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English box office · June 1988

English Box Office, June 1988: Top-Grossing Releases

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in June 1988, with $329.8M worldwide, ahead of Coming to America (1988) at $288.8M and Bull Durham (1988) at $50.9M. 16 English-language films released in June 1988 report a worldwide gross, $850.5M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 62% on May 1988, whose releases took $526.2M. By genre, Comedy leads with $814.4M across 9 English releases.

June 1988 releases with a gross
16
combined worldwide
$850.5M
films crossed $100M
2
vs May 1988
+62%
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) movie poster #1 of 16
#1 English-language movie of June 1988

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

1988 · Mystery, Fantasy

$329.8M worldwide · 39% of the chart's total

$156.5M US & Canada · 47% $173.4M elsewhere · 53%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of June 1988?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) leads with $329.8M, 39% of the total. The top 5 together took $753.1M, 89% of what all 16 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) movie poster Number 1
    $329.8M Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
    $156.5M US & Canada · 47% $173.4M elsewhere · 53%
  2. Coming to America (1988) movie poster Number 2
    $288.8M Coming to America (1988)
    $128.2M US & Canada · 44% $160.6M elsewhere · 56%
  3. Bull Durham (1988) movie poster Number 3
    $50.9M Bull Durham (1988)
    $50.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. The Great Outdoors (1988) movie poster Number 4
    $43.5M The Great Outdoors (1988)
    $41.5M US & Canada · 95% $2M elsewhere · 5%
  5. Big Business (1988) movie poster Number 5
    $40.2M Big Business (1988)
    $40.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of June 1988, 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 1988.

  1. 1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) movie poster
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Jun 21, 1988 · Mystery, Fantasy $329.8M worldwide
    Jun 21, 1988 US and Canada: $156.5M Rest of the world: $173.4M Worldwide: $329.8M
  2. 2 Coming to America (1988) movie poster
    Coming to America (1988) Jun 29, 1988 · Drama, Comedy $288.8M worldwide
    Jun 29, 1988 US and Canada: $128.2M Rest of the world: $160.6M Worldwide: $288.8M
  3. 3 Bull Durham (1988) movie poster
    Bull Durham (1988) Jun 15, 1988 · Sport, Comedy $50.9M worldwide
    Jun 15, 1988 US and Canada: $50.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.9M
  4. 4 The Great Outdoors (1988) movie poster
    The Great Outdoors (1988) Jun 17, 1988 · Comedy $43.5M worldwide
    Jun 17, 1988 US and Canada: $41.5M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $43.5M
  5. 5 Big Business (1988) movie poster
    Big Business (1988) Jun 10, 1988 · Comedy $40.2M worldwide
    Jun 10, 1988 US and Canada: $40.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.2M
  6. 6 Red Heat (1988) movie poster
    Red Heat (1988) Jun 17, 1988 · Action, Thriller $35M worldwide
    Jun 17, 1988 US and Canada: $35M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35M
  7. 7 Funny Farm (1988) movie poster
    Funny Farm (1988) Jun 3, 1988 · Drama, Comedy $25.5M worldwide
    Jun 3, 1988 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.5M
  8. 8 The Presidio (1988) movie poster
    The Presidio (1988) Jun 10, 1988 · Action, Mystery $20.3M worldwide
    Jun 10, 1988 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M
  9. 9 Poltergeist III (1988) movie poster
    Poltergeist III (1988) Jun 10, 1988 · Thriller, Horror $14.1M worldwide
    Jun 10, 1988 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M
  10. 10 Waxwork (1988) movie poster
    Waxwork (1988) Jun 17, 1988 · Horror, Comedy $808.1K worldwide
    Jun 17, 1988 US and Canada: $808.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $808.1K
  11. 11 Split Decisions (1988) movie poster
    Split Decisions (1988) Jun 11, 1988 · Drama $695.8K worldwide
    Jun 11, 1988 US and Canada: $695.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $695.8K
  12. 12 The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) movie poster
    The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) Jun 17, 1988 · Documentary, Music $373.8K worldwide
    Jun 17, 1988 US and Canada: $373.7K Rest of the world: $16 Worldwide: $373.8K
  13. 13 Crusoe (1988) movie poster
    Crusoe (1988) Jun 30, 1988 · Adventure $315.4K worldwide
    Jun 30, 1988 US and Canada: $315.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $315.4K
  14. 14 Crusoe (1988) movie poster
    Crusoe (1988) Jun 30, 1988 · Adventure $315.4K worldwide
    Jun 30, 1988 US and Canada: $315.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $315.4K
  15. 15 Puss in Boots (1988) movie poster
    Puss in Boots (1988) Jun 1, 1988 · Fantasy, Family $13K worldwide
    Jun 1, 1988 US and Canada: $13K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13K
  16. 16 State Park (1988) movie poster
    State Park (1988) Jun 2, 1988 · Comedy $421 worldwide
    Jun 2, 1988 US and Canada: $421 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $421
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in June 1988?

