Top Opening Weekends by MPA Rating

Data as of May 3, 1:59 PDT
Release Rank Gross Total Gross % of Total Theaters Average Date Distributor
The Toy601$6,322,804$47,118,057-1,381$4,578Dec 10, 1982Columbia Pictures
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank602$6,321,423$17,811,382-3,475$1,819Jul 15, 2022Paramount Pictures
Popeye603$6,310,520$49,823,037-901$7,003Dec 12, 1980Paramount Pictures
Gulliver's Travels604$6,307,691$42,779,261-2,546$2,477Dec 25, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
City Heat605$6,301,694$38,348,988-1,393$4,523Dec 7, 1984Warner Bros.
Nine Lives606$6,249,915$19,700,032-2,264$2,760Aug 5, 2016EuropaCorp
WarGames607$6,227,804$79,567,667-843$7,387Jun 3, 1983Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
One Fine Day608$6,226,430$46,151,454-1,946$3,199Dec 20, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
That Thing You Do!609$6,208,595$25,857,416-1,870$3,320Oct 4, 1996Twentieth Century Fox
Splash610$6,174,059$69,821,334-829$7,447Mar 9, 1984Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
D3: The Mighty Ducks611$6,170,358$22,955,097-2,056$3,001Oct 4, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ordinary Angels612$6,163,600$19,174,421-3,020$2,040Feb 23, 2024Lionsgate
Babe: Pig in the City613$6,162,640$18,319,860-2,384$2,585Nov 25, 1998Universal Pictures
High Road to China614$6,156,049$28,445,927-1,508$4,082Mar 18, 1983Warner Bros.
Two Brothers615$6,144,160$19,176,754-2,175$2,824Jun 25, 2004Universal Pictures
Ernest Goes to Jail616$6,143,372$25,029,569-1,943$3,161Apr 6, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Great Outdoors617$6,121,115$41,455,230-1,223$5,005Jun 17, 1988Universal Pictures
Teen Wolf618$6,120,348$33,086,611-1,416$4,322Aug 23, 1985Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Bed of Roses619$6,117,558$19,030,691-1,545$3,959Jan 26, 1996New Line Cinema
We Are Marshall620$6,114,264$43,545,364-2,606$2,346Dec 22, 2006Warner Bros.
Big Business621$6,112,577$40,150,487-1,167$5,237Jun 10, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach622$6,106,661$19,510,371-1,700$3,592Mar 18, 1988Warner Bros.
Spirit Untamed623$6,101,050$17,716,215-3,211$1,900Jun 4, 2021Universal Pictures
Ella Enchanted624$6,100,000$22,918,387-1,931$3,158Apr 9, 2004Miramax
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer625$6,076,859$15,013,650-2,524$2,407Jun 10, 2011Relativity Media
Mousehunt626$6,062,922$61,917,389-2,152$2,817Dec 19, 1997DreamWorks Distribution
Breakin'627$6,047,686$38,682,707-1,069$5,657May 4, 1984Cannon Film Distributors
The Mighty Ducks628$6,035,133$50,752,337-1,280$4,714Oct 2, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cop & ½629$6,027,285$31,889,691-1,603$3,760Apr 2, 1993Universal Pictures
Show Dogs630$6,023,972$17,857,020-3,212$1,875May 18, 2018Global Road Entertainment
Beethoven's 2nd631$6,017,225$53,443,066-2,026$2,970Dec 17, 1993Universal Pictures
The Wild Thornberrys632$6,013,847$40,108,697-3,012$1,996Dec 20, 2002Paramount Pictures
Extraordinary Measures633$6,012,594$12,068,313-2,549$2,358Jan 22, 2010CBS Films
The Last Starfighter634$6,011,695$28,733,290-1,287$4,671Jul 13, 1984Universal Pictures
Akeelah and the Bee635$6,011,585$18,848,430-2,195$2,738Apr 28, 2006Lionsgate
Harold and the Purple Crayon636$6,003,197$17,640,924-3,325$1,805Aug 2, 2024Columbia Pictures
New York Minute637$5,962,106$14,071,441-3,006$1,983May 7, 2004Warner Bros.
