Widest Openings by MPA Rating

Data as of Nov 22, 1:58 PST
Release Rank Theaters Gross Average Total Gross % of Total Date Distributor
Paulie8011,553$5,369,800$3,457$26,875,268-Apr 17, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
Woodlawn8021,553$4,002,226$2,577$14,394,097-Oct 16, 2015Pure Flix Entertainment
Johnny English Reborn8031,552$3,833,300$2,469$8,305,970-Oct 21, 2011Universal Pictures
DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp8041,549$3,870,366$2,498$18,115,724-Aug 3, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Bed of Roses8051,545$6,117,558$3,959$19,030,691-Jan 26, 1996New Line Cinema
Any Which Way You Can8061,541$8,024,663$5,207$70,687,344-Dec 19, 1980Warner Bros.
Ed8071,541$1,910,840$1,240$4,422,380-Mar 15, 1996Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf Too8081,540$2,709,160$1,759$7,888,703-Nov 20, 1987Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Mannequin: On the Move8091,540$1,692,817$1,099$3,752,428-May 17, 1991Twentieth Century Fox
Three Wishes8101,535$2,601,093$1,694$7,027,517-Oct 27, 1995-
The Borrowers8111,535$4,470,111$2,912$22,619,589-Feb 13, 1998PolyGram
Coraline
15th Anniversary
8121,535$9,832,281$6,405$33,626,425-Aug 16, 2024Fathom Events
The Secret World of Arrietty8131,522$6,446,395$4,235$19,202,743-Feb 17, 2012Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Pride8141,518$3,533,300$2,327$7,057,600-Mar 23, 2007Lionsgate
Black Nativity8151,516$3,669,530$2,420$7,018,189-Nov 29, 2013-
Shrek 2
2024 Re-release
8161,512$1,455,260$962$3,427,910-Apr 12, 2024DreamWorks
Gremlins8171,511$12,511,634$8,280$148,168,459-Jun 8, 1984Warner Bros.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace8181,511$5,683,122$3,761$15,681,020-Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.
Material Girls8191,509$4,603,121$3,050$11,449,638-Aug 18, 2006Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Bratz8201,509$4,208,455$2,788$10,010,209-Aug 3, 2007Lionsgate
High Road to China8211,508$6,156,049$4,082$28,445,927-Mar 18, 1983Warner Bros.
Born in China8221,508$4,790,367$3,176$13,873,211-Apr 21, 2017Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
All I Want for Christmas8231,507$3,645,720$2,419$14,812,144-Nov 8, 1991Paramount Pictures
The Air Up There8241,507$5,240,859$3,477$21,011,318-Jan 7, 1994Miramax
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm8251,506$1,189,975$790$5,617,391-Dec 24, 1993Warner Bros.
It Could Happen to You8261,506$8,112,822$5,387$37,939,757-Jul 29, 1994TriStar Pictures
Song of the South
1986 Re-release
8271,505$4,203,111$2,792$17,659,346-Nov 21, 1986Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Little Women8281,503$2,411,247$1,604$50,083,616-Dec 23, 1994Sony Pictures Releasing
Thumbelina8291,502$2,318,822$1,543$11,373,501-Apr 1, 1994Warner Bros.
Sheena8301,496$2,950,114$1,972$5,778,353-Aug 17, 1984Columbia Pictures
October Sky8311,495$5,905,250$3,950$32,570,685-Feb 19, 1999Universal Pictures
Once Upon a Forest8321,487$2,206,251$1,483$6,582,052-Jun 18, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
Carpool8331,487$1,628,482$1,095$3,325,651-Aug 23, 1996Warner Bros.
Bambi
1988 Re-release
8341,483$7,216,741$4,866$39,047,150-Jul 15, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
North8351,481$3,036,050$2,050$7,182,747-Jul 22, 1994Columbia Pictures
Rustlers' Rhapsody8361,480$2,374,973$1,604$6,090,497-May 10, 1985Paramount Pictures
The Aristocats
1987 Re-release
8371,480$3,168,071$2,140$17,452,658-Apr 10, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus
2024 Re-release
8381,480$863,130$583$1,706,986-Oct 18, 2024Buena Vista International
Fletch Lives8391,479$8,045,760$5,440$35,150,960-Mar 17, 1989Universal Pictures
Straight Talk8401,477$4,575,746$3,098$21,202,099-Apr 3, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Free Willy8411,476$7,868,829$5,331$77,698,625-Jul 16, 1993Warner Bros.