Of the top 10, Bull Durham (1988) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Coming to America (1988) made 56% of its gross abroad. Across all 16 films, $514.6M (61%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M
    $156.5M US & Canada · 47% $173.4M elsewhere · 53%
  2. 2 Coming to America (1988) $288.8M
    $128.2M US & Canada · 44% $160.6M elsewhere · 56%
  3. 3 Bull Durham (1988) $50.9M
    $50.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 The Great Outdoors (1988) $43.5M
    $41.5M US & Canada · 95% $2M elsewhere · 5%
  5. 5 Big Business (1988) $40.2M
    $40.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Red Heat (1988) $35M
    $35M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Funny Farm (1988) $25.5M
    $25.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 The Presidio (1988) $20.3M
    $20.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Poltergeist III (1988) $14.1M
    $14.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Waxwork (1988) $808.1K
    $808.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many June 1988 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 16 films crossed $100M and took $618.6M between them, 73% of the total. 7 films, 44% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 2 films, 13% of the list $618.6M · 73% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 7 films, 44% of the list $229.5M · 27% of the gross
  • Under $10M 7 films, 44% of the list $2.5M · <1% of the gross
Earlier years

How Does June 1988 Compare With June in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, June 1988 earned the most: $850.5M from 16 films, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
June 1979 14 films 14 $671.1M – Moonraker (1979) $210.3M
June 1980 11 films · −58% 11 $283.7M −58% The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M
June 1981 10 films · +102% 10 $572.7M +102% Superman II (1981) $216.4M
June 1982 13 films · −39% 13 $347.6M −39% Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) $79.8M
June 1983 9 films · +24% 9 $430.7M +24% Trading Places (1983) $90.4M
June 1984 14 films · +81% 14 $781.4M +81% Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M
June 1985 13 films · −68% 13 $249.1M −68% The Goonies (1985) $64.5M
June 1986 13 films · +77% 13 $441.6M +77% The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M
June 1987 14 films · −6% 14 $416.4M −6% Predator (1987) $98.3M
June 1988 16 films · +104% 16 $850.5M +104% Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in June 1988?

Comedy took $814.4M across 9 films, 96% of the total, ahead of Crime ($385.1M) and Mystery ($350.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

June 1988 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $814.4M
    9 films · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  2. Crime $385.1M
    3 films · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  3. Mystery $350.1M
    2 films · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  4. Romance $339.6M
    2 films · #1 Coming to America (1988)
  5. Family $329.8M
    2 films · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  6. Fantasy $329.8M
    2 films · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  7. Animation $329.8M
    1 film · #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  8. Drama $315M
    3 films · #1 Coming to America (1988)
  9. Thriller $69.4M
    3 films · #1 Red Heat (1988)
  10. Action $55.3M
    2 films · #1 Red Heat (1988)
FAQ

English Box Office June 1988: 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 16 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in June 1988?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) leads with $329.8M worldwide, $156.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Coming to America (1988) at $288.8M and Bull Durham (1988) at $50.9M.

How much did English-language movies released in June 1988 earn?

16 English-language films released in June 1988 report a worldwide gross, $850.5M in all, or $53.2M per film on average. May 1988 releases took $526.2M.

How many English-language movies released in June 1988 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) with $329.8M.

How much of the June 1988 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$514.6M of the $850.5M total, or 61%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 16 report no domestic figure.

How is the June 1988 English 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 1988. 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the June 1988 English 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.