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Adventure Box Office 2012: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies, Page 2

The Avengers (2012) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 2012, with $1.5B worldwide, ahead of The Dark Knight Rises (2012) at $1.1B and Skyfall (2012) at $1.1B. 92 adventure films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $15.4B in all, 33% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $1 billion and 28 crossed $100 million. That is up 88% on 2011, whose releases took $8.2B. By language, English leads with $14.7B across 42 adventure releases.

2012 releases with a gross
92
combined worldwide
$15.4B
films crossed $100M
28
vs 2011
+88%
The Avengers (2012) movie poster #1 of 92
#1 adventure movie of 2012

The Avengers (2012)

2012 · Action, Adventure

$1.5B worldwide · 10% of the chart's total

$623.4M US & Canada · 41% $897.2M elsewhere · 59%
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Every Adventure Release of 2012, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 92 of 92. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2012.

  1. 51 Ultraman Saga (2012) movie poster
    Ultraman Saga (2012) Mar 24, 2012 · Japanese · Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure $6.2M worldwide
    Mar 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  2. 52 Ghost Sweepers (2012) movie poster
    Ghost Sweepers (2012) Oct 3, 2012 · Korean · Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy $5.9M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  3. 53 Ek Tha Tiger (2012) movie poster
    Ek Tha Tiger (2012) Aug 15, 2012 · Hindi · Thriller, Adventure, Romance $5.5M worldwide
    Aug 15, 2012 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $5.5M
  4. 54 Yoko (2012) movie poster
    Yoko (2012) Feb 15, 2012 · German · Family, Fantasy, Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Feb 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  5. 55 Nous York (2012) movie poster
    Nous York (2012) Nov 6, 2012 · French · Romance, Drama, Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  6. 56 The Rabbi's Cat (2012) movie poster
    The Rabbi's Cat (2012) Dec 7, 2012 · French · Adventure, Animation $4.2M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2012 US and Canada: $23.4K Rest of the world: $4.2M Worldwide: $4.2M
  7. 57 White Tiger (2012) movie poster
    White Tiger (2012) May 3, 2012 · Russian · War, Fantasy, Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  8. 58 The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2012) movie poster
    The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2012) Aug 31, 2012 · Chinese · Action, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Aug 31, 2012 US and Canada: $170.3K Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $3.3M
  9. 59 God Loves Caviar (2012) movie poster
    God Loves Caviar (2012) Aug 4, 2012 · Greek · History, Adventure $2.9M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  10. 60 Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King (2012) movie poster
    Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King (2012) Feb 3, 2012 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Adventure $2.2M worldwide
    Feb 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  11. 61 Mike Says Goodbye! (2012) movie poster
    Mike Says Goodbye! (2012) Dec 12, 2012 · Dutch · Family, Adventure $2.1M worldwide
    Dec 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  12. 62 Soldiers of Fortune (2012) movie poster
    Soldiers of Fortune (2012) Aug 3, 2012 · English · Action, Adventure $1.8M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2012 US and Canada: $38.9K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.8M
  13. 63 Fairytale Tree: The Movie (2012) movie poster
    Fairytale Tree: The Movie (2012) Feb 22, 2012 · Dutch · Animation, Family, Adventure $1.8M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  14. 64 Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) movie poster
    Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) Sep 6, 2012 · Portuguese · Comedy, Action, Adventure $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  15. 65 A Mouse’s Tale (2012) movie poster
    A Mouse’s Tale (2012) Oct 11, 2012 · Spanish · Animation, Adventure $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 11, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  16. 66 Adventure Planet (2012) movie poster
    Adventure Planet (2012) Aug 1, 2012 · Thai · Comedy, Adventure, Family $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  17. 67 The Scapegoat (2012) movie poster
    The Scapegoat (2012) Sep 9, 2012 · English · Mystery, Drama, Adventure $1.5M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  18. 68 Dark Tide (2012) movie poster
    Dark Tide (2012) Mar 30, 2012 · English · Adventure, Drama, Thriller $1.2M worldwide
    Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  19. 69 Ella and Friends (2012) movie poster
