Widest Openings by MPA Rating

Data as of Dec 12, 2:06 PST
Release Rank Theaters Gross Average Total Gross % of Total Date Distributor
Getting Even with Dad6011,955$5,579,480$2,853$18,869,594-Jun 17, 1994Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Father of the Bride Part II6021,949$11,134,978$5,713$76,594,107-Dec 8, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
My Giant6031,948$3,117,795$1,600$8,072,007-Apr 10, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
One Fine Day6041,946$6,226,430$3,199$46,151,454-Dec 20, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
Ernest Goes to Jail6051,943$6,143,372$3,161$25,029,569-Apr 6, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
New in Town6061,941$6,741,530$3,473$16,734,283-Jan 30, 2009Lionsgate
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home6071,931$7,039,608$3,645$30,077,111-Jul 21, 1995Warner Bros.
Ella Enchanted6081,931$6,100,000$3,158$22,918,387-Apr 9, 2004Miramax
Contact6091,923$20,584,908$10,704$100,920,329-Jul 11, 1997Warner Bros.
The First Wives Club6101,922$18,913,411$9,840$105,489,203-Sep 20, 1996Paramount Pictures
3 Ninjas6111,912$5,888,920$3,079$29,000,301-Aug 7, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Angels in the Outfield6121,894$8,916,463$4,707$50,236,831-Jul 15, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Good Burger6131,887$7,058,333$3,740$23,712,993-Jul 25, 1997Paramount Pictures
Leave It to Beaver6141,880$3,252,450$1,730$10,925,060-Aug 22, 1997Universal Pictures
Turner & Hooch6151,877$12,211,042$6,505$71,079,915-Jul 28, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
That Thing You Do!6161,870$6,208,595$3,320$25,857,416-Oct 4, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
How to Eat Fried Worms6171,870$3,950,000$2,112$13,040,527-Aug 25, 2006New Line Cinema
Back to the Future Part II6181,865$27,835,125$14,925$118,811,197-Nov 24, 1989Universal Pictures
Remember the Titans6191,865$20,905,831$11,209$115,654,751-Sep 29, 2000Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Piece by Piece6201,865$3,851,355$2,065$9,756,635-Oct 11, 2024Focus Features
Madeline6211,863$6,414,668$3,443$29,967,750-Jul 10, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
A Kid in King Arthur's Court6221,862$4,315,310$2,317$13,406,717-Aug 11, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
McHale's Navy6231,858$2,128,565$1,145$4,529,843-Apr 18, 1997Universal Pictures
Mr. Magoo6241,857$5,233,631$2,818$21,437,192-Dec 26, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf6251,853$2,692,624$1,453$8,878,839-Apr 15, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Selena6261,850$11,615,722$6,278$35,281,794-Mar 21, 1997Warner Bros.
My Girl 26271,841$5,012,295$2,722$17,359,799-Feb 11, 1994Columbia Pictures
Gone Fishin'6281,841$5,784,123$3,141$19,745,922-May 30, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
RocketMan6291,836$4,472,937$2,436$15,448,043-Oct 10, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cops and Robbersons6301,831$3,724,254$2,034$11,391,093-Apr 15, 1994TriStar Pictures
Just Wright6311,831$8,284,989$4,524$21,540,363-May 14, 2010Fox Searchlight Pictures
Harriet the Spy6321,826$6,601,651$3,615$26,570,048-Jul 12, 1996Paramount Pictures
Digimon: The Movie6331,823$4,233,304$2,322$9,631,153-Oct 6, 2000Twentieth Century Fox
Spaced Invaders6341,821$4,474,336$2,457$15,369,573-Apr 27, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sabrina6351,821$5,563,259$3,055$53,672,080-Dec 15, 1995Paramount Pictures
The Forge6361,818$6,659,508$3,663$29,123,632-Aug 23, 2024Affirm Films
Wild America6371,812$1,810,586$999$7,342,923-Jul 4, 1997Warner Bros.
Uncle Buck6381,804$8,794,501$4,875$66,758,538-Aug 18, 1989Universal Pictures
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country6391,804$18,162,837$10,068$74,888,996-Dec 6, 1991Paramount Pictures
Joe Versus the Volcano6401,802$9,252,232$5,134$39,404,261-Mar 9, 1990Warner Bros.
