#1 of 3 #1 sci-fi movie of October 1994
1994 · Action, Adventure
$196.6M worldwide · 96% of the chart's total
$71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
Sci-Fi box office · October 1994
Sci-Fi Box Office, October 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
Stargate (1994) is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie released in October 1994, with $196.6M worldwide, ahead of The Puppet Masters (1994) at $8.6M and A Troll in Central Park (1994) at $71.4K. 3 sci-fi films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $205.3M in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- October 1994 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $205.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 39%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Sci-Fi Hits of October 1994?
Stargate (1994) leads with $196.6M, 96% of the total. The top 3 together took $205.3M, 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 Sci-Fi Release of October 1994, 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 October 1994.
- 1 Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: $125M Worldwide: $196.6M
- 2 Oct 21, 1994 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.6M
- 3 Oct 7, 1994 US and Canada: $71.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1994?
Of the top 3, The Puppet Masters (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Stargate (1994) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $80.3M (39%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Stargate (1994) $196.6M $71.6M US & Canada · 36% $125M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 The Puppet Masters (1994) $8.6M $8.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 A Troll in Central Park (1994) $71.4K $71.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 44 (Oct 23–29) took $196.6M, led by Stargate (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 A Troll in Central Park (1994) $71.4K A Troll in Central Park (1994)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 The Puppet Masters (1994) $8.6M The Puppet Masters (1994)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 Stargate (1994) $196.6M Stargate (1994)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 1994 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1994 earned the most: $205.3M from 3 films, led by Stargate (1994).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1985 1 film | 1 | $2M | – | Re-Animator (1985) $2M |
| October 1986 3 films · +406% | 3 | $10.3M | +406% | Deadly Friend (1986) $9M |
| October 1987 2 films · −2% | 2 | $10.1M | −2% | The Hidden (1987) $9.7M |
| October 1988 1 film · +219% | 1 | $32.2M | +219% | Alien Nation (1988) $32.2M |
| October 1989 3 films · −93% | 3 | $2.3M | −93% | Robot Jox (1989) $1.3M |
| October 1990 3 films · −74% | 3 | $593K | −74% | Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) $270.4K |
| October 1991 1 film · +1072% | 1 | $6.9M | +1072% | Suburban Commando (1991) $6.9M |
| October 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1993 3 films | 3 | $58.1M | – | Demolition Man (1993) $58.1M |
| October 1994 3 films · +253% | 3 | $205.3M | +253% | Stargate (1994) $196.6M |
Archive
Sci-Fi Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: November leads with $228.8M, led by Star Trek: Generations (1994).
- January $428.9K #1 Body Snatchers (1994)
- February No grosses
- March No grosses
- April $19.7M #1 No Escape (1994)
- May No grosses
- June No grosses
- July No grosses
- August No grosses
- September $101.6M #1 Timecop (1994)
- October $205.3M #1 Stargate (1994)
- November $228.8M #1 Star Trek: Generations (1994)
- December No grosses
FAQ
Sci-Fi Box Office October 1994: 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 sci-fi movie in October 1994?
Stargate (1994) leads with $196.6M worldwide, $71.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Puppet Masters (1994) at $8.6M and A Troll in Central Park (1994) at $71.4K.
How much did sci-fi movies released in October 1994 earn?
3 sci-fi films released in October 1994 report a worldwide gross, $205.3M in all, or $68.4M per film on average.
How many sci-fi movies released in October 1994 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Stargate (1994) with $196.6M.
How is the October 1994 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 October 1994. 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 October 1994 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.