#1 of 4 #1 fantasy movie of July 1987
1987 · Thriller, Fantasy
$32.5M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total
$32.3M US & Canada · 99% $220.9K elsewhere · <1%
Fantasy box office · July 1987
Fantasy Box Office, July 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
The Lost Boys (1987) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in July 1987, with $32.5M worldwide, ahead of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) at $30.3M and Innerspace (1987) at $25.9M. 4 fantasy films released in July 1987 report a worldwide gross, $98.6M in all, 85% of it from the US & Canada.
- July 1987 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $98.6M
- The Lost Boys (1987), the #1
- $32.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 85%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of July 1987?
The Lost Boys (1987) leads with $32.5M, 33% of the total. The top 4 together took $98.6M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Fantasy Release of July 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 July 1987.
- 1 Jul 31, 1987 US and Canada: $32.3M Rest of the world: $220.9K Worldwide: $32.5M
- 2 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 - 3 Jul 1, 1987 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.9M
- 4 Jul 10, 1987 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1987?
Of the top 4, Innerspace (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) made 48% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $83.8M (85%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Lost Boys (1987) $32.5M $32.3M US & Canada · 99% $220.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) $30.3M $15.7M US & Canada · 52% $14.6M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Innerspace (1987) $25.9M $25.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Maid to Order (1987) $9.9M $9.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 26–Aug 1) took $32.5M, led by The Lost Boys (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 Innerspace (1987) $25.9M Innerspace (1987)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 5–11 Maid to Order (1987) $9.9M Maid to Order (1987)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 12–18 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 19–25 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) $30.3M Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 The Lost Boys (1987) $32.5M The Lost Boys (1987)
Earlier years
How Does July 1987 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1987 earned the most: $98.6M from 4 films, led by The Lost Boys (1987).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1978 1 film | 1 | $20.4M | – | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) $20.4M |
| July 1979 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1980 1 film | 1 | $6.2M | – | Oh Heavenly Dog (1980) $6.2M |
| July 1981 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1982 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1983 1 film | 1 | $16.9M | – | Krull (1983) $16.9M |
| July 1984 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1985 3 films | 3 | $32.1M | – | The Black Cauldron (1985) $21.3M |
| July 1986 1 film · −65% | 1 | $11.1M | −65% | Big Trouble in Little China (1986) $11.1M |
| July 1987 4 films · +787% | 4 | $98.6M | +787% | The Lost Boys (1987) $32.5M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1987, Month by Month
The months of 1987 with their totals: June leads with $113.8M, led by The Witches of Eastwick (1987).
- January $11.4K #1 Iron Warrior (1987)
- February $87.5M #1 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- March $8.5M #1 Evil Dead II (1987)
- April No grosses
- May $13.7M #1 The Gate (1987)
- June $113.8M #1 The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- July $98.6M #1 The Lost Boys (1987)
- August $34.1M #1 Masters of the Universe (1987)
- September $31M #1 The Princess Bride (1987)
- October $34.4M #1 Like Father Like Son (1987)
- November $34.9M #1 Hello Again (1987)
- December $65.5M #1 *batteries not included (1987)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office July 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in July 1987?
The Lost Boys (1987) leads with $32.5M worldwide, $32.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) at $30.3M and Innerspace (1987) at $25.9M.
How much did fantasy movies released in July 1987 earn?
4 fantasy films released in July 1987 report a worldwide gross, $98.6M in all, or $24.6M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in July 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Lost Boys (1987), earned $32.5M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.