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May 1994 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing May Releases

The Flintstones (1994) is the highest-grossing movie released in May 1994, with $341.6M worldwide, ahead of Maverick (1994) at $183M and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) at $119.2M. 23 films released in May 1994 report a worldwide gross, $759.9M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 4.3 times the total of April 1994, whose releases took $175M. By genre, Comedy leads with $682M across 10 releases.

May 1994 releases with a gross
23
combined worldwide
$759.9M
films crossed $100M
3
vs April 1994
×4.3
The Flintstones (1994) movie poster #1 of 23
#1 movie of May 1994

The Flintstones (1994)

1994 · Comedy, Crime

$341.6M worldwide · 45% of the chart's total

$130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Hits of May 1994?

The Flintstones (1994) leads with $341.6M, 45% of the total. The top 5 together took $708.4M, 93% of what all 23 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Flintstones (1994) movie poster Number 1
    $341.6M The Flintstones (1994)
    $130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
  2. Maverick (1994) movie poster Number 2
    $183M Maverick (1994)
    $101.6M US & Canada · 56% $81.4M elsewhere · 44%
  3. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) movie poster Number 3
    $119.2M Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
    $42.6M US & Canada · 36% $76.6M elsewhere · 64%
  4. The Crow (1994) movie poster Number 4
    $50.8M The Crow (1994)
    $50.7M US & Canada · 100% $151.4K elsewhere · <1%
  5. Crooklyn (1994) movie poster Number 5
    $13.6M Crooklyn (1994)
    $13.6M US & Canada · 100% $64 elsewhere · <1%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Release of May 1994, 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 May 1994.

  1. 1 The Flintstones (1994) movie poster
    The Flintstones (1994) May 27, 1994 · English · Comedy, Crime $341.6M worldwide
    May 27, 1994 US and Canada: $130.5M Rest of the world: $211.1M Worldwide: $341.6M
  2. 2 Maverick (1994) movie poster
    Maverick (1994) May 20, 1994 · Action, Adventure $183M worldwide
    May 20, 1994 US and Canada: $101.6M Rest of the world: $81.4M Worldwide: $183M
  3. 3 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) movie poster
    Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) May 25, 1994 · English · Action, Thriller $119.2M worldwide
    May 25, 1994 US and Canada: $42.6M Rest of the world: $76.6M Worldwide: $119.2M
  4. 4 The Crow (1994) movie poster
    The Crow (1994) May 11, 1994 · Action, Fantasy $50.8M worldwide
    May 11, 1994 US and Canada: $50.7M Rest of the world: $151.4K Worldwide: $50.8M
  5. 5 Crooklyn (1994) movie poster
    Crooklyn (1994) May 13, 1994 · English · Drama, Comedy $13.6M worldwide
    May 13, 1994 US and Canada: $13.6M Rest of the world: $64 Worldwide: $13.6M
  6. 6 Roommates (1994) movie poster
    Roommates (1994) May 30, 1994 · English · Drama $12.1M worldwide
    May 30, 1994 US and Canada: $12.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.1M
  7. 7 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) movie poster
    3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Action, Comedy $11.8M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M
  8. 8 Clean Slate (1994) movie poster
    Clean Slate (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Comedy, Mystery $7.4M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.4M
  9. 9 The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) movie poster
    The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) May 14, 1994 · English · Adventure, Family $6.2M worldwide
    May 14, 1994 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M
  10. 10 To Live (1994) movie poster
    To Live (1994) May 17, 1994 · Chinese · Romance, War $2.3M worldwide
    May 17, 1994 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M
  11. 11 Burnt by the Sun (1994) movie poster
    Burnt by the Sun (1994) May 1, 1994 · Russian · Drama $2.3M worldwide
    May 1, 1994 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $11.1K Worldwide: $2.3M
  12. 12 Kika (1994) movie poster
    Kika (1994) May 6, 1994 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $2M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $776 Worldwide: $2M
  13. 13 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) movie poster
    Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) May 24, 1994 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    May 24, 1994 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  14. 14 Being Human (1994) movie poster
    Being Human (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Drama, Fantasy $1.5M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.5M
  15. 15 Queen Margot (1994) movie poster
    Queen Margot (1994) May 13, 1994 · French · Romance, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    May 13, 1994 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $14.4K Worldwide: $1.3M
  16. 16 Picture Bride (1994) movie poster
    Picture Bride (1994) May 1, 1994 · English · History, Drama $1.2M worldwide
    May 1, 1994 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
  17. 17 Of Love and Shadows (1994) movie poster
    Of Love and Shadows (1994) May 10, 1994 · English · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    May 10, 1994 US and Canada: $19.7K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M
  18. 18 Dream Lover (1994) movie poster
    Dream Lover (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Drama, Mystery $256.3K worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $256.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $256.3K
  19. 19 A Pure Formality (1994) movie poster
    A Pure Formality (1994) May 15, 1994 · Mystery, Drama $190.7K worldwide
    May 15, 1994 US and Canada: $190.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $190.7K
  20. 20 A Confucian Confusion (1994) movie poster
    A Confucian Confusion (1994) May 13, 1994 · Chinese · Comedy, Romance $34.3K worldwide
    May 13, 1994 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.3K
  21. 21 Cold Water (1994) movie poster
    Cold Water (1994) May 17, 1994 · French · Drama $30.2K worldwide
    May 17, 1994 US and Canada: $30.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2K
  22. 22 Katatsumori (1994) movie poster
    Katatsumori (1994) May 22, 1994 · Japanese · Documentary $1.1K worldwide
    May 22, 1994 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1K
  23. 23 Nobody (1994) movie poster
    Nobody (1994) May 28, 1994 · Japanese · Drama, Thriller $488 worldwide
    May 28, 1994 US and Canada: $488 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $488
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 1994?

