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Action Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing Action Movies

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is the highest-grossing action movie released in 2005, with $905.6M worldwide, ahead of War of the Worlds (2005) at $603.9M and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) at $487.3M. 123 action films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $5.5B in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 14 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 19% on 2004, whose releases took $6.8B. By language, English leads with $4.6B across 51 action releases.

2005 releases with a gross
123
combined worldwide
$5.5B
films crossed $100M
14
vs 2004
−19%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M, 16% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.7B, 49% of what all 123 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $905.6M Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $603.9M War of the Worlds (2005)
    $234.3M US & Canada · 39% $369.6M elsewhere · 61%
  3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $487.3M Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
    $186.3M US & Canada · 38% $301M elsewhere · 62%
  4. Batman Begins (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $375.4M Batman Begins (2005)
    $206.9M US & Canada · 55% $168.5M elsewhere · 45%
  5. Fantastic Four (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $333.5M Fantastic Four (2005)
    $154.7M US & Canada · 46% $178.8M elsewhere · 54%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 123. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2005.

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) May 19, 2005 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy $905.6M worldwide
    May 19, 2005 US and Canada: $414.4M Rest of the world: $491.2M Worldwide: $905.6M
  2. 2 War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster
    War of the Worlds (2005) Jun 29, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $603.9M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2005 US and Canada: $234.3M Rest of the world: $369.6M Worldwide: $603.9M
  3. 3 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) movie poster
    Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Jun 10, 2005 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $487.3M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2005 US and Canada: $186.3M Rest of the world: $301M Worldwide: $487.3M
  4. 4 Batman Begins (2005) movie poster
    Batman Begins (2005) Jun 15, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $375.4M worldwide
    Jun 15, 2005 US and Canada: $206.9M Rest of the world: $168.5M Worldwide: $375.4M
  5. 5 Fantastic Four (2005) movie poster
    Fantastic Four (2005) Jul 8, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $333.5M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2005 US and Canada: $154.7M Rest of the world: $178.8M Worldwide: $333.5M
  6. 6 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) movie poster
    Kingdom of Heaven (2005) May 6, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, History $218.4M worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $47.5M Rest of the world: $170.8M Worldwide: $218.4M
  7. 7 The Pacifier (2005) movie poster
    The Pacifier (2005) Mar 4, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $198.6M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2005 US and Canada: $113.1M Rest of the world: $85.6M Worldwide: $198.6M
  8. 8 The Island (2005) movie poster
    The Island (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $162.9M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $35.8M Rest of the world: $127.1M Worldwide: $162.9M
  9. 9 Sin City (2005) movie poster
    Sin City (2005) Apr 1, 2005 · Action, Thriller, Crime $158.7M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2005 US and Canada: $74.1M Rest of the world: $84.6M Worldwide: $158.7M
  10. 10 The Legend of Zorro (2005) movie poster
    The Legend of Zorro (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Western $142.4M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $46.5M Rest of the world: $95.9M Worldwide: $142.4M
  11. 11 Sahara (2005) movie poster
    Sahara (2005) Apr 8, 2005 · Action, Adventure, Comedy $119.2M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2005 US and Canada: $68.7M Rest of the world: $50.6M Worldwide: $119.2M
  12. 12 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster
    The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $111.1M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $80.3M Rest of the world: $30.8M Worldwide: $111.1M
  13. 13 Kung Fu Hustle (2005) movie poster
    Kung Fu Hustle (2005) Apr 8, 2005 · Chinese · Action, Fantasy, Comedy $104.9M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2005 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $87.8M Worldwide: $104.9M
  14. 14 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) movie poster
    Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) Mar 24, 2005 · English · Action, Comedy, Crime $101.4M worldwide
    Mar 24, 2005 US and Canada: $48.5M Rest of the world: $52.9M Worldwide: $101.4M
  15. 15 Four Brothers (2005) movie poster
    Four Brothers (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Mystery $92.4M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $74.5M Rest of the world: $17.9M Worldwide: $92.4M
  16. 16 Transporter 2 (2005) movie poster
    Transporter 2 (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $89.1M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $43.1M Rest of the world: $46M Worldwide: $89.1M
  17. 17 Stealth (2005) movie poster
    Stealth (2005) Jul 29, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $79.3M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2005 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $47.2M Worldwide: $79.3M
  18. 18 Hostage (2005) movie poster
    Hostage (2005) Mar 11, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $77.7M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2005 US and Canada: $34.6M Rest of the world: $43M Worldwide: $77.7M
  19. 19 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) movie poster
    The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) Jun 10, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $72M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2005 US and Canada: $39.2M Rest of the world: $32.8M Worldwide: $72M
  20. 20 xXx: State of the Union (2005) movie poster
    xXx: State of the Union (2005) Apr 29, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $71.4M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2005 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: $44.5M Worldwide: $71.4M
