Widest Openings by MPA Rating

Data as of Nov 23, 2:05 PST
Release Rank Theaters Gross Average Total Gross % of Total Date Distributor
RocketMan6011,836$4,472,937$2,436$15,448,043-Oct 10, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cops and Robbersons6021,831$3,724,254$2,034$11,391,093-Apr 15, 1994TriStar Pictures
Just Wright6031,831$8,284,989$4,524$21,540,363-May 14, 2010-
Harriet the Spy6041,826$6,601,651$3,615$26,570,048-Jul 12, 1996Paramount Pictures
Digimon: The Movie6051,823$4,233,304$2,322$9,631,153-Oct 6, 2000Twentieth Century Fox
Spaced Invaders6061,821$4,474,336$2,457$15,369,573-Apr 27, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sabrina6071,821$5,563,259$3,055$53,672,080-Dec 15, 1995Paramount Pictures
The Forge6081,818$6,659,508$3,663$29,110,473-Aug 23, 2024Affirm Films
Wild America6091,812$1,810,586$999$7,342,923-Jul 4, 1997Warner Bros.
Uncle Buck6101,804$8,794,501$4,875$66,758,538-Aug 18, 1989Universal Pictures
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country6111,804$18,162,837$10,068$74,888,996-Dec 6, 1991Paramount Pictures
Joe Versus the Volcano6121,802$9,252,232$5,134$39,404,261-Mar 9, 1990Warner Bros.
Dudley Do-Right6131,802$3,018,345$1,674$9,974,410-Aug 27, 1999Universal Pictures
Someone Like You6141,802$2,979,692$1,653$5,937,306-Apr 5, 2024Fathom Events
The Beautician and the Beast6151,801$4,080,222$2,265$11,486,880-Feb 7, 1997Paramount Pictures
Air Bud6161,795$4,878,632$2,717$23,144,499-Aug 1, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 3: Back in Training6171,788$9,049,586$5,061$43,579,163-Mar 21, 1986Warner Bros.
The Adventures of Huck Finn6181,786$5,033,029$2,818$24,103,594-Apr 2, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lassie6191,785$3,201,843$1,793$9,979,683-Jul 22, 1994Paramount Pictures
The Preacher's Wife6201,783$7,649,752$4,290$48,102,795-Dec 13, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A League of Their Own6211,782$13,739,456$7,710$107,533,928-Jul 3, 1992Sony Pictures Releasing
Cannonball Run II6221,778$8,323,948$4,681$28,078,073-Jun 29, 1984Warner Bros.
The Sandlot6231,772$4,918,712$2,775$32,434,006-Apr 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
Meet the Deedles6241,763$2,006,751$1,138$4,356,216-Mar 27, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman III6251,759$13,352,357$7,590$59,950,623-Jun 17, 1983Warner Bros.
I'll Be Home for Christmas6261,759$3,898,293$2,216$12,214,338-Nov 13, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dear God6271,754$3,213,045$1,831$7,138,523-Nov 1, 1996Paramount Pictures
Conclave6281,753$6,601,995$3,766$27,864,055-Oct 25, 2024Focus Features
Explorers6291,750$3,607,340$2,061$9,873,044-Jul 12, 1985Paramount Pictures
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol6301,750$8,482,487$4,847$28,061,343-Apr 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Zeus and Roxanne6311,745$2,755,382$1,579$7,233,324-Jan 24, 1997Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Living Daylights6321,728$11,051,284$6,395$51,185,897-Jul 31, 1987United Artists
The Little Rascals6331,726$10,028,065$5,810$52,125,282-Aug 5, 1994Universal Pictures
The Indian in the Cupboard6341,723$7,716,278$4,478$35,656,131-Jul 14, 1995Paramount Pictures
Overcomer6351,723$8,146,533$4,728$34,746,945-Aug 23, 2019Affirm Films
Problem Child6361,714$10,026,900$5,850$53,470,891-Jul 27, 1990Universal Pictures
The Amazing Maurice6371,712$1,463,195$854$4,303,645-Feb 3, 2023Viva Pictures
Forever Young6381,710$5,609,875$3,280$55,956,187-Dec 18, 1992Warner Bros.
