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Science Fiction Movies Released in 1996
This list shows all Science Fiction films released in 1996, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Science Fiction Movies for 1996
Release
Date | Movie | Genre | Release
Type | Revenue
to Date | Trailer |
|---|
| |
| January 12 |
Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace |
Action |
Theatrical |
$2,396,302 |
|
| |
| January 26 |
Screamers |
Action |
Theatrical |
$5,701,359 |
|
| |
| February 10 |
Rage |
Action |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| |
| February 23 |
Unforgettable |
Thriller/Suspense |
Theatrical |
$2,483,790 |
|
| |
| April 19 |
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$949,745 |
|
| |
| May 3 |
Barb Wire |
Action |
Theatrical |
$3,775,952 |
|
| |
| May 31 |
The Arrival |
Thriller/Suspense |
Theatrical |
$14,031,906 |
|
| |
| July 2 |
Independence Day |
Adventure |
Theatrical |
$817,400,878 |
|
| |
| July 17 |
Multiplicity |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$20,133,326 |
|
| |
| August 2 |
Chain Reaction |
Thriller/Suspense |
Theatrical |
$60,209,334 |
|
| |
| August 9 |
Escape from L.A. |
Action |
Theatrical |
$25,426,861 |
|
| |
| August 23 |
The Island of Dr. Moreau |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$27,682,712 |
|
|
Solo |
Action |
Theatrical |
$4,932,915 |
|
| |
| November 22 |
Star Trek: First Contact |
Adventure |
Theatrical |
$150,000,000 |
|
| |
| December 6 |
Adrenalin: Fear the Rush |
Action |
Theatrical |
$37,536 |
|
| |
| December 13 |
Mars Attacks! |
Black Comedy |
Theatrical |
$101,371,017 |
|
| |
| |
| Unknown TBD |
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves |
Comedy |
Unknown |
$0 |
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