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Sci-Fi Box Office 1992: Highest-Grossing Sci-Fi Movies

Alien 3 (1992) is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie released in 1992, with $159.8M worldwide, ahead of Forever Young (1992) at $128M and Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) at $58.7M. 12 sci-fi films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $456.9M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 44% on 1991, whose releases took $819.7M. By language, English leads with $456.9M across 11 sci-fi releases.

1992 releases with a gross
12
combined worldwide
$456.9M
films crossed $100M
2
vs 1991
−44%
Alien 3 (1992) movie poster #1 of 12
#1 sci-fi movie of 1992

Alien 3 (1992)

1992 · Action, Sci-Fi

$159.8M worldwide · 35% of the chart's total

$55.5M US & Canada · 35% $104.3M elsewhere · 65%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Sci-Fi Hits of 1992?

Alien 3 (1992) leads with $159.8M, 35% of the total. The top 5 together took $414.8M, 91% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Alien 3 (1992) movie poster Number 1
    $159.8M Alien 3 (1992)
    $55.5M US & Canada · 35% $104.3M elsewhere · 65%
  2. Forever Young (1992) movie poster Number 2
    $128M Forever Young (1992)
    $56M US & Canada · 44% $72M elsewhere · 56%
  3. Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) movie poster Number 3
    $58.7M Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
    $58.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Universal Soldier (1992) movie poster Number 4
    $36.3M Universal Soldier (1992)
    $36.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. The Lawnmower Man (1992) movie poster Number 5
    $32.1M The Lawnmower Man (1992)
    $32.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Sci-Fi Release of 1992, 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 1992.

  1. 1 Alien 3 (1992) movie poster
    Alien 3 (1992) May 22, 1992 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $159.8M worldwide
    May 22, 1992 US and Canada: $55.5M Rest of the world: $104.3M Worldwide: $159.8M
  2. 2 Forever Young (1992) movie poster
    Forever Young (1992) Dec 11, 1992 · English · Romance, Adventure, Fantasy $128M worldwide
    Dec 11, 1992 US and Canada: $56M Rest of the world: $72M Worldwide: $128M
  3. 3 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) movie poster
    Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) Jul 17, 1992 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $58.7M worldwide
    Jul 17, 1992 US and Canada: $58.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $58.7M
  4. 4 Universal Soldier (1992) movie poster
    Universal Soldier (1992) Jul 10, 1992 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Drama $36.3M worldwide
    Jul 10, 1992 US and Canada: $36.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.3M
  5. 5 The Lawnmower Man (1992) movie poster
    The Lawnmower Man (1992) Mar 6, 1992 · English · Sci-Fi, Horror $32.1M worldwide
    Mar 6, 1992 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.1M
  6. 6 Freejack (1992) movie poster
    Freejack (1992) Jan 17, 1992 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $17.1M worldwide
    Jan 17, 1992 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.1M
  7. 7 Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) movie poster
    Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) Feb 28, 1992 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller, Comedy $14.4M worldwide
    Feb 28, 1992 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.4M
  8. 8 Split Second (1992) movie poster
    Split Second (1992) May 1, 1992 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $5.4M worldwide
    May 1, 1992 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M
  9. 9 Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) movie poster
    Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) Jul 24, 1992 · English · Action, Adventure, Family $2M worldwide
    Jul 24, 1992 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
  10. 10 Nemesis (1992) movie poster
    Nemesis (1992) Dec 26, 1992 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action $2M worldwide
    Dec 26, 1992 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $673 Worldwide: $2M
  11. 11 Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992) movie poster
    Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992) Aug 14, 1992 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy $1.1M worldwide
    Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  12. 12 Flaming Ears (1992) movie poster
    Flaming Ears (1992) Jun 19, 1992 · German · Sci-Fi, Fantasy $6.6K worldwide
    Jun 19, 1992 US and Canada: $6.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1992?

