How much of the 2011 Animation box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.4B of the $4.7B total, or 29%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 34 films of the 51 report no domestic figure.

Animation box office · 2011

Animation Box Office 2011: Highest-Grossing Animation Movies

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in 2011, with $665.7M worldwide, ahead of The Smurfs (2011) at $563.9M and Cars 2 (2011) at $559.9M. 51 animation films released in 2011 report a worldwide gross, $4.7B in all, 29% of it from the US & Canada. 11 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 16% on 2010, whose releases took $4.1B. By language, English leads with $4.4B across 19 animation releases.

2011 releases with a gross: 51
combined worldwide: $4.7B
films crossed $100M: 11
vs 2010: +16%

#1 of 51

#1 animation movie of 2011

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

2011 · Action, Adventure

$665.7M worldwide · 14% of the chart's total

$165.2M US & Canada · 25% $500.4M elsewhere · 75%

Top 5

What Were the Biggest Animation Hits of 2011?

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) leads with $665.7M, 14% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.8B, 60% of what all 51 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

Number 1

$665.7M Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
$165.2M US & Canada · 25% $500.4M elsewhere · 75%
Number 2

$563.9M The Smurfs (2011)
$142.6M US & Canada · 25% $421.3M elsewhere · 75%
Number 3

$559.9M Cars 2 (2011)
$191.5M US & Canada · 34% $368.4M elsewhere · 66%
Number 4

$555M Puss in Boots (2011)
$149.3M US & Canada · 27% $405.7M elsewhere · 73%
Number 5

$483.9M Rio (2011)
$143.6M US & Canada · 30% $340.2M elsewhere · 70%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Animation Release of 2011, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 51. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2011.

1
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) May 26, 2011 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $665.7M worldwide

May 26, 2011 US and Canada: $165.2M Rest of the world: $500.4M Worldwide: $665.7M
2
The Smurfs (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Family $563.9M worldwide

Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: $142.6M Rest of the world: $421.3M Worldwide: $563.9M
3
Cars 2 (2011) Jun 24, 2011 · English · Comedy, Animation $559.9M worldwide

Jun 24, 2011 US and Canada: $191.5M Rest of the world: $368.4M Worldwide: $559.9M
4
Puss in Boots (2011) Oct 28, 2011 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $555M worldwide

Oct 28, 2011 US and Canada: $149.3M Rest of the world: $405.7M Worldwide: $555M
5
Rio (2011) Apr 15, 2011 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $483.9M worldwide

Apr 15, 2011 US and Canada: $143.6M Rest of the world: $340.2M Worldwide: $483.9M
6
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Dec 21, 2011 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Animation $374M worldwide

Dec 21, 2011 US and Canada: $77.6M Rest of the world: $296.4M Worldwide: $374M
7
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) Dec 16, 2011 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $342.7M worldwide

Dec 16, 2011 US and Canada: $133.1M Rest of the world: $209.6M Worldwide: $342.7M
8
Rango (2011) Mar 4, 2011 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $245.7M worldwide

Mar 4, 2011 US and Canada: $123.5M Rest of the world: $122.2M Worldwide: $245.7M
9
Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) Feb 11, 2011 · English · Fantasy, Romance, Animation $194M worldwide

Feb 11, 2011 US and Canada: $100M Rest of the world: $94M Worldwide: $194M
10
Happy Feet Two (2011) Nov 18, 2011 · English · Comedy, Music, Animation $159.2M worldwide

Nov 18, 2011 US and Canada: $64M Rest of the world: $95.2M Worldwide: $159.2M
11
Arthur Christmas (2011) Nov 23, 2011 · English · Animation $151.1M worldwide

Nov 23, 2011 US and Canada: $46.5M Rest of the world: $104.7M Worldwide: $151.1M
12
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2011) Jan 21, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Drama $60.6M worldwide

Jan 21, 2011 US and Canada: $174.9K Rest of the world: $60.5M Worldwide: $60.6M
13
Winnie the Pooh (2011) Jul 15, 2011 · English · Animation, Family $49.9M worldwide

Jul 15, 2011 US and Canada: $26.7M Rest of the world: $23.2M Worldwide: $49.9M
14
Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence (2011) Apr 16, 2011 · Japanese · Mystery, Action, Crime $42.8M worldwide

Apr 16, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.8M
15
Mars Needs Moms (2011) Mar 11, 2011 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $39.2M worldwide

Mar 11, 2011 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $17.8M Worldwide: $39.2M
16
Inazuma Eleven GO The Movie: The Ultimate Bonds Gryphon (2011) Dec 23, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Action $36.3M worldwide

