#1 of 21 #1 fantasy movie of 1990
1990 · Drama, Mystery
$505.7M worldwide · 64% of the chart's total
$217.6M US & Canada · 43% $288.1M elsewhere · 57%
Fantasy box office · 1990
Fantasy Box Office 1990: Highest-Grossing Fantasy Movies
Ghost (1990) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in 1990, with $505.7M worldwide, ahead of Edward Scissorhands (1990) at $86M and Arachnophobia (1990) at $53.2M. 21 fantasy films released in 1990 report a worldwide gross, $791.6M in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 17% on 1989, whose releases took $678.8M. By language, English leads with $777.1M across 14 fantasy releases.
- 1990 releases with a gross
- 21
- combined worldwide
- $791.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 1989
- +17%
#1 of 21 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of 1990?
Ghost (1990) leads with $505.7M, 64% of the total. The top 5 together took $711.8M, 90% of what all 21 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 1990, 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 1990.
- 1 Jul 13, 1990 US and Canada: $217.6M Rest of the world: $288.1M Worldwide: $505.7M
- 2 Dec 7, 1990 US and Canada: $56.4M Rest of the world: $29.7M Worldwide: $86M
- 3 Jul 18, 1990 US and Canada: $53.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $53.2M
- 4 Jun 15, 1990 US and Canada: $41.5M Rest of the world: $843 Worldwide: $41.5M
- 5 Jun 29, 1990 US and Canada: $24.7M Rest of the world: $714K Worldwide: $25.4M
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DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)Aug 3, 1990 US and Canada: $18.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.1M
Aug 3, 1990 · English · Family, Fantasy, Adventure $18.1M worldwide - 7
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)May 4, 1990 US and Canada: $16.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.3M May 4, 1990 · English · Thriller, Fantasy, Horror $16.3M worldwide - 8
Oct 12, 1990 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M - 9
Aug 24, 1990 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: $2.8K Worldwide: $10.4M - 10
Feb 16, 1990 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: $607.3K Worldwide: $9.5M - 11
Feb 2, 1990 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.1M - 12
May 11, 1990 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $3M - 13
Sep 14, 1990 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 14
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990)Mar 10, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $521.9K
Mar 10, 1990 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Family $521.9K worldwide - 15
Nov 8, 1990 US and Canada: $485.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $485.8K - 16
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990)Oct 17, 1990 US and Canada: $270.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $270.4K Oct 17, 1990 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Animation, Action $270.4K worldwide - 17
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990)Oct 17, 1990 US and Canada: $270.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $270.4K Oct 17, 1990 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Animation, Action $270.4K worldwide - 18
Feb 1, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.2K - 19
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)May 9, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4K
May 9, 1990 · Telugu · Comedy, Action, Romance $8.4K worldwide - 20
Sep 14, 1990 US and Canada: $8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8K - 21
Oct 12, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1990?
Of the top 10, Arachnophobia (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Ghost (1990) made 57% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $470.9M (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Ghost (1990) $505.7M $217.6M US & Canada · 43% $288.1M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 Edward Scissorhands (1990) $86M $56.4M US & Canada · 66% $29.7M elsewhere · 34%
- 3 Arachnophobia (1990) $53.2M $53.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) $41.5M $41.5M US & Canada · 100% $843 elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Ghost Dad (1990) $25.4M $24.7M US & Canada · 97% $714K elsewhere · 3%
- 6 DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) $18.1M $18.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) $16.3M $16.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Mr. Destiny (1990) $15.4M $15.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Witches (1990) $10.4M $10.4M US & Canada · 100% $2.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 10 Nightbreed (1990) $9.5M $8.9M US & Canada · 94% $607.3K elsewhere · 6%
Gross bands
How Many 1990 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $505.7M between them, 64% of the total. 12 films, 57% of the list, earned under $10M.
64% 34%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 5% of the list $505.7M · 64% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 38% of the list $266.3M · 34% of the gross
- Under $10M 12 films, 57% of the list $19.5M · 2% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1990 Earned the Most?
July releases took the most, $558.9M from 2 films, led by Ghost (1990). November was the quietest month ($485.8K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb Nightbreed (1990) $13.6M Nightbreed (1990)
- March Mar Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990) $521.9K Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) $19.3M Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
- June Jun Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) $66.9M Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
- July Jul Ghost (1990) $558.9M Ghost (1990)
- August Aug DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) $28.5M DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)
- September Sep Repossessed (1990) $1.4M Repossessed (1990)
- October Oct Mr. Destiny (1990) $15.9M Mr. Destiny (1990)
- November Nov Meet the Applegates (1990) $485.8K Meet the Applegates (1990)
- December Dec Edward Scissorhands (1990) $86M Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Last 10 years
How Does 1990 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1988 earned the most: $805.7M from 22 films, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). 1990 took $791.6M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 7 films | 7 | $175.2M | – | 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 |
| 1988 22 films · +54% | 22 | $805.7M | +54% | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M |
| 1989 22 films · −16% | 22 | $678.8M | −16% | Ghostbusters II (1989) $215.4M |
| 1990 21 films · +17% | 21 | $791.6M | +17% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in 1990?
English-language fantasy films took $777.1M across 14 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language fantasy films ($4M) and Italian-language fantasy films ($23.2K).
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 1990: 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 21 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in 1990?
Ghost (1990) leads with $505.7M worldwide, $217.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Edward Scissorhands (1990) at $86M and Arachnophobia (1990) at $53.2M.
How much did fantasy movies released in 1990 earn?
21 fantasy films released in 1990 report a worldwide gross, $791.6M in all, or $37.7M per film on average. 1989 releases took $678.8M.
How many fantasy movies released in 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Ghost (1990) with $505.7M.
How is the 1990 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 1990. 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 1990 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.