Widest Openings by MPA Rating

Data as of Nov 21, 13:58 PST
Release Rank Theaters Gross Average Total Gross % of Total Date Distributor
Buddy6012,113$3,504,671$1,658$10,113,400-Jun 6, 1997Sony Pictures Releasing
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1997 Special Edition
6022,111$21,975,993$10,410$67,597,694-Feb 21, 1997Twentieth Century Fox
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1997 Special Edition
6032,111$16,293,531$7,718$45,470,437-Mar 14, 1997Twentieth Century Fox
Godzilla 20006042,111$4,407,720$2,087$10,037,390-Aug 18, 2000Sony Pictures Releasing
Hitpig6052,107$1,154,144$547$2,324,019-Nov 1, 2024Viva Pictures
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1997 Special Edition
6062,104$35,906,661$17,065$138,257,865-Jan 31, 1997Twentieth Century Fox
Toy Story
2020 Re-release
6072,102$505,000$240$727,000-Nov 6, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Warriors of Virtue6082,101$3,277,084$1,559$6,524,620-May 2, 1997Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Longshots6092,089$4,080,687$1,953$11,537,046-Aug 22, 2008-
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III6102,087$12,419,597$5,950$42,273,609-Mar 19, 1993New Line Cinema
The Perfect Man6112,087$5,300,980$2,540$16,535,005-Jun 17, 2005Universal Pictures
Dennis the Menace6122,085$9,331,139$4,475$51,270,765-Jun 25, 1993Warner Bros.
Piglet's Big Movie6132,084$6,097,758$2,925$23,103,423-Mar 21, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
My Girl6142,080$12,391,783$5,957$59,489,799-Nov 29, 1991Columbia Pictures
Rock Dog6152,077$3,704,749$1,783$9,420,546-Feb 24, 2017Lionsgate
The Muppet Christmas Carol6162,075$5,010,109$2,414$27,281,507-Dec 11, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Big Green6172,072$4,688,285$2,262$17,736,619-Sep 29, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Muppet Treasure Island6182,070$7,906,689$3,819$34,327,391-Feb 16, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Three Musketeers6192,069$10,621,992$5,133$53,898,845-Nov 12, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Tall Tale6202,065$3,046,181$1,475$8,247,627-Mar 24, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Grease
1998 Re-release
6212,064$12,705,463$6,155$28,411,018-Mar 27, 1998Paramount Pictures
Thunderbirds6222,057$2,766,810$1,345$6,880,917-Jul 30, 2004Universal Pictures
D3: The Mighty Ducks6232,056$6,170,358$3,001$22,955,097-Oct 4, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Little Mermaid
1997 Re-release
6242,054$9,814,520$4,778$27,187,616-Nov 14, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Raya and the Last Dragon6252,045$8,502,498$4,157$54,723,032-Mar 5, 2021Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie6262,040$5,961,231$2,922$11,862,398-Aug 12, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
3 Ninjas Kick Back6272,038$3,556,310$1,745$11,798,854-May 6, 1994TriStar Pictures
All Dogs Go to Heaven 26282,037$2,256,118$1,107$8,620,678-Mar 29, 1996Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Man Who Knew Too Little6292,036$4,604,819$2,261$13,717,039-Nov 14, 1997Warner Bros.
Teacher's Pet6302,027$2,461,252$1,214$6,491,969-Jan 16, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Beethoven's 2nd6312,026$6,017,225$2,970$53,443,066-Dec 17, 1993Universal Pictures
The Hundred-Foot Journey6322,023$10,979,290$5,427$54,240,821-Aug 8, 2014Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Little Giants6332,022$4,778,029$2,363$19,306,362-Oct 14, 1994Warner Bros.
