#1 of 10 #1 action movie of August 2005
2005 · Action, Adventure
$111.1M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$80.3M US & Canada · 72% $30.8M elsewhere · 28%
Action box office · August 2005
Action Box Office, August 2005: Top-Grossing Releases
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) is the highest-grossing action movie released in August 2005, with $111.1M worldwide, ahead of Four Brothers (2005) at $92.4M and The Cave (2005) at $33.3M. 10 action films released in August 2005 report a worldwide gross, $261.4M in all, 70% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 60% on July 2005, whose releases took $660.6M. By language, English leads with $250.9M across 5 action releases.
- August 2005 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $261.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2005
- −60%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of August 2005?
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) leads with $111.1M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $252.3M, 97% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Action Release of August 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 August 2005.
- 1 Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $80.3M Rest of the world: $30.8M Worldwide: $111.1M
- 2 Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $74.5M Rest of the world: $17.9M Worldwide: $92.4M
- 3 Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $18.3M Worldwide: $33.3M
- 4 Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $610K Worldwide: $10.8M
- 5 Aug 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
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Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 7
Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $241.9K Worldwide: $3.3M - 8
Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $307.2K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.9M - 9
Aug 10, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.9K - 10
Aug 22, 2005 US and Canada: $1.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2005?
Of the top 10, Pusher III (2005) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Secuestro express (2005) made 84% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $183.4M (70%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $111.1M $80.3M US & Canada · 72% $30.8M elsewhere · 28%
- 2 Four Brothers (2005) $92.4M $74.5M US & Canada · 81% $17.9M elsewhere · 19%
- 3 The Cave (2005) $33.3M $15M US & Canada · 45% $18.3M elsewhere · 55%
- 4 The Great Raid (2005) $10.8M $10.2M US & Canada · 94% $610K elsewhere · 6%
- 5 Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) $4.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Shadowless Sword (2005) $3.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Supercross (2005) $3.3M $3.1M US & Canada · 93% $241.9K elsewhere · 7%
- 8 Secuestro express (2005) $1.9M $307.2K US & Canada · 16% $1.6M elsewhere · 84%
- 9 Athadu (2005) $21.9K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Pusher III (2005) $1.6K $1.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many August 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $111.1M between them, 42% of the total. 6 films, 60% of the list, earned under $10M.
42% 52%
- $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, 10% of the list $111.1M · 42% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 30% of the list $136.4M · 52% of the gross
- Under $10M 6 films, 60% of the list $13.9M · 5% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Jul 31–Aug 6) took $113M, led by The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 32 Wk 32 Jul 31–Aug 6 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $113M The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 7–13 Four Brothers (2005) $107M Four Brothers (2005)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 14–20 Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) $8.1M Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 21–27 The Cave (2005) $33.3M The Cave (2005)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 28–Sep 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 2005 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $563M from 11 films, led by Rush Hour 2 (2001). August 2005 took $261.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1996 4 films | 4 | $91.1M | – | Chain Reaction (1996) $60.2M |
| August 1997 6 films · +76% | 6 | $160.4M | +76% | Spawn (1997) $87.8M |
| August 1998 2 films · −4% | 2 | $154.6M | −4% | Blade (1998) $131.2M |
| August 1999 5 films · −31% | 5 | $106.6M | −31% | The 13th Warrior (1999) $61.7M |
| August 2000 5 films · +131% | 5 | $245.7M | +131% | Hollow Man (2000) $190.2M |
| August 2001 11 films · +129% | 11 | $563M | +129% | Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M |
| August 2002 14 films · −18% | 14 | $459.3M | −18% | xXx (2002) $277.4M |
| August 2003 11 films · −14% | 11 | $396.3M | −14% | S.W.A.T. (2003) $207.7M |
| August 2004 11 films · −23% | 11 | $305.9M | −23% | AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) $177.4M |
| August 2005 10 films · −15% | 10 | $261.4M | −15% | The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $111.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in August 2005?
English-language action films took $250.9M across 5 films, 96% of the total, ahead of Korean-language action films ($8.6M) and Telugu-language action films ($21.9K).
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).
- January $138M #1 Elektra (2005)
- February $45.9M #1 Man of the House (2005)
- March $416.3M #1 The Pacifier (2005)
- April $500.7M #1 Sin City (2005)
- May $1.2B #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- June $1.6B #1 War of the Worlds (2005)
- July $660.6M #1 Fantastic Four (2005)
- August $261.4M #1 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
- September $295.9M #1 Transporter 2 (2005)
- October $285.8M #1 The Legend of Zorro (2005)
- November $72.3M #1 Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
- December $86M #1 Æon Flux (2005)
FAQ
Action Box Office August 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in August 2005?
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) leads with $111.1M worldwide, $80.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Four Brothers (2005) at $92.4M and The Cave (2005) at $33.3M.
How much did action movies released in August 2005 earn?
10 action films released in August 2005 report a worldwide gross, $261.4M in all, or $26.1M per film on average. July 2005 releases took $660.6M.
How many action movies released in August 2005 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) with $111.1M.
How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.