#1 of 3 #1 thriller movie of June 1989
1989 · Thriller, Crime
$411.6M worldwide · 87% of the chart's total
$251.4M US & Canada · 61% $160.2M elsewhere · 39%
Thriller box office · June 1989
Thriller Box Office, June 1989: Top-Grossing Releases
Batman (1989) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in June 1989, with $411.6M worldwide, ahead of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) at $52.2M and Renegades (1989) at $9M. 3 thriller films released in June 1989 report a worldwide gross, $472.8M in all, 66% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- June 1989 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $472.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 66%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of June 1989?
Batman (1989) leads with $411.6M, 87% of the total. The top 3 together took $472.8M, 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.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Thriller Release of June 1989, 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 1989.
- 1 Jun 23, 1989 US and Canada: $251.4M Rest of the world: $160.2M Worldwide: $411.6M
- 2 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)Jun 9, 1989 US and Canada: $52.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $52.2M
Jun 9, 1989 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $52.2M worldwide - 3 Jun 2, 1989 US and Canada: $9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1989?
Of the top 3, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Batman (1989) made 39% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $312.6M (66%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Batman (1989) $411.6M $251.4M US & Canada · 61% $160.2M elsewhere · 39%
- 2 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) $52.2M $52.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Renegades (1989) $9M $9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1989 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 18–24) took $411.6M, led by Batman (1989). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 28–Jun 3 Renegades (1989) $9M Renegades (1989)
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 4–10 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) $52.2M Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 11–17 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 18–24 Batman (1989) $411.6M Batman (1989)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 25–Jul 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1989 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1989 earned the most: $472.8M from 3 films, led by Batman (1989).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1980 1 film | 1 | $7.1M | – | The Stunt Man (1980) $7.1M |
| June 1981 1 film · +676% | 1 | $54.8M | +676% | For Your Eyes Only (1981) $54.8M |
| June 1982 4 films · +207% | 4 | $168.3M | +207% | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) $79.8M |
| June 1983 4 films · +26% | 4 | $211.7M | +26% | WarGames (1983) $79.6M |
| June 1984 2 films · −60% | 2 | $84.6M | −60% | Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) $76.6M |
| June 1985 2 films · −85% | 2 | $12.6M | −85% | Lifeforce (1985) $11.6M |
| June 1986 3 films · +366% | 3 | $58.6M | +366% | Running Scared (1986) $38.5M |
| June 1987 5 films · +236% | 5 | $196.8M | +236% | Predator (1987) $98.3M |
| June 1988 3 films · −65% | 3 | $69.4M | −65% | Red Heat (1988) $35M |
| June 1989 3 films · +581% | 3 | $472.8M | +581% | Batman (1989) $411.6M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1989, Month by Month
The months of 1989 with their totals: June leads with $472.8M, led by Batman (1989).
- January $50.9M #1 Mississippi Burning (1989)
- February $57.1M #1 The 'Burbs (1989)
- March $24.1M #1 Leviathan (1989)
- April $104.4M #1 Pet Sematary (1989)
- May $30.2M #1 Road House (1989)
- June $472.8M #1 Batman (1989)
- July $469.4M #1 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
- August $136.6M #1 The Abyss (1989)
- September $162.3M #1 Black Rain (1989)
- October $64.5M #1 An Innocent Man (1989)
- November $2.4M #1 Communion (1989)
- December $229.9M #1 The War of the Roses (1989)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office June 1989: 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 thriller movie in June 1989?
Batman (1989) leads with $411.6M worldwide, $251.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) at $52.2M and Renegades (1989) at $9M.
How much did thriller movies released in June 1989 earn?
3 thriller films released in June 1989 report a worldwide gross, $472.8M in all, or $157.6M per film on average.
How many thriller movies released in June 1989 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Batman (1989) with $411.6M.
How is the June 1989 thriller 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 1989. 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 1989 thriller 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.