City of Ember6342,022$3,129,473$1,547$7,873,007-Oct 10, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
Martian Child6352,020$3,650,000$1,806$7,500,310-Nov 2, 2007New Line Cinema
Back to the Future Part III6362,019$19,089,645$9,455$87,727,583-May 25, 1990Universal Pictures
Thomas and the Magic Railroad6372,016$4,154,932$2,060$15,933,506-Jul 28, 2000Destination Films
Max Keeble's Big Move6382,014$5,377,958$2,670$17,294,293-Oct 5, 2001Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Valiant6392,014$5,914,722$2,936$19,478,106-Aug 19, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Man of the House6402,013$9,473,317$4,706$40,070,995-Mar 3, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Holy Man6412,013$5,106,919$2,536$12,069,719-Oct 9, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Kazaam6422,012$5,001,588$2,485$18,937,262-Jul 19, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Monkey Kingdom6432,012$4,577,861$2,275$16,432,322-Apr 17, 2015Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Little Vampire6442,009$5,719,627$2,847$13,572,400-Oct 27, 2000New Line Cinema
Return to Me6452,007$7,820,836$3,896$32,722,798-Apr 7, 2000Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Dreamer6462,007$9,178,233$4,573$32,751,093-Oct 21, 2005DreamWorks Distribution
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles6472,006$25,398,367$12,661$135,265,915-Mar 30, 1990New Line Cinema
Chasing Mavericks6482,002$2,268,274$1,133$6,002,756-Oct 26, 2012Twentieth Century Fox
Journey to Bethlehem6492,002$2,400,446$1,199$6,820,796-Nov 10, 2023Affirm Films
From Justin to Kelly6502,001$2,715,848$1,357$4,928,883-Jun 20, 2003Twentieth Century Fox
Nanny McPhee6511,995$14,503,650$7,270$47,144,110-Jan 27, 2006Universal Pictures
Coneheads6521,978$7,100,501$3,589$21,274,717-Jul 23, 1993Paramount Pictures
Matilda6531,975$8,208,609$4,156$33,459,416-Aug 2, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock6541,966$16,673,295$8,480$76,471,046-Jun 1, 1984Paramount Pictures
The Identical6551,956$1,587,137$811$2,827,666-Sep 5, 2014Freestyle Releasing
Getting Even with Dad6561,955$5,579,480$2,853$18,869,594-Jun 17, 1994Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Father of the Bride Part II6571,949$11,134,978$5,713$76,594,107-Dec 8, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
My Giant6581,948$3,117,795$1,600$8,072,007-Apr 10, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
One Fine Day6591,946$6,226,430$3,199$46,151,454-Dec 20, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
Ernest Goes to Jail6601,943$6,143,372$3,161$25,029,569-Apr 6, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
New in Town6611,941$6,741,530$3,473$16,734,283-Jan 30, 2009Lionsgate
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home6621,931$7,039,608$3,645$30,077,111-Jul 21, 1995Warner Bros.
Ella Enchanted6631,931$6,100,000$3,158$22,918,387-Apr 9, 2004Miramax
Contact6641,923$20,584,908$10,704$100,920,329-Jul 11, 1997Warner Bros.
The First Wives Club6651,922$18,913,411$9,840$105,489,203-Sep 20, 1996Paramount Pictures
3 Ninjas6661,912$5,888,920$3,079$29,000,301-Aug 7, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Pinocchio
1992 Re-release
6671,907$3,145,140$1,649$18,863,559-Jun 26, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Jungle Book
1990 Re-release
6681,901$7,708,029$4,054$44,645,619-Jul 13, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Angels in the Outfield6691,894$8,916,463$4,707$50,236,831-Jul 15, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Good Burger6701,887$7,058,333$3,740$23,712,993-Jul 25, 1997Paramount Pictures
Leave It to Beaver6711,880$3,252,450$1,730$10,925,060-Aug 22, 1997Universal Pictures
The Wizard of Oz
1998 Re-release
6721,879$5,354,311$2,849$14,836,984-Nov 6, 1998Warner Bros.
Turner & Hooch6731,877$12,211,042$6,505$71,079,915-Jul 28, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Monsters, Inc.
2020 Re-release
6741,875$494,000$263$726,000-Oct 23, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
That Thing You Do!6751,870$6,208,595$3,320$25,857,416-Oct 4, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
How to Eat Fried Worms6761,870$3,950,000$2,112$13,040,527-Aug 25, 2006New Line Cinema
Back to the Future Part II6771,865$27,835,125$14,925$118,450,002-Nov 24, 1989Universal Pictures
Remember the Titans6781,865$20,905,831$11,209$115,654,751-Sep 29, 2000Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Piece by Piece6791,865$3,851,355$2,065$9,756,635-Oct 11, 2024Focus Features
Madeline6801,863$6,414,668$3,443$29,967,750-Jul 10, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
A Kid in King Arthur's Court6811,862$4,315,310$2,317$13,406,717-Aug 11, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
McHale's Navy6821,858$2,128,565$1,145$4,529,843-Apr 18, 1997Universal Pictures
Mr. Magoo6831,857$5,233,631$2,818$21,437,192-Dec 26, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf6841,853$2,692,624$1,453$8,878,839-Apr 15, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Selena6851,850$11,615,722$6,278$35,281,794-Mar 21, 1997Warner Bros.
