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Animation Box Office, December 2013: Top-Grossing Releases

Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in December 2013, with $126.5M worldwide, ahead of Khumba (2013) at $27.2M and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) at $19.6M. 10 animation films released in December 2013 report a worldwide gross, $179M in all, 20% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 39% on November 2013, whose releases took $294.5M. By language, English leads with $157.1M across 4 animation releases.

December 2013 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$179M
film crossed $100M
1
vs November 2013
−39%
Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 animation movie of December 2013

Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)

2013 · Action, Adventure

$126.5M worldwide · 71% of the chart's total

$36.1M US & Canada · 29% $90.5M elsewhere · 71%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Animation Hits of December 2013?

Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) leads with $126.5M, 71% of the total. The top 5 together took $177.9M, 99% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) movie poster Number 1
    $126.5M Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)
    $36.1M US & Canada · 29% $90.5M elsewhere · 71%
  2. Khumba (2013) movie poster Number 2
    $27.2M Khumba (2013)
    $1K US & Canada · <1% $27.2M elsewhere · 100%
  3. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) movie poster Number 3
    $19.6M Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013)
    $375.6K US & Canada · 2% $19.2M elsewhere · 98%
  4. Frog Kingdom (2013) movie poster Number 4
    $3.3M Frog Kingdom (2013)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Jungle Master (2013) movie poster Number 5
    $1.3M Jungle Master (2013)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Animation Release of December 2013, 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 December 2013.

  1. 1 Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) movie poster
    Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) Dec 20, 2013 · English · Action, Adventure, Animation $126.5M worldwide
    Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: $36.1M Rest of the world: $90.5M Worldwide: $126.5M
  2. 2 Khumba (2013) movie poster
    Khumba (2013) Dec 6, 2013 · English · Adventure, Animation, Family $27.2M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: $1K Rest of the world: $27.2M Worldwide: $27.2M
  3. 3 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) movie poster
    Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) Dec 6, 2013 · Japanese · Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy $19.6M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: $375.6K Rest of the world: $19.2M Worldwide: $19.6M
  4. 4 Frog Kingdom (2013) movie poster
    Frog Kingdom (2013) Dec 28, 2013 · English · Adventure, Animation, Comedy $3.3M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  5. 5 Jungle Master (2013) movie poster
    Jungle Master (2013) Dec 1, 2013 · Chinese · Animation, Adventure $1.3M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  6. 6 Worms (2013) movie poster
    Worms (2013) Dec 20, 2013 · Portuguese · Family, Animation, Adventure $688K worldwide
    Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $688K
  7. 7 Mahabharat (2013) movie poster
    Mahabharat (2013) Dec 27, 2013 · Hindi · Adventure, Action, Animation $280K worldwide
    Dec 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280K
  8. 8 The Scent of Carrots (2013) movie poster
    The Scent of Carrots (2013) Dec 20, 2013 · French · Family, Animation $50.9K worldwide
    Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.9K
  9. 9 All Catacombs Are Gray (2013) movie poster
    All Catacombs Are Gray (2013) Dec 17, 2013 · English · Animation, Horror, Romance $41.3K worldwide
    Dec 17, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.3K
  10. 10 Wolfy: The Incredible Secret (2013) movie poster
    Wolfy: The Incredible Secret (2013) Dec 18, 2013 · French · Animation, Family $40.4K worldwide
    Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $40.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in December 2013?

Of the top 10, Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) earned the biggest share at home (29% in the US & Canada), while Khumba (2013) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $36.5M (20%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) $126.5M
    $36.1M US & Canada · 29% $90.5M elsewhere · 71%
  2. 2 Khumba (2013) $27.2M
    $1K US & Canada · <1% $27.2M elsewhere · 100%
  3. 3 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) $19.6M
    $375.6K US & Canada · 2% $19.2M elsewhere · 98%
  4. 4 Frog Kingdom (2013) $3.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Jungle Master (2013) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Worms (2013) $688K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Mahabharat (2013) $280K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Scent of Carrots (2013) $50.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 All Catacombs Are Gray (2013) $41.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Wolfy: The Incredible Secret (2013) $40.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many December 2013 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $126.5M between them, 71% of the total. 7 films, 70% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 $126.5M · 71% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 20% of the list $46.8M · 26% of the gross
  • Under $10M 7 films, 70% of the list $5.7M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of December 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 51 (Dec 15–21) took $127.4M, led by Walking with Dinosaurs (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 1–7 Khumba (2013) $48.1M Khumba (2013)
  2. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 8–14 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 15–21 Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) $127.4M Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)
  4. Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 22–28 Frog Kingdom (2013) $3.6M Frog Kingdom (2013)
  5. Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 29–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does December 2013 Compare With December in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, December 2011 earned the most: $838.9M from 10 films, led by The Adventures of Tintin (2011). December 2013 took $179M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
December 2004 4 films 4 $6.5M – Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (2004) $6.1M
December 2005 3 films · +1863% 3 $128.4M +1863% Hoodwinked! (2005) $110M
December 2006 1 film · −100% 1 $506.4K −100% Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap (2006) $506.4K
December 2007 10 films · +83171% 10 $421.7M +83171% Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) $365.4M
December 2008 6 films · −74% 6 $107.7M −74% The Tale of Despereaux (2008) $87M
December 2009 12 films · +373% 12 $509.7M +373% Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $443.1M
December 2010 7 films · −53% 7 $239.1M −53% Yogi Bear (2010) $203.5M
December 2011 10 films · +251% 10 $838.9M +251% The Adventures of Tintin (2011) $374M
December 2012 7 films · −94% 7 $48.6M −94% Three Heroes on Distant Shores (2012) $33.7M
December 2013 10 films · +269% 10 $179M +269% Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) $126.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Animation Movies Speak in December 2013?

English-language animation films took $157.1M across 4 films, 88% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language animation films ($19.6M) and Chinese-language animation films ($1.3M).

December 2013 Animation Box Office by Language

  1. English $157.1M
    4 films · #1 Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)
  2. Japanese $19.6M
    1 film · #1 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013)
  3. Chinese $1.3M
    1 film · #1 Jungle Master (2013)
  4. Portuguese $688K
    1 film · #1 Worms (2013)
  5. Hindi $280K
    1 film · #1 Mahabharat (2013)
  6. French $91.3K
    2 films · #1 The Scent of Carrots (2013)
Archive

Animation Box Office in 2013, Month by Month

The months of 2013 with their totals: July leads with $1.6B, led by Despicable Me 2 (2013).

FAQ

Animation Box Office December 2013: 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 animation movie in December 2013?

Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) leads with $126.5M worldwide, $36.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Khumba (2013) at $27.2M and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) at $19.6M.

How much did animation movies released in December 2013 earn?

10 animation films released in December 2013 report a worldwide gross, $179M in all, or $17.9M per film on average. November 2013 releases took $294.5M.

How many animation movies released in December 2013 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) with $126.5M.

How much of the December 2013 Animation box office came from the US and Canada?

$36.5M of the $179M total, or 20%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 7 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the December 2013 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 December 2013. 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 December 2013 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.