Peter Pan
1989 Re-release
8421,475$5,611,785$3,804$29,445,131-Jul 14, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Andre8431,469$4,020,760$2,737$16,820,893-Aug 19, 1994Paramount Pictures
Dance with Me8441,467$4,507,663$3,072$15,923,122-Aug 21, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels8451,466$3,840,498$2,619$42,039,085-Dec 16, 1988Orion Pictures
What About Bob?8461,463$9,216,334$6,299$63,707,829-May 17, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rookie of the Year8471,460$9,122,714$6,248$53,615,089-Jul 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
The Rescuers
1989 Re-release
8481,446$3,609,117$2,495$21,215,869-Mar 17, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
In the Army Now8491,444$6,367,194$4,409$28,881,266-Aug 12, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Jungle Book
1984 Re-release
8501,430$5,291,670$3,700$23,456,945-Jul 27, 1984Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sister Act8511,430$11,894,587$8,317$139,605,150-May 29, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus8521,430$8,125,471$5,682$39,514,713-Jul 16, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus
30th Anniversary re-release
8531,430$1,609,874$1,125$4,929,004-Oct 6, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Her Alibi8541,429$5,037,047$3,524$18,699,037-Feb 3, 1989Warner Bros.
Arthur 2: On the Rocks8551,426$5,150,962$3,612$14,681,192-Jul 8, 1988Warner Bros.
Yor: The Hunter from the Future8561,425$2,810,199$1,972$2,810,199100%Aug 19, 1983Columbia Pictures
While You Were Sleeping8571,421$9,288,915$6,536$81,057,016-Apr 21, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Back to the Future8581,420$11,152,500$7,853$211,850,472-Jul 5, 1985Universal Pictures
Harry and the Hendersons8591,418$4,154,740$2,930$29,760,613-Jun 5, 1987Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf8601,416$6,120,348$4,322$33,086,611-Aug 23, 1985Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Monkey Trouble8611,412$4,523,597$3,203$16,453,258-Mar 18, 1994New Line Cinema
Tarzan and the Lost City8621,412$1,110,564$786$2,172,941-Apr 24, 1998Warner Bros.
Last Ounce of Courage8631,407$1,708,000$1,213$3,329,674-Sep 14, 2012Rocky Mountain Pictures
The Swan Princess8641,404$2,445,155$1,741$9,771,658-Nov 18, 1994New Line Cinema
FernGully: The Last Rainforest8651,400$3,549,338$2,535$24,650,296-Apr 10, 1992Twentieth Century Fox
X Games 3D: The Movie8661,399$837,216$598$1,391,434-Aug 21, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman II8671,397$14,100,523$10,093$108,185,706-Jun 19, 1981Warner Bros.
Million Dollar Mystery8681,396$513,731$368$989,033-Jun 12, 1987De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
Twins8691,396$11,174,980$8,005$111,938,388-Dec 9, 1988Universal Pictures
The Land Before Time8701,395$7,526,025$5,395$48,336,291-Nov 18, 1988Universal Pictures
City Heat8711,393$6,301,694$4,523$38,348,988-Dec 7, 1984Warner Bros.
Oscar8721,388$5,091,027$3,667$23,562,716-Apr 26, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cool Runnings8731,387$7,046,648$5,080$68,856,263-Oct 1, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Shipwrecked8741,386$3,871,766$2,793$15,104,156-Mar 1, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Three Amigos!8751,385$5,939,000$4,288$39,246,734-Dec 12, 1986Orion Pictures
Oh, God! You Devil8761,384$5,560,001$4,017$21,538,850-Nov 9, 1984Warner Bros.
