#1 of 3 #1 mystery movie of October 1992
1992 · Drama, Mystery
$21.6M worldwide · 66% of the chart's total
$21.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Mystery box office · October 1992
Mystery Box Office, October 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
Consenting Adults (1992) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in October 1992, with $21.6M worldwide, ahead of Dr. Giggles (1992) at $8.4M and Reservoir Dogs (1992) at $2.9M. 3 mystery films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $32.9M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 69% on September 1992, whose releases took $106.8M.
- October 1992 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $32.9M
- Consenting Adults (1992), the #1
- $21.6M
- vs September 1992
- −69%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of October 1992?
Consenting Adults (1992) leads with $21.6M, 66% of the total. The top 3 together took $32.9M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Mystery Release of October 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 October 1992.
- 1 Oct 16, 1992 US and Canada: $21.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.6M
- 2 Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4M
- 3 Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $100K Worldwide: $2.9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1992?
Of the top 3, Consenting Adults (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Reservoir Dogs (1992) made 3% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $32.8M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Consenting Adults (1992) $21.6M $21.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Dr. Giggles (1992) $8.4M $8.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Reservoir Dogs (1992) $2.9M $2.8M US & Canada · 97% $100K elsewhere · 3%
By release week
Which Week of October 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 11–17) took $21.6M, led by Consenting Adults (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Reservoir Dogs (1992) $2.9M Reservoir Dogs (1992)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Consenting Adults (1992) $21.6M Consenting Adults (1992)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Dr. Giggles (1992) $8.4M Dr. Giggles (1992)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 1992 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1985 earned the most: $40.5M from 1 film, led by Jagged Edge (1985). October 1992 took $32.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1983 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1984 1 film | 1 | $8.8M | – | Body Double (1984) $8.8M |
| October 1985 1 film · +360% | 1 | $40.5M | +360% | Jagged Edge (1985) $40.5M |
| October 1986 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1987 1 film | 1 | $406.9K | – | Slam Dance (1987) $406.9K |
| October 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1989 1 film | 1 | $192.6K | – | Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) $192.6K |
| October 1990 1 film · +7921% | 1 | $15.4M | +7921% | Reversal of Fortune (1990) $15.4M |
| October 1991 1 film · −25% | 1 | $11.5M | −25% | Shattered (1991) $11.5M |
| October 1992 3 films · +186% | 3 | $32.9M | +186% | Consenting Adults (1992) $21.6M |
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: March leads with $361.6M, led by Basic Instinct (1992).
- January $923.4K #1 Knight Moves (1992)
- February No grosses
- March $361.6M #1 Basic Instinct (1992)
- April $44.4M #1 Thunderheart (1992)
- May No grosses
- June No grosses
- July No grosses
- August $20.6M #1 Whispers in the Dark (1992)
- September $106.8M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $32.9M #1 Consenting Adults (1992)
- November $14.6M #1 Jennifer 8 (1992)
- December $243.2M #1 A Few Good Men (1992)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office October 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing mystery movie in October 1992?
Consenting Adults (1992) leads with $21.6M worldwide, $21.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Dr. Giggles (1992) at $8.4M and Reservoir Dogs (1992) at $2.9M.
How much did mystery movies released in October 1992 earn?
3 mystery films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $32.9M in all, or $11M per film on average. September 1992 releases took $106.8M.
How many mystery movies released in October 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Consenting Adults (1992), earned $21.6M.
How is the October 1992 mystery 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 October 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 October 1992 mystery 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.