A-X-L6391,710$2,798,229$1,636$6,501,381-Aug 24, 2018-
The Baby-Sitters Club6401,709$3,418,908$2,000$9,685,976-Aug 18, 1995Sony Pictures Releasing
The Miracle Season6411,707$3,950,652$2,314$10,230,620-Apr 6, 2018-
The Goonies6421,705$9,105,913$5,340$61,389,680-Jun 7, 1985Warner Bros.
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach6431,700$6,106,661$3,592$19,510,371-Mar 18, 1988Warner Bros.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
2024 Re-release
6441,700$2,419,235$1,423$6,124,705-Oct 11, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Blank Check6451,698$5,411,897$3,187$30,577,969-Feb 11, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness6461,693$2,689,677$1,588$5,728,940-Mar 30, 2018Pure Flix Entertainment
The Amazing Panda Adventure6471,692$2,413,107$1,426$7,506,759-Aug 25, 1995Warner Bros.
Baby Geniuses6481,689$5,613,587$3,323$27,250,736-Mar 12, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Beethoven6491,688$7,587,565$4,495$57,114,049-Apr 3, 1992Universal Pictures
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom6501,687$25,337,110$15,019$179,870,271-May 25, 1984Paramount Pictures
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1985 Re-release
6511,684$8,807,023$5,229$40,607,502-Jul 19, 1985Universal Pictures
A Simple Wish6521,676$2,732,880$1,630$8,345,056-Jul 11, 1997Universal Pictures
The Cannonball Run6531,673$11,765,654$7,032$72,179,579-Jun 19, 1981Twentieth Century Fox
HouseSitter6541,671$9,106,950$5,450$58,500,635-Jun 12, 1992Universal Pictures
Staying Alive6551,660$12,146,143$7,316$64,892,670-Jul 15, 1983Paramount Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
30th Anniversary Re-Release
6561,650$4,292,207$2,601$10,251,956-Oct 20, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Groundhog Day6571,640$12,517,672$7,632$70,906,973-Feb 12, 1993Columbia Pictures
Phenomenon6581,637$16,158,901$9,871$104,636,382-Jul 5, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ernest Saves Christmas6591,634$5,710,734$3,494$28,202,109-Nov 11, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Curly Sue6601,634$4,974,958$3,044$33,691,313-Oct 25, 1991Warner Bros.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero6611,633$1,164,403$713$4,015,935-Apr 13, 2018-
Rhinestone6621,630$5,459,726$3,349$21,435,321-Jun 22, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
I Can Only Imagine6631,629$17,108,914$10,502$83,482,352-Mar 16, 2018Roadside Attractions
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege6641,627$4,032,480$2,478$11,567,217-Mar 10, 1989Warner Bros.
For Love or Money6651,626$4,016,220$2,470$11,146,270-Oct 1, 1993Universal Pictures
House Arrest6661,623$2,275,808$1,402$7,032,782-Aug 16, 1996Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan6671,621$14,347,221$8,850$78,912,963-Jun 4, 1982Paramount Pictures
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey6681,620$10,241,268$6,321$38,037,513-Jul 19, 1991Orion Pictures
The Rocketeer6691,616$9,600,754$5,941$46,704,056-Jun 21, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Far Off Place6701,610$3,522,836$2,188$12,890,752-Mar 12, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Supergirl6711,608$5,738,249$3,568$14,296,438-Nov 23, 1984TriStar Pictures
Stay Tuned6721,605$3,532,540$2,200$10,736,401-Aug 14, 1992Warner Bros.
Innerspace6731,603$4,739,913$2,956$25,893,810-Jul 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Cop & ½6741,603$6,027,285$3,760$31,889,691-Apr 2, 1993Universal Pictures
Only You6751,600$5,711,738$3,569$20,059,210-Oct 7, 1994TriStar Pictures
Howl's Moving Castle
20th Anniversary – Studio Ghibli Fest 2024
6761,592$2,109,935$1,325$2,384,690-Sep 27, 2024Fathom Events
Summer Rental6771,584$5,754,259$3,632$24,689,703-Aug 9, 1985Paramount Pictures
A View to a Kill6781,583$10,687,114$6,751$50,327,960-May 24, 1985Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
It Takes Two6791,581$5,564,147$3,519$19,474,589-Nov 17, 1995Warner Bros.