Spaceballs8771,384$6,613,837$4,778$38,119,483-Jun 26, 1987Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Mr. Malcolm's List8781,384$810,742$585$1,885,718-Jul 1, 2022Bleecker Street Media
The Toy8791,381$6,322,804$4,578$47,118,057-Dec 10, 1982Columbia Pictures
Beat Street8801,380$5,218,040$3,781$16,595,791-Jun 8, 1984Orion Pictures
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids8811,371$14,262,961$10,403$130,724,172-Jun 23, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Black Stallion Returns8821,370$2,923,297$2,133$12,049,108-Mar 25, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Frozen
2020 Re-release
8831,367$120,000$87$215,000-Nov 27, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Life with Mikey8841,366$3,606,279$2,640$12,440,858-Jun 4, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1983 Re-release
8851,362$6,017,914$4,418$30,100,000-Jul 15, 1983Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Born to Be Wild8861,360$1,657,008$1,218$3,730,409-Mar 31, 1995Warner Bros.
The Personal History of David Copperfield8871,360$475,800$349$1,876,298-Aug 28, 2020Searchlight Pictures
Camp Nowhere8881,358$2,755,661$2,029$10,475,705-Aug 26, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lady and the Tramp
1986 Re-release
8891,355$2,804,272$2,069$31,129,082-Dec 19, 1986Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Soul8901,350$431,840$319$946,154-Jan 12, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home8911,349$16,881,888$12,514$109,713,132-Nov 28, 1986Paramount Pictures
Music of the Heart8921,349$3,653,281$2,708$14,859,394-Oct 29, 1999Miramax
Short Circuit 28931,346$3,843,067$2,855$21,630,088-Jul 8, 1988TriStar Pictures
Ghostbusters8941,339$13,578,151$10,140$229,242,989-Jun 8, 1984Columbia Pictures
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone8951,338$7,053,016$5,271$16,478,265-May 20, 1983Columbia Pictures
Belle8961,338$1,565,658$1,170$4,018,313-Jan 14, 2022GKIDS
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything8971,337$4,251,320$3,179$12,981,269-Jan 11, 2008Universal Pictures
Sky Bandits8981,335$1,468,500$1,100$2,295,500-Oct 31, 1986-
Weekend at Bernie's II8991,334$4,004,668$3,002$12,741,891-Jul 9, 1993TriStar Pictures
Tank9001,332$4,035,960$3,030$11,302,884-Mar 16, 1984Universal Pictures
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius9011,332$1,233,297$925$2,694,071-Apr 30, 2004-
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 Re-release
9021,330$4,347,101$3,268$21,437,879-Jul 16, 1982Paramount Pictures
The Lion King
2024 Re-release
9031,330$1,055,070$793$2,195,943-Jul 12, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
*batteries not included9041,328$3,326,530$2,504$32,945,797-Dec 18, 1987Universal Pictures
Rocky IV9051,325$19,991,537$15,087$127,873,716-Nov 29, 1985United Artists
The Karate Kid Part II9061,323$12,652,336$9,563$115,103,979-Jun 20, 1986Columbia Pictures
Bronco Billy9071,321$3,708,710$2,807$24,265,659-Jun 13, 1980Warner Bros.
Surf Ninjas9081,321$2,026,278$1,533$4,916,135-Aug 20, 1993New Line Cinema
Fly Away Home9091,320$4,708,044$3,566$25,143,818-Sep 13, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
The Secret Garden9101,319$4,625,583$3,506$31,181,347-Aug 13, 1993Warner Bros.
The Pebble and the Penguin9111,315$1,123,041$854$3,983,912-Apr 14, 1995Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Mac and Me9121,314$2,061,464$1,568$6,424,112-Aug 12, 1988Orion Pictures
Black Beauty9131,312$1,285,820$980$4,630,377-Jul 29, 1994Warner Bros.