My Girl 26861,841$5,012,295$2,722$17,359,799-Feb 11, 1994Columbia Pictures
Gone Fishin'6871,841$5,784,123$3,141$19,745,922-May 30, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
RocketMan6881,836$4,472,937$2,436$15,448,043-Oct 10, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cops and Robbersons6891,831$3,724,254$2,034$11,391,093-Apr 15, 1994TriStar Pictures
Just Wright6901,831$8,284,989$4,524$21,540,363-May 14, 2010-
Harriet the Spy6911,826$6,601,651$3,615$26,570,048-Jul 12, 1996Paramount Pictures
Digimon: The Movie6921,823$4,233,304$2,322$9,631,153-Oct 6, 2000Twentieth Century Fox
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story6931,822$3,707,770$2,035$9,317,021-Nov 26, 1993Universal Pictures
Spaced Invaders6941,821$4,474,336$2,457$15,369,573-Apr 27, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sabrina6951,821$5,563,259$3,055$53,672,080-Dec 15, 1995Paramount Pictures
The Forge6961,818$6,659,508$3,663$29,108,124-Aug 23, 2024Affirm Films
Penguins6971,815$2,282,593$1,257$7,699,452-Apr 19, 2019Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Wild America6981,812$1,810,586$999$7,342,923-Jul 4, 1997Warner Bros.
Uncle Buck6991,804$8,794,501$4,875$66,758,538-Aug 18, 1989Universal Pictures
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country7001,804$18,162,837$10,068$74,888,996-Dec 6, 1991Paramount Pictures
Earth7011,804$8,825,760$4,892$32,011,576-Apr 24, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Pagemaster7021,803$4,188,399$2,323$13,670,688-Nov 25, 1994Twentieth Century Fox
Joe Versus the Volcano7031,802$9,252,232$5,134$39,404,261-Mar 9, 1990Warner Bros.
Dudley Do-Right7041,802$3,018,345$1,674$9,974,410-Aug 27, 1999Universal Pictures
Someone Like You7051,802$2,979,692$1,653$5,937,306-Apr 5, 2024Fathom Events
The Beautician and the Beast7061,801$4,080,222$2,265$11,486,880-Feb 7, 1997Paramount Pictures
Air Bud7071,795$4,878,632$2,717$23,144,499-Aug 1, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 3: Back in Training7081,788$9,049,586$5,061$43,579,163-Mar 21, 1986Warner Bros.
The Adventures of Huck Finn7091,786$5,033,029$2,818$24,103,594-Apr 2, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lassie7101,785$3,201,843$1,793$9,979,683-Jul 22, 1994Paramount Pictures
The Preacher's Wife7111,783$7,649,752$4,290$48,102,795-Dec 13, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A League of Their Own7121,782$13,739,456$7,710$107,533,928-Jul 3, 1992Sony Pictures Releasing
The Adventures of Pinocchio7131,779$3,832,551$2,154$15,094,530-Jul 26, 1996New Line Cinema
Cannonball Run II7141,778$8,323,948$4,681$28,078,073-Jun 29, 1984Warner Bros.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1991 Re-release
7151,777$10,279,044$5,784$60,830,285-Jul 12, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Sandlot7161,772$4,918,712$2,775$32,434,006-Apr 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
Meet the Deedles7171,763$2,006,751$1,138$4,356,216-Mar 27, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman III7181,759$13,352,357$7,590$59,950,623-Jun 17, 1983Warner Bros.
