Top Opening Weekends by MPA Rating

Data as of Aug 15, 19:02 PDT
Release Rank Gross Total Gross % of Total Theaters Average Date Distributor
The Nativity Story601$8,025,000$37,629,831-3,083$2,602Dec 1, 2006New Line Cinema
Any Which Way You Can602$8,024,663$70,687,344-1,541$5,207Dec 17, 1980Warner Bros.
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London603$8,014,005$23,630,159-2,973$2,695Mar 12, 2004Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Aliens in the Attic604$8,008,423$25,200,412-3,106$2,578Jul 31, 2009Twentieth Century Fox
Muppet Treasure Island605$7,906,689$34,327,391-2,070$3,819Feb 16, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Free Willy606$7,868,829$77,698,625-1,476$5,331Jul 16, 1993Warner Bros.
Winnie the Pooh607$7,857,076$26,692,846-2,405$3,266Jul 15, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Return to Me608$7,820,836$32,722,798-2,007$3,896Apr 7, 2000Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Ramona and Beezus609$7,810,481$26,167,002-2,719$2,872Jul 23, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
Igor610$7,803,347$19,528,602-2,339$3,336Sep 19, 2008Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Big Miracle611$7,760,205$20,157,300-2,129$3,645Feb 3, 2012Universal Pictures
Unsung Hero612$7,731,539$20,335,239-2,832$2,730Apr 26, 2024Lionsgate
The Indian in the Cupboard613$7,716,278$35,656,131-1,723$4,478Jul 14, 1995Paramount Pictures
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles614$7,714,362$25,635,682-2,123$3,633Apr 20, 2001Paramount Pictures
The Jungle Book
1990 Re-release
615$7,708,029$44,645,619-1,901$4,054Jul 13, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Flicka616$7,703,551$21,000,147-2,877$2,677Oct 20, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Son of the Mask617$7,700,000$17,018,422-2,966$2,596Feb 18, 2005New Line Cinema
The Preacher's Wife618$7,649,752$48,102,795-1,783$4,290Dec 13, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
God's Not Dead 2619$7,623,662$20,774,575-2,419$3,151Apr 1, 2016Pure Flix Entertainment
Inkheart620$7,601,379$17,303,424-2,655$2,863Jan 23, 2009Warner Bros.
Beethoven621$7,587,565$57,114,049-1,688$4,495Apr 3, 1992Universal Pictures
Around the World in 80 Days622$7,576,132$24,008,137-2,801$2,704Jun 16, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit623$7,569,219$57,319,029-2,132$3,550Dec 10, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Kingdom Come624$7,562,284$23,249,649-1,111$6,806Apr 11, 2001Fox Searchlight Pictures
James and the Giant Peach625$7,539,098$28,946,127-2,262$3,332Apr 12, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Land Before Time626$7,526,025$48,478,716-1,395$5,395Nov 18, 1988Universal Pictures
The Gospel627$7,523,571$15,778,152-969$7,764Oct 7, 2005Screen Gems
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987 Re-release
628$7,514,749$46,594,212-1,729$4,346Jul 17, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Aquamarine629$7,482,669$18,597,342-2,512$2,978Mar 3, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Superman630$7,465,343$134,218,018-508$14,695Dec 15, 1978Warner Bros.
Monte Carlo631$7,453,944$23,186,769-2,473$3,014Jul 1, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
2010: The Year We Make Contact632$7,393,361$40,400,657-1,126$6,566Dec 7, 1984Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Ron's Gone Wrong633$7,300,225$23,009,270-3,560$2,050Oct 22, 202120th Century Studios
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties634$7,288,977$28,426,747-2,946$2,474Jun 16, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Bambi
1988 Re-release
635$7,216,741$39,047,150-1,483$4,866Jul 15, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Space Chimps636$7,181,374$30,105,968-2,511$2,859Jul 18, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
The Kid Who Would Be King637$7,173,887$16,790,790-3,521$2,037Jan 25, 2019Twentieth Century Fox
Katy Perry: Part of Me638$7,138,266$25,326,071-2,730$2,614Jul 5, 2012Paramount Pictures
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul639$7,126,084$20,738,724-3,157$2,257May 19, 2017Twentieth Century Fox
Moonraker640$7,108,344$70,308,099-788$9,020Jun 29, 1979Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Jack Frost641$7,104,125$34,562,556-2,152$3,301Dec 11, 1998Warner Bros.
