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Action Box Office 2011: Highest-Grossing Action Movies, Page 2

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) is the highest-grossing action movie released in 2011, with $1.1B worldwide, ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) at $1B and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) at $694.7M. 169 action films released in 2011 report a worldwide gross, $10.7B in all, 32% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $1 billion and 23 crossed $100 million. That is up 14% on 2010, whose releases took $9.3B. By language, English leads with $9.7B across 67 action releases.

2011 releases with a gross
169
combined worldwide
$10.7B
films crossed $100M
23
vs 2010
+14%
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) movie poster #1 of 169
#1 action movie of 2011

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

2011 · Action, Adventure

$1.1B worldwide · 11% of the chart's total

$352.4M US & Canada · 31% $771.4M elsewhere · 69%
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Every Action Release of 2011, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 100 of 169. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2011.

  1. 51 Warrior (2011) movie poster
    Warrior (2011) Sep 9, 2011 · English · Action, Drama $23.3M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2011 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $9.7M Worldwide: $23.3M
  2. 52 Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals (2011) movie poster
    Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals (2011) Aug 6, 2011 · Japanese · History, Sci-Fi, Adventure $22.3M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.3M
  3. 53 Quick (2011) movie poster
    Quick (2011) Jul 20, 2011 · Korean · Thriller, Crime, Action $21.6M worldwide
    Jul 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.6M
  4. 54 13 Assassins (2011) movie poster
    13 Assassins (2011) Apr 29, 2011 · Japanese · Action $18.7M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2011 US and Canada: $802.8K Rest of the world: $17.9M Worldwide: $18.7M
  5. 55 Sector 7 (2011) movie poster
    Sector 7 (2011) Aug 4, 2011 · Korean · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi $18.6M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.6M
  6. 56 Ip Man 2 (2011) movie poster
    Ip Man 2 (2011) Jan 28, 2011 · Chinese · Action, Biography, History $15.1M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2011 US and Canada: $205.7K Rest of the world: $14.9M Worldwide: $15.1M
  7. 57 Singham (2011) movie poster
    Singham (2011) Jul 22, 2011 · Action, Drama $15.1M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2011 US and Canada: $350.9K Rest of the world: $14.7M Worldwide: $15.1M
  8. 58 The Way (2011) movie poster
    The Way (2011) Oct 7, 2011 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $13.9M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2011 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $13.9M
  9. 59 Blitz (2011) movie poster
    Blitz (2011) May 20, 2011 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $11.9M worldwide
    May 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9M
  10. 60 The Warring States (2011) movie poster
    The Warring States (2011) Apr 12, 2011 · Chinese · War, Drama, Romance $11.9M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2011 US and Canada: $69K Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $11.9M
  11. 61 Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011) movie poster
    Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011) Jun 11, 2011 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure $11.2M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.2M
  12. 62 Ninja Kids!!! (2011) movie poster
    Ninja Kids!!! (2011) Jul 23, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Family, Drama $10.8M worldwide
    Jul 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.8M
  13. 63 Mr. & Mrs. Incredible (2011) movie poster
    Mr. & Mrs. Incredible (2011) Feb 3, 2011 · Cantonese · Romance, Action, Comedy $10.1M worldwide
    Feb 3, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1M
  14. 64 Point Blank (2011) movie poster
    Point Blank (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · French · Action, Thriller, Crime $9.5M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: $708.2K Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $9.5M
  15. 65 New Kids Nitro (2011) movie poster
    New Kids Nitro (2011) Dec 7, 2011 · Dutch · Action, Comedy $9.4M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.4M
  16. 66 Murder 2 (2011) movie poster
    Murder 2 (2011) Jul 7, 2011 · Hindi · Thriller, Crime, Drama $9.1M worldwide
    Jul 7, 2011 US and Canada: $59K Rest of the world: $9M Worldwide: $9.1M
  17. 67 Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011) movie poster
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011) Jul 30, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Mystery, Horror $9.1M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M
  18. 68 Toriko 3D Movie: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!! (2011) movie poster
    Toriko 3D Movie: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!! (2011) Mar 19, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Animation, Adventure $8.4M worldwide
    Mar 19, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M
  19. 69 Wild 7 (2011) movie poster
    Wild 7 (2011) Dec 21, 2011 · Japanese · Action $7.5M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  20. 70 The Princess of Montpensier (2011) movie poster
    The Princess of Montpensier (2011) Apr 15, 2011 · French · Action, Drama, History $7M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2011 US and Canada: $352.4K Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $7M
  21. 71 S.I.U. (2011) movie poster
    S.I.U. (2011) Nov 24, 2011 · Korean · Crime, Adventure, Action $7M worldwide
    Nov 24, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  22. 72 Don 2 (2011) movie poster
    Don 2 (2011) Dec 23, 2011 · Hindi · Action $6.9M worldwide
    Dec 23, 2011 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $6.9M
