Queen 's popularity was stimulated in North America when " Bohemian Rhapsody " was featured in the 1992 comedy film '' Wayne 's World '' . Its inclusion helped the song reach number two on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 for five weeks in 1992 ( including its 1976 chart run , it remained in the Hot 100 for a combined 41 weeks ) , and won the band an MTV Award at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards . The compilation album '' Classic Queen '' also reached number four on the '' Billboard '' 200 , and is certified three times platinum in the US . '' Wayne 's World '' footage was used to make a new music video for " Bohemian Rhapsody " , with which the band and management were delighted
1992 MTV Video Music Awards
1992 MTV Video Music Awards
Queen (band)