Dec 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.3M
17
Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops: Winged Angels (2011) Mar 5, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Adventure, Family $30.2M worldwide

Mar 5, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.2M
18
Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf (2011) Dec 29, 2011 · Russian · Animation, Family $26.4M worldwide

Dec 29, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.4M
19
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011) Apr 29, 2011 · English · Animation $23.8M worldwide

Apr 29, 2011 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $23.8M
20
Friends: Naki on Monster Island (2011) Dec 17, 2011 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation, Family $22.5M worldwide

Dec 17, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.5M
21
K-On! The Movie (2011) Dec 3, 2011 · Japanese · Comedy, Music, Animation $20.8M worldwide

Dec 3, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8M
22
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011) Jul 30, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Mystery, Horror $9.1M worldwide

Jul 30, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M
23
Kikoriki: Team Invincible (2011) Dec 22, 2011 · Russian · Animation, Family, Comedy $8.8M worldwide

Dec 22, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M
24
Toriko 3D Movie: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!! (2011) Mar 19, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Animation, Adventure $8.4M worldwide

Mar 19, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M
25
Little Big Panda (2011) Feb 3, 2011 · Chinese · Family, Animation, Adventure $7.8M worldwide

Feb 3, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.8M
26
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell (2011) Feb 26, 2011 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Romance $6.8M worldwide

Feb 26, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
27
Snowflake, the White Gorilla (2011) Dec 23, 2011 · Catalan · Adventure, Family, Comedy $6.8M worldwide

Dec 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
28
Princess Lillifee and the Little Unicorn (2011) 2011 · German · Family, Animation $6M worldwide

2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
29
Magic Tree House (2011) Oct 23, 2011 · Japanese · Fantasy, Family, Animation $5.7M worldwide

Oct 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
30
Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) May 28, 2011 · Japanese · History, Animation, Adventure $5.7M worldwide

May 28, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
31
Werner - Eiskalt! (2011) Jun 23, 2011 · German · Animation, Comedy, Action $4.4M worldwide

Jun 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
32
The Legend of La Llorona (2011) Oct 21, 2011 · Spanish · Fantasy, Animation, Family $3.9M worldwide

Oct 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
33
Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit (2011) Jul 11, 2011 · Chinese · Adventure, Animation, Family $3.7M worldwide

Jul 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
34
The Greatest Miracle (2011) Oct 14, 2011 · Spanish · Animation $3.2M worldwide

Oct 14, 2011 US and Canada: $555.2K Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $3.2M
35
Freddy Frogface (2011) Feb 5, 2011 · Danish · Comedy, Animation, Family $2.9M worldwide

Feb 5, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
36
Jock the Hero Dog (2011) Jul 29, 2011 · English · Comedy, Family, Adventure $2M worldwide

Jul 29, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
37
Alois Nebel (2011) Sep 4, 2011 · Czech · Animation, Drama $664.2K worldwide

Sep 4, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $664.2K
38
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011) May 7, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Fantasy, Family $645.6K worldwide

May 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $645.6K
39
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret (2011) Aug 25, 2011 · Estonian · Family, Animation $533.4K worldwide

Aug 25, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $533.4K
40
Brasil Animado (2011) Jan 21, 2011 · Portuguese · Animation, Comedy $428.3K worldwide

Jan 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $428.3K
41
The Gruffalo’s Child (2011) Dec 25, 2011 · English · Fantasy, Adventure, Family $383.2K worldwide

Dec 25, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $383.2K
42
The Magic Crystal (2011) Nov 18, 2011 · Finnish · Animation, Family, Adventure $340.8K worldwide

Nov 18, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $340.8K
43
The Princess and the Pilot (2011) Oct 1, 2011 · Japanese · Adventure, Drama, Romance $272.8K worldwide

Oct 1, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $272.8K
44
Heaven’s Lost Property the Movie: The Angeloid of Clockwork (2011) Jun 25, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy, Fantasy $270.5K worldwide

Jun 25, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.5K
45
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels - The Movie (2011) Sep 6, 2011 · English · Family, Animation $220.5K worldwide

Sep 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $220.5K
46
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails (2011) Dec 6, 2011 · English · Family, Animation $175.9K worldwide

Dec 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $175.9K
47
Eetu ja Konna (2011) Feb 18, 2011 · Finnish · Family, Animation $127.8K worldwide

Feb 18, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $127.8K
48
The King of Pigs (2011) Oct 8, 2011 · Korean · Animation, Drama, Thriller $124.1K worldwide

Oct 8, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $124.1K
49
Ella And Aleksi - Surprise Birthday Party (2011) Sep 15, 2011 · Finnish · Animation, Music $43.6K worldwide

Sep 15, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.6K
50
The Painting (2011) Oct 12, 2011 · French · Animation, Fantasy $22.3K worldwide

Oct 12, 2011 US and Canada: $21K Rest of the world: $1.3K Worldwide: $22.3K

US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2011?