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie638$5,961,231$11,862,398-2,040$2,922Aug 12, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
Missing Link639$5,944,950$16,649,539-3,413$1,741Apr 12, 2019United Artists Releasing
Three Amigos!640$5,939,000$39,246,734-1,385$4,288Dec 12, 1986Orion Pictures
Born Yesterday641$5,911,343$17,952,857-1,297$4,557Mar 26, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
October Sky642$5,905,250$32,570,685-1,495$3,950Feb 19, 1999Universal Pictures
3 Ninjas643$5,888,920$29,000,301-1,912$3,079Aug 7, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
American Underdog644$5,861,836$26,514,814-2,813$2,083Dec 25, 2021Lionsgate
Houseguest645$5,831,302$26,325,256-1,238$4,710Jan 6, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Catch That Kid646$5,824,860$16,703,799-2,847$2,045Feb 6, 2004Twentieth Century Fox
Unaccompanied Minors647$5,815,474$16,655,224-2,775$2,095Dec 8, 2006Warner Bros.
All of Me648$5,803,848$36,403,064-1,192$4,869Sep 21, 1984Universal Pictures
Gone Fishin'649$5,784,123$19,745,922-1,841$3,141May 30, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Summer Rental650$5,754,259$24,689,703-1,584$3,632Aug 9, 1985Paramount Pictures
Supergirl651$5,738,249$14,296,438-1,608$3,568Nov 21, 1984TriStar Pictures
The Iron Giant652$5,732,614$23,159,305-2,179$2,630Aug 3, 1999Warner Bros.
The Little Vampire653$5,719,627$13,572,400-2,009$2,847Oct 27, 2000New Line Cinema
Hello Again654$5,712,892$20,419,446-1,201$4,756Nov 6, 1987Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Only You655$5,711,738$20,059,210-1,600$3,569Oct 7, 1994TriStar Pictures
Ernest Saves Christmas656$5,710,734$28,202,109-1,634$3,494Nov 11, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hey Arnold! The Movie657$5,706,332$13,728,902-2,527$2,258Jun 28, 2002Paramount Pictures
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace658$5,683,122$15,681,020-1,511$3,761Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.
Funny Farm659$5,655,439$25,537,221-1,557$3,632Jun 3, 1988Warner Bros.
Santa Claus660$5,647,160$23,717,291-970$5,821Nov 27, 1985TriStar Pictures
My Father the Hero661$5,645,251$25,479,558-1,193$4,731Feb 4, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Baby Geniuses662$5,613,587$27,250,736-1,689$3,323Mar 12, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Forever Young663$5,609,875$55,956,187-1,710$3,280Dec 18, 1992Warner Bros.
Getting Even with Dad664$5,579,480$18,869,594-1,955$2,853Jun 17, 1994Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Cocoon: The Return665$5,568,143$18,924,919-986$5,647Nov 23, 1988Twentieth Century Fox
It Takes Two666$5,564,147$19,474,589-1,581$3,519Nov 17, 1995Warner Bros.
Sabrina667$5,563,259$53,672,080-1,821$3,055Dec 15, 1995Paramount Pictures
Oh, God! You Devil668$5,560,001$21,538,850-1,384$4,017Nov 9, 1984Warner Bros.
Tootsie669$5,540,470$177,200,000-943$5,875Dec 17, 1982Columbia Pictures
Strange Magic670$5,504,441$12,429,583-3,020$1,822Jan 23, 2015Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Imagine That671$5,503,519$16,123,323-3,008$1,829Jun 12, 2009Paramount Pictures
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken672$5,500,990$15,753,600-3,400$1,617Jun 30, 2023DreamWorks
Krull673$5,469,415$16,519,460-1,281$4,269Jul 29, 1983Columbia Pictures
Rhinestone674$5,459,726$21,435,321-1,630$3,349Jun 22, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
Steel Magnolias675$5,425,440$83,759,091-480$11,303Nov 24, 1989TriStar Pictures
Blank Check676$5,411,897$30,577,969-1,698$3,187Feb 11, 1994Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Max Keeble's Big Move677$5,377,958$17,294,293-2,014$2,670Oct 5, 2001Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Paulie678$5,369,800$26,875,268-1,553$3,457Apr 17, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
Short Circuit679$5,346,808$40,697,761-1,033$5,176May 9, 1986TriStar Pictures
The Money Pit680$5,344,555$37,499,651-1,189$4,495Mar 28, 1986Universal Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
2008 3D Release
681$5,330,101$14,486,897-564$9,450Oct 19, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Airplane II: The Sequel682$5,329,208$27,150,534-1,150$4,634Dec 10, 1982Paramount Pictures
Escape from Alcatraz683$5,306,354$43,000,000-815$6,510Jun 22, 1979Paramount Pictures
The Perfect Man684$5,300,980$16,535,005-2,087$2,540Jun 17, 2005Universal Pictures
Osmosis Jones685$5,271,248$13,596,911-2,305$2,286Aug 10, 2001Warner Bros.
