#1 of 3 #1 mystery movie of June 1996
1996 · Action, Drama
$242.3M worldwide · 95% of the chart's total
$101.3M US & Canada · 42% $141M elsewhere · 58%
Mystery box office · June 1996
Mystery Box Office, June 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Eraser (1996) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in June 1996, with $242.3M worldwide, ahead of Lone Star (1996) at $12.4M and Gabbeh (1996) at $532.6K. 3 mystery films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $255.2M in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- June 1996 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $255.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 45%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of June 1996?
Eraser (1996) leads with $242.3M, 95% of the total. The top 3 together took $255.2M, 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 June 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 June 1996.
- 1 Jun 21, 1996 US and Canada: $101.3M Rest of the world: $141M Worldwide: $242.3M
- 2 Jun 21, 1996 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: $12.6K Worldwide: $12.4M
- 3 Jun 26, 1996 US and Canada: $532.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $532.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1996?
Of the top 3, Gabbeh (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Eraser (1996) made 58% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $114.2M (45%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Eraser (1996) $242.3M $101.3M US & Canada · 42% $141M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 Lone Star (1996) $12.4M $12.4M US & Canada · 100% $12.6K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Gabbeh (1996) $532.6K $532.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 16–22) took $254.7M, led by Eraser (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 2–8 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 16–22 Eraser (1996) $254.7M Eraser (1996)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 23–29 Gabbeh (1996) $532.6K Gabbeh (1996)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1996 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1988 earned the most: $350.1M from 2 films, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). June 1996 took $255.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1987 1 film | 1 | $18.8M | – | The Believers (1987) $18.8M |
| June 1988 2 films · +1767% | 2 | $350.1M | +1767% | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M |
| June 1989 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1993 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1994 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1995 1 film | 1 | $152M | – | Congo (1995) $152M |
| June 1996 3 films · +68% | 3 | $255.2M | +68% | Eraser (1996) $242.3M |
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 June 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 June 1996?
Eraser (1996) leads with $242.3M worldwide, $101.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Lone Star (1996) at $12.4M and Gabbeh (1996) at $532.6K.
How much did mystery movies released in June 1996 earn?
3 mystery films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $255.2M in all, or $85.1M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in June 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Eraser (1996) with $242.3M.
How is the June 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 June 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 June 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.