Of the top 10, Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) earned the biggest share at home (52% in the US & Canada), while The Adventures of Tintin (2011) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 51 films, $1.4B (29%) came from the US & Canada.

1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) $665.7M
$165.2M US & Canada · 25% $500.4M elsewhere · 75%
2 The Smurfs (2011) $563.9M
$142.6M US & Canada · 25% $421.3M elsewhere · 75%
3 Cars 2 (2011) $559.9M
$191.5M US & Canada · 34% $368.4M elsewhere · 66%
4 Puss in Boots (2011) $555M
$149.3M US & Canada · 27% $405.7M elsewhere · 73%
5 Rio (2011) $483.9M
$143.6M US & Canada · 30% $340.2M elsewhere · 70%
6 The Adventures of Tintin (2011) $374M
$77.6M US & Canada · 21% $296.4M elsewhere · 79%
7 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) $342.7M
$133.1M US & Canada · 39% $209.6M elsewhere · 61%
8 Rango (2011) $245.7M
$123.5M US & Canada · 50% $122.2M elsewhere · 50%
9 Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) $194M
$100M US & Canada · 52% $94M elsewhere · 48%
10 Happy Feet Two (2011) $159.2M
$64M US & Canada · 40% $95.2M elsewhere · 60%

Gross bands

How Many 2011 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

11 of 51 films crossed $100M and took $4.3B between them, 91% of the total. 30 films, 59% of the list, earned under $10M.

49% 41%

$1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
$500M to $1B 4 films, 8% of the list $2.3B · 49% of the gross
$100M to $500M 7 films, 14% of the list $2B · 41% of the gross
$10M to $100M 10 films, 20% of the list $352.7M · 7% of the gross
Under $10M 30 films, 59% of the list $89.6M · 2% of the gross

By release month

Which Month of 2011 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $838.9M from 10 films, led by The Adventures of Tintin (2011). August was the quietest month ($533.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

Last 10 years

How Does 2011 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2011 earned the most: $4.7B from 51 films, led by Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011).

Year	Films	Worldwide	Change	Biggest film
2002 25 films	25	$1.4B	–	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
2007 47 films · +8%	47	$3.3B	+8%	Shrek the Third (2007) $808.3M
2008 44 films · −15%	44	$2.9B	−15%	Kung Fu Panda (2008) $632.4M
2009 57 films · +46%	57	$4.2B	+46%	Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) $886.7M
2010 59 films · −2%	59	$4.1B	−2%	Toy Story 3 (2010) $1.1B
2011 51 films · +16%	51	$4.7B	+16%	Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) $665.7M

By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Animation Movies Speak in 2011?

English-language animation films took $4.4B across 19 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language animation films ($250.3M) and Russian-language animation films ($35.2M).

2011 Animation Box Office by Language

English $4.4B
19 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Japanese $250.3M
14 films · #1 Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2011)
Russian $35.2M
2 films · #1 Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf (2011)
Chinese $11.5M
2 films · #1 Little Big Panda (2011)
German $10.3M
2 films · #1 Princess Lillifee and the Little Unicorn (2011)
Spanish $7.1M
2 films · #1 The Legend of La Llorona (2011)
Catalan $6.8M
1 film · #1 Snowflake, the White Gorilla (2011)
Danish $2.9M
1 film · #1 Freddy Frogface (2011)
Czech $664.2K
1 film · #1 Alois Nebel (2011)
Estonian $533.4K
1 film · #1 Lotte and the Moonstone Secret (2011)

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

2000s 10 years · $24.1B

1990s 10 years · $5.6B

1980s 9 years · $1.1B

1970s 9 years · $311.5M

1960s 5 years · $221.6M

1950s 9 years · $329.5M

1940s 8 years · $428.3M

1930s 1 year · $185.1M

1938 $185.1M #1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)

FAQ

Animation Box Office 2011: 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 51 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing animation movie in 2011?

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) leads with $665.7M worldwide, $165.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Smurfs (2011) at $563.9M and Cars 2 (2011) at $559.9M.

How much did animation movies released in 2011 earn?

51 animation films released in 2011 report a worldwide gross, $4.7B in all, or $92.9M per film on average. 2010 releases took $4.1B.

How many animation movies released in 2011 made $1 billion?

None. 11 films crossed $100 million, led by Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) with $665.7M.

How is the 2011 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 2011. 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 2011 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.