#1 of 44 #1 animation movie of 2006
2006 · Adventure, Comedy
$667.1M worldwide · 22% of the chart's total
$195.3M US & Canada · 29% $471.8M elsewhere · 71%
Animation box office · 2006
Animation Box Office 2006: Highest-Grossing Animation Movies
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in 2006, with $667.1M worldwide, ahead of Cars (2006) at $462M and Happy Feet (2006) at $384.3M. 44 animation films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $3.1B in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. 9 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 66% on 2005, whose releases took $1.9B. By language, English leads with $2.9B across 20 animation releases.
- 2006 releases with a gross
- 44
- combined worldwide
- $3.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 9
- vs 2005
- +66%
#1 of 44 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Animation Hits of 2006?
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) leads with $667.1M, 22% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.1B, 66% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Animation Release of 2006, 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 2006.
- 1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $195.3M Rest of the world: $471.8M Worldwide: $667.1M
Mar 31, 2006 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $667.1M worldwide - 2 Jun 9, 2006 US and Canada: $244.1M Rest of the world: $217.9M Worldwide: $462M
- 3 Nov 17, 2006 US and Canada: $198M Rest of the world: $186.3M Worldwide: $384.3M
- 4 May 19, 2006 US and Canada: $155M Rest of the world: $184.8M Worldwide: $339.8M
- 5 Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $85.1M Rest of the world: $115.7M Worldwide: $200.8M
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Nov 3, 2006 US and Canada: $64.7M Rest of the world: $113.6M Worldwide: $178.3M - 7
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)Jun 16, 2006 US and Canada: $28.4M Rest of the world: $114.9M Worldwide: $143.3M Jun 16, 2006 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $143.3M worldwide - 8
Jul 21, 2006 US and Canada: $73.7M Rest of the world: $68.2M Worldwide: $141.9M - 9
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $72.6M Rest of the world: $44.1M Worldwide: $116.8M - 10
Feb 10, 2006 US and Canada: $58.4M Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $69.9M - 11
Jul 29, 2006 US and Canada: $48.7K Rest of the world: $68.7M Worldwide: $68.7M - 12
Jul 28, 2006 US and Canada: $28.1M Rest of the world: $27M Worldwide: $55.2M - 13
Jan 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35M - 14
The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)Nov 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.6M Nov 9, 2006 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $29.6M worldwide - 15
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)Jul 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6M
Jul 15, 2006 · Japanese · Family, Animation, Adventure $27.6M worldwide - 16
Feb 24, 2006 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: $20M Worldwide: $27.5M - 17
Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006)Apr 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.3M Apr 15, 2006 · Japanese · Mystery, Animation, Adventure $26.3M worldwide - 18
Asterix and the Vikings (2006)Apr 12, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.5M
Apr 12, 2006 · French · Adventure, Animation, Family $22.5M worldwide - 19
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $14.5M Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $16.6M - 20
May 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9M - 21
May 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.4M - 22
The Ugly Duckling and Me! (2006)Sep 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3M Sep 10, 2006 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $11.3M worldwide - 23
Jul 7, 2006 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $7.7M - 24
One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006)Mar 4, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M Mar 4, 2006 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Animation $7.2M worldwide - 25
Feb 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M - 26
Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 27
May 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 28
Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006)Oct 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M Oct 29, 2006 · French · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $4.1M worldwide - 29
Sep 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 30
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006)Mar 11, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M Mar 11, 2006 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Adventure $2.4M worldwide - 31
Apr 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 32
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation III: Love is the Pulse of the Stars (2006)Mar 4, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M Mar 4, 2006 · Japanese · Animation, War, Sci-Fi $2.2M worldwide - 33
Nov 17, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 34
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2006)Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M Sep 1, 2006 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Sci-Fi $2.1M worldwide - 35
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $70.6K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $1.8M - 36
Das kleine Arschloch und der alte Sack - Sterben ist Scheiße (2006)Oct 5, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $994.4K
Oct 5, 2006 · German · Comedy, Animation $994.4K worldwide - 37
Dec 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $506.4K - 38
Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss (2006)Oct 27, 2006 US and Canada: $463K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $463K Oct 27, 2006 · English · Romance, Animation, Family $463K worldwide - 39
May 23, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $241.8K - 40
Feb 23, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $200.6K - 41
Apr 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $106.4K - 42
Oct 21, 2006 US and Canada: $6K Rest of the world: $36.8K Worldwide: $42.8K - 43
Jan 31, 2006 US and Canada: $11.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.3K - 44
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2006)Feb 23, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K Feb 23, 2006 · French · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $1.6K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2006?
