#1 of 28 #1 action movie of August 2017
2017 · Action, Comedy
$183.4M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total
$75.5M US & Canada · 41% $108M elsewhere · 59%
Action box office · August 2017
Action Box Office, August 2017: Top-Grossing Releases
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) is the highest-grossing action movie released in August 2017, with $183.4M worldwide, ahead of The Dark Tower (2017) at $113.2M and A Taxi Driver (2017) at $86.3M. 28 action films released in August 2017 report a worldwide gross, $675.8M in all, 30% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 78% on July 2017, whose releases took $3.1B. By language, English leads with $205.4M across 8 action releases.
- August 2017 releases with a gross
- 28
- combined worldwide
- $675.8M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs July 2017
- −78%
#1 of 28 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of August 2017?
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) leads with $183.4M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $489.7M, 72% of what all 28 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 2017, 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 2017.
- 1 Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: $75.5M Rest of the world: $108M Worldwide: $183.4M
- 2 Aug 4, 2017 US and Canada: $50.7M Rest of the world: $62.5M Worldwide: $113.2M
- 3 Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $84.7M Worldwide: $86.3M
- 4 Aug 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60.6M
- 5 Aug 4, 2017 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $45.1M Worldwide: $46.2M
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Aug 4, 2017 US and Canada: $33.8M Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $44.2M - 7
Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: $216.6K Rest of the world: $36.6M Worldwide: $36.8M - 8
Aug 4, 2017 US and Canada: $31M Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $34.8M - 9
Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017)Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $13.6K Rest of the world: $17.3M Worldwide: $17.3M
Aug 25, 2017 · Chinese · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $17.3M worldwide - 10
Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M - 11
Aug 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M - 12
Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $27.7K Rest of the world: $8.7M Worldwide: $8.7M - 13
Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: $313.1K Worldwide: $7.2M - 14
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid the Movie: True Ending (2017)Aug 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
Aug 5, 2017 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure $5.1M worldwide - 15
Aug 31, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 16
Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $410.1K Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $3.4M - 17
Aug 14, 2017 US and Canada: $519.5K Rest of the world: $900.6K Worldwide: $1.4M - 18
Aug 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 19
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $436.1K - 20
Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $316.9K - 21
Aug 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $226.2K - 22
Aug 4, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $165.5K - 23
Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79.9K - 24
Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: $12.5K Rest of the world: $62.2K Worldwide: $74.7K - 25
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.8K - 26
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.2K - 27
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.8K - 28
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2017?
Of the top 10, Kidnap (2017) earned the biggest share at home (89% in the US & Canada), while Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 28 films, $201.7M (30%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) $183.4M $75.5M US & Canada · 41% $108M elsewhere · 59%
- 2 The Dark Tower (2017) $113.2M $50.7M US & Canada · 45% $62.5M elsewhere · 55%
- 3 A Taxi Driver (2017) $86.3M $1.5M US & Canada · 2% $84.7M elsewhere · 98%
- 4 The Founding of an Army (2017) $60.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Battleship Island (2017) $46.2M $1.1M US & Canada · 2% $45.1M elsewhere · 98%
- 6 Wind River (2017) $44.2M $33.8M US & Canada · 76% $10.4M elsewhere · 24%
- 7 The Adventurers (2017) $36.8M $216.6K US & Canada · <1% $36.6M elsewhere · 99%
- 8 Kidnap (2017) $34.8M $31M US & Canada · 89% $3.8M elsewhere · 11%
- 9 Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017) $17.3M $13.6K US & Canada · <1% $17.3M elsewhere · 100%
- 10 Peace Breaker (2017) $9.8M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many August 2017 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 28 films crossed $100M and took $296.7M between them, 44% of the total. 19 films, 68% of the list, earned under $10M.
44% 48%
- $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 2 films, 7% of the list $296.7M · 44% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 7 films, 25% of the list $326.1M · 48% of the gross
- Under $10M 19 films, 68% of the list $53M · 8% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2017 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 30–Aug 5) took $304.3M, led by The Dark Tower (2017). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 30–Aug 5 The Dark Tower (2017) $304.3M The Dark Tower (2017)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 6–12 A Taxi Driver (2017) $86.8M A Taxi Driver (2017)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 13–19 The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) $231.8M The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 20–26 Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017) $47.8M Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 27–Sep 2 Colour of the Game (2017) $5M Colour of the Game (2017)
Earlier years
How Does August 2017 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2014 earned the most: $2B from 19 films, led by Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). August 2017 took $675.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2008 21 films | 21 | $975.9M | – | 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 |
| August 2014 19 films · +112% | 19 | $2B | +112% | Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) $773.4M |
| August 2015 29 films · −65% | 29 | $705.5M | −65% | Fantastic Four (2015) $167.9M |
| August 2016 21 films · +81% | 21 | $1.3B | +81% | Suicide Squad (2016) $749.2M |
| August 2017 28 films · −47% | 28 | $675.8M | −47% | The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) $183.4M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in August 2017?
English-language action films took $205.4M across 8 films, 30% of the total, ahead of Korean-language action films ($150.9M) and Chinese-language action films ($87.7M).
August 2017 Action Box Office by Language
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English $205.4M8 films · #1 The Dark Tower (2017) -
Korean $150.9M4 films · #1 A Taxi Driver (2017) - Chinese $87.7M3 films · #1 The Founding of an Army (2017)
- Japanese $6.5M2 films · #1 Kamen Rider Ex-Aid the Movie: True Ending (2017)
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Cantonese $5M1 film · #1 Colour of the Game (2017) -
Tamil $1.6M3 films · #1 Vivegam (2017) -
Thai $226.2K1 film · #1 Saranae Love You (2017) -
French $165.5K1 film · #1 Sparring (2017) - Telugu $92.2K3 films · #1 Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017)
Archive
Action Box Office in 2017, Month by Month
The months of 2017 with their totals: June leads with $3.2B, led by Despicable Me 3 (2017).
- January $1.4B #1 xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
- February $845.4M #1 The Great Wall (2017)
- March $1.7B #1 Logan (2017)
- April $1.5B #1 The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- May $2.4B #1 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- June $3.2B #1 Despicable Me 3 (2017)
- July $3.1B #1 Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- August $675.8M #1 The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
- September $807.3M #1 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
- October $554.8M #1 Geostorm (2017)
- November $1.7B #1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- December $2.7B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
FAQ
Action Box Office August 2017: 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 28 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in August 2017?
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) leads with $183.4M worldwide, $75.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Dark Tower (2017) at $113.2M and A Taxi Driver (2017) at $86.3M.
How much did action movies released in August 2017 earn?
28 action films released in August 2017 report a worldwide gross, $675.8M in all, or $24.1M per film on average. July 2017 releases took $3.1B.
How many action movies released in August 2017 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) with $183.4M.
How is the August 2017 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 2017. 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 2017 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.