#1 of 4 #1 fantasy movie of May 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$115.3M worldwide · 82% of the chart's total
$51.4M US & Canada · 45% $63.9M elsewhere · 55%
Fantasy box office · May 1996
Fantasy Box Office, May 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
DragonHeart (1996) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in May 1996, with $115.3M worldwide, ahead of The Craft (1996) at $24.8M and Dead Man (1996) at $1.1M. 4 fantasy films released in May 1996 report a worldwide gross, $141.2M in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- May 1996 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $141.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 55%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of May 1996?
DragonHeart (1996) leads with $115.3M, 82% of the total. The top 4 together took $141.2M, 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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The chart
Every Fantasy Release of May 1996, 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 May 1996.
- 1 May 31, 1996 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $63.9M Worldwide: $115.3M
- 2 May 3, 1996 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: $5.9K Worldwide: $24.8M
- 3 May 10, 1996 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $47.2K Worldwide: $1.1M
- 4 Three Lives and Only One Death (1996)May 15, 1996 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $378
May 15, 1996 · French · Mystery, Fantasy, Crime $378 worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 1996?
Of the top 4, The Craft (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while DragonHeart (1996) made 55% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $77.2M (55%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 DragonHeart (1996) $115.3M $51.4M US & Canada · 45% $63.9M elsewhere · 55%
- 2 The Craft (1996) $24.8M $24.8M US & Canada · 100% $5.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Dead Man (1996) $1.1M $1M US & Canada · 96% $47.2K elsewhere · 4%
- 4 Three Lives and Only One Death (1996) $378 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of May 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 22 (May 26–Jun 1) took $115.3M, led by DragonHeart (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 The Craft (1996) $24.8M The Craft (1996)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 5–11 Dead Man (1996) $1.1M Dead Man (1996)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 12–18 Three Lives and Only One Death (1996) $378 Three Lives and Only One Death (1996)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 19–25 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 DragonHeart (1996) $115.3M DragonHeart (1996)
Earlier years
How Does May 1996 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 1995 earned the most: $302.1M from 3 films, led by Casper (1995). May 1996 took $141.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1987 2 films | 2 | $13.7M | – | The Gate (1987) $13.5M |
| May 1988 3 films · +344% | 3 | $60.9M | +344% | Willow (1988) $57.3M |
| May 1989 2 films · −85% | 2 | $9.2M | −85% | Warlock (1989) $9.1M |
| May 1990 3 films · +111% | 3 | $19.3M | +111% | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) $16.3M |
| May 1991 5 films · +86% | 5 | $36M | +86% | Switch (1991) $15.5M |
| May 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1993 2 films | 2 | $24.8M | – | Super Mario Bros. (1993) $20.9M |
| May 1994 3 films · +136% | 3 | $58.5M | +136% | The Crow (1994) $50.8M |
| May 1995 3 films · +416% | 3 | $302.1M | +416% | Casper (1995) $288.1M |
| May 1996 4 films · −53% | 4 | $141.2M | −53% | DragonHeart (1996) $115.3M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: December leads with $221.1M, led by Michael (1996).
- January $25.8M #1 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
- February No grosses
- March $8.6M #1 All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)
- April $47.9M #1 James and the Giant Peach (1996)
- May $141.2M #1 DragonHeart (1996)
- June $17.3M #1 The Phantom (1996)
- July $196.5M #1 Phenomenon (1996)
- August $92.1M #1 Jack (1996)
- September $4.4M #1 Bogus (1996)
- October $15.3M #1 Thinner (1996)
- November No grosses
- December $221.1M #1 Michael (1996)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office May 1996: 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 May 1996?
DragonHeart (1996) leads with $115.3M worldwide, $51.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Craft (1996) at $24.8M and Dead Man (1996) at $1.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in May 1996 earn?
4 fantasy films released in May 1996 report a worldwide gross, $141.2M in all, or $35.3M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in May 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by DragonHeart (1996) with $115.3M.
How is the May 1996 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 May 1996. 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 May 1996 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.