Coneheads642$7,100,501$21,274,717-1,978$3,589Jul 23, 1993Paramount Pictures
Walking with Dinosaurs 3D643$7,091,938$36,076,121-3,231$2,194Dec 20, 2013Twentieth Century Fox
Jaws644$7,061,513$260,696,045-409$17,265Jul 25, 1975Universal Pictures
Good Burger645$7,058,333$23,712,993-1,887$3,740Jul 25, 1997Paramount Pictures
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone646$7,053,016$16,478,265-1,338$5,271May 20, 1983Columbia Pictures
Cool Runnings647$7,046,648$68,856,263-1,387$5,080Oct 1, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Major League II648$7,040,777$30,626,182-2,167$3,249Apr 1, 1994Warner Bros.
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home649$7,039,608$30,077,111-1,931$3,645Jul 21, 1995Warner Bros.
Father of the Bride650$7,031,146$89,325,780-1,561$4,504Dec 20, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
King Kong651$7,023,921$52,614,445-974$7,211Dec 17, 1976Paramount Pictures
Fletch652$7,022,970$50,612,888-1,225$5,733May 31, 1985Universal Pictures
Galaxy Quest653$7,012,630$71,583,916-2,412$2,907Dec 25, 1999DreamWorks Distribution
Conan the Destroyer654$6,958,872$31,042,035-1,117$6,229Jun 29, 1984Universal Pictures
Mars Needs Moms655$6,914,488$21,392,758-3,117$2,218Mar 11, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Poltergeist656$6,896,612$76,606,280-890$7,749Jun 4, 1982Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life657$6,878,437$20,007,149-2,822$2,437Oct 7, 2016Lionsgate
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas658$6,874,477$26,483,452-3,086$2,227Jul 2, 2003DreamWorks Distribution
Norm of the North659$6,844,137$17,062,499-2,411$2,838Jan 15, 2016Lionsgate
Fireproof660$6,836,036$33,456,317-839$8,147Sep 26, 2008The Samuel Goldwyn Company
The Deep661$6,835,540$47,346,365-731$9,350Jun 17, 1977Columbia Pictures
For Your Eyes Only662$6,834,967$54,812,802-952$7,179Jun 26, 1981Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Nancy Drew663$6,832,318$25,612,520-2,612$2,615Jun 15, 2007Warner Bros.
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle664$6,814,270$26,005,820-2,460$2,770Jun 30, 2000Universal Pictures
Ice Princess665$6,807,471$24,402,491-2,501$2,721Mar 18, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
New in Town666$6,741,530$16,734,283-1,941$3,473Jan 30, 2009Lionsgate
Astro Boy667$6,702,923$19,551,067-3,014$2,223Oct 23, 2009Summit Entertainment
The Forge668$6,659,508$29,123,632-1,818$3,663Aug 23, 2024Affirm Films
The Jewel of the Nile669$6,645,455$75,973,200-1,106$6,008Dec 13, 1985Twentieth Century Fox
Furry Vengeance670$6,627,564$17,630,465-2,997$2,211Apr 30, 2010Summit Entertainment
Cats671$6,619,870$27,166,770-3,380$1,958Dec 20, 2019Universal Pictures
Twilight Zone: The Movie672$6,614,366$29,450,919-1,275$5,187Jun 24, 1983Warner Bros.
Spaceballs673$6,613,837$38,119,483-1,384$4,778Jun 26, 1987Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Happily N'Ever After674$6,608,244$15,589,393-2,381$2,775Jan 5, 2007Lionsgate
Conclave675$6,601,995$32,580,655-1,753$3,766Oct 25, 2024Focus Features
Harriet the Spy676$6,601,651$26,570,048-1,826$3,615Jul 12, 1996Paramount Pictures
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes677$6,517,732$45,858,563-753$8,655Mar 30, 1984Warner Bros.