The Santa Clause
2020 Re-release
6801,581$461,000$291$706,000-Nov 20, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sleepless in Seattle6811,579$17,253,733$10,927$126,680,884-Jun 25, 1993TriStar Pictures
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel6821,573$8,540,370$5,429$33,078,266-Mar 6, 2015-
The Hill6831,570$2,301,931$1,466$7,665,865-Aug 25, 2023Briarcliff Entertainment
The Babe6841,566$5,011,205$3,200$17,530,973-Apr 17, 1992Universal Pictures
Alaska6851,566$2,914,992$1,861$11,829,959-Aug 16, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
My All-American6861,565$1,365,000$872$2,246,000-Nov 13, 2015Clarius Entertainment
Pure Luck6871,561$5,010,810$3,210$22,641,969-Aug 9, 1991Universal Pictures
Father of the Bride6881,561$7,031,146$4,504$89,325,780-Dec 20, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Karate Kid Part III6891,560$10,364,544$6,643$38,956,288-Jun 30, 1989Columbia Pictures
Turning Red6901,560$578,047$370$1,399,001-Feb 9, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Funny Farm6911,557$5,655,439$3,632$25,537,221-Jun 3, 1988Warner Bros.
Spies Like Us6921,556$8,614,039$5,536$60,088,980-Dec 6, 1985Warner Bros.
Caddyshack II6931,556$4,436,330$2,851$11,798,302-Jul 22, 1988Warner Bros.
Howard the Duck6941,554$5,070,136$3,262$16,295,774-Aug 1, 1986Universal Pictures
Paulie6951,553$5,369,800$3,457$26,875,268-Apr 17, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
Woodlawn6961,553$4,002,226$2,577$14,394,097-Oct 16, 2015Pure Flix Entertainment
Johnny English Reborn6971,552$3,833,300$2,469$8,305,970-Oct 21, 2011Universal Pictures
Bed of Roses6981,545$6,117,558$3,959$19,030,691-Jan 26, 1996New Line Cinema
Any Which Way You Can6991,541$8,024,663$5,207$70,687,344-Dec 19, 1980Warner Bros.
Ed7001,541$1,910,840$1,240$4,422,380-Mar 15, 1996Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf Too7011,540$2,709,160$1,759$7,888,703-Nov 20, 1987Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Mannequin: On the Move7021,540$1,692,817$1,099$3,752,428-May 17, 1991Twentieth Century Fox
Three Wishes7031,535$2,601,093$1,694$7,027,517-Oct 27, 1995-
The Borrowers7041,535$4,470,111$2,912$22,619,589-Feb 13, 1998PolyGram
Coraline
15th Anniversary
7051,535$9,832,281$6,405$33,626,425-Aug 16, 2024Fathom Events
Pride7061,518$3,533,300$2,327$7,057,600-Mar 23, 2007Lionsgate
Black Nativity7071,516$3,669,530$2,420$7,018,189-Nov 29, 2013-
Shrek 2
2024 Re-release
7081,512$1,455,260$962$3,427,910-Apr 12, 2024DreamWorks
Gremlins7091,511$12,511,634$8,280$148,168,459-Jun 8, 1984Warner Bros.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace7101,511$5,683,122$3,761$15,681,020-Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.
Material Girls7111,509$4,603,121$3,050$11,449,638-Aug 18, 2006Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Bratz7121,509$4,208,455$2,788$10,010,209-Aug 3, 2007Lionsgate
High Road to China7131,508$6,156,049$4,082$28,445,927-Mar 18, 1983Warner Bros.
The Air Up There7141,507$5,240,859$3,477$21,011,318-Jan 7, 1994Miramax
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm7151,506$1,189,975$790$5,617,391-Dec 24, 1993Warner Bros.
It Could Happen to You7161,506$8,112,822$5,387$37,939,757-Jul 29, 1994TriStar Pictures
Little Women7171,503$2,411,247$1,604$50,083,616-Dec 23, 1994Sony Pictures Releasing
Sheena7181,496$2,950,114$1,972$5,778,353-Aug 17, 1984Columbia Pictures
October Sky7191,495$5,905,250$3,950$32,570,685-Feb 19, 1999Universal Pictures
Carpool7201,487$1,628,482$1,095$3,325,651-Aug 23, 1996Warner Bros.