Finding You9141,312$920,476$701$2,753,985-May 14, 2021Roadside Attractions
Octopussy9151,311$8,902,564$6,790$67,893,619-Jun 10, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Cheetah9161,310$2,636,118$2,012$8,153,677-Aug 18, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Perfect Holiday9171,307$2,283,360$1,747$5,812,781-Dec 14, 2007Yari Film Group Releasing
The Addams Family
2020 Re-release
9181,307$282,841$216$678,926-Oct 23, 2020United Artists Releasing
Jaws 3-D9191,300$13,422,500$10,325$45,517,055-Jul 22, 1983Universal Pictures
Born Yesterday9201,297$5,911,343$4,557$17,952,857-Mar 26, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain9211,297$2,535,645$1,955$6,029,091-Nov 3, 1995Universal Pictures
Mr. Nanny9221,293$1,853,647$1,433$4,348,572-Oct 8, 1993New Line Cinema
Inchon9231,291$2,326,112$1,801$5,200,986-Sep 17, 1982Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Dunston Checks In9241,290$2,996,891$2,323$9,871,065-Jan 12, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
The Last Starfighter9251,287$6,011,695$4,671$28,733,290-Jul 13, 1984Universal Pictures
Krull9261,281$5,469,415$4,269$16,519,460-Jul 29, 1983Columbia Pictures
Three Men and a Little Lady9271,281$13,774,642$10,753$71,609,321-Nov 23, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Mighty Ducks9281,280$6,035,133$4,714$50,752,337-Oct 2, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rock-A-Doodle9291,278$2,603,286$2,037$11,657,385-Apr 3, 1992The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Hugo9301,277$11,364,505$8,899$73,864,507-Nov 25, 2011Paramount Pictures
The Black Cauldron9311,276$4,180,110$3,275$21,288,692-Jul 26, 1985Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 29321,276$3,251,856$2,548$9,219,388-Aug 27, 2004Triumph Releasing Corporation
Every Which Way But Loose9331,275$10,272,294$8,056$85,196,485-Dec 22, 1978Warner Bros.
Twilight Zone: The Movie9341,275$6,614,366$5,187$29,450,919-Jun 24, 1983Warner Bros.
The Rescue9351,275$2,194,037$1,720$5,855,392-Aug 5, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
God Bless the Broken Road9361,272$1,386,254$1,089$2,846,257-Sep 7, 2018Freestyle Releasing
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience9371,271$12,510,374$9,842$19,162,740-Feb 27, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Dog of Flanders9381,267$807,873$637$2,165,637-Aug 27, 1999Warner Bros.
Roommates9391,262$4,038,033$3,199$12,096,881-Mar 3, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Muppets Take Manhattan9401,261$4,416,022$3,502$25,534,703-Jul 13, 1984TriStar Pictures
Starman9411,261$2,872,022$2,277$28,744,356-Dec 14, 1984Columbia Pictures
Free Willy 3: The Rescue9421,258$992,651$789$3,446,539-Aug 8, 1997Warner Bros.
Freddie as F.R.O.7.9431,257$501,230$398$1,119,368-Aug 28, 1992Miramax
Big Top Pee-wee9441,256$4,625,004$3,682$15,122,324-Jul 22, 1988Paramount Pictures
Amityville 3-D9451,254$2,366,472$1,887$6,333,135-Nov 18, 1983Orion Pictures
Dream Horse9461,254$794,741$633$2,913,328-May 21, 2021Bleecker Street Media
Meatballs Part II9471,252$2,515,268$2,009$5,410,972-Jul 27, 1984TriStar Pictures
Cats Don't Dance9481,252$939,781$750$3,566,637-Mar 28, 1997Warner Bros.
Grease 29491,250$4,645,411$3,716$15,171,476-Jun 11, 1982Paramount Pictures
Legal Eagles9501,248$8,043,360$6,445$49,851,591-Jun 20, 1986Universal Pictures
An American Tail9511,246$5,234,446$4,201$47,483,002-Nov 21, 1986Universal Pictures
Jaws
2022 Re-release
9521,246$2,638,285$2,117$5,809,280-Sep 2, 2022Universal Pictures
Two of a Kind9531,244$3,344,942$2,688$23,646,952-Dec 16, 1983Twentieth Century Fox
Sixteen Candles9541,240$4,461,520$3,598$23,686,027-May 4, 1984Universal Pictures
Hanky Panky9551,238$3,597,244$2,905$9,823,934-Jun 4, 1982Columbia Pictures
Return to Oz9561,238$2,844,895$2,297$11,137,801-Jun 21, 1985Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Houseguest9571,238$5,831,302$4,710$26,325,256-Jan 6, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dragon Ball Super: Broly9581,238$9,816,197$7,929$30,712,119-Jan 18, 2019FUNimation Entertainment
Sweet Liberty9591,234$3,160,891$2,561$14,205,021-May 16, 1986Universal Pictures
The Rescuers Down Under9601,230$3,499,819$2,845$27,931,461-Nov 16, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rally Road Racers9611,228$419,717$341$744,169-May 12, 2023Viva Pictures
Fletch9621,225$7,022,970$5,733$50,612,888-May 31, 1985Universal Pictures
Vice Versa9631,225$4,050,779$3,306$13,664,060-Mar 11, 1988Columbia Pictures
The Hunt for Red October9641,225$17,161,835$14,009$122,012,643-Mar 2, 1990Paramount Pictures
The Great Outdoors9651,223$6,121,115$5,005$41,455,230-Jun 17, 1988Universal Pictures
Newsies9661,223$1,232,508$1,007$2,819,485-Apr 10, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lone Wolf McQuade9671,221$4,295,300$3,517$12,232,628-Apr 15, 1983Orion Pictures
African Cats9681,220$6,003,200$4,920$15,428,747-Apr 22, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Race the Sun9691,218$1,116,504$916$1,945,552-Mar 22, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
Deal of the Century9701,217$3,520,605$2,892$10,369,581-Nov 4, 1983Warner Bros.
