#1 of 3 #1 mystery movie of April 1996
1996 · Drama, Mystery
$102.6M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total
$56.1M US & Canada · 55% $46.5M elsewhere · 45%
Mystery box office · April 1996
Mystery Box Office, April 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Primal Fear (1996) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in April 1996, with $102.6M worldwide, ahead of Courage Under Fire (1996) at $100.9M and Mulholland Falls (1996) at $11.5M. 3 mystery films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $215M in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- April 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $215M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 59%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of April 1996?
Primal Fear (1996) leads with $102.6M, 48% of the total. The top 3 together took $215M, 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 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Mystery Release of April 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 April 1996.
- 1 Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $56.1M Rest of the world: $46.5M Worldwide: $102.6M
- 2 Apr 12, 1996 US and Canada: $59M Rest of the world: $41.8M Worldwide: $100.9M
- 3 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 1996?
Of the top 3, Mulholland Falls (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Primal Fear (1996) made 45% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $126.7M (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M $56.1M US & Canada · 55% $46.5M elsewhere · 45%
- 2 Courage Under Fire (1996) $100.9M $59M US & Canada · 59% $41.8M elsewhere · 41%
- 3 Mulholland Falls (1996) $11.5M $11.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of April 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Mar 31–Apr 6) took $102.6M, led by Primal Fear (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M Primal Fear (1996)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 Courage Under Fire (1996) $100.9M Courage Under Fire (1996)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 Mulholland Falls (1996) $11.5M Mulholland Falls (1996)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 1996 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 1996 earned the most: $215M from 3 films, led by Primal Fear (1996).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1987 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 1988 5 films | 5 | $26.3M | – | Above the Law (1988) $18.9M |
| April 1989 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 1990 1 film | 1 | $17M | – | The Guardian (1990) $17M |
| April 1991 2 films · +101% | 2 | $34.2M | +101% | Mortal Thoughts (1991) $18.8M |
| April 1992 2 films · +30% | 2 | $44.4M | +30% | Thunderheart (1992) $22.7M |
| April 1993 1 film · −76% | 1 | $10.6M | −76% | The Dark Half (1993) $10.6M |
| April 1994 1 film · −41% | 1 | $6.2M | −41% | Widows’ Peak (1994) $6.2M |
| April 1995 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 1996 3 films | 3 | $215M | – | Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M |
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 April 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 April 1996?
Primal Fear (1996) leads with $102.6M worldwide, $56.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Courage Under Fire (1996) at $100.9M and Mulholland Falls (1996) at $11.5M.
How much did mystery movies released in April 1996 earn?
3 mystery films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $215M in all, or $71.7M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in April 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Primal Fear (1996) with $102.6M.
How is the April 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 April 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 April 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.