#1 of 4 #1 thriller movie of June 1996
1996 · Action, Adventure
$335.1M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$134.1M US & Canada · 40% $201M elsewhere · 60%
Thriller box office · June 1996
Thriller Box Office, June 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
The Rock (1996) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in June 1996, with $335.1M worldwide, ahead of Eraser (1996) at $242.3M and Striptease (1996) at $113.3M. 4 thriller films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $793.5M in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 21% on May 1996, whose releases took $999.9M.
- June 1996 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $793.5M
- films crossed $100M
- 4
- vs May 1996
- −21%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of June 1996?
The Rock (1996) leads with $335.1M, 42% of the total. The top 4 together took $793.5M, almost all of what the 4 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 June 1996, 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 1996.
- 1 Jun 7, 1996 US and Canada: $134.1M Rest of the world: $201M Worldwide: $335.1M
- 2 Jun 21, 1996 US and Canada: $101.3M Rest of the world: $141M Worldwide: $242.3M
- 3 Jun 28, 1996 US and Canada: $33.1M Rest of the world: $80.2M Worldwide: $113.3M
- 4 Jun 14, 1996 US and Canada: $60.2M Rest of the world: $42.6M Worldwide: $102.8M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1996?
Of the top 4, The Cable Guy (1996) earned the biggest share at home (59% in the US & Canada), while Striptease (1996) made 71% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $328.7M (41%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Rock (1996) $335.1M $134.1M US & Canada · 40% $201M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 Eraser (1996) $242.3M $101.3M US & Canada · 42% $141M elsewhere · 58%
- 3 Striptease (1996) $113.3M $33.1M US & Canada · 29% $80.2M elsewhere · 71%
- 4 The Cable Guy (1996) $102.8M $60.2M US & Canada · 59% $42.6M elsewhere · 41%
By release week
Which Week of June 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 23 (Jun 2–8) took $335.1M, led by The Rock (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 2–8 The Rock (1996) $335.1M The Rock (1996)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 9–15 The Cable Guy (1996) $102.8M The Cable Guy (1996)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 16–22 Eraser (1996) $242.3M Eraser (1996)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 23–29 Striptease (1996) $113.3M Striptease (1996)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1996 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1996 earned the most: $793.5M from 4 films, led by The Rock (1996).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1987 5 films | 5 | $196.8M | – | 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 |
| June 1990 4 films · +32% | 4 | $623.3M | +32% | Total Recall (1990) $261.3M |
| June 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1992 2 films | 2 | $235.2M | – | Patriot Games (1992) $178.1M |
| June 1993 3 films · +25% | 3 | $293.2M | +25% | The Firm (1993) $270.2M |
| June 1994 3 films · +27% | 3 | $371M | +27% | Speed (1994) $350.4M |
| June 1995 2 films · +9% | 2 | $403M | +9% | Batman Forever (1995) $336.6M |
| June 1996 4 films · +97% | 4 | $793.5M | +97% | The Rock (1996) $335.1M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: May leads with $999.9M, led by Twister (1996).
- January $56.1M #1 Eye for an Eye (1996)
- February $218.2M #1 Broken Arrow (1996)
- March $200.6M #1 Executive Decision (1996)
- April $185.5M #1 Primal Fear (1996)
- May $999.9M #1 Twister (1996)
- June $793.5M #1 The Rock (1996)
- July $969.7M #1 Independence Day (1996)
- August $164.6M #1 Chain Reaction (1996)
- September $100M #1 Last Man Standing (1996)
- October $351.5M #1 Sleepers (1996)
- November $497.3M #1 Ransom (1996)
- December $433.6M #1 Scream (1996)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office June 1996: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in June 1996?
The Rock (1996) leads with $335.1M worldwide, $134.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Eraser (1996) at $242.3M and Striptease (1996) at $113.3M.
How much did thriller movies released in June 1996 earn?
4 thriller films released in June 1996 report a worldwide gross, $793.5M in all, or $198.4M per film on average. May 1996 releases took $999.9M.
How many thriller movies released in June 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by The Rock (1996) with $335.1M.
How is the June 1996 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 1996. 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 1996 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.