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Action Box Office, August 2013: Top-Grossing Releases

Elysium (2013) is the highest-grossing action movie released in August 2013, with $286.1M worldwide, ahead of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) at $199.9M and 2 Guns (2013) at $131.9M. 19 action films released in August 2013 report a worldwide gross, $963.9M in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 32% on July 2013, whose releases took $1.4B. By language, English leads with $832.3M across 10 action releases.

August 2013 releases with a gross
19
combined worldwide
$963.9M
films crossed $100M
3
vs July 2013
−32%
Elysium (2013) movie poster #1 of 19
#1 action movie of August 2013

Elysium (2013)

2013 · Action, Sci-Fi

$286.1M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total

$93.1M US & Canada · 33% $193.1M elsewhere · 67%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Action Hits of August 2013?

Elysium (2013) leads with $286.1M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $787.3M, 82% of what all 19 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Elysium (2013) movie poster Number 1
    $286.1M Elysium (2013)
    $93.1M US & Canada · 33% $193.1M elsewhere · 67%
  2. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) movie poster Number 2
    $199.9M Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
    $68.6M US & Canada · 34% $131.3M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 2 Guns (2013) movie poster Number 3
    $131.9M 2 Guns (2013)
    $75.6M US & Canada · 57% $56.3M elsewhere · 43%
  4. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) movie poster Number 4
    $95.4M The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
    $31.2M US & Canada · 33% $64.2M elsewhere · 67%
  5. The Grandmaster (2013) movie poster Number 5
    $73.9M The Grandmaster (2013)
    $6.6M US & Canada · 9% $67.3M elsewhere · 91%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Action Release of August 2013, 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 2013.

  1. 1 Elysium (2013) movie poster
    Elysium (2013) Aug 9, 2013 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Drama $286.1M worldwide
    Aug 9, 2013 US and Canada: $93.1M Rest of the world: $193.1M Worldwide: $286.1M
  2. 2 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) movie poster
    Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Aug 7, 2013 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $199.9M worldwide
    Aug 7, 2013 US and Canada: $68.6M Rest of the world: $131.3M Worldwide: $199.9M
  3. 3 2 Guns (2013) movie poster
    2 Guns (2013) Aug 2, 2013 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $131.9M worldwide
    Aug 2, 2013 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $56.3M Worldwide: $131.9M
  4. 4 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) movie poster
    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) Aug 21, 2013 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $95.4M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2013 US and Canada: $31.2M Rest of the world: $64.2M Worldwide: $95.4M
  5. 5 The Grandmaster (2013) movie poster
    The Grandmaster (2013) Aug 23, 2013 · Chinese · Action, Biography, Drama $73.9M worldwide
    Aug 23, 2013 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: $67.3M Worldwide: $73.9M
  6. 6 Kick-Ass 2 (2013) movie poster
    Kick-Ass 2 (2013) Aug 16, 2013 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $60.8M worldwide
    Aug 16, 2013 US and Canada: $28.8M Rest of the world: $32M Worldwide: $60.8M
  7. 7 The World's End (2013) movie poster
    The World's End (2013) Aug 23, 2013 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy $46.1M worldwide
    Aug 23, 2013 US and Canada: $26M Rest of the world: $20.1M Worldwide: $46.1M
  8. 8 Unbeatable (2013) movie poster
    Unbeatable (2013) Aug 15, 2013 · Cantonese · Drama, Action $25.8M worldwide
    Aug 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.8M
  9. 9 Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) movie poster
    Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) Aug 3, 2013 · Japanese · Fantasy, Adventure, Action $12M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12M
  10. 10 Getaway (2013) movie poster
    Getaway (2013) Aug 30, 2013 · English · Action, Crime $11.8M worldwide
    Aug 30, 2013 US and Canada: $10.5M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $11.8M
  11. 11 Chennai Express (2013) movie poster
    Chennai Express (2013) Aug 9, 2013 · Hindi · Action, Comedy, Romance $10.2M worldwide
    Aug 9, 2013 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $10.2M
  12. 12 Gatchaman (2013) movie poster
    Gatchaman (2013) Aug 24, 2013 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure $4M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  13. 13 Crime of Passion (2013) movie poster
    Crime of Passion (2013) Aug 13, 2013 · Chinese · Crime, Romance, Action $3.5M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  14. 14 Thalaivaa (2013) movie poster
    Thalaivaa (2013) Aug 20, 2013 · Tamil · Action, Thriller, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  15. 15 Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! (2013) movie poster
    Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! (2013) Aug 14, 2013 · Hindi · Crime, Action, Drama $389.2K worldwide
    Aug 14, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $389.2K
  16. 16 Real Playing Game (2013) movie poster
    Real Playing Game (2013) Aug 28, 2013 · English · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi $151.4K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $151.4K
  17. 17 Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013) movie poster
    Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013) Aug 16, 2013 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $120.5K worldwide
    Aug 16, 2013 US and Canada: $120.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $120.5K
  18. 18 Madras Cafe (2013) movie poster
    Madras Cafe (2013) Aug 23, 2013 · Hindi · Drama, Thriller, Action $38.3K worldwide
    Aug 23, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.3K
  19. 19 I Declare War (2013) movie poster
    I Declare War (2013) Aug 30, 2013 · English · Action, Drama, Comedy $14.9K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2013 US and Canada: $14.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2013?

