films · +350% | 3 | $493.1M | +350% | Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1984, Month by Month
The months of 1984 with their totals: June leads with $493.1M, led by Ghostbusters (1984).
- January No grosses
- February No grosses
- March $69.8M #1 Splash (1984)
- April No grosses
- May No grosses
- June $493.1M #1 Ghostbusters (1984)
- July No grosses
- August $5.8M #1 Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (1984)
- September $46.9M #1 All of Me (1984)
- October $1.3K #1 Leila and the Wolves (1984)
- November $35.8M #1 Oh, God! You Devil (1984)
- December No grosses
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office June 1984: 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 fantasy movie in June 1984?
Ghostbusters (1984) leads with $296.6M worldwide, $243.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Gremlins (1984) at $165.4M and Conan the Destroyer (1984) at $31M.
How much did fantasy movies released in June 1984 earn?
3 fantasy films released in June 1984 report a worldwide gross, $493.1M in all, or $164.4M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in June 1984 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Ghostbusters (1984) with $296.6M.
How is the June 1984 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 June 1984. 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 June 1984 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.