Young Einstein9711,217$3,094,581$2,542$11,536,599-Aug 4, 1989Warner Bros.
Ghost Dad9721,213$4,803,480$3,960$24,707,633-Jun 29, 1990Universal Pictures
Invaders from Mars9731,212$2,046,576$1,688$4,884,663-Jun 6, 1986Cannon Film Distributors
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland9741,210$3,255,033$2,690$11,683,047-Oct 1, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Oceans9751,206$6,058,958$5,024$19,422,319-Apr 23, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Home Alone9761,202$17,081,997$14,211$285,761,243-Nov 16, 1990Twentieth Century Fox
Hello Again9771,201$5,712,892$4,756$20,419,446-Nov 6, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Fluke9781,200$1,435,709$1,196$3,987,768-Jun 2, 1995Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Smokey and the Bandit II9791,196$10,883,835$9,100$66,132,626-Aug 15, 1980Universal Pictures
Penelope9801,196$3,802,144$3,179$10,011,996-Feb 29, 2008Summit Entertainment
Speed Zone9811,195$1,475,494$1,234$3,077,361-Apr 21, 1989Orion Pictures
Pinocchio9821,195$1,151,463$963$3,675,719-Dec 27, 2002Miramax
Megaforce9831,193$2,350,021$1,969$5,675,599-Jun 25, 1982Twentieth Century Fox
My Father the Hero9841,193$5,645,251$4,731$25,479,558-Feb 4, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
All of Me9851,192$5,803,848$4,869$36,403,064-Sep 21, 1984Universal Pictures
Just the Way You Are9861,190$2,291,803$1,925$7,889,694-Nov 16, 1984Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Lost in Yonkers9871,190$3,002,150$2,522$9,285,189-May 14, 1993Columbia Pictures
Ernest Rides Again9881,190$905,010$760$1,450,029-Nov 12, 1993-
Miracle on 34th Street9891,190$2,753,208$2,313$17,320,136-Nov 18, 1994Twentieth Century Fox
The Money Pit9901,189$5,344,555$4,495$37,499,651-Mar 28, 1986Universal Pictures
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter9911,188$4,912,124$4,134$17,373,527-Feb 8, 1991Warner Bros.
Legend9921,187$4,261,154$3,589$15,502,112-Apr 18, 1986Universal Pictures
Masters of the Universe9931,185$4,883,168$4,120$17,336,370-Aug 7, 1987Cannon Film Distributors
Tuck Everlasting9941,185$5,268,764$4,446$19,161,999-Oct 11, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Ice Pirates9951,175$4,358,022$3,708$14,255,801-Mar 16, 1984Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Case for Christ9961,174$3,967,885$3,379$14,682,684-Apr 7, 2017Pure Flix Entertainment
Big Business9971,167$6,112,577$5,237$40,150,487-Jun 10, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Fine Mess9981,162$2,620,657$2,255$6,029,824-Aug 8, 1986Columbia Pictures
Battle for Terra9991,159$1,082,064$933$1,647,083-May 1, 2009Lionsgate
Hot to Trot1,0001,156$2,206,218$1,908$6,436,211-Aug 26, 1988Warner Bros.