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Sci-Fi Box Office 1997: Highest-Grossing Sci-Fi Movies

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie released in 1997, with $618.6M worldwide, ahead of Men in Black (1997) at $589.4M and The Fifth Element (1997) at $263.9M. 25 sci-fi films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $2.7B in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 9 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 79% on 1996, whose releases took $1.5B. By language, English leads with $2.4B across 18 sci-fi releases.

1997 releases with a gross
25
combined worldwide
$2.7B
films crossed $100M
9
vs 1996
+79%
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) movie poster #1 of 25
#1 sci-fi movie of 1997

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

1997 · Action, Adventure

$618.6M worldwide · 23% of the chart's total

$229.1M US & Canada · 37% $389.6M elsewhere · 63%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Sci-Fi Hits of 1997?

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) leads with $618.6M, 23% of the total. The top 5 together took $2B, 71% of what all 25 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) movie poster Number 1
    $618.6M The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
    $229.1M US & Canada · 37% $389.6M elsewhere · 63%
  2. Men in Black (1997) movie poster Number 2
    $589.4M Men in Black (1997)
    $250.7M US & Canada · 43% $338.7M elsewhere · 57%
  3. The Fifth Element (1997) movie poster Number 3
    $263.9M The Fifth Element (1997)
    $63.8M US & Canada · 24% $200.1M elsewhere · 76%
  4. Face/Off (1997) movie poster Number 4
    $245.7M Face/Off (1997)
    $112.3M US & Canada · 46% $133.4M elsewhere · 54%
  5. Batman & Robin (1997) movie poster Number 5
    $238.3M Batman & Robin (1997)
    $107.4M US & Canada · 45% $130.9M elsewhere · 55%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Sci-Fi Release of 1997, 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 1997.

  1. 1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) movie poster
    The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) May 23, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $618.6M worldwide
    May 23, 1997 US and Canada: $229.1M Rest of the world: $389.6M Worldwide: $618.6M
  2. 2 Men in Black (1997) movie poster
    Men in Black (1997) Jul 2, 1997 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy $589.4M worldwide
    Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $250.7M Rest of the world: $338.7M Worldwide: $589.4M
  3. 3 The Fifth Element (1997) movie poster
    The Fifth Element (1997) May 9, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $263.9M worldwide
    May 9, 1997 US and Canada: $63.8M Rest of the world: $200.1M Worldwide: $263.9M
  4. 4 Face/Off (1997) movie poster
    Face/Off (1997) Jun 27, 1997 · Action, Sci-Fi, Drama $245.7M worldwide
    Jun 27, 1997 US and Canada: $112.3M Rest of the world: $133.4M Worldwide: $245.7M
  5. 5 Batman & Robin (1997) movie poster
    Batman & Robin (1997) Jun 20, 1997 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Crime $238.3M worldwide
    Jun 20, 1997 US and Canada: $107.4M Rest of the world: $130.9M Worldwide: $238.3M
  6. 6 Contact (1997) movie poster
    Contact (1997) Jul 11, 1997 · English · Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery $171.1M worldwide
    Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $100.9M Rest of the world: $70.2M Worldwide: $171.1M
  7. 7 Alien: Resurrection (1997) movie poster
    Alien: Resurrection (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $161.4M worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $47.8M Rest of the world: $113.6M Worldwide: $161.4M
  8. 8 Starship Troopers (1997) movie poster
    Starship Troopers (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $121.2M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $54.8M Rest of the world: $66.4M Worldwide: $121.2M
  9. 9 The Saint (1997) movie poster
    The Saint (1997) Apr 4, 1997 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $118.1M worldwide
    Apr 4, 1997 US and Canada: $61.4M Rest of the world: $56.7M Worldwide: $118.1M
  10. 10 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) movie poster
    Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $51.4M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $35.9M Rest of the world: $15.4M Worldwide: $51.4M
  11. 11 Event Horizon (1997) movie poster
    Event Horizon (1997) Aug 15, 1997 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery $26.7M worldwide
    Aug 15, 1997 US and Canada: $26.7M Rest of the world: $4K Worldwide: $26.7M
  12. 12 Mimic (1997) movie poster
    Mimic (1997) Aug 22, 1997 · English · Sci-Fi, Horror $25.5M worldwide
    Aug 22, 1997 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $313 Worldwide: $25.5M
  13. 13 Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) movie poster
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) Jul 19, 1997 · Japanese · Animation, Sci-Fi, Drama $22.6M worldwide
    Jul 19, 1997 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $21.3M Worldwide: $22.6M
  14. 14 The Postman (1997) movie poster
    The Postman (1997) Dec 25, 1997 · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $17.6M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1997 US and Canada: $17.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.6M
  15. 15 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) movie poster
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) Mar 15, 1997 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Drama, Animation $15.8M worldwide
    Mar 15, 1997 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8M
  16. 16 RocketMan (1997) movie poster
    RocketMan (1997) Oct 10, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi $15.4M worldwide
    Oct 10, 1997 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
  17. 17 Gattaca (1997) movie poster
    Gattaca (1997) Oct 24, 1997 · English · Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller $12.5M worldwide
    Oct 24, 1997 US and Canada: $12.5M Rest of the world: $1.2K Worldwide: $12.5M
  18. 18 Double Team (1997) movie poster
    Double Team (1997) Apr 4, 1997 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $11.4M worldwide
    Apr 4, 1997 US and Canada: $11.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.4M
  19. 19 Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) movie poster
    Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) Mar 28, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $9.6M worldwide
    Mar 28, 1997 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $9.6M
  20. 20 Star Kid (1997) movie poster
    Star Kid (1997) Nov 13, 1997 · English · Adventure, Action, Family $7M worldwide
    Nov 13, 1997 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
  21. 21 Steel (1997) movie poster
    Steel (1997) Aug 15, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $1.8M worldwide
    Aug 15, 1997 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $91K Worldwide: $1.8M
  22. 22 Open Your Eyes (1997) movie poster
    Open Your Eyes (1997) Dec 19, 1997 · Spanish · Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi $378K worldwide
    Dec 19, 1997 US and Canada: $370.7K Rest of the world: $7.2K Worldwide: $378K
  23. 23 I Married a Strange Person! (1997) movie poster
    I Married a Strange Person! (1997) Aug 9, 1997 · English · Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi $206.3K worldwide
    Aug 9, 1997 US and Canada: $206.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $206.3K
  24. 24 Nowhere (1997) movie poster
    Nowhere (1997) May 9, 1997 · Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy $198K worldwide
    May 9, 1997 US and Canada: $194.2K Rest of the world: $3.8K Worldwide: $198K
  25. 25 Level Five (1997) movie poster
    Level Five (1997) Feb 19, 1997 · French · War, Documentary, Sci-Fi $27K worldwide
    Feb 19, 1997 US and Canada: $27K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1997?