Of the top 10, Roommates (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $389.4M (51%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M
    $130.5M US & Canada · 38% $211.1M elsewhere · 62%
  2. 2 Maverick (1994) $183M
    $101.6M US & Canada · 56% $81.4M elsewhere · 44%
  3. 3 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) $119.2M
    $42.6M US & Canada · 36% $76.6M elsewhere · 64%
  4. 4 The Crow (1994) $50.8M
    $50.7M US & Canada · 100% $151.4K elsewhere · <1%
  5. 5 Crooklyn (1994) $13.6M
    $13.6M US & Canada · 100% $64 elsewhere · <1%
  6. 6 Roommates (1994) $12.1M
    $12.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) $11.8M
    $11.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Clean Slate (1994) $7.4M
    $7.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) $6.2M
    $6.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 To Live (1994) $2.3M
    $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many May 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 23 films crossed $100M and took $643.9M between them, 85% of the total. 16 films, 70% 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 3 films, 13% of the list $643.9M · 85% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 17% of the list $88.4M · 12% of the gross
  • Under $10M 16 films, 70% of the list $27.7M · 4% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 22 (May 22–28) took $462.6M, led by The Flintstones (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 19 Wk 19 May 1–7 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) $26.5M 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994)
  2. Week 20 Wk 20 May 8–14 The Crow (1994) $73.2M The Crow (1994)
  3. Week 21 Wk 21 May 15–21 Maverick (1994) $185.6M Maverick (1994)
  4. Week 22 Wk 22 May 22–28 The Flintstones (1994) $462.6M The Flintstones (1994)
  5. Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 Roommates (1994) $12.1M Roommates (1994)
Earlier years

How Does May 1994 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 1993 earned the most: $851.8M from 22 films, led by Cliffhanger (1993). May 1994 took $759.9M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1985 20 films 20 $527.8M – Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) $300.4M
May 1986 13 films · −1% 13 $522.4M −1% Top Gun (1986) $357.3M
May 1987 24 films · −25% 24 $390.6M −25% Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $300M
May 1988 28 films · +37% 28 $533.3M +37% Crocodile Dundee II (1988) $239.6M
May 1989 27 films · +12% 27 $595M +12% Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) $474.2M
May 1990 12 films · −23% 12 $457.8M −23% Back to the Future Part III (1990) $245.1M
May 1991 27 films · +4% 27 $474.3M +4% Backdraft (1991) $152.4M
May 1992 15 films · +65% 15 $781.7M +65% Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) $321.7M
May 1993 22 films · +9% 22 $851.8M +9% Cliffhanger (1993) $255M
May 1994 23 films · −11% 23 $759.9M −11% The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M
Genres & languages

Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in May 1994?

Comedy took $682M across 10 films, 90% of the total, ahead of Crime ($463.1M) and Action ($364.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $517.8M across 12 films, 68% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language films ($2.4M) and Russian-language films ($2.3M).

May 1994 Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $682M
    10 films · #1 The Flintstones (1994)
  2. Crime $463.1M
    4 films · #1 The Flintstones (1994)
  3. Action $364.9M
    5 films · #1 Maverick (1994)
  4. Family $359.6M
    3 films · #1 The Flintstones (1994)
  5. Thriller $302.7M
    5 films · #1 Maverick (1994)
  6. Adventure $189.2M
    2 films · #1 Maverick (1994)
  7. Western $184.7M
    2 films · #1 Maverick (1994)
  8. Fantasy $58.5M
    3 films · #1 The Crow (1994)
  9. Drama $46M
    16 films · #1 Crooklyn (1994)
  10. Mystery $7.8M
    3 films · #1 Clean Slate (1994)

May 1994 Box Office by Language

  1. English $517.8M
    12 films · #1 The Flintstones (1994)
  2. Chinese $2.4M
    2 films · #1 To Live (1994)
  3. Russian $2.3M
    1 film · #1 Burnt by the Sun (1994)
  4. Spanish $2M
    1 film · #1 Kika (1994)
  5. French $1.3M
    2 films · #1 Queen Margot (1994)
  6. Japanese $1.5K
    2 films · #1 Katatsumori (1994)
Archive

Box Office in 1994, Month by Month

The months of 1994 with their totals: July leads with $1.7B, led by Forrest Gump (1994).

FAQ

Box Office May 1994: 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 23 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing movie in May 1994?

The Flintstones (1994) leads with $341.6M worldwide, $130.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Maverick (1994) at $183M and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) at $119.2M.

How much did movies released in May 1994 earn?

23 films released in May 1994 report a worldwide gross, $759.9M in all, or $33M per film on average. April 1994 releases took $175M.

How many movies released in May 1994 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Flintstones (1994) with $341.6M.

How much of the May 1994 box office came from the US and Canada?

$389.4M of the $759.9M total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 2 films of the 23 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 1994 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 May 1994. 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 May 1994 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.