  21. 21 Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) movie poster
    Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Nov 11, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $65.1M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2005 US and Canada: $29.3M Rest of the world: $35.8M Worldwide: $65.1M
  22. 22 Doom (2005) movie poster
    Doom (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $58.1M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $28.2M Rest of the world: $29.9M Worldwide: $58.1M
  23. 23 Elektra (2005) movie poster
    Elektra (2005) Jan 14, 2005 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $57M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2005 US and Canada: $24.4M Rest of the world: $32.6M Worldwide: $57M
  24. 24 Æon Flux (2005) movie poster
    Æon Flux (2005) Dec 2, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $53.3M worldwide
    Dec 2, 2005 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $53.3M
  25. 25 Unleashed (2005) movie poster
    Unleashed (2005) May 13, 2005 · Action, Drama, Thriller $50.9M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $24.5M Rest of the world: $26.3M Worldwide: $50.9M
  26. 26 The Fog (2005) movie poster
    The Fog (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · Action, Mystery, Thriller $46.2M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $29.6M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $46.2M
  27. 27 Into the Blue (2005) movie poster
    Into the Blue (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · Action, Adventure, Thriller $46.1M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: $27.3M Worldwide: $46.1M
  28. 28 Serenity (2005) movie poster
    Serenity (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $40.4M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $14.9M Worldwide: $40.4M
  29. 29 Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) movie poster
    Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) Jul 16, 2005 · Japanese · Adventure, Animation, Action $37.6M worldwide
    Jul 16, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.6M
  30. 30 Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) movie poster
    Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Jan 19, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $35.3M worldwide
    Jan 19, 2005 US and Canada: $20M Rest of the world: $15.3M Worldwide: $35.3M
  31. 31 The Cave (2005) movie poster
    The Cave (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Horror $33.3M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $18.3M Worldwide: $33.3M
  32. 32 Marrying the Mafia 2 (2005) movie poster
    Marrying the Mafia 2 (2005) Sep 7, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Romance, Action $31.8M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.8M
  33. 33 The Promise (2005) movie poster
    The Promise (2005) Dec 30, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Fantasy $31M worldwide
    Dec 30, 2005 US and Canada: $669.6K Rest of the world: $30.3M Worldwide: $31M
  34. 34 9th Company (2005) movie poster
    9th Company (2005) Sep 19, 2005 · Russian · History, Action, Drama $26.1M worldwide
    Sep 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M
  35. 35 Another Public Enemy (2005) movie poster
    Another Public Enemy (2005) Jan 27, 2005 · Korean · Crime, Action $23.2M worldwide
    Jan 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.2M
  36. 36 Domino (2005) movie poster
    Domino (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $23M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $12.8M Worldwide: $23M
  37. 37 Man of the House (2005) movie poster
    Man of the House (2005) Feb 25, 2005 · English · Action, Comedy $21.6M worldwide
    Feb 25, 2005 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $21.6M
  38. 38 The Turkish Gambit (2005) movie poster
    The Turkish Gambit (2005) Feb 22, 2005 · Russian · Drama, Action, History $18.5M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5M
  39. 39 Aegis (2005) movie poster
    Aegis (2005) Jul 30, 2005 · Japanese · Thriller, Action, Drama $16.9M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M
  40. 40 Samurai Commando Mission 1549 (2005) movie poster
    Samurai Commando Mission 1549 (2005) Jun 11, 2005 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi $14.6M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.6M
  41. 41 The Man (2005) movie poster
    The Man (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · English · Action, Comedy, Crime $13.5M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $13.5M
  42. 42 Alone in the Dark (2005) movie poster
    Alone in the Dark (2005) Jan 28, 2005 · English · Action, Fantasy, Horror $12.7M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2005 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: $7.5M Worldwide: $12.7M
  43. 43 Empire of the Wolves (2005) movie poster
    Empire of the Wolves (2005) Apr 20, 2005 · French · Action, Crime $12.4M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.4M
  44. 44 Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) movie poster
    Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) Sep 17, 2005 · Japanese · Action $12M worldwide
    Sep 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12M
  45. 45 The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) movie poster
    The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) Jul 1, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $11.8M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2005 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $11.8M
  46. 46 A Sound of Thunder (2005) movie poster
    A Sound of Thunder (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $11.7M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $9.8M Worldwide: $11.7M
  47. 47 Initial D (2005) movie poster
    Initial D (2005) May 12, 2005 · Cantonese · Crime, Action, Drama $11.4M worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.4M
  48. 48 Steamboy (2005) movie poster
    Steamboy (2005) Mar 18, 2005 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $10.9M worldwide
    Mar 18, 2005 US and Canada: $468.9K Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $10.9M
  49. 49 The Great Raid (2005) movie poster
    The Great Raid (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, War $10.8M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $610K Worldwide: $10.8M
  50. 50 Sky Fighters (2005) movie poster
    Sky Fighters (2005) Oct 15, 2005 · French · Action, Adventure $10.7M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7M
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2005?

