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Action box office · October 2009

Action Box Office, October 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Zombieland (2009) is the highest-grossing action movie released in October 2009, with $102.4M worldwide, ahead of Astro Boy (2009) at $39.9M and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) at $39.3M. 17 action films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $212.6M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 20% on September 2009, whose releases took $266.6M. By language, English leads with $195.9M across 7 action releases.

October 2009 releases with a gross
17
combined worldwide
$212.6M
film crossed $100M
1
vs September 2009
−20%
Zombieland (2009) movie poster #1 of 17
#1 action movie of October 2009

Zombieland (2009)

2009 · Action, Adventure

$102.4M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total

$75.6M US & Canada · 74% $26.8M elsewhere · 26%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of October 2009?

Zombieland (2009) leads with $102.4M, 48% of the total. The top 5 together took $201.1M, 95% of what all 17 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Zombieland (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $102.4M Zombieland (2009)
    $75.6M US & Canada · 74% $26.8M elsewhere · 26%
  2. Astro Boy (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $39.9M Astro Boy (2009)
    $19.6M US & Canada · 49% $20.3M elsewhere · 51%
  3. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $39.3M Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
    $13.9M US & Canada · 35% $25.4M elsewhere · 65%
  4. The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $10.6M The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)
    $10.3M US & Canada · 97% $356.1K elsewhere · 3%
  5. Ong Bak 2 (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $8.9M Ong Bak 2 (2009)
    $102.5K US & Canada · 1% $8.8M elsewhere · 99%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of October 2009, 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 2009.

  1. 1 Zombieland (2009) movie poster
    Zombieland (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Horror $102.4M worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $26.8M Worldwide: $102.4M
  2. 2 Astro Boy (2009) movie poster
    Astro Boy (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Animation $39.9M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $19.6M Rest of the world: $20.3M Worldwide: $39.9M
  3. 3 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) movie poster
    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $39.3M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $13.9M Rest of the world: $25.4M Worldwide: $39.3M
  4. 4 The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) movie poster
    The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $10.6M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: $356.1K Worldwide: $10.6M
  5. 5 Ong Bak 2 (2009) movie poster
    Ong Bak 2 (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · Thai · Action $8.9M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $102.5K Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $8.9M
  6. 6 Bronson (2009) movie poster
    Bronson (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $105K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.3M
  7. 7 The Assailant (2009) movie poster
    The Assailant (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · Portuguese · Fantasy, Action, Adventure $2M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  8. 8 At World’s End (2009) movie poster
    At World’s End (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Danish · Thriller, Action, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  9. 9 Aadhavan (2009) movie poster
    Aadhavan (2009) Oct 17, 2009 · Tamil · Comedy, Thriller, Action $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  10. 10 Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) movie poster
    Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) Oct 3, 2009 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $950.3K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $950.3K
  11. 11 Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009) movie poster
    Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $844.4K worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $844.4K
  12. 12 Rebellion (2009) movie poster
    Rebellion (2009) Oct 15, 2009 · Cantonese · Thriller, Crime, Action $703.5K worldwide
    Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $703.5K
  13. 13 From Mexico with Love (2009) movie poster
    From Mexico with Love (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · English · Action, Drama $549.5K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $548.8K Rest of the world: $708 Worldwide: $549.5K
  14. 14 Boogie (2009) movie poster
    Boogie (2009) Oct 22, 2009 · Spanish · Animation, Action $522.7K worldwide
    Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $522.7K
  15. 15 A Little Pond (2009) movie poster
    A Little Pond (2009) Oct 12, 2009 · Korean · Thriller, Drama, Action $263.5K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $263.5K
  16. 16 All the Best: Fun Begins (2009) movie poster
    All the Best: Fun Begins (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · Hindi · Comedy, Action, Music $150.9K worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: $120.7K Rest of the world: $30.2K Worldwide: $150.9K
  17. 17 The Warrior and the Wolf (2009) movie poster
    The Warrior and the Wolf (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · Chinese · Drama, History, Action $72K worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2009?

Of the top 10, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) earned the biggest share at home (97% in the US & Canada), while Ong Bak 2 (2009) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 17 films, $120.2M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Zombieland (2009) $102.4M
    $75.6M US & Canada · 74% $26.8M elsewhere · 26%
  2. 2 Astro Boy (2009) $39.9M
    $19.6M US & Canada · 49% $20.3M elsewhere · 51%
  3. 3 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) $39.3M
    $13.9M US & Canada · 35% $25.4M elsewhere · 65%
  4. 4 The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) $10.6M
    $10.3M US & Canada · 97% $356.1K elsewhere · 3%
  5. 5 Ong Bak 2 (2009) $8.9M
    $102.5K US & Canada · 1% $8.8M elsewhere · 99%
  6. 6 Bronson (2009) $2.3M
    $105K US & Canada · 5% $2.2M elsewhere · 95%
  7. 7 The Assailant (2009) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 At World’s End (2009) $1.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Aadhavan (2009) $1.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) $950.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 17 films crossed $100M and took $102.4M between them, 48% of the total. 13 films, 76% 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, 6% of the list $102.4M · 48% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 18% of the list $89.8M · 42% of the gross
  • Under $10M 13 films, 76% of the list $20.4M · 10% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 40 (Sep 27–Oct 3) took $104.3M, led by Zombieland (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Zombieland (2009) $104.3M Zombieland (2009)
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Bronson (2009) $4.4M Bronson (2009)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Aadhavan (2009) $2.7M Aadhavan (2009)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Astro Boy (2009) $88.6M Astro Boy (2009)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) $12.6M The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)
Earlier years

How Does October 2009 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 2009 took $212.6M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 2000 6 films 6 $20M – 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
October 2006 10 films · −67% 10 $93M −67% Flags of Our Fathers (2006) $65.9M
October 2007 14 films · −33% 14 $62.2M −33% Assembly (2007) $34.8M
October 2008 18 films · +327% 18 $265.5M +327% Body of Lies (2008) $115.9M
October 2009 17 films · −20% 17 $212.6M −20% Zombieland (2009) $102.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in October 2009?

English-language action films took $195.9M across 7 films, 92% of the total, ahead of Thai-language action films ($8.9M) and Portuguese-language action films ($2M).

October 2009 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $195.9M
    7 films · #1 Zombieland (2009)
  2. Thai $8.9M
    1 film · #1 Ong Bak 2 (2009)
  3. Portuguese $2M
    1 film · #1 The Assailant (2009)
  4. Danish $1.6M
    1 film · #1 At World’s End (2009)
  5. Tamil $1.6M
    1 film · #1 Aadhavan (2009)
  6. Japanese $950.3K
    1 film · #1 Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009)
  7. Cantonese $703.5K
    1 film · #1 Rebellion (2009)
  8. Spanish $522.7K
    1 film · #1 Boogie (2009)
  9. Korean $263.5K
    1 film · #1 A Little Pond (2009)
  10. Hindi $150.9K
    1 film · #1 All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
Archive

Action Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: December leads with $3.5B, led by Avatar (2009).

FAQ

Action Box Office October 2009: 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 17 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in October 2009?

Zombieland (2009) leads with $102.4M worldwide, $75.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Astro Boy (2009) at $39.9M and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) at $39.3M.

How much did action movies released in October 2009 earn?

17 action films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $212.6M in all, or $12.5M per film on average. September 2009 releases took $266.6M.

How many action movies released in October 2009 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Zombieland (2009) with $102.4M.

How much of the October 2009 Action box office came from the US and Canada?

$120.2M of the $212.6M total, or 57%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 17 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.