Time Bandits678$6,507,356$42,365,581-821$7,926Nov 6, 1981Embassy Pictures
The Secret World of Arrietty679$6,446,395$19,202,743-1,522$4,235Feb 17, 2012Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Madeline680$6,414,668$29,967,750-1,863$3,443Jul 10, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
Shorts681$6,410,339$20,919,166-3,105$2,064Aug 21, 2009Warner Bros.
Operation Dumbo Drop682$6,392,155$24,670,346-2,145$2,980Jul 28, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rocky II683$6,390,537$85,182,160-780$8,192Jun 15, 1979United Artists
In the Army Now684$6,367,194$28,881,266-1,444$4,409Aug 12, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Toy685$6,322,804$47,118,057-1,381$4,578Dec 10, 1982Columbia Pictures
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank686$6,321,423$17,811,382-3,475$1,819Jul 15, 2022Paramount Pictures
Popeye687$6,310,520$49,823,037-901$7,003Dec 12, 1980Paramount Pictures
Gulliver's Travels688$6,307,691$42,779,261-2,546$2,477Dec 25, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
City Heat689$6,301,694$38,348,988-1,393$4,523Dec 7, 1984Warner Bros.
Nine Lives690$6,249,915$19,700,032-2,264$2,760Aug 5, 2016EuropaCorp
WarGames691$6,227,804$79,567,667-843$7,387Jun 3, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
One Fine Day692$6,226,430$46,151,454-1,946$3,199Dec 20, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
That Thing You Do!693$6,208,595$25,857,416-1,870$3,320Oct 4, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie694$6,201,345$25,581,229-940$6,597Oct 4, 2002Artisan Entertainment
Splash695$6,174,059$69,821,334-829$7,447Mar 9, 1984Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
D3: The Mighty Ducks696$6,170,358$22,955,097-2,056$3,001Oct 4, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ordinary Angels697$6,163,600$19,174,421-3,020$2,040Feb 23, 2024Lionsgate
Babe: Pig in the City698$6,162,640$18,319,860-2,384$2,585Nov 25, 1998Universal Pictures
High Road to China699$6,156,049$28,445,927-1,508$4,082Mar 18, 1983Warner Bros.
Two Brothers700$6,144,160$19,176,754-2,175$2,824Jun 25, 2004Universal Pictures
Ernest Goes to Jail701$6,143,372$25,029,569-1,943$3,161Apr 6, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Goofy Movie702$6,129,557$35,348,597-2,159$2,839Apr 7, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Great Outdoors703$6,121,115$41,455,230-1,223$5,005Jun 17, 1988Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf704$6,120,348$33,086,611-1,416$4,322Aug 23, 1985Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Bed of Roses705$6,117,558$19,030,691-1,545$3,959Jan 26, 1996New Line Cinema
We Are Marshall706$6,114,264$43,545,364-2,606$2,346Dec 22, 2006Warner Bros.
Big Business707$6,112,577$40,150,487-1,167$5,237Jun 10, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach708$6,106,661$19,510,371-1,700$3,592Mar 18, 1988Warner Bros.
Spirit Untamed709$6,101,050$17,716,215-3,211$1,900Jun 4, 2021Universal Pictures
Ella Enchanted710$6,100,000$22,918,387-1,931$3,158Apr 9, 2004Miramax
Piglet's Big Movie711$6,097,758$23,103,423-2,084$2,925Mar 21, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer712$6,076,859$15,013,650-2,524$2,407Jun 10, 2011Relativity Media
Mousehunt713$6,062,922$61,917,389-2,152$2,817Dec 19, 1997DreamWorks Distribution
Everyone's Hero714$6,061,762$14,523,101-2,896$2,093Sep 15, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Oceans715$6,058,958$19,422,319-1,206$5,024Apr 22, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Breakin'716$6,047,686$38,682,707-1,069$5,657May 4, 1984Cannon Film Distributors
Quest for Camelot717$6,041,602$22,510,798-3,107$1,944May 15, 1998Warner Bros.
