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Adventure Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 2001, with $1B worldwide, ahead of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) at $888.5M and Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M. 44 adventure films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $5.9B in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 14 crossed $100 million. That is up 34% on 2000, whose releases took $4.4B. By language, English leads with $5.1B across 28 adventure releases.

2001 releases with a gross
44
combined worldwide
$5.9B
films crossed $100M
14
vs 2000
+34%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of 2001?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B, 17% of the total. The top 5 together took $3.4B, 58% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $1B Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    $318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $888.5M The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    $319.4M US & Canada · 36% $569.1M elsewhere · 64%
  3. Monsters, Inc. (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $579.8M Monsters, Inc. (2001)
    $290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
  4. Shrek (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $489M Shrek (2001)
    $268.7M US & Canada · 55% $220.3M elsewhere · 45%
  5. The Mummy Returns (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $443.3M The Mummy Returns (2001)
    $202M US & Canada · 46% $241.3M elsewhere · 54%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Adventure Release of 2001, 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 2001.

  1. 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) Nov 16, 2001 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy $1B worldwide
    Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $318.9M Rest of the world: $707.6M Worldwide: $1B
  2. 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) movie poster
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Dec 19, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $888.5M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2001 US and Canada: $319.4M Rest of the world: $569.1M Worldwide: $888.5M
  3. 3 Monsters, Inc. (2001) movie poster
    Monsters, Inc. (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $579.8M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $290.6M Rest of the world: $289.1M Worldwide: $579.8M
  4. 4 Shrek (2001) movie poster
    Shrek (2001) May 18, 2001 · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $489M worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $268.7M Rest of the world: $220.3M Worldwide: $489M
  5. 5 The Mummy Returns (2001) movie poster
    The Mummy Returns (2001) May 4, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $443.3M worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $202M Rest of the world: $241.3M Worldwide: $443.3M
  6. 6 Jurassic Park III (2001) movie poster
    Jurassic Park III (2001) Jul 18, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $368.8M worldwide
    Jul 18, 2001 US and Canada: $181.2M Rest of the world: $187.6M Worldwide: $368.8M
  7. 7 Planet of the Apes (2001) movie poster
    Planet of the Apes (2001) Jul 27, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $362.2M worldwide
    Jul 27, 2001 US and Canada: $180M Rest of the world: $182.2M Worldwide: $362.2M
  8. 8 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) movie poster
    Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) Jun 15, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $274.7M worldwide
    Jun 15, 2001 US and Canada: $131.2M Rest of the world: $143.5M Worldwide: $274.7M
  9. 9 A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) movie poster
    A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) Jun 29, 2001 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama $235.9M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2001 US and Canada: $78.6M Rest of the world: $157.3M Worldwide: $235.9M
  10. 10 Cats & Dogs (2001) movie poster
    Cats & Dogs (2001) Jul 4, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $200.7M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2001 US and Canada: $93.4M Rest of the world: $107.3M Worldwide: $200.7M
  11. 11 Spy Kids (2001) movie poster
    Spy Kids (2001) Mar 30, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $147.9M worldwide
    Mar 30, 2001 US and Canada: $112.7M Rest of the world: $35.2M Worldwide: $147.9M
  12. 12 The Mexican (2001) movie poster
    The Mexican (2001) Mar 2, 2001 · Action, Adventure, Comedy $147.8M worldwide
    Mar 2, 2001 US and Canada: $66.8M Rest of the world: $81M Worldwide: $147.8M
  13. 13 A Knight's Tale (2001) movie poster
    A Knight's Tale (2001) May 11, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Romance $117.5M worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $56.6M Rest of the world: $60.9M Worldwide: $117.5M
  14. 14 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) movie poster
    Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $103M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $80.9M Rest of the world: $22.1M Worldwide: $103M
  15. 15 Rat Race (2001) movie poster
    Rat Race (2001) Aug 17, 2001 · English · Adventure, Comedy $85.5M worldwide
    Aug 17, 2001 US and Canada: $56.6M Rest of the world: $28.9M Worldwide: $85.5M
  16. 16 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) movie poster
    Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) Jul 11, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $85.1M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2001 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $53M Worldwide: $85.1M
  17. 17 Manitou’s Shoe (2001) movie poster
    Manitou’s Shoe (2001) Jul 11, 2001 · German · Western, Adventure, Comedy $75.7M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.7M
  18. 18 Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) movie poster
    Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) Apr 6, 2001 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $68.4M worldwide
    Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $51.4M Worldwide: $68.4M
  19. 19 Black Knight (2001) movie poster
    Black Knight (2001) Nov 21, 2001 · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $40M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $40M
  20. 20 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) movie poster
    Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) Apr 20, 2001 · English · Adventure, Comedy $39.4M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2001 US and Canada: $25.6M Rest of the world: $13.8M Worldwide: $39.4M
  21. 21 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) movie poster
    Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) Aug 24, 2001 · English · Adventure, Comedy $33.8M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2001 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $33.8M
  22. 22 The Musketeer (2001) movie poster
    The Musketeer (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $32.5M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $32.5M
  23. 23 Joe Dirt (2001) movie poster
    Joe Dirt (2001) Apr 11, 2001 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Comedy $31M worldwide
    Apr 11, 2001 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $31M
  24. 24 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) movie poster
    Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · Japanese · Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi $18.6M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.6M
  25. 25 Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001) movie poster
    Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001) Dec 15, 2001 · Japanese · Fantasy, Adventure, Animation $10.5M worldwide
    Dec 15, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.5M
  26. 26 Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back (2001) movie poster
    Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back (2001) Apr 21, 2001 · Japanese · Comedy, Adventure, Animation $10.4M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.4M
  27. 27 Tom Thumb (2001) movie poster
    Tom Thumb (2001) Oct 16, 2001 · French · Adventure, Family, Fantasy $5.9M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  28. 28 Bubble Boy (2001) movie poster
    Bubble Boy (2001) Aug 24, 2001 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Romance $5M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2001 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5M
  29. 29 Xuxa and the Elves (2001) movie poster
    Xuxa and the Elves (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · Portuguese · Family, Adventure, Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  30. 30 Pootie Tang (2001) movie poster
    Pootie Tang (2001) Jun 29, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $3.3M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2001 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  31. 31 Samsara (2001) movie poster
    Samsara (2001) Sep 13, 2001 · Drama, Romance, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Sep 13, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  32. 32 Extreme Days (2001) movie poster
    Extreme Days (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $1M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M
  33. 33 The Fourth Angel (2001) movie poster
    The Fourth Angel (2001) Aug 15, 2001 · English · Action, Thriller, Adventure $849K worldwide
    Aug 15, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $849K
  34. 34 Texas Rangers (2001) movie poster
    Texas Rangers (2001) Nov 30, 2001 · English · Adventure, Drama, Western $763.7K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $623.4K Rest of the world: $140.4K Worldwide: $763.7K
  35. 35 The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) movie poster
    The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) Oct 25, 2001 · German · Comedy, Adventure, Animation $675K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $675K
  36. 36 Ticker (2001) movie poster
    Ticker (2001) Jun 23, 2001 · English · Crime, Action, Adventure $379.7K worldwide
    Jun 23, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $379.7K
  37. 37 Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale (2001) movie poster
    Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale (2001) Mar 16, 2001 · English · Adventure, Documentary $373.4K worldwide
    Mar 16, 2001 US and Canada: $373.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $373.4K
  38. 38 Jolly Roger (2001) movie poster
    Jolly Roger (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · Danish · Family, Adventure $300.2K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $300.2K
  39. 39 Chilly Dogs (2001) movie poster
    Chilly Dogs (2001) 2001 · English · Comedy, Adventure, Action $213.5K worldwide
    2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $213.5K
  40. 40 The Hidden Fortress (2001) movie poster
    The Hidden Fortress (2001) Jun 22, 2001 · French · Comedy, Adventure $183.6K worldwide
    Jun 22, 2001 US and Canada: $183.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $183.6K
  41. 41 Yolngu Boy (2001) movie poster
    Yolngu Boy (2001) Mar 22, 2001 · English · Adventure, Drama $64.3K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.3K
  42. 42 Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (2001) movie poster
    Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · Japanese · Family, Adventure, Action $44K worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44K
  43. 43 Pavilion of Women (2001) movie poster
    Pavilion of Women (2001) May 4, 2001 · English · Adventure, Drama, Romance $37K worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $37K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $37K
  44. 44 In July (2001) movie poster
    In July (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · German · Adventure, Comedy, Romance $34.2K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2001?

