#1 of 3 #1 mystery movie of February 1996
1996 · Drama, Mystery
$20.3M worldwide · 64% of the chart's total
$20.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Mystery box office · February 1996
Mystery Box Office, February 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
City Hall (1996) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in February 1996, with $20.3M worldwide, ahead of Before and After (1996) at $8.8M and Unforgettable (1996) at $2.8M. 3 mystery films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $32M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- February 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $32M
- City Hall (1996), the #1
- $20.3M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of February 1996?
City Hall (1996) leads with $20.3M, 64% of the total. The top 3 together took $32M, 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 February 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 February 1996.
- 1 Feb 16, 1996 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M
- 2 Feb 23, 1996 US and Canada: $8.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.8M
- 3 Feb 23, 1996 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1996?
Of the top 3, City Hall (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Unforgettable (1996) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $32M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 City Hall (1996) $20.3M $20.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Before and After (1996) $8.8M $8.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Unforgettable (1996) $2.8M $2.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 11–17) took $20.3M, led by City Hall (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 28–Feb 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 11–17 City Hall (1996) $20.3M City Hall (1996)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 18–24 Before and After (1996) $11.6M Before and After (1996)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 25–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1996 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1993 earned the most: $161M from 3 films, led by Sommersby (1993). February 1996 took $32M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1987 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1988 2 films | 2 | $19.6M | – | Frantic (1988) $17.6M |
| February 1989 4 films · +325% | 4 | $83.3M | +325% | The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M |
| February 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1993 3 films | 3 | $161M | – | Sommersby (1993) $140.1M |
| February 1994 1 film · −33% | 1 | $107.2M | −33% | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M |
| February 1995 2 films · −57% | 2 | $45.8M | −57% | Just Cause (1995) $36.9M |
| February 1996 3 films · −30% | 3 | $32M | −30% | City Hall (1996) $20.3M |
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: June leads with $255.2M, led by Eraser (1996).
- January No grosses
- February $32M #1 City Hall (1996)
- March $18.1M #1 Diabolique (1996)
- April $215M #1 Primal Fear (1996)
- May $5M #1 Heaven’s Prisoners (1996)
- June $255.2M #1 Eraser (1996)
- July No grosses
- August No grosses
- September $17.4M #1 Extreme Measures (1996)
- October $89.5M #1 The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
- November No grosses
- December $173M #1 Scream (1996)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office February 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 mystery movie in February 1996?
City Hall (1996) leads with $20.3M worldwide, $20.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Before and After (1996) at $8.8M and Unforgettable (1996) at $2.8M.
How much did mystery movies released in February 1996 earn?
3 mystery films released in February 1996 report a worldwide gross, $32M in all, or $10.7M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in February 1996 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, City Hall (1996), earned $20.3M.
How is the February 1996 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 February 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 February 1996 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.