#1 of 7 #1 romance movie of June 1986
1986 · Action, Sport
$115.1M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total
$115.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Romance box office · June 1986
Romance Box Office, June 1986: Top-Grossing Releases
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in June 1986, with $115.1M worldwide, ahead of Legal Eagles (1986) at $93.2M and Back to School (1986) at $91.3M. 7 romance films released in June 1986 report a worldwide gross, $311.3M in all, 86% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $220M across 5 romance releases.
- June 1986 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $311.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 86%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of June 1986?
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) leads with $115.1M, 37% of the total. The top 5 together took $310.2M, almost all of what the 7 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Romance Release of June 1986, 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 1986.
- 1 Jun 20, 1986 US and Canada: $115.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $115.1M
- 2 Jun 20, 1986 US and Canada: $49.9M Rest of the world: $43.3M Worldwide: $93.2M
- 3 Jun 13, 1986 US and Canada: $91.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $91.3M
- 4 Jun 13, 1986 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M
- 5 Jun 27, 1986 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.8M
- 6
Jun 13, 1986 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 7
Jun 6, 1986 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1986?
Of the top 7, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Legal Eagles (1986) made 46% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $268M (86%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 7 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M $115.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Legal Eagles (1986) $93.2M $49.9M US & Canada · 54% $43.3M elsewhere · 46%
- 3 Back to School (1986) $91.3M $91.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Mona Lisa (1986) $5.8M $5.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 American Anthem (1986) $4.8M $4.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Belizaire the Cajun (1986) $1.1M $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Courier (1986) $20.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of June 1986 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 15–21) took $208.3M, led by The Karate Kid Part II (1986). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 1–7 Courier (1986) $20.2K Courier (1986)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 8–14 Back to School (1986) $98.2M Back to School (1986)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 15–21 The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $208.3M The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 22–28 American Anthem (1986) $4.8M American Anthem (1986)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1986 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1978 earned the most: $477.9M from 2 films, led by Grease (1978). June 1986 took $311.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1977 2 films | 2 | $53.7M | – | Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) $29M |
| June 1978 2 films · +791% | 2 | $477.9M | +791% | Grease (1978) $396.3M |
| June 1979 3 films · −90% | 3 | $49.4M | −90% | The Main Event (1979) $42.8M |
| June 1980 4 films · +92% | 4 | $94.9M | +92% | Urban Cowboy (1980) $46.9M |
| June 1981 1 film · +128% | 1 | $216.4M | +128% | Superman II (1981) $216.4M |
| June 1982 2 films · −87% | 2 | $28.3M | −87% | Grease 2 (1982) $15.2M |
| June 1983 1 film · −63% | 1 | $10.4M | −63% | The Man with Two Brains (1983) $10.4M |
| June 1984 2 films · +85% | 2 | $19.2M | +85% | Hard to Hold (1984) $11.1M |
| June 1985 5 films · +408% | 5 | $97.6M | +408% | St. Elmo's Fire (1985) $37.8M |
| June 1986 7 films · +219% | 7 | $311.3M | +219% | The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 1986, Month by Month
The months of 1986 with their totals: May leads with $357.3M, led by Top Gun (1986).
- January $15.7M #1 Youngblood (1986)
- February $80.9M #1 Pretty in Pink (1986)
- March $22.9M #1 Lucas (1986)
- April $61.3M #1 A Room with a View (1986)
- May $357.3M #1 Top Gun (1986)
- June $311.3M #1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- July $81.1M #1 About Last Night... (1986)
- August $75.4M #1 Howard the Duck (1986)
- September $124.1K #1 Sherman's March (1986)
- October $130.9M #1 Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
- November $7M #1 The Wraith (1986)
- December $37.5M #1 The Morning After (1986)
FAQ
Romance Box Office June 1986: 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in June 1986?
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) leads with $115.1M worldwide, $115.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Legal Eagles (1986) at $93.2M and Back to School (1986) at $91.3M.
How much did romance movies released in June 1986 earn?
7 romance films released in June 1986 report a worldwide gross, $311.3M in all, or $44.5M per film on average.
How many romance movies released in June 1986 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Karate Kid Part II (1986) with $115.1M.
How is the June 1986 romance 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 1986. 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 1986 romance 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.