#1 of 4 #1 mystery movie of July 1999
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
1999 · Mystery, Thriller
$248.6M worldwide · 40% of the chart's total
$140.5M US & Canada · 57% $108.1M elsewhere · 43%
Mystery box office · July 1999
Mystery Box Office, July 1999: Top-Grossing Releases
The Blair Witch Project (1999) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in July 1999, with $248.6M worldwide, ahead of The Haunting (1999) at $177.3M and Eyes Wide Shut (1999) at $162.4M. 4 mystery films released in July 1999 report a worldwide gross, $629.4M in all, 50% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- July 1999 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $629.4M
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- earned in the US & Canada
- 50%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of July 1999?
The Blair Witch Project (1999) leads with $248.6M, 40% of the total. The top 4 together took $629.4M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Mystery Release of July 1999, 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 July 1999.
- 1 Jul 16, 1999 US and Canada: $140.5M Rest of the world: $108.1M Worldwide: $248.6M
- 2 Jul 23, 1999 US and Canada: $91.4M Rest of the world: $85.9M Worldwide: $177.3M
- 3 Jul 16, 1999 US and Canada: $55.7M Rest of the world: $106.7M Worldwide: $162.4M
- 4 Jul 9, 1999 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: $16.3M Worldwide: $41.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1999?
Of the top 4, Arlington Road (1999) earned the biggest share at home (60% in the US & Canada), while Eyes Wide Shut (1999) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $312.4M (50%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Blair Witch Project (1999) $248.6M $140.5M US & Canada · 57% $108.1M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 The Haunting (1999) $177.3M $91.4M US & Canada · 52% $85.9M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Eyes Wide Shut (1999) $162.4M $55.7M US & Canada · 34% $106.7M elsewhere · 66%
- 4 Arlington Road (1999) $41.1M $24.8M US & Canada · 60% $16.3M elsewhere · 40%
By release week
Which Week of July 1999 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 11–17) took $411M, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 27–Jul 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 4–10 Arlington Road (1999) $41.1M Arlington Road (1999)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 11–17 The Blair Witch Project (1999) $411M The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 18–24 The Haunting (1999) $177.3M The Haunting (1999)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 25–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1999 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1990 earned the most: $727M from 2 films, led by Ghost (1990). July 1999 took $629.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1990 2 films | 2 | $727M | – | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
| July 1991 2 films · −98% | 2 | $12.4M | −98% | V.I. Warshawski (1991) $11.1M |
| July 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1993 1 film | 1 | $107.2M | – | Rising Sun (1993) $107.2M |
| July 1994 2 films · +55% | 2 | $165.7M | +55% | The Client (1994) $117.6M |
| July 1995 1 film · −33% | 1 | $110.6M | −33% | The Net (1995) $110.6M |
| July 1996 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1997 1 film | 1 | $171.1M | – | Contact (1997) $171.1M |
| July 1998 2 films · −64% | 2 | $62.1M | −64% | The Negotiator (1998) $44.5M |
| July 1999 4 films · +914% | 4 | $629.4M | +914% | The Blair Witch Project (1999) $248.6M |
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 1999, Month by Month
The months of 1999 with their totals: August leads with $672.8M, led by The Sixth Sense (1999).
- January $12.1M #1 In Dreams (1999)
- February $97.1M #1 8MM (1999)
- March $41.1M #1 The Corruptor (1999)
- April $4.3M #1 Idle Hands (1999)
- May $18.6M #1 The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
- June $149.7M #1 The General's Daughter (1999)
- July $629.4M #1 The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- August $672.8M #1 The Sixth Sense (1999)
- September $268.4M #1 Double Jeopardy (1999)
- October $120.5M #1 Random Hearts (1999)
- November $569.7M #1 End of Days (1999)
- December $469.6M #1 The Green Mile (1999)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office July 1999: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing mystery movie in July 1999?
The Blair Witch Project (1999) leads with $248.6M worldwide, $140.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Haunting (1999) at $177.3M and Eyes Wide Shut (1999) at $162.4M.
How much did mystery movies released in July 1999 earn?
4 mystery films released in July 1999 report a worldwide gross, $629.4M in all, or $157.4M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in July 1999 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999) with $248.6M.
How is the July 1999 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 July 1999. 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 July 1999 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.