#1 of 7 #1 thriller movie of October 1992
1992 · Action, Thriller
$156.6M worldwide · 72% of the chart's total
$83.6M US & Canada · 53% $73M elsewhere · 47%
Thriller box office · October 1992
Thriller Box Office, October 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
Under Siege (1992) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in October 1992, with $156.6M worldwide, ahead of Candyman (1992) at $25.8M and Consenting Adults (1992) at $21.6M. 7 thriller films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $216.5M in all, 66% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 99% on September 1992, whose releases took $109M. By language, English leads with $215.3M across 6 thriller releases.
- October 1992 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $216.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs September 1992
- +99%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of October 1992?
Under Siege (1992) leads with $156.6M, 72% of the total. The top 5 together took $215.3M, 99% of what all 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 Thriller Release of October 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 October 1992.
- 1 Oct 9, 1992 US and Canada: $83.6M Rest of the world: $73M Worldwide: $156.6M
- 2 Oct 16, 1992 US and Canada: $25.8M Rest of the world: $3.6K Worldwide: $25.8M
- 3 Oct 16, 1992 US and Canada: $21.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.6M
- 4 Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4M
- 5 Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $100K Worldwide: $2.9M
- 6
Oct 28, 1992 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 7
Oct 1, 1992 US and Canada: $45.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1992?
Of the top 7, Consenting Adults (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Under Siege (1992) made 47% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $143.4M (66%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Under Siege (1992) $156.6M $83.6M US & Canada · 53% $73M elsewhere · 47%
- 2 Candyman (1992) $25.8M $25.8M US & Canada · 100% $3.6K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Consenting Adults (1992) $21.6M $21.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Dr. Giggles (1992) $8.4M $8.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Reservoir Dogs (1992) $2.9M $2.8M US & Canada · 97% $100K elsewhere · 3%
- 6 Olivier, Olivier (1992) $1.2M $1.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Feed (1992) $45.5K $45.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 4–10) took $156.6M, led by Under Siege (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Reservoir Dogs (1992) $3M Reservoir Dogs (1992)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Under Siege (1992) $156.6M Under Siege (1992)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Candyman (1992) $47.4M Candyman (1992)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Dr. Giggles (1992) $8.4M Dr. Giggles (1992)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 Olivier, Olivier (1992) $1.2M Olivier, Olivier (1992)
Earlier years
How Does October 1992 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1992 earned the most: $216.5M from 7 films, led by Under Siege (1992).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1983 3 films | 3 | $82.7M | – | Never Say Never Again (1983) $55.4M |
| October 1984 7 films · +39% | 7 | $114.7M | +39% | The Terminator (1984) $78.4M |
| October 1985 5 films · −2% | 5 | $112.5M | −2% | Commando (1985) $57.5M |
| October 1986 2 films · −65% | 2 | $38.8M | −65% | Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) $29.8M |
| October 1987 9 films · +45% | 9 | $56.1M | +45% | Suspect (1987) $18.8M |
| October 1988 3 films · −65% | 3 | $19.7M | −65% | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) $17.8M |
| October 1989 6 films · +227% | 6 | $64.5M | +227% | An Innocent Man (1989) $20M |
| October 1990 4 films · +4% | 4 | $67.1M | +4% | Marked for Death (1990) $58M |
| October 1991 5 films · −41% | 5 | $39.4M | −41% | Ricochet (1991) $21.8M |
| October 1992 7 films · +449% | 7 | $216.5M | +449% | Under Siege (1992) $156.6M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: May leads with $489.8M, led by Lethal Weapon 3 (1992).
- January $179.7M #1 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
- February $42.9M #1 Final Analysis (1992)
- March $354.6M #1 Basic Instinct (1992)
- April $104.5M #1 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
- May $489.8M #1 Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
- June $235.2M #1 Patriot Games (1992)
- July No grosses
- August $154.3M #1 Single White Female (1992)
- September $109M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $216.5M #1 Under Siege (1992)
- November $123.4M #1 The Crying Game (1992)
- December $258.5M #1 A Few Good Men (1992)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office October 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in October 1992?
Under Siege (1992) leads with $156.6M worldwide, $83.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Candyman (1992) at $25.8M and Consenting Adults (1992) at $21.6M.
How much did thriller movies released in October 1992 earn?
7 thriller films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $216.5M in all, or $30.9M per film on average. September 1992 releases took $109M.
How many thriller movies released in October 1992 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Under Siege (1992) with $156.6M.
How is the October 1992 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 October 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 October 1992 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.