The Mighty Ducks718$6,035,133$50,752,337-1,280$4,714Oct 2, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Little Mermaid719$6,031,914$84,355,863-994$6,068Nov 17, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cop & ½720$6,027,285$31,889,691-1,603$3,760Apr 2, 1993Universal Pictures
Show Dogs721$6,023,972$17,857,020-3,212$1,875May 18, 2018Global Road Entertainment
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1983 Re-release
722$6,017,914$30,100,000-1,362$4,418Jul 15, 1983Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Beethoven's 2nd723$6,017,225$53,443,066-2,026$2,970Dec 17, 1993Universal Pictures
The Wild Thornberrys724$6,013,847$40,108,697-3,012$1,996Dec 20, 2002Paramount Pictures
Extraordinary Measures725$6,012,594$12,068,313-2,549$2,358Jan 22, 2010CBS Films
The Last Starfighter726$6,011,695$28,733,290-1,287$4,671Jul 13, 1984Universal Pictures
Akeelah and the Bee727$6,011,585$18,848,430-2,195$2,738Apr 28, 2006Lionsgate
African Cats728$6,003,200$15,428,747-1,220$4,920Apr 22, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Harold and the Purple Crayon729$6,003,197$17,640,924-3,325$1,805Aug 2, 2024Columbia Pictures
New York Minute730$5,962,106$14,071,441-3,006$1,983May 7, 2004Warner Bros.
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie731$5,961,231$11,862,398-2,040$2,922Aug 12, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
Missing Link732$5,944,950$16,649,539-3,413$1,741Apr 12, 2019United Artists Releasing
Three Amigos!733$5,939,000$39,246,734-1,385$4,288Dec 12, 1986Orion Pictures
Valiant734$5,914,722$19,478,106-2,014$2,936Aug 19, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Born Yesterday735$5,911,343$17,952,857-1,297$4,557Mar 26, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
October Sky736$5,905,250$32,570,685-1,495$3,950Feb 19, 1999Universal Pictures
3 Ninjas737$5,888,920$29,000,301-1,912$3,079Aug 7, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
American Underdog738$5,861,836$26,514,814-2,813$2,083Dec 25, 2021Lionsgate
Houseguest739$5,831,302$26,325,256-1,238$4,710Jan 6, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Catch That Kid740$5,824,860$16,703,799-2,847$2,045Feb 6, 2004Twentieth Century Fox
Unaccompanied Minors741$5,815,474$16,655,224-2,775$2,095Dec 8, 2006Warner Bros.
Pooh's Heffalump Movie742$5,805,559$18,098,433-2,529$2,295Feb 11, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
All of Me743$5,803,848$36,403,064-1,192$4,869Sep 21, 1984Universal Pictures
Gone Fishin'744$5,784,123$19,745,922-1,841$3,141May 30, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Summer Rental745$5,754,259$24,689,703-1,584$3,632Aug 9, 1985Paramount Pictures
Supergirl746$5,738,249$14,296,438-1,608$3,568Nov 21, 1984TriStar Pictures
The Iron Giant747$5,732,614$23,159,305-2,179$2,630Aug 3, 1999Warner Bros.
The Little Vampire748$5,719,627$13,572,400-2,009$2,847Oct 27, 2000New Line Cinema
Hello Again749$5,712,892$20,419,446-1,201$4,756Nov 6, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Only You750$5,711,738$20,059,210-1,600$3,569Oct 7, 1994TriStar Pictures
Ernest Saves Christmas751$5,710,734$28,202,109-1,634$3,494Nov 11, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hey Arnold! The Movie752$5,706,332$13,728,902-2,527$2,258Jun 28, 2002Paramount Pictures
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace753$5,683,122$15,681,020-1,511$3,761Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.
Funny Farm754$5,655,439$25,537,221-1,557$3,632Jun 3, 1988Warner Bros.
Santa Claus755$5,647,160$23,717,291-970$5,821Nov 27, 1985TriStar Pictures
My Father the Hero756$5,645,251$25,479,558-1,193$4,731Feb 4, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Baby Geniuses757$5,613,587$27,250,736-1,689$3,323Mar 12, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Peter Pan
1989 Re-release
758$5,611,785$29,445,131-1,475$3,804Jul 14, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Forever Young759$5,609,875$55,956,187-1,710$3,280Dec 18, 1992Warner Bros.
