#1 of 25 #1 action movie of August 2018
2018 · Action, Sci-Fi
$529.3M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$145.5M US & Canada · 27% $383.8M elsewhere · 73%
Action box office · August 2018
Action Box Office, August 2018: Top-Grossing Releases
The Meg (2018) is the highest-grossing action movie released in August 2018, with $529.3M worldwide, ahead of Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) at $99.1M and Alpha (2018) at $97.3M. 25 action films released in August 2018 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 25% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 57% on July 2018, whose releases took $2.4B. By language, English leads with $778.3M across 8 action releases.
- August 2018 releases with a gross
- 25
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2018
- −57%
#1 of 25 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of August 2018?
The Meg (2018) leads with $529.3M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $867.3M, 82% of what all 25 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 2018, 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 2018.
- 1 Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: $145.5M Rest of the world: $383.8M Worldwide: $529.3M
- 2 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)Aug 1, 2018 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $97.9M Worldwide: $99.1M
Aug 1, 2018 · Korean · Action, Drama, Fantasy $99.1M worldwide - 3 Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: $35.9M Rest of the world: $61.4M Worldwide: $97.3M
- 4 Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: $33.6M Rest of the world: $41.8M Worldwide: $75.3M
- 5 Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: $36.1M Rest of the world: $30.2M Worldwide: $66.3M
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Aug 23, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.5M - 7
Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018)Aug 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.9M
Aug 4, 2018 · Japanese · Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action $30.9M worldwide - 8
Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.4M - 9
Aug 31, 2018 US and Canada: $85.6K Rest of the world: $21.9M Worldwide: $22M - 10
Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.6M - 11
Aug 15, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9M - 12
Aug 16, 2018 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $8.5M - 13
Kamen Rider Build The Movie: Be The One (2018)Aug 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M Aug 4, 2018 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, Drama $4.9M worldwide - 14
The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (2018)Aug 18, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M Aug 18, 2018 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $3.9M worldwide - 15
Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: $14.5K Rest of the world: $944.4K Worldwide: $958.9K - 16
Aug 31, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $598.6K - 17
Aug 22, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $261.3K - 18
Aug 30, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $231.4K - 19
Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: $178.5K Rest of the world: $45.2K Worldwide: $223.7K - 20
Aug 31, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.8K - 21
Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $89.1K - 22
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad (2018)Aug 8, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.2K Aug 8, 2018 · Japanese · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action $55.2K worldwide - 23
Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45K - 24
Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.8K - 25
Aug 24, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2018?
Of the top 10, Mile 22 (2018) earned the biggest share at home (54% in the US & Canada), while Big Brother (2018) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 25 films, $259M (25%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Meg (2018) $529.3M $145.5M US & Canada · 27% $383.8M elsewhere · 73%
- 2 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) $99.1M $1.2M US & Canada · 1% $97.9M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 Alpha (2018) $97.3M $35.9M US & Canada · 37% $61.4M elsewhere · 63%
- 4 The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018) $75.3M $33.6M US & Canada · 45% $41.8M elsewhere · 55%
- 5 Mile 22 (2018) $66.3M $36.1M US & Canada · 54% $30.2M elsewhere · 46%
- 6 L Storm (2018) $64.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) $30.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Europe Raiders (2018) $22.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Big Brother (2018) $22M $85.6K US & Canada · <1% $21.9M elsewhere · 100%
- 10 The Wind Guardians (2018) $16.6M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many August 2018 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 25 films crossed $100M and took $529.3M between them, 50% of the total. 14 films, 56% of the list, earned under $10M.
50% 48%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 4% of the list $529.3M · 50% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 40% of the list $506.3M · 48% of the gross
- Under $10M 14 films, 56% of the list $20M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2018 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 5–11) took $530.7M, led by The Meg (2018). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 29–Aug 4 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) $226.8M Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 5–11 The Meg (2018) $530.7M The Meg (2018)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 12–18 Alpha (2018) $210.4M Alpha (2018)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 19–25 L Storm (2018) $64.8M L Storm (2018)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 26–Sep 1 Big Brother (2018) $23M Big Brother (2018)
Earlier years
How Does August 2018 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 2018 took $1.1B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
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| August 2009 14 films | 14 | $572.7M | – | 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 |
| August 2018 25 films · +56% | 25 | $1.1B | +56% | The Meg (2018) $529.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Action Movies Speak in August 2018?
English-language action films took $778.3M across 8 films, 74% of the total, ahead of Korean-language action films ($99.1M) and Cantonese-language action films ($87M).
August 2018 Action Box Office by Language
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English $778.3M8 films · #1 The Meg (2018) - Korean $99.1M1 film · #1 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)
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Cantonese $87M2 films · #1 L Storm (2018) - Japanese $39.8M4 films · #1 Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018)
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Malayalam $22M1 film · #1 Big Brother (2018) -
Chinese $16.6M1 film · #1 The Wind Guardians (2018) - Hindi $12.1M2 films · #1 Satyameva Jayate (2018)
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Urdu $261.3K1 film · #1 Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018) - Tamil $231.4K1 film · #1 Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018)
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Tagalog $223.7K1 film · #1 BuyBust (2018)
Archive
Action Box Office in 2018, Month by Month
The months of 2018 with their totals: June leads with $3.2B, led by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).
- January $691.3M #1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
- February $2.7B #1 Black Panther (2018)
- March $1.3B #1 Ready Player One (2018)
- April $2.6B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- May $1.3B #1 Deadpool 2 (2018)
- June $3.2B #1 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
- July $2.4B #1 Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
- August $1.1B #1 The Meg (2018)
- September $560.1M #1 Project Gutenberg (2018)
- October $1.1B #1 Venom (2018)
- November $474.1M #1 Creed II (2018)
- December $2.3B #1 Aquaman (2018)
FAQ
Action Box Office August 2018: 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 25 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in August 2018?
The Meg (2018) leads with $529.3M worldwide, $145.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) at $99.1M and Alpha (2018) at $97.3M.
How much did action movies released in August 2018 earn?
25 action films released in August 2018 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $42.2M per film on average. July 2018 releases took $2.4B.
How many action movies released in August 2018 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Meg (2018) with $529.3M.
How is the August 2018 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 2018. 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 2018 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.