Of the top 10, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Alien 3 (1992) made 65% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $280.6M (61%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Alien 3 (1992) $159.8M
    $55.5M US & Canada · 35% $104.3M elsewhere · 65%
  2. 2 Forever Young (1992) $128M
    $56M US & Canada · 44% $72M elsewhere · 56%
  3. 3 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) $58.7M
    $58.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Universal Soldier (1992) $36.3M
    $36.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 The Lawnmower Man (1992) $32.1M
    $32.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Freejack (1992) $17.1M
    $17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) $14.4M
    $14.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Split Second (1992) $5.4M
    $5.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) $2M
    $2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Nemesis (1992) $2M
    $2M US & Canada · 100% $673 elsewhere · <1%
Gross bands

How Many 1992 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 12 films crossed $100M and took $287.8M between them, 63% of the total. 5 films, 42% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 2 films, 17% of the list $287.8M · 63% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 42% of the list $158.6M · 35% of the gross
  • Under $10M 5 films, 42% of the list $10.6M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1992 Earned the Most?

May releases took the most, $165.2M from 2 films, led by Alien 3 (1992). June was the quietest month ($6.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Freejack (1992) $17.1M Freejack (1992)
  2. February Feb Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) $14.4M Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
  3. March Mar The Lawnmower Man (1992) $32.1M The Lawnmower Man (1992)
  4. April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. May May Alien 3 (1992) $165.2M Alien 3 (1992)
  6. June Jun Flaming Ears (1992) $6.6K Flaming Ears (1992)
  7. July Jul Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) $97M Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
  8. August Aug Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992) $1.1M Freddie as F.R.O.7. (1992)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec Forever Young (1992) $130M Forever Young (1992)
Last 10 years

How Does 1992 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1989 earned the most: $1B from 24 films, led by Back to the Future Part II (1989). 1992 took $456.9M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1983 17 films 17 $781.3M – Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) $482.5M
1984 22 films · −11% 22 $693.3M −11% Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M
1985 26 films · −6% 26 $654.3M −6% Back to the Future (1985) $385.1M
1986 26 films · −23% 26 $504.9M −23% Aliens (1986) $131.1M
1987 27 films · −29% 27 $360.5M −29% Predator (1987) $98.3M
1988 19 films · −61% 19 $139.1M −61% Alien Nation (1988) $32.2M
1989 24 films · +650% 24 $1B +650% Back to the Future Part II (1989) $332.9M
1990 21 films · −5% 21 $995.3M −5% Total Recall (1990) $261.3M
1991 18 films · −18% 18 $819.7M −18% Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) $517.8M
1992 12 films · −44% 12 $456.9M −44% Alien 3 (1992) $159.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Sci-Fi Movies Speak in 1992?

English-language sci-fi films took $456.9M across 11 films, 100% of the total, ahead of German-language sci-fi films ($6.6K).

1992 Sci-Fi Box Office by Language

  1. English $456.9M
    11 films · #1 Alien 3 (1992)
  2. German $6.6K
    1 film · #1 Flaming Ears (1992)
Archive

Sci-Fi Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1933 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $15.1B, led by Avengers: Infinity War (2018).

2020s 7 years · $37.1B
2010s 10 years · $87.8B
2000s 10 years · $31B
1990s 10 years · $12.5B
1980s 10 years · $5.4B
1970s 10 years · $2B
1960s 8 years · $33.1M
1950s 9 years · $696.6K
1940s 1 year · $14.8K
1930s 3 years · $39.9K
FAQ

Sci-Fi Box Office 1992: 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 12 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie in 1992?

Alien 3 (1992) leads with $159.8M worldwide, $55.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Forever Young (1992) at $128M and Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) at $58.7M.

How much did sci-fi movies released in 1992 earn?

12 sci-fi films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $456.9M in all, or $38.1M per film on average. 1991 releases took $819.7M.

How many sci-fi movies released in 1992 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Alien 3 (1992) with $159.8M.

How much of the 1992 Sci-Fi box office came from the US and Canada?

$280.6M of the $456.9M total, or 61%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 12 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1992 sci-fi 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 1992. 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 1992 sci-fi 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.