#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of July 1996
1996 · Drama, Fantasy
$152M worldwide · 77% of the chart's total
$104.6M US & Canada · 69% $47.4M elsewhere · 31%
Fantasy box office · July 1996
Fantasy Box Office, July 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Phenomenon (1996) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in July 1996, with $152M worldwide, ahead of The Frighteners (1996) at $29.4M and The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) at $15.1M. 3 fantasy films released in July 1996 report a worldwide gross, $196.5M in all, 69% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- July 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $196.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 69%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of July 1996?
Phenomenon (1996) leads with $152M, 77% of the total. The top 3 together took $196.5M, 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 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 July 1996.
- 1 Jul 3, 1996 US and Canada: $104.6M Rest of the world: $47.4M Worldwide: $152M
- 2 Jul 19, 1996 US and Canada: $16.8M Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $29.4M
- 3 The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)Jul 26, 1996 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1M
Jul 26, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Adventure, Drama $15.1M worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1996?
Of the top 3, The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Frighteners (1996) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $136.5M (69%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Phenomenon (1996) $152M $104.6M US & Canada · 69% $47.4M elsewhere · 31%
- 2 The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M $16.8M US & Canada · 57% $12.6M elsewhere · 43%
- 3 The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) $15.1M $15.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 27 (Jun 30–Jul 6) took $152M, led by Phenomenon (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 Phenomenon (1996) $152M Phenomenon (1996)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 14–20 The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M The Frighteners (1996)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 21–27 The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) $15.1M The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1996 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 1996 took $196.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1987 4 films | 4 | $98.6M | – | 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 |
| July 1995 1 film · −92% | 1 | $35.7M | −92% | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) $35.7M |
| July 1996 3 films · +451% | 3 | $196.5M | +451% | Phenomenon (1996) $152M |
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 July 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in July 1996?
Phenomenon (1996) leads with $152M worldwide, $104.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Frighteners (1996) at $29.4M and The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) at $15.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in July 1996 earn?
3 fantasy films released in July 1996 report a worldwide gross, $196.5M in all, or $65.5M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in July 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Phenomenon (1996) with $152M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.