Dudley Do-Right6411,802$3,018,345$1,674$9,974,410-Aug 27, 1999Universal Pictures
Someone Like You6421,802$2,979,692$1,653$5,937,306-Apr 5, 2024Fathom Events
The Beautician and the Beast6431,801$4,080,222$2,265$11,486,880-Feb 7, 1997Paramount Pictures
Air Bud6441,795$4,878,632$2,717$23,144,499-Aug 1, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 3: Back in Training6451,788$9,049,586$5,061$43,579,163-Mar 21, 1986Warner Bros.
The Adventures of Huck Finn6461,786$5,033,029$2,818$24,103,594-Apr 2, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lassie6471,785$3,201,843$1,793$9,979,683-Jul 22, 1994Paramount Pictures
The Preacher's Wife6481,783$7,649,752$4,290$48,102,795-Dec 13, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A League of Their Own6491,782$13,739,456$7,710$107,533,928-Jul 3, 1992Sony Pictures Releasing
Cannonball Run II6501,778$8,323,948$4,681$28,078,073-Jun 29, 1984Warner Bros.
The Sandlot6511,772$4,918,712$2,775$32,434,006-Apr 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
Meet the Deedles6521,763$2,006,751$1,138$4,356,216-Mar 27, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman III6531,759$13,352,357$7,590$59,950,623-Jun 17, 1983Warner Bros.
I'll Be Home for Christmas6541,759$3,898,293$2,216$12,214,338-Nov 13, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dear God6551,754$3,213,045$1,831$7,138,523-Nov 1, 1996Paramount Pictures
Conclave6561,753$6,601,995$3,766$32,580,655-Oct 25, 2024Focus Features
Explorers6571,750$3,607,340$2,061$9,873,044-Jul 12, 1985Paramount Pictures
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol6581,750$8,482,487$4,847$28,061,343-Apr 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Zeus and Roxanne6591,745$2,755,382$1,579$7,233,324-Jan 24, 1997Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Living Daylights6601,728$11,051,284$6,395$51,185,897-Jul 31, 1987United Artists
The Little Rascals6611,726$10,028,065$5,810$52,125,282-Aug 5, 1994Universal Pictures
The Indian in the Cupboard6621,723$7,716,278$4,478$35,656,131-Jul 14, 1995Paramount Pictures
Overcomer6631,723$8,146,533$4,728$34,746,945-Aug 23, 2019Affirm Films
Soul on Fire6641,720$2,826,192$1,643$7,448,606-Oct 10, 2025Affirm Films
Problem Child6651,714$10,026,900$5,850$53,470,891-Jul 27, 1990Universal Pictures
The Amazing Maurice6661,712$1,463,195$854$4,303,645-Feb 3, 2023Viva Pictures
Forever Young6671,710$5,609,875$3,280$55,956,187-Dec 18, 1992Warner Bros.
A-X-L6681,710$2,798,229$1,636$6,501,381-Aug 24, 2018Global Road Entertainment
The Baby-Sitters Club6691,709$3,418,908$2,000$9,685,976-Aug 18, 1995Sony Pictures Releasing
The Miracle Season6701,707$3,950,652$2,314$10,230,620-Apr 6, 2018LD Entertainment
The Goonies6711,705$9,105,913$5,340$61,389,680-Jun 7, 1985Warner Bros.
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach6721,700$6,106,661$3,592$19,510,371-Mar 18, 1988Warner Bros.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
2024 Re-release
6731,700$2,419,235$1,423$6,124,705-Oct 11, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
KPop Demon Hunters6741,700$18,000,000$10,588$24,300,000-Aug 22, 2025Netflix
Blank Check6751,698$5,411,897$3,187$30,577,969-Feb 11, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness6761,693$2,689,677$1,588$5,728,940-Mar 30, 2018Pure Flix Entertainment
The Amazing Panda Adventure6771,692$2,413,107$1,426$7,506,759-Aug 25, 1995Warner Bros.
