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Music Box Office 1992: Highest-Grossing Music Movies

The Bodyguard (1992) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 1992, with $411M worldwide, ahead of Sister Act (1992) at $231.6M and Wayne's World (1992) at $183.1M. 12 music films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $858.7M in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 6.5 times the total of 1991, whose releases took $131.6M. By language, English leads with $858.7M across 11 music releases.

1992 releases with a gross
12
combined worldwide
$858.7M
films crossed $100M
3
vs 1991
×6.5
The Bodyguard (1992) movie poster #1 of 12
#1 music movie of 1992

The Bodyguard (1992)

1992 · Action, Drama

$411M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total

$122M US & Canada · 30% $289M elsewhere · 70%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 1992?

The Bodyguard (1992) leads with $411M, 48% of the total. The top 5 together took $848.2M, 99% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Bodyguard (1992) movie poster Number 1
    $411M The Bodyguard (1992)
    $122M US & Canada · 30% $289M elsewhere · 70%
  2. Sister Act (1992) movie poster Number 2
    $231.6M Sister Act (1992)
    $139.6M US & Canada · 60% $92M elsewhere · 40%
  3. Wayne's World (1992) movie poster Number 3
    $183.1M Wayne's World (1992)
    $121.7M US & Canada · 66% $61.4M elsewhere · 34%
  4. Pure Country (1992) movie poster Number 4
    $15.2M Pure Country (1992)
    $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Sarafina! (1992) movie poster Number 5
    $7.3M Sarafina! (1992)
    $7.3M US & Canada · 100% $3.7K elsewhere · <1%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Music Release of 1992, 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 1992.

  1. 1 The Bodyguard (1992) movie poster
    The Bodyguard (1992) Nov 25, 1992 · English · Action, Drama, Romance $411M worldwide
    Nov 25, 1992 US and Canada: $122M Rest of the world: $289M Worldwide: $411M
  2. 2 Sister Act (1992) movie poster
    Sister Act (1992) May 29, 1992 · English · Comedy, Crime, Music $231.6M worldwide
    May 29, 1992 US and Canada: $139.6M Rest of the world: $92M Worldwide: $231.6M
  3. 3 Wayne's World (1992) movie poster
    Wayne's World (1992) Feb 14, 1992 · English · Comedy, Music $183.1M worldwide
    Feb 14, 1992 US and Canada: $121.7M Rest of the world: $61.4M Worldwide: $183.1M
  4. 4 Pure Country (1992) movie poster
    Pure Country (1992) Oct 23, 1992 · English · Drama, Music, Romance $15.2M worldwide
    Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2M
  5. 5 Sarafina! (1992) movie poster
    Sarafina! (1992) Sep 18, 1992 · English · Drama, Family, Music $7.3M worldwide
    Sep 18, 1992 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $3.7K Worldwide: $7.3M
  6. 6 The Mambo Kings (1992) movie poster
    The Mambo Kings (1992) Feb 28, 1992 · English · Music, Drama $6.7M worldwide
    Feb 28, 1992 US and Canada: $6.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.7M
  7. 7 Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992) movie poster
    Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992) Oct 1, 1992 · English · Comedy, Family, Animation $3.6M worldwide
    Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
  8. 8 Billy Nayer (1992) movie poster
    Billy Nayer (1992) 1992 · English · Animation, Music $92.1K worldwide
    1992 US and Canada: $92.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $92.1K
  9. 9 Johnny Suede (1992) movie poster
    Johnny Suede (1992) Aug 14, 1992 · English · Comedy, Romance, Music $90.1K worldwide
    Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $90.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $90.1K
  10. 10 Love in the Time of Malaria (1992) movie poster
    Love in the Time of Malaria (1992) 1992 · Gujarati · Music, Drama, Comedy $9.9K worldwide
    1992 US and Canada: $9.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9K
  11. 11 The Hours and Times (1992) movie poster
    The Hours and Times (1992) Apr 3, 1992 · English · Drama, Music $1.3K worldwide
    Apr 3, 1992 US and Canada: $1.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3K
  12. 12 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) movie poster
    1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) Nov 19, 1992 · English · Music, Documentary $996 worldwide
    Nov 19, 1992 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $996
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1992?

Of the top 10, Pure Country (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Bodyguard (1992) made 70% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $416.3M (48%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
    $122M US & Canada · 30% $289M elsewhere · 70%
  2. 2 Sister Act (1992) $231.6M
    $139.6M US & Canada · 60% $92M elsewhere · 40%
  3. 3 Wayne's World (1992) $183.1M
    $121.7M US & Canada · 66% $61.4M elsewhere · 34%
  4. 4 Pure Country (1992) $15.2M
    $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Sarafina! (1992) $7.3M
    $7.3M US & Canada · 100% $3.7K elsewhere · <1%
  6. 6 The Mambo Kings (1992) $6.7M
    $6.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992) $3.6M
    $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Billy Nayer (1992) $92.1K
    $92.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Johnny Suede (1992) $90.1K
    $90.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Love in the Time of Malaria (1992) $9.9K
    $9.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1992 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 12 films crossed $100M and took $825.7M between them, 96% of the total. 8 films, 67% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 3 films, 25% of the list $825.7M · 96% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 8% of the list $15.2M · 2% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 67% of the list $17.8M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1992 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $411M from 2 films, led by The Bodyguard (1992). April was the quietest month ($1.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Billy Nayer (1992) $102K Billy Nayer (1992)
  2. February Feb Wayne's World (1992) $189.8M Wayne's World (1992)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr The Hours and Times (1992) $1.3K The Hours and Times (1992)
  5. May May Sister Act (1992) $231.6M Sister Act (1992)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug Johnny Suede (1992) $90.1K Johnny Suede (1992)
  9. September Sep Sarafina! (1992) $7.3M Sarafina! (1992)
  10. October Oct Pure Country (1992) $18.7M Pure Country (1992)
  11. November Nov The Bodyguard (1992) $411M The Bodyguard (1992)
  12. December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years

How Does 1992 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1992 earned the most: $858.7M from 12 films, led by The Bodyguard (1992).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1983 7 films 7 $188.2M – 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
1986 8 films · −53% 8 $34.6M −53% Disorder (1986) $10.3M
1987 10 films · +142% 10 $83.6M +142% La Bamba (1987) $54.2M
1988 18 films · +36% 18 $114.1M +36% Beaches (1988) $57M
1989 5 films · −63% 5 $42.4M −63% The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) $18.4M
1990 7 films · +483% 7 $247.1M +483% Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M
1991 13 films · −47% 13 $131.6M −47% The Doors (1991) $34.5M
1992 12 films · +553% 12 $858.7M +553% The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 1992?

English-language music films took $858.7M across 11 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Gujarati-language music films ($9.9K).

1992 Music Box Office by Language

  1. English $858.7M
    11 films · #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
  2. Gujarati $9.9K
    1 film · #1 Love in the Time of Malaria (1992)
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
2000s 10 years · $6B
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ

Music Box Office 1992: 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 12 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing music movie in 1992?

The Bodyguard (1992) leads with $411M worldwide, $122M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Sister Act (1992) at $231.6M and Wayne's World (1992) at $183.1M.

How much did music movies released in 1992 earn?

12 music films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $858.7M in all, or $71.6M per film on average. 1991 releases took $131.6M.

How many music movies released in 1992 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Bodyguard (1992) with $411M.

How much of the 1992 Music box office came from the US and Canada?

$416.3M of the $858.7M total, or 48%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 12 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1992 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 1992. 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 1992 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.