#1 of 30 #1 movie of August 1996
1996 · Action, Sci-Fi
$60.2M worldwide · 14% of the chart's total
$21.2M US & Canada · 35% $39M elsewhere · 65%
Box office · August 1996
August 1996 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing August Releases
Chain Reaction (1996) is the highest-grossing movie released in August 1996, with $60.2M worldwide, ahead of Jack (1996) at $58.6M and Tin Cup (1996) at $53.9M. 30 films released in August 1996 report a worldwide gross, $420.9M in all, 86% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 66% on July 1996, whose releases took $1.2B. By genre, Comedy leads with $241M across 14 releases.
- August 1996 releases with a gross
- 30
- combined worldwide
- $420.9M
- Chain Reaction (1996), the #1
- $60.2M
- vs July 1996
- −66%
#1 of 30 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of August 1996?
Chain Reaction (1996) leads with $60.2M, 14% of the total. The top 5 together took $255.8M, 61% of what all 30 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 Release of August 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 August 1996.
- 1 Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $21.2M Rest of the world: $39M Worldwide: $60.2M
- 2 Aug 9, 1996 US and Canada: $58.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $58.6M
- 3 Aug 16, 1996 US and Canada: $53.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $53.9M
- 4 Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $27.7M Rest of the world: $22M Worldwide: $49.6M
- 5 Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $33.5M Rest of the world: $2.5K Worldwide: $33.5M
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Aug 30, 1996 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.5M - 7
Aug 9, 1996 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.5M - 8
Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $22.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.2M - 9
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M - 10
Aug 16, 1996 US and Canada: $18.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.6M - 11
Aug 14, 1996 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.8M - 12
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $9.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.5M - 13
Aug 14, 1996 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 14
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.1M - 15
Aug 30, 1996 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M - 16
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M - 17
Aug 9, 1996 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $386 Worldwide: $3M - 18
Aug 8, 1996 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.5M - 19
Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 20
Aug 16, 1996 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $499 Worldwide: $1.4M - 21
Aug 29, 1996 US and Canada: $782.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $782.6K - 22
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $295.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295.5K - 23
Aug 2, 1996 US and Canada: $284.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $284.7K - 24
Aug 23, 1996 US and Canada: $269.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $269.3K - 25
Aug 7, 1996 US and Canada: $263.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $263.2K - 26
Aug 8, 1996 US and Canada: $69.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.1K - 27
Aug 18, 1996 US and Canada: $64.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $64.2K - 28
Aug 1, 1996 US and Canada: $52.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $52.7K - 29
Aug 28, 1996 US and Canada: $20.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.7K - 30
Aug 16, 1996 US and Canada: $8.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1996?
Of the top 10, Jack (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Chain Reaction (1996) made 65% of its gross abroad. Across all 30 films, $359.9M (86%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Chain Reaction (1996) $60.2M $21.2M US & Canada · 35% $39M elsewhere · 65%
- 2 Jack (1996) $58.6M $58.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Tin Cup (1996) $53.9M $53.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) $49.6M $27.7M US & Canada · 56% $22M elsewhere · 44%
- 5 Matilda (1996) $33.5M $33.5M US & Canada · 100% $2.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 First Kid (1996) $26.5M $26.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Escape from L.A. (1996) $25.5M $25.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Emma (1996) $22.2M $22.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 A Very Brady Sequel (1996) $21.4M $21.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 The Fan (1996) $18.6M $18.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many August 1996 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 30 films reached $100M. 19 films, 63% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $420.9M total.
91% 9%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 11 films, 37% of the list $381.9M · 91% of the gross
- Under $10M 19 films, 63% of the list $39M · 9% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 28–Aug 3) took $117.6M, led by Chain Reaction (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 Chain Reaction (1996) $117.6M Chain Reaction (1996)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 4–10 Jack (1996) $90M Jack (1996)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 11–17 Tin Cup (1996) $92.7M Tin Cup (1996)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 18–24 The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) $89.7M The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 25–31 First Kid (1996) $30.9M First Kid (1996)
Earlier years
How Does August 1996 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1995 earned the most: $803.6M from 20 films, led by Babe (1995). August 1996 took $420.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1987 33 films | 33 | $484.2M | – | Dirty Dancing (1987) $214.6M |
| August 1988 20 films · −50% | 20 | $244M | −50% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) $49.4M |
| August 1989 22 films · +78% | 22 | $434.6M | +78% | Parenthood (1989) $126.3M |
| August 1990 25 films · −12% | 25 | $384.4M | −12% | Flatliners (1990) $61.5M |
| August 1991 26 films · −36% | 26 | $246.5M | −36% | Doc Hollywood (1991) $54.8M |
| August 1992 21 films · +55% | 21 | $381.1M | +55% | Unforgiven (1992) $159.2M |
| August 1993 20 films · +56% | 20 | $593.1M | +56% | The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M |
| August 1994 18 films · −18% | 18 | $489.1M | −18% | Clear and Present Danger (1994) $215.9M |
| August 1995 20 films · +64% | 20 | $803.6M | +64% | Babe (1995) $254.1M |
| August 1996 30 films · −48% | 30 | $420.9M | −48% | Chain Reaction (1996) $60.2M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in August 1996?
Comedy took $241M across 14 films, 57% of the total, ahead of Drama ($224.2M) and Thriller ($164.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $329.6M across 24 films, 78% of the total, ahead of Vietnamese-language films ($284.7K).
August 1996 Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $241M14 films · #1 Jack (1996) -
Drama $224.2M19 films · #1 Chain Reaction (1996) -
Thriller $164.6M9 films · #1 Chain Reaction (1996) -
Sci-Fi $140.4M4 films · #1 Chain Reaction (1996) -
Fantasy $92.1M2 films · #1 Jack (1996) -
Action $91.1M4 films · #1 Chain Reaction (1996) -
Romance $85.8M6 films · #1 Tin Cup (1996) -
Family $81.4M7 films · #1 Matilda (1996) -
Sport $72.5M2 films · #1 Tin Cup (1996) -
Horror $49.6M1 film · #1 The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
August 1996 Box Office by Language
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English $329.6M24 films · #1 Chain Reaction (1996) -
Vietnamese $284.7K1 film · #1 Cyclo (1996)
Archive
Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: November leads with $1.7B, led by 101 Dalmatians (1996).
- January $226.1M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- February $375.4M #1 Broken Arrow (1996)
- March $659.1M #1 The Birdcage (1996)
- April $486.9M #1 Primal Fear (1996)
- May $1.2B #1 Twister (1996)
- June $1.4B #1 The Rock (1996)
- July $1.2B #1 Independence Day (1996)
- August $420.9M #1 Chain Reaction (1996)
- September $373.8M #1 The First Wives Club (1996)
- October $489.5M #1 Sleepers (1996)
- November $1.7B #1 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December $1.3B #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
FAQ
Box Office August 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 30 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in August 1996?
Chain Reaction (1996) leads with $60.2M worldwide, $21.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Jack (1996) at $58.6M and Tin Cup (1996) at $53.9M.
How much did movies released in August 1996 earn?
30 films released in August 1996 report a worldwide gross, $420.9M in all, or $14M per film on average. July 1996 releases took $1.2B.
How many movies released in August 1996 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Chain Reaction (1996), earned $60.2M.
How is the August 1996 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 August 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 August 1996 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.