#1 of 9 #1 movie of Week 16, 1998
The Object of My Affection (1998)
1998 · Drama, Comedy
$46.9M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total
$29.2M US & Canada · 62% $17.7M elsewhere · 38%
Box office · Week 16 · Apr 12–18, 1998
Box Office Week 16, 1998: Highest-Grossing Releases of Apr 12–18
The Object of My Affection (1998) is the highest-grossing movie released in week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18), with $46.9M worldwide, ahead of Paulie (1998) at $26.9M and Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) at $3.6M. 9 films released that week report a worldwide gross, $80.7M in all, 78% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 70% on Week 15, 1998, whose releases took $268.5M. By genre, Comedy leads with $79.2M across 5 releases.
- week 16 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $80.7M
- The Object of My Affection (1998), the #1
- $46.9M
- vs Week 15, 1998
- −70%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of Week 16 of 1998?
The Object of My Affection (1998) leads with $46.9M, 58% of the total. The top 5 together took $80.3M, almost all of what the 9 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 Week 16 of 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 week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18).
- 1 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $29.2M Rest of the world: $17.7M Worldwide: $46.9M
- 2 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.9M
- 3 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
- 4 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
- 5 Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
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Apr 16, 1998 US and Canada: $175.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $175.1K - 7
Apr 17, 1998 US and Canada: $123.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $123.1K - 8
Apr 18, 1998 US and Canada: $75.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $75.2K - 9
Apr 16, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in Week 16 of 1998?
Of the top 9, Paulie (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Object of My Affection (1998) made 38% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $62.9M (78%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 9 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Object of My Affection (1998) $46.9M $29.2M US & Canada · 62% $17.7M elsewhere · 38%
- 2 Paulie (1998) $26.9M $26.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) $3.6M $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Suicide Kings (1998) $1.7M $1.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Nightwatch (1998) $1.2M $1.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Cleopatra’s Second Husband (1998) $175.1K $175.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Sour Grapes (1998) $123.1K $123.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Restaurant (1998) $75.2K $75.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Lighthouse (1998) $8.2K No US & Canada figure reported
Weeks around it
How Does Week 16 Compare With the Weeks Around It?
Week 16 releases took $80.7M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 15 (Apr 5–11) with $268.5M, led by City of Angels (1998).
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 1–7 U.S. Marshals (1998) $166.8M U.S. Marshals (1998)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 8–14 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) $183.3M The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 15–21 Primary Colors (1998) $83.9M Primary Colors (1998)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 22–28 The Newton Boys (1998) $21.8M The Newton Boys (1998)
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 Lost in Space (1998) $253.2M Lost in Space (1998)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 City of Angels (1998) $268.5M City of Angels (1998)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 The Object of My Affection (1998) $80.7M The Object of My Affection (1998)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 The Big Hit (1998) $43.2M The Big Hit (1998)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 He Got Game (1998) $53.8M He Got Game (1998)
Earlier years
How Does Week 16 of 1998 Compare With Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, Week 16, 1995 earned the most: $223.7M from 7 films, led by While You Were Sleeping (1995). Week 16, 1998 took $80.7M.
| Week | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 16, 1989 Apr 16–22 5 films | 5 | $145.7M | – | Field of Dreams (1989) $84.5M |
| Week 16, 1990 Apr 15–21 2 films · −90% | 2 | $14.2M | −90% | Miami Blues (1990) $9.9M |
| Week 16, 1991 Apr 14–20 1 film · +32% | 1 | $18.8M | +32% | Mortal Thoughts (1991) $18.8M |
| Week 16, 1992 Apr 12–18 6 films · +208% | 6 | $57.8M | +208% | The Babe (1992) $19.9M |
| Week 16, 1993 Apr 11–17 3 films · −80% | 3 | $11.7M | −80% | Boiling Point (1993) $10.1M |
| Week 16, 1994 Apr 10–16 6 films · +168% | 6 | $31.3M | +168% | White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) $8.9M |
| Week 16, 1995 Apr 16–22 7 films · +615% | 7 | $223.7M | +615% | While You Were Sleeping (1995) $182.1M |
| Week 16, 1996 Apr 14–20 9 films · −49% | 9 | $114.2M | −49% | The Quest (1996) $57.4M |
| Week 16, 1997 Apr 13–19 9 films · −67% | 9 | $38.1M | −67% | Murder at 1600 (1997) $25.8M |
| Week 16, 1998 Apr 12–18 9 films · +112% | 9 | $80.7M | +112% | The Object of My Affection (1998) $46.9M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in Week 16 of 1998?
Comedy took $79.2M across 5 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Drama ($77M) and Romance ($46.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $80.6M across 8 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language films ($8.2K).
Week 16 of 1998 Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $79.2M5 films · #1 The Object of My Affection (1998) -
Drama $77M7 films · #1 The Object of My Affection (1998) -
Romance $46.9M1 film · #1 The Object of My Affection (1998) -
Adventure $26.9M1 film · #1 Paulie (1998) -
Family $26.9M1 film · #1 Paulie (1998) -
Thriller $3.1M3 films · #1 Suicide Kings (1998) -
Crime $1.7M1 film · #1 Suicide Kings (1998) -
Mystery $1.7M1 film · #1 Suicide Kings (1998) -
Horror $1.2M1 film · #1 Nightwatch (1998)
Archive
Box Office in 1998, Week by Week
53 weeks of 1998 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 23 (May 31–Jun 6) with $697M, led by Mulan (1998).
- Week 1 $44.7M
- Week 2 $8.2M
- Week 3 $65.7M
- Week 4 $37M
- Week 5 $83M
- Week 6 $44.9M
- Week 7 $160.5M
- Week 8 $51.5M
- Week 9 $19.4M
- Week 10 $166.8M
- Week 11 $183.3M
- Week 12 $83.9M
- Week 13 $21.8M
- Week 14 $253.2M
- Week 15 $268.5M
- Week 16 $80.7M
- Week 17 $43.2M
- Week 18 $53.8M
- Week 19 $371.1M
- Week 20 $211.1M
- Week 21 $427M
- Week 22 $100.9M
- Week 23 $697M
- Week 24 $203.8M
- Week 25 $195.1M
- Week 26 $388.5M
- Week 27 $553.7M
- Week 28 $374.2M
- Week 29 $620.2M
- Week 30 $512.6M
- Week 31 $245.5M
- Week 32 $159.1M
- Week 33 $86.8M
- Week 34 $171.9M
- Week 35 $29.2M
- Week 36 $13.3M
- Week 37 $44.5M
- Week 38 $275.2M
- Week 39 $118.7M
- Week 40 $261.5M
- Week 41 $16.2M
- Week 42 $123.3M
- Week 43 $410.1M
- Week 44 $63M
- Week 45 $402M
- Week 46 $195.2M
- Week 47 $458.1M
- Week 48 $462.2M
- Week 49 $4.7M
- Week 50 $470.3M
- Week 51 $470.6M
- Week 52 $515.8M
- Week 53 $12.4M
FAQ
Box Office Week 16 of 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18)?
The Object of My Affection (1998) leads with $46.9M worldwide, $29.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Paulie (1998) at $26.9M and Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) at $3.6M.
How much did movies released in week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18) earn?
9 films released in week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18) report a worldwide gross, $80.7M in all, or $9M per film on average. Week 15, 1998 releases took $268.5M.
How many movies released in week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18) made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Object of My Affection (1998), earned $46.9M.
How is the week 16, 1998 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 week 16 of 1998 (Apr 12–18). 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 week 16, 1998 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.