Of the top 10, Shrek (2001) earned the biggest share at home (55% in the US & Canada), while Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) made 69% of its gross abroad. Across all 44 films, $2.6B (44%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
    $318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $888.5M
    $319.4M US & Canada · 36% $569.1M elsewhere · 64%
  3. 3 Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M
    $290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
  4. 4 Shrek (2001) $489M
    $268.7M US & Canada · 55% $220.3M elsewhere · 45%
  5. 5 The Mummy Returns (2001) $443.3M
    $202M US & Canada · 46% $241.3M elsewhere · 54%
  6. 6 Jurassic Park III (2001) $368.8M
    $181.2M US & Canada · 49% $187.6M elsewhere · 51%
  7. 7 Planet of the Apes (2001) $362.2M
    $180M US & Canada · 50% $182.2M elsewhere · 50%
  8. 8 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) $274.7M
    $131.2M US & Canada · 48% $143.5M elsewhere · 52%
  9. 9 A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) $235.9M
    $78.6M US & Canada · 33% $157.3M elsewhere · 67%
  10. 10 Cats & Dogs (2001) $200.7M
    $93.4M US & Canada · 47% $107.3M elsewhere · 53%
Gross bands

How Many 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

14 of 44 films crossed $100M and took $5.4B between them, 91% of the total. 18 films, 41% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 1 film, 2% of the list $1B · 17% of the gross
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 5% of the list $1.5B · 25% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 11 films, 25% of the list $2.9B · 49% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 12 films, 27% of the list $531M · 9% of the gross
  • Under $10M 18 films, 41% of the list $26.9M · <1% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2001 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $1.7B from 5 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). January was the quietest month ($213.5K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Chilly Dogs (2001) $213.5K Chilly Dogs (2001)
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar Spy Kids (2001) $296.2M Spy Kids (2001)
  4. April Apr Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) $149.2M Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001)
  5. May May Shrek (2001) $1B Shrek (2001)
  6. June Jun Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) $514.5M Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
  7. July Jul Jurassic Park III (2001) $1.1B Jurassic Park III (2001)
  8. August Aug Rat Race (2001) $125.2M Rat Race (2001)
  9. September Sep The Musketeer (2001) $36.9M The Musketeer (2001)
  10. October Oct Tom Thumb (2001) $6.8M Tom Thumb (2001)
  11. November Nov Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1.7B Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
  12. December Dec The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $1B The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Last 10 years

How Does 2001 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $5.9B from 44 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1992 15 films 15 $427.5M – Forever Young (1992) $128M
1993 23 films · +147% 23 $1.1B +147% Cliffhanger (1993) $255M
1994 27 films · +86% 27 $2B +86% The Lion King (1994) $979.2M
1995 36 films · +47% 36 $2.9B +47% Toy Story (1995) $394.4M
1996 29 films · +23% 29 $3.5B +23% Independence Day (1996) $817.4M
1997 34 films · −23% 34 $2.7B −23% The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
1998 32 films · +14% 32 $3.1B +14% Armageddon (1998) $553.7M
1999 33 films · +45% 33 $4.6B +45% Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B
2000 39 films · −3% 39 $4.4B −3% Mission: Impossible II (2000) $546.4M
2001 44 films · +34% 44 $5.9B +34% Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Adventure Movies Speak in 2001?

English-language adventure films took $5.1B across 28 films, 85% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language adventure films ($108M) and German-language adventure films ($76.4M).

2001 Adventure Box Office by Language

  1. English $5.1B
    28 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
  2. Japanese $108M
    5 films · #1 Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001)
  3. German $76.4M
    3 films · #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
  4. French $6.1M
    2 films · #1 Tom Thumb (2001)
  5. Portuguese $4.5M
    1 film · #1 Xuxa and the Elves (2001)
  6. Danish $300.2K
    1 film · #1 Jolly Roger (2001)
Archive

Adventure Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1923 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $20.5B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).

2020s 7 years · $64.6B
2010s 10 years · $150.8B
2000s 10 years · $71.5B
1990s 10 years · $23B
1980s 10 years · $8.9B
1970s 10 years · $3.4B
1960s 10 years · $759.7M
1950s 10 years · $325.9M
1940s 6 years · $5.3M
1930s 5 years · $25.7M
1920s 6 years · $122.1K
FAQ

Adventure Box Office 2001: 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 44 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in 2001?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B worldwide, $318.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) at $888.5M and Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M.

How much did adventure movies released in 2001 earn?

44 adventure films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $5.9B in all, or $135.1M per film on average. 2000 releases took $4.4B.

How many adventure movies released in 2001 made $1 billion?

1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). 14 crossed $100 million.

How much of the 2001 Adventure box office came from the US and Canada?

$2.6B of the $5.9B total, or 44%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 15 films of the 44 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2001 adventure 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 2001. 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 2001 adventure 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.