Of the top 10, Curious George (2006) earned the biggest share at home (84% in the US & Canada), while Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) made 80% of its gross abroad. Across all 44 films, $1.2B (40%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) $667.1M $195.3M US & Canada · 29% $471.8M elsewhere · 71%
- 2 Cars (2006) $462M $244.1M US & Canada · 53% $217.9M elsewhere · 47%
- 3 Happy Feet (2006) $384.3M $198M US & Canada · 52% $186.3M elsewhere · 48%
- 4 Over the Hedge (2006) $339.8M $155M US & Canada · 46% $184.8M elsewhere · 54%
- 5 Open Season (2006) $200.8M $85.1M US & Canada · 42% $115.7M elsewhere · 58%
- 6 Flushed Away (2006) $178.3M $64.7M US & Canada · 36% $113.6M elsewhere · 64%
- 7 Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) $143.3M $28.4M US & Canada · 20% $114.9M elsewhere · 80%
- 8 Monster House (2006) $141.9M $73.7M US & Canada · 52% $68.2M elsewhere · 48%
- 9 Barnyard (2006) $116.8M $72.6M US & Canada · 62% $44.1M elsewhere · 38%
- 10 Curious George (2006) $69.9M $58.4M US & Canada · 84% $11.5M elsewhere · 16%
Gross bands
How Many 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
9 of 44 films crossed $100M and took $2.6B between them, 85% of the total. 22 films, 50% of the list, earned under $10M.
22% 63% 13%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 2% of the list $667.1M · 22% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 8 films, 18% of the list $2B · 63% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 13 films, 30% of the list $413.5M · 13% of the gross
- Under $10M 22 films, 50% of the list $51.1M · 2% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2006 Earned the Most?
March releases took the most, $679M from 4 films, led by Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006). December was the quietest month ($506.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Bambi II (2006) $35M Bambi II (2006)
- February Feb Curious George (2006) $102.9M Curious George (2006)
- March Mar Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) $679M Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- April Apr Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006) $51.1M Detective Conan: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2006)
- May May Over the Hedge (2006) $367.5M Over the Hedge (2006)
- June Jun Cars (2006) $605.3M Cars (2006)
- July Jul Monster House (2006) $301.1M Monster House (2006)
- August Aug Barnyard (2006) $116.8M Barnyard (2006)
- September Sep Open Season (2006) $239.6M Open Season (2006)
- October Oct Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) $5.6M Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006)
- November Nov Happy Feet (2006) $594.4M Happy Feet (2006)
- December Dec Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap (2006) $506.4K Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap (2006)
Last 10 years
How Does 2006 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $3.1B from 44 films, led by Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 8 films | 8 | $185M | – | Anastasia (1997) $139.8M |
| 1998 9 films · +549% | 9 | $1.2B | +549% | A Bug's Life (1998) $363.3M |
| 1999 7 films · +2% | 7 | $1.2B | +2% | Toy Story 2 (1999) $497.4M |
| 2000 19 films · +10% | 19 | $1.4B | +10% | Dinosaur (2000) $349.8M |
| 2001 24 films · +22% | 24 | $1.6B | +22% | Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M |
| 2002 25 films · −13% | 25 | $1.4B | −13% | Ice Age (2002) $383.3M |
| 2003 31 films · +24% | 31 | $1.8B | +24% | Finding Nemo (2003) $941.6M |
| 2004 31 films · +45% | 31 | $2.6B | +45% | Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M |
| 2005 36 films · −28% | 36 | $1.9B | −28% | Madagascar (2005) $542.1M |
| 2006 44 films · +66% | 44 | $3.1B | +66% | Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) $667.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Animation Movies Speak in 2006?