Tuck Everlasting686$5,268,764$19,161,999-1,185$4,446Oct 11, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Meet Dave687$5,251,918$11,803,254-3,011$1,744Jul 11, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
The Air Up There688$5,240,859$21,011,318-1,507$3,477Jan 7, 1994Miramax
Mr. Magoo689$5,233,631$21,437,192-1,857$2,818Dec 25, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Beat Street690$5,218,040$16,595,791-1,380$3,781Jun 8, 1984Orion Pictures
Arthur 2: On the Rocks691$5,150,962$14,681,192-1,426$3,612Jul 8, 1988Warner Bros.
Holy Man692$5,106,919$12,069,719-2,013$2,536Oct 9, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Romancing the Stone693$5,105,741$76,572,238-823$6,203Mar 30, 1984Twentieth Century Fox
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
2023 Re-release
694$5,100,654$7,259,924-475$10,738Apr 28, 2023-
Oscar695$5,091,027$23,562,716-1,388$3,667Apr 26, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Natural696$5,088,381$47,951,979-989$5,144May 11, 1984TriStar Pictures
Home Alone 3697$5,085,482$30,882,515-2,147$2,368Dec 12, 1997Twentieth Century Fox
The Phantom698$5,072,346$17,323,326-2,159$2,349Jun 7, 1996Paramount Pictures
Howard the Duck699$5,070,136$16,295,774-1,554$3,262Aug 1, 1986Universal Pictures
The Outsiders700$5,068,165$25,697,647-829$6,113Mar 25, 1983Warner Bros.
Her Alibi701$5,037,047$18,699,037-1,429$3,524Feb 3, 1989Warner Bros.
Rebound702$5,033,848$16,809,014-2,464$2,042Jul 1, 2005Twentieth Century Fox
The Adventures of Huck Finn703$5,033,029$24,103,594-1,786$2,818Apr 2, 1993Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Karate Kid704$5,031,753$90,815,558-931$5,404Jun 22, 1984Columbia Pictures
My Girl 2705$5,012,295$17,359,799-1,841$2,722Feb 11, 1994Columbia Pictures
The Babe706$5,011,205$17,530,973-1,566$3,200Apr 17, 1992Universal Pictures
Pure Luck707$5,010,810$22,641,969-1,561$3,210Aug 9, 1991Universal Pictures
Suzume708$5,001,705$10,932,037-2,170$2,304Apr 14, 2023Crunchyroll
Kazaam709$5,001,588$18,937,262-2,012$2,485Jul 19, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Curly Sue710$4,974,958$33,691,313-1,634$3,044Oct 25, 1991Warner Bros.
The Sandlot711$4,918,712$32,434,006-1,772$2,775Apr 9, 1993Twentieth Century Fox
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter712$4,912,124$17,373,527-1,188$4,134Feb 8, 1991Warner Bros.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back713$4,910,483$209,398,025-126$38,972Jun 20, 1980Twentieth Century Fox
The Majestic714$4,904,339$27,807,266-2,361$2,077Dec 21, 2001Warner Bros.
Masters of the Universe715$4,883,168$17,336,370-1,185$4,120Aug 7, 1987Cannon Film Distributors
Air Bud716$4,878,632$23,144,499-1,795$2,717Aug 1, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ratchet & Clank717$4,869,278$8,821,329-2,891$1,684Apr 29, 2016Focus Features
Ghost Dad718$4,803,480$24,707,633-1,213$3,960Jun 29, 1990Universal Pictures
Little Giants719$4,778,029$19,306,362-2,022$2,363Oct 14, 1994Warner Bros.
Tron720$4,761,795$33,000,000-1,091$4,364Jul 9, 1982Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dragonball Evolution721$4,756,488$9,362,785-2,181$2,180Apr 10, 2009Twentieth Century Fox
Innerspace722$4,739,913$25,893,810-1,603$2,956Jul 3, 1987Warner Bros.
Leap!
2017 Re-release
723$4,730,038$21,858,070-2,575$1,836Aug 25, 2017The Weinstein Company
Prom724$4,712,638$10,130,219-2,730$1,726Apr 29, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Fly Away Home725$4,708,044$25,143,818-1,320$3,566Sep 13, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
The Big Green726$4,688,285$17,736,619-2,072$2,262Sep 29, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Dark Crystal727$4,657,335$40,577,001-858$5,428Dec 17, 1982Universal Pictures
Grease 2728$4,645,411$15,171,476-1,250$3,716Jun 11, 1982Paramount Pictures
Big Top Pee-wee729$4,625,004$15,122,324-1,256$3,682Jul 22, 1988Paramount Pictures
The Man Who Knew Too Little730$4,604,819$13,717,039-2,036$2,261Nov 14, 1997Warner Bros.
Material Girls731$4,603,121$11,449,638-1,509$3,050Aug 18, 2006Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Raise Your Voice732$4,600,000$10,411,980-2,521$1,824Oct 8, 2004New Line Cinema
Roxanne733$4,582,398$40,050,884-847$5,410Jun 19, 1987Columbia Pictures
Straight Talk734$4,575,746$21,202,099-1,477$3,098Apr 3, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Tough Guys735$4,565,342$21,458,229-856$5,333Oct 3, 1986Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Express736$4,562,675$9,793,406-2,808$1,624Oct 10, 2008Universal Pictures
Pee-wee's Big Adventure737$4,545,847$40,940,662-829$5,483Aug 9, 1985Warner Bros.
Monkey Trouble738$4,523,597$16,453,258-1,412$3,203Mar 18, 1994New Line Cinema
Excalibur739$4,519,706$34,967,437-692$6,531Apr 10, 1981Warner Bros.
Zoom740$4,510,408$11,989,328-2,501$1,803Aug 11, 2006Revolution Studios
Dance with Me741$4,507,663$15,923,122-1,467$3,072Aug 21, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
The Cutting Edge742$4,478,919$25,105,517-775$5,779Mar 27, 1992Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Spaced Invaders743$4,474,336$15,369,573-1,821$2,457Apr 27, 1990Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
RocketMan744$4,472,937$15,448,043-1,836$2,436Oct 10, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Borrowers745$4,470,111$22,619,589-1,535$2,912Feb 13, 1998PolyGram
Sixteen Candles746$4,461,520$23,686,027-1,240$3,598May 4, 1984Universal Pictures
The Astronaut Farmer747$4,454,319$11,003,643-2,155$2,066Feb 23, 2007Warner Bros.
Caddyshack II748$4,436,330$11,798,302-1,556$2,851Jul 22, 1988Warner Bros.
Godzilla 2000749$4,407,720$10,037,390-2,111$2,087Aug 18, 2000Sony Pictures Releasing
Top Secret!750$4,406,205$20,458,340-1,100$4,005Jun 22, 1984Paramount Pictures
The Ice Pirates751$4,358,022$14,255,801-1,175$3,708Mar 16, 1984Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 Re-release
752$4,347,101$21,437,879-1,330$3,268Jul 16, 1982Paramount Pictures
One Night with the King753$4,326,000$13,395,961-909$4,759Oct 13, 20068x Entertainment
The NeverEnding Story754$4,325,823$20,158,808-950$4,553Jul 20, 1984Warner Bros.
A Kid in King Arthur's Court755$4,315,310$13,406,717-1,862$2,317Aug 11, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Moms' Night Out756$4,311,083$10,429,707-1,044$4,129May 9, 2014TriStar Pictures
Amazing Grace757$4,305,000$21,250,683-791$5,442Feb 23, 2007IDP Distribution
Lone Wolf McQuade758$4,295,300$12,232,628-1,221$3,517Apr 15, 1983Orion Pictures
The Nightmare Before Christmas
30th Anniversary Re-Release
759$4,292,207$10,251,956-1,650$2,601Oct 20, 2023Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid760$4,289,601$18,196,170-882$4,863May 21, 1982Universal Pictures
The Incredible Shrinking Woman761$4,279,264$20,259,961-789$5,423Jan 30, 1981Universal Pictures
Legend762$4,261,154$15,502,112-1,187$3,589Apr 18, 1986Universal Pictures
Forever My Girl763$4,245,630$16,376,066-1,114$3,811Jan 19, 2018Roadside Attractions
Digimon: The Movie764$4,233,304$9,631,153-1,823$2,322Oct 6, 2000Twentieth Century Fox
Flipper765$4,209,525$20,080,020-2,385$1,765May 17, 1996Universal Pictures
Bratz766$4,208,455$10,010,209-1,509$2,788Aug 3, 2007Lionsgate
The Black Cauldron767$4,180,110$21,288,692-1,276$3,275Jul 26, 1985Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sleepover768$4,171,226$9,436,390-2,207$1,889Jul 9, 2004Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Harry and the Hendersons769$4,154,740$29,760,613-1,418$2,930Jun 5, 1987Universal Pictures
Firewalker770$4,130,323$11,949,484-1,120$3,687Nov 21, 1986Cannon Film Distributors
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil771$4,108,630$10,143,779-2,505$1,640Apr 29, 2011The Weinstein Company
The Longshots772$4,080,687$11,537,046-2,089$1,953Aug 22, 2008Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Beautician and the Beast773$4,080,222$11,486,880-1,801$2,265Feb 7, 1997Paramount Pictures
Vice Versa774$4,050,779$13,664,060-1,225$3,306Mar 11, 1988Columbia Pictures
Shaun the Sheep Movie775$4,038,962$19,375,982-2,320$1,740Aug 5, 2015Lionsgate
Roommates776$4,038,033$12,096,881-1,262$3,199Mar 3, 1995Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Tank777$4,035,960$11,302,884-1,332$3,030Mar 16, 1984Universal Pictures
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend778$4,035,147$14,972,297-916$4,405Mar 22, 1985Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege779$4,032,480$11,567,217-1,627$2,478Mar 10, 1989Warner Bros.
Best Friends780$4,022,891$36,821,203-1,062$3,788Dec 17, 1982Warner Bros.
Andre781$4,020,760$16,820,893-1,469$2,737Aug 19, 1994Paramount Pictures
For Love or Money782$4,016,220$11,146,270-1,626$2,470Oct 1, 1993Universal Pictures
Weekend at Bernie's II783$4,004,668$12,741,891-1,334$3,002Jul 9, 1993TriStar Pictures
Woodlawn784$4,002,226$14,394,097-1,553$2,577Oct 16, 2015Pure Flix Entertainment
First Daughter785$4,002,067$9,055,921-2,260$1,770Sep 24, 2004Twentieth Century Fox
The Case for Christ786$3,967,885$14,682,684-1,174$3,379Apr 7, 2017Pure Flix Entertainment
9 to 5787$3,966,832$103,290,500-910$4,359Dec 19, 1980Twentieth Century Fox
The Miracle Season788$3,950,652$10,230,620-1,707$2,314Apr 6, 2018LD Entertainment
How to Eat Fried Worms789$3,950,000$13,040,527-1,870$2,112Aug 25, 2006New Line Cinema
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1982 Re-release
790$3,949,478$13,276,241-992$3,981Nov 19, 1982Twentieth Century Fox
Flash Gordon791$3,934,030$27,107,960-823$4,780Dec 5, 1980Universal Pictures
Amelia792$3,904,047$14,246,488-820$4,761Oct 23, 2009Fox Searchlight Pictures
I'll Be Home for Christmas793$3,898,293$12,214,338-1,759$2,216Nov 13, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Small Time Crooks794$3,880,723$17,266,359-865$4,486May 19, 2000DreamWorks Distribution
Shipwrecked795$3,871,766$15,104,156-1,386$2,793Mar 1, 1991Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Piece by Piece796$3,851,355$9,756,635-1,865$2,065Oct 11, 2024Focus Features
Short Circuit 2797$3,843,067$21,630,088-1,346$2,855Jul 8, 1988TriStar Pictures
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels798$3,840,498$42,039,085-1,466$2,619Dec 16, 1988Orion Pictures
Firehouse Dog799$3,838,916$13,932,383-2,860$1,342Apr 4, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
Johnny English Reborn800$3,833,300$8,305,970-1,552$2,469Oct 21, 2011Universal Pictures