Adventure box office · 2009

Adventure Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies, Page 2

Avatar (2009) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 2009, with $2.9B worldwide, ahead of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) at $941.1M and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) at $886.7M. 107 adventure films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $11.9B in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 20 crossed $100 million. That is up 54% on 2008, whose releases took $7.7B. By language, English leads with $11.2B across 56 adventure releases.

2009 releases with a gross: 107
combined worldwide: $11.9B
films crossed $100M: 20
vs 2008: +54%

#1 of 107

#1 adventure movie of 2009

Avatar (2009)

2009 · Action, Adventure

$2.9B worldwide · 24% of the chart's total

$785.2M US & Canada · 27% $2.1B elsewhere · 73%

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Every Adventure Release of 2009, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 100 of 107. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2009.

51
Super Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade NEO Generations: The Onigashima Warship (2009) May 1, 2009 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure $7.5M worldwide

May 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
52
The Scam (2009) Feb 12, 2009 · Korean · Action, Adventure, Crime $7.5M worldwide

Feb 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
53
The Descent: Part 2 (2009) Oct 14, 2009 · English · Adventure, Thriller, Horror $7M worldwide

Oct 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
54
Outlander (2009) Jan 23, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $7M worldwide

Jan 23, 2009 US and Canada: $166K Rest of the world: $6.9M Worldwide: $7M
55
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie (2009) Dec 12, 2009 · Japanese · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action $6.2M worldwide

Dec 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
56
The Brothers Bloom (2009) May 15, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Comedy $5.5M worldwide

May 15, 2009 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $5.5M
57
Sin Nombre (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Adventure, Drama, Thriller $5.1M worldwide

Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $5.1M
58
The Crocodiles (2009) Mar 26, 2009 · German · Family, Adventure $4.6M worldwide

Mar 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
59
Twigson (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · Norwegian · Family, Comedy, Adventure $4.4M worldwide

Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
60
Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection (2009) Dec 12, 2009 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure $4.3M worldwide

Dec 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
61
The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) Oct 8, 2009 · Spanish · Animation, Family, Comedy $4.1M worldwide

Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
62
The Righteous Thief (2009) Nov 26, 2009 · Korean · Action, Crime, Adventure $3.6M worldwide

Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
63
Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger (2009) Jan 24, 2009 · Japanese · Fantasy, Family, Adventure $3.4M worldwide

Jan 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
64
The Return of Musketeers or the Treasure of Cardinal Mazarini (2009) Feb 5, 2009 · Russian · Adventure, Sci-Fi $2.8M worldwide

Feb 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
65
SpangaS Op Survival (2009) Sep 30, 2009 · Dutch · Drama, Family, Adventure $2.7M worldwide

Sep 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
66
Ultimate Heist (2009) Mar 3, 2009 · French · Adventure, Thriller, Action $2.3M worldwide

Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
67
Mutant Chronicles (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $2.1M worldwide

Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $6.8K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.1M
68
The Assailant (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · Portuguese · Fantasy, Action, Adventure $2M worldwide

Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
69
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior (2009) Nov 26, 2009 · Chinese · Action, Drama, Adventure $1.9M worldwide

Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
70
The Junior Olsen Gang and the Black Gold (2009) Jan 30, 2009 · Norwegian · Comedy, Family, Adventure $1.9M worldwide

Jan 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
71
Geng: The Adventure Begins (2009) Feb 12, 2009 · Malay · Animation, Adventure, Family $1.7M worldwide

Feb 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
72
The Treasure Hunter (2009) Dec 9, 2009 · Chinese · Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy $1.7M worldwide

Dec 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
73
At World’s End (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Danish · Thriller, Action, Comedy $1.6M worldwide

Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
74
Nikté (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · Spanish · Animation, Family, Adventure $1.3M worldwide

Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
75
Totally Spies! The Movie (2009) Jul 22, 2009 · French · Comedy, Animation, Family $1.3M worldwide

Jul 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
76
Kanthaswamy (2009) Aug 21, 2009 · Tamil · Action, Adventure, Crime $1.2M worldwide

Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
77
By the Will of Chingis Khan (2009) Mar 12, 2009 · Russian · War, Adventure, Drama $1.2M worldwide

Mar 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
78
Fanboys (2009) Feb 6, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Comedy $961.2K worldwide

Feb 6, 2009 US and Canada: $688.5K Rest of the world: $272.7K Worldwide: $961.2K
79
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) Oct 3, 2009 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $950.3K worldwide

Oct 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $950.3K
80
Monster Busters (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Danish · Family, Adventure, Fantasy $894.5K worldwide

Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $894.5K
81
Under the Mountain (2009) Dec 10, 2009 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Adventure $662.9K worldwide

Dec 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $662.9K
82
Our Masha and the Magic Nut (2009) Dec 10, 2009 · Russian · Fantasy, Animation, Family $636.6K worldwide

Dec 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $636.6K
83
Love the Beast (2009) Mar 12, 2009 · English · Documentary, Action, Adventure $511.1K worldwide

Mar 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $511.1K
84
The Magic Tree (2009) Jul 18, 2009 · Polish · Fantasy, Family, Adventure $475.7K worldwide

Jul 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $475.7K
85
The Indian (2009) Aug 9, 2009 · Dutch · Family, Adventure $351.2K worldwide

Aug 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $351.2K
86
100% lucha, el amo de los clones (2009) Jul 16, 2009 · Spanish · Action, Comedy, Adventure $282.9K worldwide

Jul 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $282.9K
87
Call of the Wild (2009) Jun 12, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Family $270.2K worldwide

Jun 12, 2009 US and Canada: $28.7K Rest of the world: $241.5K Worldwide: $270.2K
88
The Big Rescue (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · Icelandic · Adventure, Family $211.8K worldwide

Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.8K
89
Timetrip: The Curse of the Viking Witch (2009) Mar 26, 2009 · Danish · Family, Adventure $202.2K worldwide

Mar 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $202.2K
90
The Romantic (2009) Feb 14, 2009 · English · Horror, Animation, Action $191K worldwide

Feb 14, 2009 US and Canada: $106.5K Rest of the world: $84.5K Worldwide: $191K
91
Yona Yona Penguin (2009) Dec 23, 2009 · Japanese · Adventure, Family, Animation $188.7K worldwide

Dec 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $188.7K
92
Sing to the Dawn (2009) Sep 16, 2009 · Indonesian · Animation, Comedy, Family $180.2K worldwide

Sep 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $180.2K
93
From Time to Time (2009) Oct 15, 2009 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Adventure $159.6K worldwide

Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $159.6K
94
The King of Escape (2009) Jul 15, 2009 · French · Comedy, Adventure $158.6K worldwide

Jul 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $158.6K
95
Direct Contact (2009) Apr 16, 2009 · English · Action, Thriller, Adventure $148.3K worldwide

Apr 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $148.3K
96
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails - The Movie (2009) Sep 8, 2009 · English · Family, Animation, Adventure $137.6K worldwide

Sep 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $137.6K
97
Street Dreams (2009) Jun 12, 2009 · English · Family, Comedy, Drama $122.6K worldwide

Jun 12, 2009 US and Canada: $122.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $122.6K
98
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) Mar 3, 2009 · English · Comedy, Crime, Family $117.4K worldwide

Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $117.4K
99
Mai Mai Miracle (2009) Nov 21, 2009 · Japanese · Animation, Adventure, Drama $81.9K worldwide

Nov 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.9K
100
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Comedy $80.3K worldwide

Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $80.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $80.3K