North7211,481$3,036,050$2,050$7,182,747-Jul 22, 1994Columbia Pictures
Rustlers' Rhapsody7221,480$2,374,973$1,604$6,090,497-May 10, 1985Paramount Pictures
Hocus Pocus
2024 Re-release
7231,480$863,130$583$1,706,986-Oct 18, 2024Buena Vista International
Fletch Lives7241,479$8,045,760$5,440$35,150,960-Mar 17, 1989Universal Pictures
Straight Talk7251,477$4,575,746$3,098$21,202,099-Apr 3, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Free Willy7261,476$7,868,829$5,331$77,698,625-Jul 16, 1993Warner Bros.
Andre7271,469$4,020,760$2,737$16,820,893-Aug 19, 1994Paramount Pictures
Dance with Me7281,467$4,507,663$3,072$15,923,122-Aug 21, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels7291,466$3,840,498$2,619$42,039,085-Dec 16, 1988Orion Pictures
What About Bob?7301,463$9,216,334$6,299$63,707,829-May 17, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rookie of the Year7311,460$9,122,714$6,248$53,615,089-Jul 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
In the Army Now7321,444$6,367,194$4,409$28,881,266-Aug 12, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sister Act7331,430$11,894,587$8,317$139,605,150-May 29, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus7341,430$8,125,471$5,682$39,514,713-Jul 16, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus
30th Anniversary re-release
7351,430$1,609,874$1,125$4,929,004-Oct 6, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Her Alibi7361,429$5,037,047$3,524$18,699,037-Feb 3, 1989Warner Bros.
Arthur 2: On the Rocks7371,426$5,150,962$3,612$14,681,192-Jul 8, 1988Warner Bros.
Yor: The Hunter from the Future7381,425$2,810,199$1,972$2,810,199100%Aug 19, 1983Columbia Pictures
While You Were Sleeping7391,421$9,288,915$6,536$81,057,016-Apr 21, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Back to the Future7401,420$11,152,500$7,853$211,850,472-Jul 5, 1985Universal Pictures
Harry and the Hendersons7411,418$4,154,740$2,930$29,760,613-Jun 5, 1987Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf7421,416$6,120,348$4,322$33,086,611-Aug 23, 1985Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Monkey Trouble7431,412$4,523,597$3,203$16,453,258-Mar 18, 1994New Line Cinema
Tarzan and the Lost City7441,412$1,110,564$786$2,172,941-Apr 24, 1998Warner Bros.
Last Ounce of Courage7451,407$1,708,000$1,213$3,329,674-Sep 14, 2012Rocky Mountain Pictures
X Games 3D: The Movie7461,399$837,216$598$1,391,434-Aug 21, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman II7471,397$14,100,523$10,093$108,185,706-Jun 19, 1981Warner Bros.
Million Dollar Mystery7481,396$513,731$368$989,033-Jun 12, 1987De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
Twins7491,396$11,174,980$8,005$111,938,388-Dec 9, 1988Universal Pictures
City Heat7501,393$6,301,694$4,523$38,348,988-Dec 7, 1984Warner Bros.
Oscar7511,388$5,091,027$3,667$23,562,716-Apr 26, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cool Runnings7521,387$7,046,648$5,080$68,856,263-Oct 1, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Shipwrecked7531,386$3,871,766$2,793$15,104,156-Mar 1, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Three Amigos!7541,385$5,939,000$4,288$39,246,734-Dec 12, 1986Orion Pictures
Oh, God! You Devil7551,384$5,560,001$4,017$21,538,850-Nov 9, 1984Warner Bros.