Of the top 10, Getaway (2013) earned the biggest share at home (89% in the US & Canada), while The Grandmaster (2013) made 91% of its gross abroad. Across all 19 films, $345.7M (36%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Elysium (2013) $286.1M
    $93.1M US & Canada · 33% $193.1M elsewhere · 67%
  2. 2 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) $199.9M
    $68.6M US & Canada · 34% $131.3M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 3 2 Guns (2013) $131.9M
    $75.6M US & Canada · 57% $56.3M elsewhere · 43%
  4. 4 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) $95.4M
    $31.2M US & Canada · 33% $64.2M elsewhere · 67%
  5. 5 The Grandmaster (2013) $73.9M
    $6.6M US & Canada · 9% $67.3M elsewhere · 91%
  6. 6 Kick-Ass 2 (2013) $60.8M
    $28.8M US & Canada · 47% $32M elsewhere · 53%
  7. 7 The World's End (2013) $46.1M
    $26M US & Canada · 56% $20.1M elsewhere · 44%
  8. 8 Unbeatable (2013) $25.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013) $12M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Getaway (2013) $11.8M
    $10.5M US & Canada · 89% $1.3M elsewhere · 11%
Gross bands

How Many August 2013 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 19 films crossed $100M and took $617.9M between them, 64% of the total. 8 films, 42% 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 3 films, 16% of the list $617.9M · 64% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 8 films, 42% of the list $336.1M · 35% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 42% of the list $9.9M · 1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 32 (Aug 4–10) took $496.2M, led by Elysium (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 2 Guns (2013) $143.9M 2 Guns (2013)
  2. Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 4–10 Elysium (2013) $496.2M Elysium (2013)
  3. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 11–17 Kick-Ass 2 (2013) $90.7M Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
  4. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 18–24 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) $221.1M The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
  5. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 25–31 Getaway (2013) $12M Getaway (2013)
Earlier years

How Does August 2013 Compare With August in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, August 2008 earned the most: $975.9M from 21 films, led by The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). August 2013 took $963.9M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 2004 11 films 11 $305.9M – AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) $177.4M
August 2005 10 films · −15% 10 $261.4M −15% The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $111.1M
August 2006 12 films · +23% 12 $322M +23% Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) $163.4M
August 2007 23 films · +199% 23 $964.1M +199% The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) $442.8M
August 2008 21 films · +1% 21 $975.9M +1% The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $403.4M
August 2009 14 films · −41% 14 $572.7M −41% G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) $302.5M
August 2010 13 films · +29% 13 $738.2M +29% The Expendables (2010) $274.5M
August 2011 17 films · +14% 17 $840.8M +14% Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) $481.8M
August 2012 24 films · +14% 24 $955.8M +14% The Expendables 2 (2012) $315M
August 2013 19 films · +1% 19 $963.9M +1% Elysium (2013) $286.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in August 2013?

English-language action films took $832.3M across 10 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language action films ($77.5M) and Cantonese-language action films ($25.8M).

August 2013 Action Box Office by Language

  1. English $832.3M
    10 films · #1 Elysium (2013)
  2. Chinese $77.5M
    2 films · #1 The Grandmaster (2013)
  3. Cantonese $25.8M
    1 film · #1 Unbeatable (2013)
  4. Japanese $16M
    2 films · #1 Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013)
  5. Hindi $10.7M
    3 films · #1 Chennai Express (2013)
  6. Tamil $1.7M
    1 film · #1 Thalaivaa (2013)
Archive

Action Box Office in 2013, Month by Month

The months of 2013 with their totals: May leads with $2.8B, led by Iron Man 3 (2013).

FAQ

Action Box Office August 2013: 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 19 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing action movie in August 2013?

Elysium (2013) leads with $286.1M worldwide, $93.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) at $199.9M and 2 Guns (2013) at $131.9M.

How much did action movies released in August 2013 earn?

19 action films released in August 2013 report a worldwide gross, $963.9M in all, or $50.7M per film on average. July 2013 releases took $1.4B.

How many action movies released in August 2013 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Elysium (2013) with $286.1M.

How much of the August 2013 Action box office came from the US and Canada?

$345.7M of the $963.9M total, or 36%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 19 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 2013 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 2013. 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 2013 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.