    Ella and Friends (2012) Dec 28, 2012 · Finnish · Adventure, Family, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  20. 70 Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion (2012) movie poster
    Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion (2012) Mar 22, 2012 · German · Family, Mystery, Adventure $1.1M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  21. 71 Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012) movie poster
    Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012) Aug 18, 2012 · Japanese · Adventure, Action, Comedy $911.5K worldwide
    Aug 18, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $911.5K
  22. 72 Paddle Pop Adventures 2: Journey Into The Kingdom (2012) movie poster
    Paddle Pop Adventures 2: Journey Into The Kingdom (2012) Dec 1, 2012 · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $755.1K worldwide
    Dec 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $755.1K
  23. 73 Secret of the Wings (2012) movie poster
    Secret of the Wings (2012) Aug 17, 2012 · English · Family, Animation, Fantasy $627K worldwide
    Aug 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $627K
  24. 74 Players (2012) movie poster
    Players (2012) Jan 6, 2012 · Hindi · Thriller, Drama, Crime $536.9K worldwide
    Jan 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $536.9K
  25. 75 Back To The Sea (2012) movie poster
    Back To The Sea (2012) Jan 27, 2012 · English · Adventure, Family, Animation $490K worldwide
    Jan 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $490K
  26. 76 The Babymakers (2012) movie poster
    The Babymakers (2012) Aug 3, 2012 · English · Adventure, Comedy $475.5K worldwide
    Aug 3, 2012 US and Canada: $7.9K Rest of the world: $467.6K Worldwide: $475.5K
  27. 77 Project 577 (2012) movie poster
    Project 577 (2012) Aug 30, 2012 · Korean · Comedy, Adventure $407.7K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $407.7K
  28. 78 The Blue Tiger (2012) movie poster
    The Blue Tiger (2012) Feb 23, 2012 · Czech · Adventure, Family $382.2K worldwide
    Feb 23, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $382.2K
  29. 79 Double Trouble (2012) movie poster
    Double Trouble (2012) Jun 8, 2012 · Chinese · Adventure, Comedy, Action $321.1K worldwide
    Jun 8, 2012 US and Canada: $44.8K Rest of the world: $276.3K Worldwide: $321.1K
  30. 80 Soledad y Larguirucho (2012) movie poster
    Soledad y Larguirucho (2012) Jul 12, 2012 · Spanish · Animation, Adventure $315.9K worldwide
    Jul 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $315.9K
  31. 81 Felix, Net i Nika oraz teoretycznie możliwa katastrofa (2012) movie poster
    Felix, Net i Nika oraz teoretycznie możliwa katastrofa (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · Polish · Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure $192.5K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $192.5K
  32. 82 Satellite Boy (2012) movie poster
    Satellite Boy (2012) Sep 8, 2012 · English · Drama, Family, Adventure $161.8K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.8K
  33. 83 The Art of Flight 3D (2012) movie poster
    The Art of Flight 3D (2012) Dec 7, 2012 · English · Adventure, Sport, Documentary $158.5K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $158.5K
  34. 84 Foodfight! (2012) movie poster
    Foodfight! (2012) Jun 15, 2012 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $120.1K worldwide
    Jun 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $120.1K
  35. 85 Wu Dang (2012) movie poster
    Wu Dang (2012) Jul 17, 2012 · Chinese · Action, Adventure $79.1K worldwide
    Jul 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79.1K
  36. 86 The Zigzag Kid (2012) movie poster
    The Zigzag Kid (2012) Oct 3, 2012 · Dutch · Drama, Family, Adventure $75.5K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.5K
  37. 87 The Double Steps (2012) movie poster
    The Double Steps (2012) Oct 5, 2012 · Adventure, Drama $41.7K worldwide
    Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.7K
  38. 88 Here (2012) movie poster
    Here (2012) Apr 13, 2012 · French · Adventure, Drama, Romance $31.4K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $26.7K Rest of the world: $4.7K Worldwide: $31.4K
  39. 89 The Ice Dragon (2012) movie poster
    The Ice Dragon (2012) Jan 21, 2012 · Swedish · Adventure, Drama, Comedy $20.7K worldwide
    Jan 21, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.7K
  40. 90 Sir Billi (2012) movie poster
    Sir Billi (2012) Apr 13, 2012 · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $15.8K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8K
  41. 91 The Hole (2012) movie poster
    The Hole (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy $10.5K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.5K
  42. 92 Patagonia Rising (2012) movie poster
    Patagonia Rising (2012) Jun 8, 2012 · Spanish · Adventure, Western, Documentary $2.1K worldwide
    Jun 8, 2012 US and Canada: $2.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1K
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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