Of the top 10, The Pacifier (2005) earned the biggest share at home (57% in the US & Canada), while Kingdom of Heaven (2005) made 78% of its gross abroad. Across all 123 films, $2.3B (41%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. 2 War of the Worlds (2005) $603.9M
    $234.3M US & Canada · 39% $369.6M elsewhere · 61%
  3. 3 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) $487.3M
    $186.3M US & Canada · 38% $301M elsewhere · 62%
  4. 4 Batman Begins (2005) $375.4M
    $206.9M US & Canada · 55% $168.5M elsewhere · 45%
  5. 5 Fantastic Four (2005) $333.5M
    $154.7M US & Canada · 46% $178.8M elsewhere · 54%
  6. 6 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) $218.4M
    $47.5M US & Canada · 22% $170.8M elsewhere · 78%
  7. 7 The Pacifier (2005) $198.6M
    $113.1M US & Canada · 57% $85.6M elsewhere · 43%
  8. 8 The Island (2005) $162.9M
    $35.8M US & Canada · 22% $127.1M elsewhere · 78%
  9. 9 Sin City (2005) $158.7M
    $74.1M US & Canada · 47% $84.6M elsewhere · 53%
  10. 10 The Legend of Zorro (2005) $142.4M
    $46.5M US & Canada · 33% $95.9M elsewhere · 67%
Gross bands

How Many 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

14 of 123 films crossed $100M and took $4B between them, 73% of the total. 69 films, 56% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 2% of the list $1.5B · 27% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 12 films, 10% of the list $2.5B · 45% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 40 films, 33% of the list $1.4B · 25% of the gross
  • Under $10M 69 films, 56% of the list $132.2M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2005 Earned the Most?

June releases took the most, $1.6B from 10 films, led by War of the Worlds (2005). February was the quietest month ($45.9M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Elektra (2005) $138M Elektra (2005)
  2. February Feb Man of the House (2005) $45.9M Man of the House (2005)
  3. March Mar The Pacifier (2005) $416.3M The Pacifier (2005)
  4. April Apr Sin City (2005) $500.7M Sin City (2005)
  5. May May Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $1.2B Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  6. June Jun War of the Worlds (2005) $1.6B War of the Worlds (2005)
  7. July Jul Fantastic Four (2005) $660.6M Fantastic Four (2005)
  8. August Aug The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $261.4M The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
  9. September Sep Transporter 2 (2005) $295.9M Transporter 2 (2005)
  10. October Oct The Legend of Zorro (2005) $285.8M The Legend of Zorro (2005)
  11. November Nov Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) $72.3M Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
  12. December Dec Æon Flux (2005) $86M Æon Flux (2005)
Last 10 years

How Does 2005 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2003 earned the most: $8.7B from 111 films, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). 2005 took $5.5B.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1996 42 films 42 $4.2B – Independence Day (1996) $817.4M
1997 51 films · +22% 51 $5.1B +22% The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
1998 45 films · −16% 45 $4.3B −16% Armageddon (1998) $553.7M
1999 46 films · +3% 46 $4.4B +3% Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B
2000 58 films · +7% 58 $4.7B +7% Mission: Impossible II (2000) $546.4M
2001 71 films · +17% 71 $5.5B +17% The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $888.5M
2002 100 films · +2% 100 $5.6B +2% Spider-Man (2002) $825.8M
2003 111 films · +55% 111 $8.7B +55% The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) $1.1B
2004 117 films · −22% 117 $6.8B −22% Spider-Man 2 (2004) $784.6M
2005 123 films · −19% 123 $5.5B −19% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in 2005?

English-language action films took $4.6B across 51 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language action films ($143.9M) and Chinese-language action films ($115.8M).

2005 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $4.6B
    51 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  2. Japanese $143.9M
    13 films · #1 Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
  3. Chinese $115.8M
    4 films · #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  4. Korean $108M
    10 films · #1 Marrying the Mafia 2 (2005)
  5. Russian $52.4M
    3 films · #1 9th Company (2005)
  6. French $23.3M
    3 films · #1 Empire of the Wolves (2005)
  7. Cantonese $20M
    8 films · #1 Initial D (2005)
  8. Turkish $4.7M
    1 film · #1 Robbery Alla Turca (2005)
  9. Dutch $2.7M
    1 film · #1 Zoop in Afrika (2005)
  10. Spanish $2.1M
    1 film · #1 On Probation (2005)
Archive

Action Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1924 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $20.6B, led by Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017).

2020s 7 years · $61.4B
2010s 10 years · $152.6B
2000s 10 years · $73.2B
1990s 10 years · $32.6B
1980s 10 years · $10.7B
1970s 10 years · $2.8B
1960s 10 years · $286.3M
1950s 7 years · $3.2M
1940s 2 years · $2.3M
1930s 2 years · $5.8K
1920s 2 years · $1.8K
FAQ

Action Box Office 2005: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 123 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M worldwide, $414.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come War of the Worlds (2005) at $603.9M and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) at $487.3M.

How much did action movies released in 2005 earn?

123 action films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $5.5B in all, or $44.9M per film on average. 2004 releases took $6.8B.

How many action movies released in 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 14 films crossed $100 million, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) with $905.6M.

How much of the 2005 Action box office came from the US and Canada?

$2.3B of the $5.5B total, or 41%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 68 films of the 123 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2005 action box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2005. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.

How often is the 2005 action box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.