#1 of 8 #1 music movie of 1985
1985 · Action, Drama
$25.8M worldwide · 35% of the chart's total
$25.8M US & Canada · 100% $993 elsewhere · <1%
Music box office · 1985
Music Box Office 1985: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
The Last Dragon (1985) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 1985, with $25.8M worldwide, ahead of Follow That Bird (1985) at $14M and Krush Groove (1985) at $11.1M. 8 music films released in 1985 report a worldwide gross, $73.7M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 80% on 1984, whose releases took $360.2M. By language, English leads with $50.7M across 6 music releases.
- 1985 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $73.7M
- The Last Dragon (1985), the #1
- $25.8M
- vs 1984
- −80%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 1985?
The Last Dragon (1985) leads with $25.8M, 35% of the total. The top 5 together took $66.2M, 90% of what all 8 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 Music Release of 1985, 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 1985.
- 1 Mar 22, 1985 US and Canada: $25.8M Rest of the world: $993 Worldwide: $25.8M
- 2 Aug 2, 1985 US and Canada: $14M Rest of the world: $1K Worldwide: $14M
- 3 Oct 25, 1985 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.1M
- 4 Oct 11, 1985 US and Canada: $9.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.1M
- 5 Apr 12, 1985 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.3M
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May 10, 1985 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 7
Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M - 8
Mar 29, 1985 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1985?
Of the top 8, Krush Groove (1985) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Follow That Bird (1985) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $73.7M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Last Dragon (1985) $25.8M $25.8M US & Canada · 100% $993 elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Follow That Bird (1985) $14M $14M US & Canada · 100% $1K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Krush Groove (1985) $11.1M $11.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Sweet Dreams (1985) $9.1M $9.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) $6.3M $6.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Rappin’ (1985) $2.9M $2.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Fast Forward (1985) $2.8M $2.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Slugger's Wife (1985) $1.9M $1.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1985 Earned the Most?
March releases took the most, $27.6M from 2 films, led by The Last Dragon (1985). February was the quietest month ($2.8M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb Fast Forward (1985) $2.8M Fast Forward (1985)
- March Mar The Last Dragon (1985) $27.6M The Last Dragon (1985)
- April Apr Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) $6.3M Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
- May May Rappin’ (1985) $2.9M Rappin’ (1985)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Follow That Bird (1985) $14M Follow That Bird (1985)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct Krush Groove (1985) $20.1M Krush Groove (1985)
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 1985 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1984 earned the most: $360.2M from 17 films, led by Footloose (1984). 1985 took $73.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 3 films | 3 | $80M | – | A Star Is Born (1976) $80M |
| 1977 7 films · +217% | 7 | $254M | +217% | Saturday Night Fever (1977) $237.1M |
| 1978 7 films · −73% | 7 | $69M | −73% | Up in Smoke (1978) $44.4M |
| 1979 7 films · +17% | 7 | $80.8M | +17% | All That Jazz (1979) $37.8M |
| 1980 13 films · +225% | 13 | $262.6M | +225% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| 1981 5 films · −92% | 5 | $20.3M | −92% | The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) $14.9M |
| 1982 13 films · +362% | 13 | $93.7M | +362% | Victor Victoria (1982) $28.2M |
| 1983 7 films · +101% | 7 | $188.2M | +101% | Flashdance (1983) $92.9M |
| 1984 17 films · +91% | 17 | $360.2M | +91% | Footloose (1984) $80M |
| 1985 8 films · −80% | 8 | $73.7M | −80% | The Last Dragon (1985) $25.8M |
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music Box Office 1985: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 1985?
The Last Dragon (1985) leads with $25.8M worldwide, $25.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Follow That Bird (1985) at $14M and Krush Groove (1985) at $11.1M.
How much did music movies released in 1985 earn?
8 music films released in 1985 report a worldwide gross, $73.7M in all, or $9.2M per film on average. 1984 releases took $360.2M.
How many music movies released in 1985 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Last Dragon (1985), earned $25.8M.
How is the 1985 music 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 1985. 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 1985 music 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.