Baby Geniuses6781,689$5,613,587$3,323$27,250,736-Mar 12, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Beethoven6791,688$7,587,565$4,495$57,114,049-Apr 3, 1992Universal Pictures
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom6801,687$25,337,110$15,019$179,870,271-May 25, 1984Paramount Pictures
The Unbreakable Boy6811,687$2,386,041$1,414$6,443,813-Feb 21, 2025Lionsgate
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1985 Re-release
6821,684$8,807,023$5,229$40,607,502-Jul 19, 1985Universal Pictures
A Simple Wish6831,676$2,732,880$1,630$8,345,056-Jul 11, 1997Universal Pictures
The Cannonball Run6841,673$11,765,654$7,032$72,179,579-Jun 19, 1981Twentieth Century Fox
HouseSitter6851,671$9,106,950$5,450$58,500,635-Jun 12, 1992Universal Pictures
Staying Alive6861,660$12,146,143$7,316$64,892,670-Jul 15, 1983Paramount Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
30th Anniversary Re-Release
6871,650$4,292,207$2,601$10,251,956-Oct 20, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Groundhog Day6881,640$12,517,672$7,632$70,906,973-Feb 12, 1993Columbia Pictures
Phenomenon6891,637$16,158,901$9,871$104,636,382-Jul 5, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ernest Saves Christmas6901,634$5,710,734$3,494$28,202,109-Nov 11, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Curly Sue6911,634$4,974,958$3,044$33,691,313-Oct 25, 1991Warner Bros.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero6921,633$1,164,403$713$4,015,935-Apr 13, 2018Fun Academy Media Group
Rhinestone6931,630$5,459,726$3,349$21,435,321-Jun 22, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
I Can Only Imagine6941,629$17,108,914$10,502$83,482,352-Mar 16, 2018Roadside Attractions
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege6951,627$4,032,480$2,478$11,567,217-Mar 10, 1989Warner Bros.
For Love or Money6961,626$4,016,220$2,470$11,146,270-Oct 1, 1993Universal Pictures
House Arrest6971,623$2,275,808$1,402$7,032,782-Aug 16, 1996Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan6981,621$14,347,221$8,850$78,912,963-Jun 4, 1982Paramount Pictures
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey6991,620$10,241,268$6,321$38,037,513-Jul 19, 1991Orion Pictures
The Rocketeer7001,616$9,600,754$5,941$46,704,056-Jun 21, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Far Off Place7011,610$3,522,836$2,188$12,890,752-Mar 12, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Supergirl7021,608$5,738,249$3,568$14,296,438-Nov 23, 1984TriStar Pictures
Stay Tuned7031,605$3,532,540$2,200$10,736,401-Aug 14, 1992Warner Bros.
Innerspace7041,603$4,739,913$2,956$25,893,810-Jul 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Cop & ½7051,603$6,027,285$3,760$31,889,691-Apr 2, 1993Universal Pictures
Only You7061,600$5,711,738$3,569$20,059,210-Oct 7, 1994TriStar Pictures
Howl's Moving Castle
20th Anniversary – Studio Ghibli Fest 2024
7071,592$2,109,935$1,325$2,384,690-Sep 27, 2024Fathom Events
Summer Rental7081,584$5,754,259$3,632$24,689,703-Aug 9, 1985Paramount Pictures
A View to a Kill7091,583$10,687,114$6,751$50,327,960-May 24, 1985Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
It Takes Two7101,581$5,564,147$3,519$19,474,589-Nov 17, 1995Warner Bros.
The Santa Clause
2020 Re-release
7111,581$461,000$291$706,000-Nov 20, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sleepless in Seattle7121,579$17,253,733$10,927$126,680,884-Jun 25, 1993TriStar Pictures
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel7131,573$8,540,370$5,429$33,078,266-Mar 6, 2015Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Hill7141,570$2,301,931$1,466$7,665,865-Aug 25, 2023Briarcliff Entertainment
The Babe7151,566$5,011,205$3,200$17,530,973-Apr 17, 1992Universal Pictures
Alaska7161,566$2,914,992$1,861$11,829,959-Aug 16, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
My All-American7171,565$1,365,000$872$2,246,000-Nov 13, 2015Clarius Entertainment
Pure Luck7181,561$5,010,810$3,210$22,641,969-Aug 9, 1991Universal Pictures
Father of the Bride7191,561$7,031,146$4,504$89,325,780-Dec 20, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Karate Kid Part III7201,560$10,364,544$6,643$38,956,288-Jun 30, 1989Columbia Pictures
Turning Red7211,560$578,047$370$1,399,001-Feb 9, 2024Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Funny Farm7221,557$5,655,439$3,632$25,537,221-Jun 3, 1988Warner Bros.
