#1 of 4 #1 thriller movie of June 1998
1998 · Sci-Fi, Mystery
$189.2M worldwide · 47% of the chart's total
$83.9M US & Canada · 44% $105.3M elsewhere · 56%
Thriller box office · June 1998
Thriller Box Office, June 1998: Top-Grossing Releases
The X Files (1998) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in June 1998, with $189.2M worldwide, ahead of A Perfect Murder (1998) at $128M and Out of Sight (1998) at $77.7M. 4 thriller films released in June 1998 report a worldwide gross, $402.1M in all, 49% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 45% on May 1998, whose releases took $730.4M.
- June 1998 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $402.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs May 1998
- −45%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of June 1998?
The X Files (1998) leads with $189.2M, 47% of the total. The top 4 together took $402.1M, 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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Number 4
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The chart
Every Thriller Release of June 1998, 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 1998.
- 1 Jun 19, 1998 US and Canada: $83.9M Rest of the world: $105.3M Worldwide: $189.2M
- 2 Jun 5, 1998 US and Canada: $67.6M Rest of the world: $60.4M Worldwide: $128M
- 3 Jun 26, 1998 US and Canada: $37.6M Rest of the world: $40.2M Worldwide: $77.7M
- 4 Jun 25, 1998 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: $919.4K Worldwide: $7.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1998?
Of the top 4, Croupier (1998) earned the biggest share at home (87% in the US & Canada), while The X Files (1998) made 56% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $195.3M (49%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The X Files (1998) $189.2M $83.9M US & Canada · 44% $105.3M elsewhere · 56%
- 2 A Perfect Murder (1998) $128M $67.6M US & Canada · 53% $60.4M elsewhere · 47%
- 3 Out of Sight (1998) $77.7M $37.6M US & Canada · 48% $40.2M elsewhere · 52%
- 4 Croupier (1998) $7.1M $6.2M US & Canada · 87% $919.4K elsewhere · 13%
By release week
Which Week of June 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 14–20) took $189.2M, led by The X Files (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 A Perfect Murder (1998) $128M A Perfect Murder (1998)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 14–20 The X Files (1998) $189.2M The X Files (1998)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 21–27 Out of Sight (1998) $84.9M Out of Sight (1998)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1998 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). June 1998 took $402.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1989 3 films | 3 | $472.8M | – | 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 |
| June 1997 4 films · −20% | 4 | $634.2M | −20% | Face/Off (1997) $245.7M |
| June 1998 4 films · −37% | 4 | $402.1M | −37% | The X Files (1998) $189.2M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: July leads with $886.9M, led by Armageddon (1998).
- January $76.5M #1 Fallen (1998)
- February $96.1M #1 Sphere (1998)
- March $146.6M #1 U.S. Marshals (1998)
- April $467.6M #1 City of Angels (1998)
- May $730.4M #1 Godzilla (1998)
- June $402.1M #1 The X Files (1998)
- July $886.9M #1 Armageddon (1998)
- August $298.5M #1 Blade (1998)
- September $371.9M #1 Rush Hour (1998)
- October $30M #1 Vampires (1998)
- November $417.5M #1 Enemy of the State (1998)
- December $228.4M #1 Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office June 1998: 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 1998?
The X Files (1998) leads with $189.2M worldwide, $83.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come A Perfect Murder (1998) at $128M and Out of Sight (1998) at $77.7M.
How much did thriller movies released in June 1998 earn?
4 thriller films released in June 1998 report a worldwide gross, $402.1M in all, or $100.5M per film on average. May 1998 releases took $730.4M.
How many thriller movies released in June 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The X Files (1998) with $189.2M.
How is the June 1998 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 1998. 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 1998 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.