#1 of 18 #1 fantasy movie of 1986
1986 · Action, Adventure
$79.8M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total
$79.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Fantasy box office · 1986
Fantasy Box Office 1986: Highest-Grossing Fantasy Movies
The Golden Child (1986) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in 1986, with $79.8M worldwide, ahead of Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) at $41.4M and House (1986) at $19.4M. 18 fantasy films released in 1986 report a worldwide gross, $240.7M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 19% on 1985, whose releases took $295.4M. By language, English leads with $212.8M across 13 fantasy releases.
- 1986 releases with a gross
- 18
- combined worldwide
- $240.7M
- The Golden Child (1986), the #1
- $79.8M
- vs 1985
- −19%
#1 of 18 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of 1986?
The Golden Child (1986) leads with $79.8M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $175.5M, 73% of what all 18 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 1986, 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 1986.
- 1 Dec 12, 1986 US and Canada: $79.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $79.8M
- 2 Oct 10, 1986 US and Canada: $41.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.4M
- 3 Feb 28, 1986 US and Canada: $19.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.4M
- 4 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)May 2, 1986 US and Canada: $18M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18M
May 2, 1986 · English · Drama, Comedy, Fantasy $18M worldwide - 5 Apr 18, 1986 US and Canada: $15.5M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $16.8M
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Jun 27, 1986 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $14.7M - 7
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)Jul 2, 1986 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: $7.7K Worldwide: $11.1M Jul 2, 1986 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $11.1M worldwide - 8
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)Mar 21, 1986 US and Canada: $8.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.5M Mar 21, 1986 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $8.5M worldwide - 9
Aug 15, 1986 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2M - 10
My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)Jun 6, 1986 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6M Jun 6, 1986 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $6M worldwide - 11
Mar 7, 1986 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: $2.5K Worldwide: $5.9M - 12
Jan 17, 1986 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.5M - 13
Mar 7, 1986 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 14
Jan 17, 1986 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M - 15
The Adventures of the American Rabbit (1986)Jan 17, 1986 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M Jan 17, 1986 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Family $1.3M worldwide - 16
Apr 25, 1986 US and Canada: $502.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $502.2K - 17
Nov 14, 1986 US and Canada: $277.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $277.4K - 18
Jun 5, 1986 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1986?
Of the top 10, The Golden Child (1986) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Legend (1986) made 8% of its gross abroad. Across all 18 films, $238.3M (99%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M $79.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) $41.4M $41.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 House (1986) $19.4M $19.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) $18M $18M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Legend (1986) $16.8M $15.5M US & Canada · 92% $1.3M elsewhere · 8%
- 6 Labyrinth (1986) $14.7M $13.7M US & Canada · 93% $1M elsewhere · 7%
- 7 Big Trouble in Little China (1986) $11.1M $11.1M US & Canada · 100% $7.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986) $8.5M $8.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) $7.2M $7.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 My Little Pony: The Movie (1986) $6M $6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1986 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 18 films reached $100M. 11 films, 61% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $240.7M total.
84% 16%
- $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 7 films, 39% of the list $201.4M · 84% of the gross
- Under $10M 11 films, 61% of the list $39.3M · 16% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1986 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $79.8M from 1 film, led by The Golden Child (1986). November was the quietest month ($277.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Troll (1986) $8.7M Troll (1986)
- February Feb House (1986) $19.4M House (1986)
- March Mar Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986) $16.7M Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)
- April Apr Legend (1986) $17.3M Legend (1986)
- May May Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) $18M Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
- June Jun Labyrinth (1986) $20.7M Labyrinth (1986)
- July Jul Big Trouble in Little China (1986) $11.1M Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
- August Aug The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) $7.2M The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) $41.4M Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
- November Nov Willy/Milly (1986) $277.4K Willy/Milly (1986)
- December Dec The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M The Golden Child (1986)
Last 10 years
How Does 1986 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). 1986 took $240.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 9 films | 9 | $954.3M | – | 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 |
| 1983 13 films · +164% | 13 | $694.5M | +164% | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) $482.5M |
| 1984 11 films · −6% | 11 | $651.5M | −6% | Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M |
| 1985 24 films · −55% | 24 | $295.4M | −55% | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) $41M |
| 1986 18 films · −19% | 18 | $240.7M | −19% | The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in 1986?
English-language fantasy films took $212.8M across 13 films, 88% of the total, ahead of Norwegian-language fantasy films ($7.2M) and Cantonese-language fantasy films ($502.2K).
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 1986: 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 18 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in 1986?
The Golden Child (1986) leads with $79.8M worldwide, $79.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) at $41.4M and House (1986) at $19.4M.
How much did fantasy movies released in 1986 earn?
18 fantasy films released in 1986 report a worldwide gross, $240.7M in all, or $13.4M per film on average. 1985 releases took $295.4M.
How many fantasy movies released in 1986 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Golden Child (1986), earned $79.8M.
How is the 1986 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 1986. 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 1986 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.