English-language animation films took $2.9B across 20 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language animation films ($152.2M) and French-language animation films ($38.6M).
2006 Animation Box Office by Language
- English $2.9B20 films · #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- Japanese $152.2M10 films · #1 Tales from Earthsea (2006)
- French $38.6M4 films · #1 Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
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Russian $5.4M1 film · #1 Prince Vladimir (2006) -
Thai $4.2M1 film · #1 The Blue Elephant (2006) - German $3.8M2 films · #1 The Trip to Panama (2006)
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Swedish $2.7M2 films · #1 Laban the Little Ghost (2006) -
Norwegian $2.3M1 film · #1 Free Jimmy (2006) -
Estonian $241.8K1 film · #1 Lotte from Gadgetville (2006) -
Czech $200.6K1 film · #1 Fimfarum 2 (2006)
Archive
Animation Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $7.5B, led by The Lion King (2019).
2020s 7 years · $23.8B
2010s 10 years · $51.2B
- 2019 $7.5B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $5.2B #1 Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 2017 $4.6B #1 Despicable Me 3 (2017)
- 2016 $6.1B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- 2015 $6.1B #1 Minions (2015)
- 2014 $3.9B #1 Big Hero 6 (2014)
- 2013 $4.5B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $4.4B #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- 2011 $4.7B #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
- 2010 $4.1B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $24.1B
- 2009 $4.2B #1 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
- 2008 $2.9B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- 2007 $3.3B #1 Shrek the Third (2007)
- 2006 $3.1B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- 2005 $1.9B #1 Madagascar (2005)
- 2004 $2.6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $1.8B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- 2002 $1.4B #1 Ice Age (2002)
- 2001 $1.6B #1 Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- 2000 $1.4B #1 Dinosaur (2000)
1990s 10 years · $5.6B
- 1999 $1.2B #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 1998 $1.2B #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- 1997 $185M #1 Anastasia (1997)
- 1996 $431.6M #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- 1995 $792.8M #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $993.1M #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $128M #1 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- 1992 $53.3M #1 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
- 1991 $506.5M #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $42.4M #1 Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
1980s 9 years · $1.1B
- 1989 $226.7M #1 The Little Mermaid (1989)
- 1988 $530.1M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $31.6M #1 The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987)
- 1986 $149.6M #1 An American Tail (1986)
- 1985 $68.9M #1 The Care Bears Movie (1985)
- 1983 $791.3K #1 Fire and Ice (1983)
- 1982 $34M #1 Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
- 1981 $64M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- 1980 $2.2M #1 Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) (1980)
1970s 9 years · $311.5M
- 1979 $439.5K #1 Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage (1979)
- 1978 $30.5M #1 The Lord of the Rings (1978)
- 1977 $74.4M #1 The Rescuers (1977)
- 1976 $3.9M #1 Robot Taekwon V (1976)
- 1975 $11.2M #1 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)
- 1974 $5.9K #1 Dunderklumpen! (1974)
- 1973 $3.1K #1 Fantastic Planet (1973)
- 1971 $844 #1 Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
- 1970 $191M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 5 years · $221.6M
1950s 9 years · $329.5M
- 1959 $51.6M #1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- 1958 $14.8K #1 Hare-Way to the Stars (1958)
- 1957 $14.8K #1 Ali Baba Bunny (1957)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $14.8K #1 Devil May Hare (1954)
- 1953 $87.5M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $59K #1 Rabbit’s Kin (1952)
- 1951 $16K #1 Lovelorn Leghorn (1951)
- 1950 $96.4M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 8 years · $428.3M
1930s 1 year · $185.1M
FAQ
Animation Box Office 2006: 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 animation movie in 2006?
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) leads with $667.1M worldwide, $195.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Cars (2006) at $462M and Happy Feet (2006) at $384.3M.
How much did animation movies released in 2006 earn?
44 animation films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $3.1B in all, or $70.4M per film on average. 2005 releases took $1.9B.
How many animation movies released in 2006 made $1 billion?
None. 9 films crossed $100 million, led by Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) with $667.1M.
How is the 2006 animation 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 2006. 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 2006 animation 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.