This is a list of films which placed number one at the box office in the United States during 1936. The results are based on the receipts of over 100 theaters in 17-20 key cities reported by Motion Picture Herald weekly.
| Month | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| January | Captain Blood | [1] |
| February | Rose Marie | [2] |
| March | Follow the Fleet | [3] |
| April | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | [4] |
| May | Under Two Flags | [5] |
| June | Bullets or Ballots | [6] |
| July | San Francisco | [7] |
| August | His Brother's Wife | [8] |
| September | Swing Time | [9] |
| October | The Big Broadcast of 1937 | [10] |
| November | Libeled Lady | [11] |
| December | Born to Dance | [12] |