#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of July 1994
1994 · Action, Fantasy
$351.6M worldwide · 78% of the chart's total
$119.9M US & Canada · 34% $231.6M elsewhere · 66%
Fantasy box office · July 1994
Fantasy Box Office, July 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
The Mask (1994) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in July 1994, with $351.6M worldwide, ahead of Angels in the Outfield (1994) at $50.2M and The Shadow (1994) at $48.1M. 3 fantasy films released in July 1994 report a worldwide gross, $449.9M in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- July 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $449.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 45%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of July 1994?
The Mask (1994) leads with $351.6M, 78% of the total. The top 3 together took $449.9M, 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.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Fantasy Release of July 1994, 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 1994.
- 1 Jul 29, 1994 US and Canada: $119.9M Rest of the world: $231.6M Worldwide: $351.6M
- 2 Jul 15, 1994 US and Canada: $50.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.2M
- 3 Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $48.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1994?
Of the top 3, Angels in the Outfield (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Mask (1994) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $202.2M (45%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Mask (1994) $351.6M $119.9M US & Canada · 34% $231.6M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 Angels in the Outfield (1994) $50.2M $50.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M $32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
By release week
Which Week of July 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 24–30) took $351.6M, led by The Mask (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 26–Jul 2 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M The Shadow (1994)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 10–16 Angels in the Outfield (1994) $50.2M Angels in the Outfield (1994)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 24–30 The Mask (1994) $351.6M The Mask (1994)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Jul 31–Aug 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1994 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1990 earned the most: $558.9M from 2 films, led by Ghost (1990). July 1994 took $449.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 1988 1 film · −93% | 1 | $7.3M | −93% | Phantasm II (1988) $7.3M |
| July 1989 4 films · +82% | 4 | $13.2M | +82% | Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) $10.4M |
| July 1990 2 films · +4124% | 2 | $558.9M | +4124% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
| July 1991 2 films · −93% | 2 | $39.3M | −93% | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) $38M |
| July 1992 2 films · +315% | 2 | $163.1M | +315% | Death Becomes Her (1992) $149M |
| July 1993 2 films · −62% | 2 | $61.4M | −62% | Hocus Pocus (1993) $48.7M |
| July 1994 3 films · +632% | 3 | $449.9M | +632% | The Mask (1994) $351.6M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: July leads with $449.9M, led by The Mask (1994).
- January No grosses
- February No grosses
- March $3.1M #1 The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
- April No grosses
- May $58.5M #1 The Crow (1994)
- June No grosses
- July $449.9M #1 The Mask (1994)
- August No grosses
- September $112.5K #1 Arizona Dream (1994)
- October $71.4K #1 A Troll in Central Park (1994)
- November $252.8M #1 The Santa Clause (1994)
- December $167.8K #1 Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office July 1994: 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 July 1994?
The Mask (1994) leads with $351.6M worldwide, $119.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Angels in the Outfield (1994) at $50.2M and The Shadow (1994) at $48.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in July 1994 earn?
3 fantasy films released in July 1994 report a worldwide gross, $449.9M in all, or $150M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in July 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Mask (1994) with $351.6M.
How is the July 1994 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 1994. 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 1994 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.