Of the top 10, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) earned the biggest share at home (70% in the US & Canada), while The Fifth Element (1997) made 76% of its gross abroad. Across all 25 films, $1.2B (43%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
    $229.1M US & Canada · 37% $389.6M elsewhere · 63%
  2. 2 Men in Black (1997) $589.4M
    $250.7M US & Canada · 43% $338.7M elsewhere · 57%
  3. 3 The Fifth Element (1997) $263.9M
    $63.8M US & Canada · 24% $200.1M elsewhere · 76%
  4. 4 Face/Off (1997) $245.7M
    $112.3M US & Canada · 46% $133.4M elsewhere · 54%
  5. 5 Batman & Robin (1997) $238.3M
    $107.4M US & Canada · 45% $130.9M elsewhere · 55%
  6. 6 Contact (1997) $171.1M
    $100.9M US & Canada · 59% $70.2M elsewhere · 41%
  7. 7 Alien: Resurrection (1997) $161.4M
    $47.8M US & Canada · 30% $113.6M elsewhere · 70%
  8. 8 Starship Troopers (1997) $121.2M
    $54.8M US & Canada · 45% $66.4M elsewhere · 55%
  9. 9 The Saint (1997) $118.1M
    $61.4M US & Canada · 52% $56.7M elsewhere · 48%
  10. 10 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) $51.4M
    $35.9M US & Canada · 70% $15.4M elsewhere · 30%
Gross bands

How Many 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

9 of 25 films crossed $100M and took $2.5B between them, 92% of the total. 7 films, 28% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 8% of the list $1.2B · 44% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 7 films, 28% of the list $1.3B · 48% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 36% of the list $199M · 7% of the gross
  • Under $10M 7 films, 28% of the list $19.3M · <1% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1997 Earned the Most?

May releases took the most, $882.8M from 3 films, led by The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). February was the quietest month ($27K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Level Five (1997) $27K Level Five (1997)
  3. March Mar Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) $25.4M Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)
  4. April Apr The Saint (1997) $129.5M The Saint (1997)
  5. May May The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $882.8M The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
  6. June Jun Face/Off (1997) $483.9M Face/Off (1997)
  7. July Jul Men in Black (1997) $783.1M Men in Black (1997)
  8. August Aug Event Horizon (1997) $54.2M Event Horizon (1997)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct RocketMan (1997) $28M RocketMan (1997)
  11. November Nov Alien: Resurrection (1997) $341M Alien: Resurrection (1997)
  12. December Dec The Postman (1997) $18M The Postman (1997)
Last 10 years

How Does 1997 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1997 earned the most: $2.7B from 25 films, led by The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1988 19 films 19 $139.1M – 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
1993 18 films · −56% 18 $199.7M −56% Demolition Man (1993) $58.1M
1994 10 films · +178% 10 $555.9M +178% Stargate (1994) $196.6M
1995 15 films · +65% 15 $918.9M +65% Waterworld (1995) $264.2M
1996 17 films · +67% 17 $1.5B +67% Independence Day (1996) $817.4M
1997 25 films · +79% 25 $2.7B +79% The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Sci-Fi Movies Speak in 1997?

English-language sci-fi films took $2.4B across 18 films, 89% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language sci-fi films ($38.4M) and Spanish-language sci-fi films ($378K).

1997 Sci-Fi Box Office by Language

  1. English $2.4B
    18 films · #1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
  2. Japanese $38.4M
    2 films · #1 Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
  3. Spanish $378K
    1 film · #1 Open Your Eyes (1997)
  4. French $27K
    1 film · #1 Level Five (1997)
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 1997: 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 25 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie in 1997?

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) leads with $618.6M worldwide, $229.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Men in Black (1997) at $589.4M and The Fifth Element (1997) at $263.9M.

How much did sci-fi movies released in 1997 earn?

25 sci-fi films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $2.7B in all, or $109.8M per film on average. 1996 releases took $1.5B.

How many sci-fi movies released in 1997 made $1 billion?

None. 9 films crossed $100 million, led by The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) with $618.6M.

How much of the 1997 Sci-Fi box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.2B of the $2.7B total, or 43%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 25 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.