Spies Like Us7231,556$8,614,039$5,536$60,088,980-Dec 6, 1985Warner Bros.
Caddyshack II7241,556$4,436,330$2,851$11,798,302-Jul 22, 1988Warner Bros.
Howard the Duck7251,554$5,070,136$3,262$16,295,774-Aug 1, 1986Universal Pictures
Paulie7261,553$5,369,800$3,457$26,875,268-Apr 17, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
Woodlawn7271,553$4,002,226$2,577$14,394,097-Oct 16, 2015Pure Flix Entertainment
Johnny English Reborn7281,552$3,833,300$2,469$8,305,970-Oct 21, 2011Universal Pictures
Bed of Roses7291,545$6,117,558$3,959$19,030,691-Jan 26, 1996New Line Cinema
Any Which Way You Can7301,541$8,024,663$5,207$70,687,344-Dec 19, 1980Warner Bros.
Ed7311,541$1,910,840$1,240$4,422,380-Mar 15, 1996Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf Too7321,540$2,709,160$1,759$7,888,703-Nov 20, 1987Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Mannequin: On the Move7331,540$1,692,817$1,099$3,752,428-May 17, 1991Twentieth Century Fox
Three Wishes7341,535$2,601,093$1,694$7,027,517-Oct 27, 1995Savoy Pictures
The Borrowers7351,535$4,470,111$2,912$22,619,589-Feb 13, 1998PolyGram
Coraline
15th Anniversary
7361,535$9,832,281$6,405$33,626,425-Aug 16, 2024Fathom Events
Pride7371,518$3,533,300$2,327$7,057,600-Mar 23, 2007Lionsgate
Black Nativity7381,516$3,669,530$2,420$7,018,189-Nov 29, 2013Fox Searchlight Pictures
Shrek 2
2024 Re-release
7391,512$1,455,260$962$3,427,910-Apr 12, 2024DreamWorks
Gremlins7401,511$12,511,634$8,280$148,168,459-Jun 8, 1984Warner Bros.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace7411,511$5,683,122$3,761$15,681,020-Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.
Material Girls7421,509$4,603,121$3,050$11,449,638-Aug 18, 2006Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Bratz7431,509$4,208,455$2,788$10,010,209-Aug 3, 2007Lionsgate
High Road to China7441,508$6,156,049$4,082$28,445,927-Mar 18, 1983Warner Bros.
The Air Up There7451,507$5,240,859$3,477$21,011,318-Jan 7, 1994Miramax
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm7461,506$1,189,975$790$5,617,391-Dec 24, 1993Warner Bros.
It Could Happen to You7471,506$8,112,822$5,387$37,939,757-Jul 29, 1994TriStar Pictures
Little Women7481,503$2,411,247$1,604$50,083,616-Dec 23, 1994Sony Pictures Releasing
Sneaks7491,500$530,786$353$916,022-Apr 18, 2025Briarcliff Entertainment
Sheena7501,496$2,950,114$1,972$5,778,353-Aug 17, 1984Columbia Pictures
October Sky7511,495$5,905,250$3,950$32,570,685-Feb 19, 1999Universal Pictures
Carpool7521,487$1,628,482$1,095$3,325,651-Aug 23, 1996Warner Bros.
North7531,481$3,036,050$2,050$7,182,747-Jul 22, 1994Columbia Pictures
Rustlers' Rhapsody7541,480$2,374,973$1,604$6,090,497-May 10, 1985Paramount Pictures
Hocus Pocus
2024 Re-release
7551,480$863,130$583$1,706,986-Oct 18, 2024Buena Vista International
Fletch Lives7561,479$8,045,760$5,440$35,150,960-Mar 17, 1989Universal Pictures
Straight Talk7571,477$4,575,746$3,098$21,202,099-Apr 3, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Free Willy7581,476$7,868,829$5,331$77,698,625-Jul 16, 1993Warner Bros.