  23. 73 Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell (2011) movie poster
    Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell (2011) Feb 26, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Romance $6.8M worldwide
    Feb 26, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  24. 74 King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) movie poster
    King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) Mar 31, 2011 · Thai · Action, Drama, History $6.8M worldwide
    Mar 31, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  25. 75 The Crocodiles: All for One (2011) movie poster
    The Crocodiles: All for One (2011) Jan 20, 2011 · German · Comedy, Family, Drama $6.2M worldwide
    Jan 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  26. 76 Attack the Block (2011) movie poster
    Attack the Block (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy $6.2M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $6.2M
  27. 77 The Devil's Double (2011) movie poster
    The Devil's Double (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $5.7M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $5.7M
  28. 78 The Lost Bladesman (2011) movie poster
    The Lost Bladesman (2011) Apr 28, 2011 · Chinese · Action, War, Drama $5.4M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M
  29. 79 Trollhunter (2011) movie poster
    Trollhunter (2011) Jun 10, 2011 · Norwegian · Action, Adventure, Drama $5.3M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2011 US and Canada: $253.4K Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $5.3M
  30. 80 Ironclad (2011) movie poster
    Ironclad (2011) Jul 8, 2011 · English · Action, Adventure $5.2M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  31. 81 Poongsan (2011) movie poster
    Poongsan (2011) Jun 23, 2011 · Korean · Drama, Action, Romance $5.1M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  32. 82 Hindsight (2011) movie poster
    Hindsight (2011) Aug 31, 2011 · Korean · Action, Romance, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Aug 31, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  33. 83 King Naresuan Part: 4 (2011) movie poster
    King Naresuan Part: 4 (2011) Aug 11, 2011 · Thai · Action, History, Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  34. 84 KL Gangster (2011) movie poster
    KL Gangster (2011) Jun 9, 2011 · Malay · Crime, Action, Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Jun 9, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  35. 85 Werner - Eiskalt! (2011) movie poster
    Werner - Eiskalt! (2011) Jun 23, 2011 · German · Animation, Comedy, Action $4.4M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  36. 86 King of Devil's Island (2011) movie poster
    King of Devil's Island (2011) Nov 18, 2011 · Norwegian · Action, Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2011 US and Canada: $7.6K Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $4.4M
  37. 87 Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs Shinkenger: Epic on the Silver Screen (2011) movie poster
    Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs Shinkenger: Epic on the Silver Screen (2011) Jan 22, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $4M worldwide
    Jan 22, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  38. 88 Overheard 2 (2011) movie poster
    Overheard 2 (2011) Aug 18, 2011 · Cantonese · Action, Thriller, Crime $4M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  39. 89 1911 (2011) movie poster
    1911 (2011) Oct 7, 2011 · Chinese · Action, Adventure, Drama $3.8M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2011 US and Canada: $135.7K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.8M
  40. 90 Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit (2011) movie poster
    Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit (2011) Jul 11, 2011 · Chinese · Adventure, Animation, Family $3.7M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  41. 91 True Legend (2011) movie poster
    True Legend (2011) May 13, 2011 · Chinese · Action, Drama, History $3.5M worldwide
    May 13, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  42. 92 Machine Gun Preacher (2011) movie poster
    Machine Gun Preacher (2011) Sep 23, 2011 · English · Action, Biography $3.3M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2011 US and Canada: $538.7K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $3.3M
  43. 93 A Chinese Ghost Story IV (2011) movie poster
    A Chinese Ghost Story IV (2011) Apr 21, 2011 · Cantonese · Fantasy, Action $3.2M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M
  44. 94 Moby Dick (2011) movie poster
    Moby Dick (2011) Jun 9, 2011 · Korean · Action $3.1M worldwide
    Jun 9, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  45. 95 Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart (2011) movie poster
    Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart (2011) Oct 28, 2011 · Turkish · Drama, Action, Crime $2.7M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  46. 96 The Killer Who Never Kills (2011) movie poster
    The Killer Who Never Kills (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · Chinese · Comedy, Drama, Action $2.5M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  47. 97 Ong Bak 3 (2011) movie poster
    Ong Bak 3 (2011) Jan 14, 2011 · Thai · Action $2.3M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2011 US and Canada: $14.9K Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $2.3M
  48. 98 The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman (2011) movie poster
    The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman (2011) Mar 18, 2011 · Chinese · Action, Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Mar 18, 2011 US and Canada: $47.9K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.1M
  49. 99 The Reunion (2011) movie poster
    The Reunion (2011) Oct 21, 2011 · English · Action $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  50. 100 Miss Bala (2011) movie poster
    Miss Bala (2011) Oct 14, 2011 · English · Action, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
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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