#1 of 10 #1 adventure movie of August 2010
2010 · Action, Adventure
$274.5M worldwide · 73% of the chart's total
$103.1M US & Canada · 38% $171.4M elsewhere · 62%
Adventure box office · August 2010
Adventure Box Office, August 2010: Top-Grossing Releases
The Expendables (2010) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in August 2010, with $274.5M worldwide, ahead of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) at $51.8M and Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) at $33.9M. 10 adventure films released in August 2010 report a worldwide gross, $375.3M in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 25% on July 2010, whose releases took $502.2M. By language, English leads with $367.1M across 4 adventure releases.
- August 2010 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $375.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2010
- −25%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of August 2010?
The Expendables (2010) leads with $274.5M, 73% of the total. The top 5 together took $373.3M, 99% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5 $6.3M Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010)No US & Canada figure reported
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Adventure Release of August 2010, 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 2010.
- 1 Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: $103.1M Rest of the world: $171.4M Worldwide: $274.5M
- 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: $33.5M Rest of the world: $18.3M Worldwide: $51.8M
Aug 13, 2010 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $51.8M worldwide - 3 Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)Aug 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.9M Aug 22, 2010 · English · Family, Animation, Fantasy $33.9M worldwide
- 4 Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $123.6K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $6.9M
- 5 Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010)Aug 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
Aug 21, 2010 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Adventure $6.3M worldwide - 6
Aug 25, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 7
Moomins and the Comet Chase (2010)Aug 2, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $620.7K
Aug 2, 2010 · Finnish · Animation, Family, Adventure $620.7K worldwide - 8
Myths and Legends: The New Alliance (2010)Aug 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $106.6K
Aug 12, 2010 · Spanish · Fantasy, Adventure $106.6K worldwide - 9
Aug 20, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $92.9K - 10
Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $730
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2010?
Of the top 10, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) earned the biggest share at home (65% in the US & Canada), while Centurion (2010) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $136.7M (36%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Expendables (2010) $274.5M $103.1M US & Canada · 38% $171.4M elsewhere · 62%
- 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) $51.8M $33.5M US & Canada · 65% $18.3M elsewhere · 35%
- 3 Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) $33.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Centurion (2010) $6.9M $123.6K US & Canada · 2% $6.8M elsewhere · 98%
- 5 Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010) $6.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 In Gold We Trust (2010) $1.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Moomins and the Comet Chase (2010) $620.7K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Myths and Legends: The New Alliance (2010) $106.6K No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Before the World Ends (2010) $92.9K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Tales from Earthsea (2010) $730 No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many August 2010 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $274.5M between them, 73% of the total. 7 films, 70% of the list, earned under $10M.
73% 23%
- $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 1 film, 10% of the list $274.5M · 73% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 20% of the list $85.7M · 23% of the gross
- Under $10M 7 films, 70% of the list $15.1M · 4% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2010 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 33 (Aug 8–14) took $326.4M, led by The Expendables (2010). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 1–7 Moomins and the Comet Chase (2010) $620.7K Moomins and the Comet Chase (2010)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 8–14 The Expendables (2010) $326.4M The Expendables (2010)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 15–21 Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010) $6.4M Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 22–28 Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) $41.9M Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 2010 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2008 earned the most: $813M from 13 films, led by The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). August 2010 took $375.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2001 5 films | 5 | $125.2M | – | Rat Race (2001) $85.5M |
| August 2002 5 films · +222% | 5 | $402.7M | +222% | xXx (2002) $277.4M |
| August 2003 6 films · −92% | 6 | $33.4M | −92% | Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) $12.2M |
| August 2004 5 films · +459% | 5 | $186.9M | +459% | Without a Paddle (2004) $73M |
| August 2005 7 films · +75% | 7 | $326.5M | +75% | The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $111.1M |
| August 2006 3 films · −79% | 3 | $69.8M | −79% | The Descent (2006) $57.1M |
| August 2007 10 films · +880% | 10 | $683.7M | +880% | The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) $442.8M |
| August 2008 13 films · +19% | 13 | $813M | +19% | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $403.4M |
| August 2009 8 films · −26% | 8 | $597.6M | −26% | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) $302.5M |
| August 2010 10 films · −37% | 10 | $375.3M | −37% | The Expendables (2010) $274.5M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Adventure Movies Speak in August 2010?
English-language adventure films took $367.1M across 4 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language adventure films ($6.3M) and French-language adventure films ($1.1M).
August 2010 Adventure Box Office by Language
- English $367.1M4 films · #1 The Expendables (2010)
- Japanese $6.3M2 films · #1 Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010)
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French $1.1M1 film · #1 In Gold We Trust (2010) - Finnish $620.7K1 film · #1 Moomins and the Comet Chase (2010)
- Spanish $106.6K1 film · #1 Myths and Legends: The New Alliance (2010)
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Portuguese $92.9K1 film · #1 Before the World Ends (2010)
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 2010, Month by Month
The months of 2010 with their totals: May leads with $1.8B, led by Shrek Forever After (2010).
- January $182.8M #1 The Book of Eli (2010)
- February $231.7M #1 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- March $1B #1 Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- April $560M #1 Clash of the Titans (2010)
- May $1.8B #1 Shrek Forever After (2010)
- June $1.3B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
- July $502.2M #1 The Last Airbender (2010)
- August $375.3M #1 The Expendables (2010)
- September $252.7M #1 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
- October $25.1M #1 HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the City of Flowers!? (2010)
- November $1.1B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010)
- December $1.3B #1 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
FAQ
Adventure Box Office August 2010: 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in August 2010?
The Expendables (2010) leads with $274.5M worldwide, $103.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) at $51.8M and Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) at $33.9M.
How much did adventure movies released in August 2010 earn?
10 adventure films released in August 2010 report a worldwide gross, $375.3M in all, or $37.5M per film on average. July 2010 releases took $502.2M.
How many adventure movies released in August 2010 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Expendables (2010) with $274.5M.
How is the August 2010 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 August 2010. 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 2010 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.