Andre7591,469$4,020,760$2,737$16,820,893-Aug 19, 1994Paramount Pictures
Dance with Me7601,467$4,507,663$3,072$15,923,122-Aug 21, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels7611,466$3,840,498$2,619$42,039,085-Dec 16, 1988Orion Pictures
What About Bob?7621,463$9,216,334$6,299$63,707,829-May 17, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rookie of the Year7631,460$9,122,714$6,248$53,615,089-Jul 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
In the Army Now7641,444$6,367,194$4,409$28,881,266-Aug 12, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sister Act7651,430$11,894,587$8,317$139,605,150-May 29, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus7661,430$8,125,471$5,682$39,514,713-Jul 16, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hocus Pocus
30th Anniversary re-release
7671,430$1,609,874$1,125$4,929,004-Oct 6, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Her Alibi7681,429$5,037,047$3,524$18,699,037-Feb 3, 1989Warner Bros.
Arthur 2: On the Rocks7691,426$5,150,962$3,612$14,681,192-Jul 8, 1988Warner Bros.
Yor: The Hunter from the Future7701,425$2,810,199$1,972$2,810,199100%Aug 19, 1983Columbia Pictures
Night of the Zoopocalypse7711,425$813,961$571$2,108,907-Mar 7, 2025Viva Pictures
While You Were Sleeping7721,421$9,288,915$6,536$81,057,016-Apr 21, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Back to the Future7731,420$11,152,500$7,853$212,326,307-Jul 5, 1985Universal Pictures
Harry and the Hendersons7741,418$4,154,740$2,930$29,760,613-Jun 5, 1987Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf7751,416$6,120,348$4,322$33,086,611-Aug 23, 1985Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Monkey Trouble7761,412$4,523,597$3,203$16,453,258-Mar 18, 1994New Line Cinema
Tarzan and the Lost City7771,412$1,110,564$786$2,172,941-Apr 24, 1998Warner Bros.
Last Ounce of Courage7781,407$1,708,000$1,213$3,329,674-Sep 14, 2012Rocky Mountain Pictures
X Games 3D: The Movie7791,399$837,216$598$1,391,434-Aug 21, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Superman II7801,397$14,100,523$10,093$108,185,706-Jun 19, 1981Warner Bros.
Million Dollar Mystery7811,396$513,731$368$989,033-Jun 12, 1987De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
Twins7821,396$11,174,980$8,005$111,938,388-Dec 9, 1988Universal Pictures
City Heat7831,393$6,301,694$4,523$38,348,988-Dec 7, 1984Warner Bros.
Pride & Prejudice
20th Anniversary Re-Release
7841,393$2,801,275$2,010$6,193,658-Apr 18, 2025Focus Features
Oscar7851,388$5,091,027$3,667$23,562,716-Apr 26, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cool Runnings7861,387$7,046,648$5,080$68,856,263-Oct 1, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Shipwrecked7871,386$3,871,766$2,793$15,104,156-Mar 1, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Three Amigos!7881,385$5,939,000$4,288$39,246,734-Dec 12, 1986Orion Pictures
Oh, God! You Devil7891,384$5,560,001$4,017$21,538,850-Nov 9, 1984Warner Bros.
Spaceballs7901,384$6,613,837$4,778$38,119,483-Jun 26, 1987Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Mr. Malcolm's List7911,384$810,742$585$1,885,718-Jul 1, 2022Bleecker Street Media
The Toy7921,381$6,322,804$4,578$47,118,057-Dec 10, 1982Columbia Pictures
Beat Street7931,380$5,218,040$3,781$16,595,791-Jun 8, 1984Orion Pictures
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids7941,371$14,262,961$10,403$130,724,172-Jun 23, 1989Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Black Stallion Returns7951,370$2,923,297$2,133$12,049,108-Mar 25, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Frozen
2020 Re-release
7961,367$120,000$87$215,000-Nov 27, 2020Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Life with Mikey7971,366$3,606,279$2,640$12,440,858-Jun 4, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Born to Be Wild7981,360$1,657,008$1,218$3,730,409-Mar 31, 1995Warner Bros.
The Personal History of David Copperfield7991,360$475,800$349$1,876,298-Aug 28, 2020Searchlight Pictures
Camp Nowhere8001,358$2,755,661$2,029$10,475,705-Aug 26, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures