1996 Quarterly Box Office
Wide releases are those released in at least 600 theaters.
| Quarter | Cumulative Gross | % of Year | Releases | Average | Average Drop | #1 Release | Gross | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | $1,629,963,844 | 30.7% | 35 | $46,570,395 | -28.5% | Jerry Maguire | $153,952,592 | 9.4% |
| Q3 | $1,344,749,235 | 25.4% | 41 | $32,798,761 | -40.8% | Independence Day | $306,169,268 | 22.8% |
| Q2 | $1,449,938,743 | 27.3% | 32 | $45,310,585 | -44% | Twister | $241,721,524 | 16.7% |
| Q1 | $839,259,764 | 15.8% | 38 | $22,085,783 | -41.5% | The Birdcage | $124,060,553 | 14.8% |
