#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of December 1995
1995 · Adventure, Thriller
$262.8M worldwide · 99% of the chart's total
$100.5M US & Canada · 38% $162.3M elsewhere · 62%
Fantasy box office · December 1995
Fantasy Box Office, December 1995: Top-Grossing Releases
Jumanji (1995) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in December 1995, with $262.8M worldwide, ahead of The City of Lost Children (1995) at $1.8M and Pom Poko (1995) at $1.3M. 3 fantasy films released in December 1995 report a worldwide gross, $265.9M in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- December 1995 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $265.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 39%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of December 1995?
Jumanji (1995) leads with $262.8M, 99% of the total. The top 3 together took $265.9M, 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 December 1995, 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 December 1995.
- 1 Dec 15, 1995 US and Canada: $100.5M Rest of the world: $162.3M Worldwide: $262.8M
- 2 Dec 15, 1995 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $45.7K Worldwide: $1.8M
- 3 Dec 25, 1995 US and Canada: $372.4K Rest of the world: $906.8K Worldwide: $1.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1995?
Of the top 3, The City of Lost Children (1995) earned the biggest share at home (97% in the US & Canada), while Pom Poko (1995) made 71% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $102.6M (39%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Jumanji (1995) $262.8M $100.5M US & Canada · 38% $162.3M elsewhere · 62%
- 2 The City of Lost Children (1995) $1.8M $1.7M US & Canada · 97% $45.7K elsewhere · 3%
- 3 Pom Poko (1995) $1.3M $372.4K US & Canada · 29% $906.8K elsewhere · 71%
By release week
Which Week of December 1995 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 50 (Dec 10–16) took $264.6M, led by Jumanji (1995). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 26–Dec 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 10–16 Jumanji (1995) $264.6M Jumanji (1995)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 24–30 Pom Poko (1995) $1.3M Pom Poko (1995)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 1995 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 1991 earned the most: $303.5M from 2 films, led by Hook (1991). December 1995 took $265.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1986 1 film | 1 | $79.8M | – | The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M |
| December 1987 3 films · −18% | 3 | $65.5M | −18% | *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M |
| December 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1989 1 film | 1 | $74.1M | – | Always (1989) $74.1M |
| December 1990 1 film · +16% | 1 | $86M | +16% | Edward Scissorhands (1990) $86M |
| December 1991 2 films · +253% | 2 | $303.5M | +253% | Hook (1991) $300.9M |
| December 1992 2 films · −50% | 2 | $151.2M | −50% | Forever Young (1992) $128M |
| December 1993 4 films · −91% | 4 | $12.9M | −91% | Thumbelina (1993) $11.4M |
| December 1994 1 film · −99% | 1 | $167.8K | −99% | Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994) $167.8K |
| December 1995 3 films · +158308% | 3 | $265.9M | +158308% | Jumanji (1995) $262.8M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1995, Month by Month
The months of 1995 with their totals: August leads with $405.7M, led by Babe (1995).
- January $34.9M #1 Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
- February $34.9M #1 A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995)
- March $270.4K #1 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)
- April $1.2M #1 Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)
- May $302.1M #1 Casper (1995)
- June $336.6M #1 Batman Forever (1995)
- July $35.7M #1 The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
- August $405.7M #1 Babe (1995)
- September $247.2K #1 Rough Magic (1995)
- October $37.9M #1 Powder (1995)
- November $400.9M #1 Toy Story (1995)
- December $265.9M #1 Jumanji (1995)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office December 1995: 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 December 1995?
Jumanji (1995) leads with $262.8M worldwide, $100.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The City of Lost Children (1995) at $1.8M and Pom Poko (1995) at $1.3M.
How much did fantasy movies released in December 1995 earn?
3 fantasy films released in December 1995 report a worldwide gross, $265.9M in all, or $88.6M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in December 1995 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Jumanji (1995) with $262.8M.
How is the December 1995 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 December 1995. 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 December 1995 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.