Getting Even with Dad760$5,579,480$18,869,594-1,955$2,853Jun 17, 1994Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Cocoon: The Return761$5,568,143$18,924,919-986$5,647Nov 23, 1988Twentieth Century Fox
It Takes Two762$5,564,147$19,474,589-1,581$3,519Nov 17, 1995Warner Bros.
Sabrina763$5,563,259$53,672,080-1,821$3,055Dec 15, 1995Paramount Pictures
Oh, God! You Devil764$5,560,001$21,538,850-1,384$4,017Nov 9, 1984Warner Bros.
Tootsie765$5,540,470$177,200,000-943$5,875Dec 17, 1982Columbia Pictures
Strange Magic766$5,504,441$12,429,583-3,020$1,822Jan 23, 2015Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Imagine That767$5,503,519$16,123,323-3,008$1,829Jun 12, 2009Paramount Pictures
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken768$5,500,990$15,753,600-3,400$1,617Jun 30, 2023DreamWorks
Krull769$5,469,415$16,519,460-1,281$4,269Jul 29, 1983Columbia Pictures
Rhinestone770$5,459,726$21,435,321-1,630$3,349Jun 22, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
The Last Rodeo771$5,426,885$15,201,659-2,205$2,461May 23, 2025Angel
Steel Magnolias772$5,425,440$83,759,091-480$11,303Nov 24, 1989TriStar Pictures
Blank Check773$5,411,897$30,577,969-1,698$3,187Feb 11, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Max Keeble's Big Move774$5,377,958$17,294,293-2,014$2,670Oct 5, 2001Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Paulie775$5,369,800$26,875,268-1,553$3,457Apr 17, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
The Wizard of Oz
1998 Re-release
776$5,354,311$14,836,984-1,879$2,849Nov 6, 1998Warner Bros.
Short Circuit777$5,346,808$40,697,761-1,033$5,176May 9, 1986TriStar Pictures
The Money Pit778$5,344,555$37,499,651-1,189$4,495Mar 28, 1986Universal Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
2008 3D Release
779$5,330,101$14,486,897-564$9,450Oct 19, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Airplane II: The Sequel780$5,329,208$27,150,534-1,150$4,634Dec 10, 1982Paramount Pictures
The Country Bears781$5,309,675$16,990,825-2,553$2,079Jul 26, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Escape from Alcatraz782$5,306,354$43,000,000-815$6,510Jun 22, 1979Paramount Pictures
The Perfect Man783$5,300,980$16,535,005-2,087$2,540Jun 17, 2005Universal Pictures
The Jungle Book
1984 Re-release
784$5,291,670$23,456,945-1,430$3,700Jul 27, 1984Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Osmosis Jones785$5,271,248$13,596,911-2,305$2,286Aug 10, 2001Warner Bros.
Tuck Everlasting786$5,268,764$19,161,999-1,185$4,446Oct 11, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Meet Dave787$5,251,918$11,803,254-3,011$1,744Jul 11, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
The Air Up There788$5,240,859$21,011,318-1,507$3,477Jan 7, 1994Miramax
An American Tail789$5,234,446$47,483,002-1,246$4,201Nov 21, 1986Universal Pictures
Mr. Magoo790$5,233,631$21,437,192-1,857$2,818Dec 25, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Beat Street791$5,218,040$16,595,791-1,380$3,781Jun 8, 1984Orion Pictures
Cinderella
1987 Re-release
792$5,165,881$34,101,149-1,646$3,138Nov 20, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Arthur 2: On the Rocks793$5,150,962$14,681,192-1,426$3,612Jul 8, 1988Warner Bros.
Holy Man794$5,106,919$12,069,719-2,013$2,536Oct 9, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Romancing the Stone795$5,105,741$76,572,238-823$6,203Mar 30, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
2023 Re-release
796$5,100,654$7,259,924-475$10,738Apr 28, 2023-
Oscar797$5,091,027$23,562,716-1,388$3,667Apr 26, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Natural798$5,088,381$47,951,979-989$5,144May 11, 1984TriStar Pictures
Home Alone 3799$5,085,482$30,882,515-2,147$2,368Dec 12, 1997Twentieth Century Fox
The Phantom800$5,072,346$17,323,326-2,159$2,349Jun 7, 1996Paramount Pictures