I'll Be Home for Christmas7191,759$3,898,293$2,216$12,214,338-Nov 13, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dear God7201,754$3,213,045$1,831$7,138,523-Nov 1, 1996Paramount Pictures
Conclave7211,753$6,601,995$3,766$27,623,070-Oct 25, 2024Focus Features
Explorers7221,750$3,607,340$2,061$9,873,044-Jul 12, 1985Paramount Pictures
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol7231,750$8,482,487$4,847$28,061,343-Apr 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Zeus and Roxanne7241,745$2,755,382$1,579$7,233,324-Jan 24, 1997Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Toy Story
2009 Re-release
7251,745$12,491,789$7,158$30,702,446-Oct 2, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987 Re-release
7261,729$7,514,749$4,346$46,594,212-Jul 17, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Living Daylights7271,728$11,051,284$6,395$51,185,897-Jul 31, 1987United Artists
The Little Rascals7281,726$10,028,065$5,810$52,125,282-Aug 5, 1994Universal Pictures
The Indian in the Cupboard7291,723$7,716,278$4,478$35,656,131-Jul 14, 1995Paramount Pictures
Overcomer7301,723$8,146,533$4,728$34,746,945-Aug 23, 2019Affirm Films
Bears7311,720$4,776,267$2,776$17,780,194-Apr 18, 2014Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Problem Child7321,714$10,026,900$5,850$53,470,891-Jul 27, 1990Universal Pictures
Mr. Bean's Holiday7331,714$9,889,780$5,770$33,302,167-Aug 24, 2007Universal Pictures
Prancer7341,713$2,914,486$1,701$18,587,135-Nov 17, 1989Orion Pictures
The Amazing Maurice7351,712$1,463,195$854$4,303,645-Feb 3, 2023Viva Pictures
Forever Young7361,710$5,609,875$3,280$55,956,187-Dec 18, 1992Warner Bros.
A-X-L7371,710$2,798,229$1,636$6,501,381-Aug 24, 2018-
The Baby-Sitters Club7381,709$3,418,908$2,000$9,685,976-Aug 18, 1995Sony Pictures Releasing
The Miracle Season7391,707$3,950,652$2,314$10,230,620-Apr 6, 2018-
The Goonies7401,705$9,105,913$5,340$61,389,680-Jun 7, 1985Warner Bros.
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach7411,700$6,106,661$3,592$19,510,371-Mar 18, 1988Warner Bros.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
2024 Re-release
7421,700$2,419,235$1,423$6,124,705-Oct 11, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Blank Check7431,698$5,411,897$3,187$30,577,969-Feb 11, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness7441,693$2,689,677$1,588$5,728,940-Mar 30, 2018Pure Flix Entertainment
The Amazing Panda Adventure7451,692$2,413,107$1,426$7,506,759-Aug 25, 1995Warner Bros.
Baby Geniuses7461,689$5,613,587$3,323$27,250,736-Mar 12, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Beethoven7471,688$7,587,565$4,495$57,114,049-Apr 3, 1992Universal Pictures
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom7481,687$25,337,110$15,019$179,870,271-May 25, 1984Paramount Pictures
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1985 Re-release
7491,684$8,807,023$5,229$40,607,502-Jul 19, 1985Universal Pictures
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West7501,680$3,435,625$2,045$22,166,041-Nov 22, 1991Universal Pictures
A Simple Wish7511,676$2,732,880$1,630$8,345,056-Jul 11, 1997Universal Pictures
The Cannonball Run7521,673$11,765,654$7,032$72,179,579-Jun 19, 1981Twentieth Century Fox
HouseSitter7531,671$9,106,950$5,450$58,500,635-Jun 12, 1992Universal Pictures
Air Bud: Golden Receiver7541,669$2,603,726$1,560$10,224,116-Aug 14, 1998Miramax
Staying Alive7551,660$12,146,143$7,316$64,892,670-Jul 15, 1983Paramount Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
30th Anniversary Re-Release
7561,650$4,292,207$2,601$10,251,956-Oct 20, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cinderella
1987 Re-release
7571,646$5,165,881$3,138$34,101,149-Nov 20, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Groundhog Day7581,640$12,517,672$7,632$70,906,973-Feb 12, 1993Columbia Pictures
Phenomenon7591,637$16,158,901$9,871$104,636,382-Jul 5, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ernest Saves Christmas7601,634$5,710,734$3,494$28,202,109-Nov 11, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Curly Sue7611,634$4,974,958$3,044$33,691,313-Oct 25, 1991Warner Bros.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero7621,633$1,164,403$713$4,015,935-Apr 13, 2018-
Rhinestone7631,630$5,459,726$3,349$21,435,321-Jun 22, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
I Can Only Imagine7641,629$17,108,914$10,502$83,482,352-Mar 16, 2018Roadside Attractions
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege7651,627$4,032,480$2,478$11,567,217-Mar 10, 1989Warner Bros.