Spaceballs7561,384$6,613,837$4,778$38,119,483-Jun 26, 1987Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Mr. Malcolm's List7571,384$810,742$585$1,885,718-Jul 1, 2022Bleecker Street Media
The Toy7581,381$6,322,804$4,578$47,118,057-Dec 10, 1982Columbia Pictures
Beat Street7591,380$5,218,040$3,781$16,595,791-Jun 8, 1984Orion Pictures
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids7601,371$14,262,961$10,403$130,724,172-Jun 23, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Black Stallion Returns7611,370$2,923,297$2,133$12,049,108-Mar 25, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Frozen
2020 Re-release
7621,367$120,000$87$215,000-Nov 27, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Life with Mikey7631,366$3,606,279$2,640$12,440,858-Jun 4, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Born to Be Wild7641,360$1,657,008$1,218$3,730,409-Mar 31, 1995Warner Bros.
The Personal History of David Copperfield7651,360$475,800$349$1,876,298-Aug 28, 2020Searchlight Pictures
Camp Nowhere7661,358$2,755,661$2,029$10,475,705-Aug 26, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Soul7671,350$431,840$319$946,154-Jan 12, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home7681,349$16,881,888$12,514$109,713,132-Nov 28, 1986Paramount Pictures
Music of the Heart7691,349$3,653,281$2,708$14,859,394-Oct 29, 1999Miramax
Short Circuit 27701,346$3,843,067$2,855$21,630,088-Jul 8, 1988TriStar Pictures
Ghostbusters7711,339$13,578,151$10,140$229,242,989-Jun 8, 1984Columbia Pictures
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone7721,338$7,053,016$5,271$16,478,265-May 20, 1983Columbia Pictures
Belle7731,338$1,565,658$1,170$4,018,313-Jan 14, 2022GKIDS
Sky Bandits7741,335$1,468,500$1,100$2,295,500-Oct 31, 1986-
Weekend at Bernie's II7751,334$4,004,668$3,002$12,741,891-Jul 9, 1993TriStar Pictures
Tank7761,332$4,035,960$3,030$11,302,884-Mar 16, 1984Universal Pictures
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius7771,332$1,233,297$925$2,694,071-Apr 30, 2004-
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 Re-release
7781,330$4,347,101$3,268$21,437,879-Jul 16, 1982Paramount Pictures
*batteries not included7791,328$3,326,530$2,504$32,945,797-Dec 18, 1987Universal Pictures
Rocky IV7801,325$19,991,537$15,087$127,873,716-Nov 29, 1985United Artists
The Karate Kid Part II7811,323$12,652,336$9,563$115,103,979-Jun 20, 1986Columbia Pictures
Bronco Billy7821,321$3,708,710$2,807$24,265,659-Jun 13, 1980Warner Bros.
Surf Ninjas7831,321$2,026,278$1,533$4,916,135-Aug 20, 1993New Line Cinema
Fly Away Home7841,320$4,708,044$3,566$25,143,818-Sep 13, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
Mac and Me7851,314$2,061,464$1,568$6,424,112-Aug 12, 1988Orion Pictures
Finding You7861,312$920,476$701$2,753,985-May 14, 2021Roadside Attractions
Octopussy7871,311$8,902,564$6,790$67,893,619-Jun 10, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Perfect Holiday7881,307$2,283,360$1,747$5,812,781-Dec 14, 2007Yari Film Group Releasing
The Addams Family
2020 Re-release
7891,307$282,841$216$678,926-Oct 23, 2020United Artists Releasing
Jaws 3-D7901,300$13,422,500$10,325$45,517,055-Jul 22, 1983Universal Pictures
Born Yesterday7911,297$5,911,343$4,557$17,952,857-Mar 26, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain7921,297$2,535,645$1,955$6,029,091-Nov 3, 1995Universal Pictures
Mr. Nanny7931,293$1,853,647$1,433$4,348,572-Oct 8, 1993New Line Cinema
Inchon7941,291$2,326,112$1,801$5,200,986-Sep 17, 1982Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Dunston Checks In7951,290$2,996,891$2,323$9,871,065-Jan 12, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
The Last Starfighter7961,287$6,011,695$4,671$28,733,290-Jul 13, 1984Universal Pictures
Krull7971,281$5,469,415$4,269$16,519,460-Jul 29, 1983Columbia Pictures
Three Men and a Little Lady7981,281$13,774,642$10,753$71,609,321-Nov 23, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Mighty Ducks7991,280$6,035,133$4,714$50,752,337-Oct 2, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hugo8001,277$11,364,505$8,899$73,864,507-Nov 25, 2011Paramount Pictures