#1 of 30 #1 fantasy movie of 1987
*batteries not included (1987)
1987 · Sci-Fi, Fantasy
$65.1M worldwide · 12% of the chart's total
$32.9M US & Canada · 51% $32.1M elsewhere · 49%
Fantasy box office · 1987
Fantasy Box Office 1987: Highest-Grossing Fantasy Movies
*batteries not included (1987) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in 1987, with $65.1M worldwide, ahead of The Witches of Eastwick (1987) at $63.8M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M. 30 fantasy films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $521.8M in all, 87% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 117% on 1986, whose releases took $240.7M. By language, English leads with $488.9M across 27 fantasy releases.
- 1987 releases with a gross
- 30
- combined worldwide
- $521.8M
- *batteries not included (1987), the #1
- $65.1M
- vs 1986
- +117%
#1 of 30 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of 1987?
*batteries not included (1987) leads with $65.1M, 12% of the total. The top 5 together took $266.4M, 51% of what all 30 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 1987, 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 1987.
- 1 Dec 18, 1987 US and Canada: $32.9M Rest of the world: $32.1M Worldwide: $65.1M
- 2 Jun 12, 1987 US and Canada: $63.8M Rest of the world: $165 Worldwide: $63.8M
- 3 Jun 5, 1987 US and Canada: $29.8M Rest of the world: $20.2M Worldwide: $50M
- 4 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)Feb 27, 1987 US and Canada: $44.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.8M
Feb 27, 1987 · English · Action, Thriller, Fantasy $44.8M worldwide - 5 Feb 13, 1987 US and Canada: $42.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $42.7M
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Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $34.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.4M - 7
Jul 31, 1987 US and Canada: $32.3M Rest of the world: $220.9K Worldwide: $32.5M - 8
Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $30.9M Rest of the world: $125K Worldwide: $31M - 9
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)Jul 24, 1987 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: $14.6M Worldwide: $30.3M Jul 24, 1987 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $30.3M worldwide - 10
Jul 1, 1987 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.9M - 11
Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $20.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.4M - 12
Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $769 Worldwide: $17.3M - 13
May 15, 1987 US and Canada: $13.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.5M - 14
Jul 10, 1987 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M - 15
Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M - 16
Aug 28, 1987 US and Canada: $7.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.8M - 17
Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: $9.2K Worldwide: $5.9M - 18
Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M - 19
Aug 14, 1987 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $1.8K Worldwide: $3.8M - 20
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987)Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M Aug 7, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $2.6M worldwide - 21
Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M - 22
Mar 6, 1987 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M - 23
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)Aug 22, 1987 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M Aug 22, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $1.6M worldwide - 24
Aug 29, 1987 US and Canada: $901.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $901.4K - 25
Mar 20, 1987 US and Canada: $800K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $800K - 26
Dec 11, 1987 US and Canada: $370.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $370.7K - 27
May 8, 1987 US and Canada: $159.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $159.7K - 28
Aug 1, 1987 US and Canada: $61.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $61.8K - 29
Jan 9, 1987 US and Canada: $11.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.4K - 30
Dec 13, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1987?
Of the top 10, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while *batteries not included (1987) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 30 films, $454.5M (87%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M $32.9M US & Canada · 51% $32.1M elsewhere · 49%
- 2 The Witches of Eastwick (1987) $63.8M $63.8M US & Canada · 100% $165 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Harry and the Hendersons (1987) $50M $29.8M US & Canada · 60% $20.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 4 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) $44.8M $44.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Mannequin (1987) $42.7M $42.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M $34.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 The Lost Boys (1987) $32.5M $32.3M US & Canada · 99% $220.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 The Princess Bride (1987) $31M $30.9M US & Canada · 100% $125K elsewhere · <1%
- 9 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) $30.3M $15.7M US & Canada · 52% $14.6M elsewhere · 48%
- 10 Innerspace (1987) $25.9M $25.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 30 films reached $100M. 17 films, 57% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $521.8M total.
90% 10%
- $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 13 films, 43% of the list $471.7M · 90% of the gross
- Under $10M 17 films, 57% of the list $50.1M · 10% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1987 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $113.8M from 2 films, led by The Witches of Eastwick (1987). January was the quietest month ($11.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Iron Warrior (1987) $11.4K Iron Warrior (1987)
- February Feb A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) $87.5M A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- March Mar Evil Dead II (1987) $8.5M Evil Dead II (1987)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May The Gate (1987) $13.7M The Gate (1987)
- June Jun The Witches of Eastwick (1987) $113.8M The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- July Jul The Lost Boys (1987) $98.6M The Lost Boys (1987)
- August Aug Masters of the Universe (1987) $34.1M Masters of the Universe (1987)
- September Sep The Princess Bride (1987) $31M The Princess Bride (1987)
- October Oct Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M Like Father Like Son (1987)
- November Nov Hello Again (1987) $34.9M Hello Again (1987)
- December Dec *batteries not included (1987) $65.5M *batteries not included (1987)
Last 10 years
How Does 1987 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1983 earned the most: $694.5M from 13 films, led by Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). 1987 took $521.8M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 6 films | 6 | $169.9M | – | 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 |
| 1987 30 films · +117% | 30 | $521.8M | +117% | *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in 1987?
English-language fantasy films took $488.9M across 27 films, 94% of the total, ahead of French-language fantasy films ($370.7K) and Russian-language fantasy films ($2.5K).
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 1987: 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 30 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in 1987?
*batteries not included (1987) leads with $65.1M worldwide, $32.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Witches of Eastwick (1987) at $63.8M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M.
How much did fantasy movies released in 1987 earn?
30 fantasy films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $521.8M in all, or $17.4M per film on average. 1986 releases took $240.7M.
How many fantasy movies released in 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, *batteries not included (1987), earned $65.1M.
How is the 1987 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 1987. 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 1987 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.