For Love or Money7661,626$4,016,220$2,470$11,146,270-Oct 1, 1993Universal Pictures
House Arrest7671,623$2,275,808$1,402$7,032,782-Aug 16, 1996Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan7681,621$14,347,221$8,850$78,912,963-Jun 4, 1982Paramount Pictures
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey7691,620$10,241,268$6,321$38,037,513-Jul 19, 1991Orion Pictures
The Rocketeer7701,616$9,600,754$5,941$46,704,056-Jun 21, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Far Off Place7711,610$3,522,836$2,188$12,890,752-Mar 12, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Supergirl7721,608$5,738,249$3,568$14,296,438-Nov 23, 1984TriStar Pictures
Stay Tuned7731,605$3,532,540$2,200$10,736,401-Aug 14, 1992Warner Bros.
Innerspace7741,603$4,739,913$2,956$25,893,810-Jul 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Cop & ½7751,603$6,027,285$3,760$31,889,691-Apr 2, 1993Universal Pictures
Only You7761,600$5,711,738$3,569$20,059,210-Oct 7, 1994TriStar Pictures
Howl's Moving Castle
20th Anniversary – Studio Ghibli Fest 2024
7771,592$2,109,935$1,325$2,384,690-Sep 27, 2024Fathom Events
Babe7781,591$8,742,545$5,495$63,658,910-Aug 4, 1995Universal Pictures
Summer Rental7791,584$5,754,259$3,632$24,689,703-Aug 9, 1985Paramount Pictures
A View to a Kill7801,583$10,687,114$6,751$50,327,960-May 24, 1985Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
It Takes Two7811,581$5,564,147$3,519$19,474,589-Nov 17, 1995Warner Bros.
The Santa Clause
2020 Re-release
7821,581$461,000$291$706,000-Nov 20, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sleepless in Seattle7831,579$17,253,733$10,927$126,680,884-Jun 25, 1993TriStar Pictures
All Dogs Go to Heaven7841,577$4,712,834$2,988$27,100,027-Nov 17, 1989United Artists
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel7851,573$8,540,370$5,429$33,078,266-Mar 6, 2015-
The Hill7861,570$2,301,931$1,466$7,665,865-Aug 25, 2023Briarcliff Entertainment
The Fox and the Hound
1988 Re-release
7871,567$4,819,215$3,075$23,556,988-Mar 25, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Babe7881,566$5,011,205$3,200$17,530,973-Apr 17, 1992Universal Pictures
Alaska7891,566$2,914,992$1,861$11,829,959-Aug 16, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
My All-American7901,565$1,365,000$872$2,246,000-Nov 13, 2015Clarius Entertainment
Chimpanzee7911,563$10,673,748$6,829$28,972,764-Apr 20, 2012Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Jetsons: The Movie7921,562$5,029,640$3,220$20,305,841-Jul 6, 1990Universal Pictures
Pure Luck7931,561$5,010,810$3,210$22,641,969-Aug 9, 1991Universal Pictures
Father of the Bride7941,561$7,031,146$4,504$89,325,780-Dec 20, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Karate Kid Part III7951,560$10,364,544$6,643$38,956,288-Jun 30, 1989Columbia Pictures
Turning Red7961,560$578,047$370$1,399,001-Feb 9, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Funny Farm7971,557$5,655,439$3,632$25,537,221-Jun 3, 1988Warner Bros.
Spies Like Us7981,556$8,614,039$5,536$60,088,980-Dec 6, 1985Warner Bros.
Caddyshack II7991,556$4,436,330$2,851$11,798,302-Jul 22, 1988Warner Bros.
Howard the Duck8001,554$5,070,136$3,262$16,295,774-Aug 1, 1986Universal Pictures