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Action box office · October 2005

Action Box Office, October 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

The Legend of Zorro (2005) is the highest-grossing action movie released in October 2005, with $142.4M worldwide, ahead of Doom (2005) at $58.1M and The Fog (2005) at $46.2M. 11 action films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $285.8M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 3% on September 2005, whose releases took $295.9M. By language, English leads with $223.5M across 4 action releases.

October 2005 releases with a gross
11
combined worldwide
$285.8M
film crossed $100M
1
vs September 2005
−3%
The Legend of Zorro (2005) movie poster #1 of 11
#1 action movie of October 2005

The Legend of Zorro (2005)

2005 · Action, Adventure

$142.4M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total

$46.5M US & Canada · 33% $95.9M elsewhere · 67%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of October 2005?

The Legend of Zorro (2005) leads with $142.4M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $280.4M, 98% of what all 11 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Legend of Zorro (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $142.4M The Legend of Zorro (2005)
    $46.5M US & Canada · 33% $95.9M elsewhere · 67%
  2. Doom (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $58.1M Doom (2005)
    $28.2M US & Canada · 49% $29.9M elsewhere · 51%
  3. The Fog (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $46.2M The Fog (2005)
    $29.6M US & Canada · 64% $16.7M elsewhere · 36%
  4. Domino (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $23M Domino (2005)
    $10.2M US & Canada · 44% $12.8M elsewhere · 56%
  5. Sky Fighters (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $10.7M Sky Fighters (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of October 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 2005.

  1. 1 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
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 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
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 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
  6. 6 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers (2005) movie poster
    Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers (2005) Oct 29, 2005 · Japanese · Animation, Sci-Fi, Action $4M worldwide
    Oct 29, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  7. 7 Izzat (2005) movie poster
    Izzat (2005) Oct 7, 2005 · Norwegian · Action, Crime $1.4M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  8. 8 Dead Fish (2005) movie poster
    Dead Fish (2005) Oct 11, 2005 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Thriller $22.7K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.7K
  9. 9 Bal-Can-Can (2005) movie poster
    Bal-Can-Can (2005) Oct 11, 2005 · Macedonian · Crime, War, Action $10.9K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.9K
  10. 10 The Three Musketeers (2005) movie poster
    The Three Musketeers (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · Danish · Action, Animation, Family $3.1K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1K
  11. 11 15 (2005) movie poster
    15 (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · Romanian · Action, Drama $3K worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2005?

Of the top 10, The Fog (2005) earned the biggest share at home (64% in the US & Canada), while The Legend of Zorro (2005) made 67% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $114.4M (40%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Legend of Zorro (2005) $142.4M
    $46.5M US & Canada · 33% $95.9M elsewhere · 67%
  2. 2 Doom (2005) $58.1M
    $28.2M US & Canada · 49% $29.9M elsewhere · 51%
  3. 3 The Fog (2005) $46.2M
    $29.6M US & Canada · 64% $16.7M elsewhere · 36%
  4. 4 Domino (2005) $23M
    $10.2M US & Canada · 44% $12.8M elsewhere · 56%
  5. 5 Sky Fighters (2005) $10.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers (2005) $4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Izzat (2005) $1.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Dead Fish (2005) $22.7K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Bal-Can-Can (2005) $10.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Three Musketeers (2005) $3.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $142.4M between them, 50% of the total. 6 films, 55% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 1 film, 9% of the list $142.4M · 50% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 36% of the list $138M · 48% of the gross
  • Under $10M 6 films, 55% of the list $5.4M · 2% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 44 (Oct 23–29) took $146.4M, led by The Legend of Zorro (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 Izzat (2005) $1.4M Izzat (2005)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 The Fog (2005) $79.9M The Fog (2005)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Doom (2005) $58.1M Doom (2005)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 The Legend of Zorro (2005) $146.4M The Legend of Zorro (2005)
  6. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does October 2005 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 2004 earned the most: $291M from 7 films, led by Ladder 49 (2004). October 2005 took $285.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 1996 3 films 3 $132.8M – The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) $89.5M
October 1997 2 films · −92% 2 $10.1M −92% Gang Related (1997) $5.9M
October 1998 4 films · +259% 4 $36.1M +259% Vampires (1998) $20.3M
October 1999 5 films · +236% 5 $121.6M +236% Three Kings (1999) $107.8M
October 2000 6 films · −84% 6 $20M −84% Get Carter (2000) $19.4M
October 2001 4 films · +233% 4 $66.7M +233% Joy Ride (2001) $36.6M
October 2002 7 films · +110% 7 $139.9M +110% Jackass: The Movie (2002) $79.5M
October 2003 9 films · +49% 9 $208.5M +49% Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) $180.9M
October 2004 7 films · +40% 7 $291M +40% Ladder 49 (2004) $100.6M
October 2005 11 films · −2% 11 $285.8M −2% The Legend of Zorro (2005) $142.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in October 2005?

English-language action films took $223.5M across 4 films, 78% of the total, ahead of French-language action films ($10.7M) and Japanese-language action films ($4M).

October 2005 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $223.5M
    4 films · #1 The Legend of Zorro (2005)
  2. French $10.7M
    1 film · #1 Sky Fighters (2005)
  3. Japanese $4M
    1 film · #1 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers (2005)
  4. Norwegian $1.4M
    1 film · #1 Izzat (2005)
  5. Macedonian $10.9K
    1 film · #1 Bal-Can-Can (2005)
  6. Danish $3.1K
    1 film · #1 The Three Musketeers (2005)
  7. Romanian $3K
    1 film · #1 15 (2005)
Archive

Action Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: June leads with $1.6B, led by War of the Worlds (2005).

FAQ

Action Box Office October 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 11 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in October 2005?

The Legend of Zorro (2005) leads with $142.4M worldwide, $46.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Doom (2005) at $58.1M and The Fog (2005) at $46.2M.

How much did action movies released in October 2005 earn?

11 action films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $285.8M in all, or $26M per film on average. September 2005 releases took $295.9M.

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

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Legend of Zorro (2005) with $142.4M.

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

$114.4M of the $285.8M total, or 40%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 6 films of the 11 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 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 October 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 October 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.