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Animation Box Office 2017: Highest-Grossing Animation Movies, Page 2

Despicable Me 3 (2017) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in 2017, with $1B worldwide, ahead of The Boss Baby (2017) at $528M and Your Name. (2017) at $405.3M. 112 animation films released in 2017 report a worldwide gross, $4.6B in all, 27% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 11 crossed $100 million. That is down 24% on 2016, whose releases took $6.1B. By language, English leads with $3.6B across 44 animation releases.

2017 releases with a gross
112
combined worldwide
$4.6B
films crossed $100M
11
vs 2016
−24%
Despicable Me 3 (2017) movie poster #1 of 112
#1 animation movie of 2017

Despicable Me 3 (2017)

2017 · Action, Adventure

$1B worldwide · 22% of the chart's total

$264.6M US & Canada · 26% $770.2M elsewhere · 74%
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Every Animation Release of 2017, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 100 of 112. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2017.

  1. 51 The Irregular at Magic High School the Movie: The Girl Who Calls the Stars (2017) movie poster
    The Irregular at Magic High School the Movie: The Girl Who Calls the Stars (2017) Jul 28, 2017 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy $2.8M worldwide
    Jul 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  2. 52 The Breadwinner (2017) movie poster
    The Breadwinner (2017) Nov 17, 2017 · English · Drama, Animation, Family $2.8M worldwide
    Nov 17, 2017 US and Canada: $313.2K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.8M
  3. 53 Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister (2017) movie poster
    Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister (2017) Nov 11, 2017 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation $2.5M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  4. 54 Harvie and the Magic Museum (2017) movie poster
    Harvie and the Magic Museum (2017) Aug 31, 2017 · Animation, Family $2.1M worldwide
    Aug 31, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  5. 55 Monster Island (2017) movie poster
    Monster Island (2017) Jul 21, 2017 · Spanish · Adventure, Animation, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  6. 56 Hedgehogs (2017) movie poster
    Hedgehogs (2017) Dec 15, 2017 · English · Animation $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 15, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  7. 57 Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection (2017) movie poster
    Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection (2017) Jul 22, 2017 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  8. 58 Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017) movie poster
    Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017) Aug 14, 2017 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $1.4M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2017 US and Canada: $519.5K Rest of the world: $900.6K Worldwide: $1.4M
  9. 59 Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania (2017) movie poster
    Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania (2017) Jan 12, 2017 · English · Family, Animation, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  10. 60 Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017) movie poster
    Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017) Jul 1, 2017 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy, Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  11. 61 Napping Princess (2017) movie poster
    Napping Princess (2017) Sep 8, 2017 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Drama, Animation $1.2M worldwide
    Sep 8, 2017 US and Canada: $48.2K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.2M
  12. 62 Spark: A Space Tail (2017) movie poster
    Spark: A Space Tail (2017) Apr 14, 2017 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $1M worldwide
    Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $196.5K Rest of the world: $844.2K Worldwide: $1M
  13. 63 Masha and the Bear - To the Cinema (2017) movie poster
    Masha and the Bear - To the Cinema (2017) Jan 26, 2017 · Russian · Animation, Family $997.2K worldwide
    Jan 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $997.2K
  14. 64 Ana and Bruno (2017) movie poster
    Ana and Bruno (2017) Jun 12, 2017 · Spanish · Animation, Adventure, Family $977K worldwide
    Jun 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $977K
  15. 65 Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017) movie poster
    Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017) Apr 22, 2017 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation, Drama $956.9K worldwide
    Apr 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $956.9K
  16. 66 Fireman Sam: Alien Alert! The Movie (2017) movie poster
    Fireman Sam: Alien Alert! The Movie (2017) Jan 5, 2017 · English · Animation, Family $900.9K worldwide
    Jan 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $900.9K
  17. 67 Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017) movie poster
    Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017) Nov 23, 2017 · Finnish · Animation, Family, Adventure $853.8K worldwide
    Nov 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $853.8K
  18. 68 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum (2017) movie poster
    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum (2017) Sep 2, 2017 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, War $841K worldwide
    Sep 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $841K
  19. 69 Anchors Up (2017) movie poster
    Anchors Up (2017) Oct 6, 2017 · Norwegian · Animation, Family $836.8K worldwide
    Oct 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $836.8K
  20. 70 Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017) movie poster
    Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017) Jan 6, 2017 · Japanese · Animation, Mystery, Fantasy $817.9K worldwide
    Jan 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $817.9K
  21. 71 Free!: Take Your Marks (2017) movie poster
    Free!: Take Your Marks (2017) Oct 28, 2017 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation $791.3K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $791.3K
  22. 72 Barbie: Dolphin Magic (2017) movie poster
    Barbie: Dolphin Magic (2017) Sep 17, 2017 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $696K worldwide
    Sep 17, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $696K
  23. 73 Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1 (2017) movie poster
    Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1 (2017) Sep 16, 2017 · Japanese · Animation, Adventure, Action $546.4K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $546.4K
  24. 74 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017) movie poster
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017) Oct 21, 2017 · Japanese · Drama, Sci-Fi, Action $526.1K worldwide
    Oct 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $526.1K
  25. 75 Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor - The Movie (2017) movie poster
    Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor - The Movie (2017) Jun 7, 2017 · English · Family, Animation, Music $523.3K worldwide
    Jun 7, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $523.3K
  26. 76 Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017) movie poster
    Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017) Jan 21, 2017 · Japanese · Fantasy, Action, Animation $511.1K worldwide
    Jan 21, 2017 US and Canada: $248.3K Rest of the world: $262.8K Worldwide: $511.1K
  27. 77 Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3 (2017) movie poster
    Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3 (2017) Mar 24, 2017 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Sci-Fi $417.8K worldwide
    Mar 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $417.8K
  28. 78 Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie (2017) movie poster
    Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie (2017) May 26, 2017 · English · Animation, Comedy, Family $409.7K worldwide
    May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $409.7K
  29. 79 Barbie Video Game Hero (2017) movie poster
    Barbie Video Game Hero (2017) Jan 17, 2017 · English · Sci-Fi, Animation, Family $391.6K worldwide
    Jan 17, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $391.6K
  30. 80 Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence (2017) movie poster
    Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence (2017) Sep 16, 2017 · Japanese · Adventure, Family, Fantasy $382.1K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2017 US and Canada: $52.3K Rest of the world: $329.8K Worldwide: $382.1K
  31. 81 Cinderella the Cat (2017) movie poster
    Cinderella the Cat (2017) Dec 8, 2017 · Italian · Thriller, Crime, Animation $359.8K worldwide
    Dec 8, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $359.8K
  32. 82 The Highway Rat (2017) movie poster
    The Highway Rat (2017) Dec 25, 2017 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $311.6K worldwide
    Dec 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $311.6K
  33. 83 The Mojicons (2017) movie poster
    The Mojicons (2017) Nov 30, 2017 · Russian · Animation, Comedy $274.4K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $274.4K
  34. 84 Cerulia (2017) movie poster
    Cerulia (2017) Mar 12, 2017 · Spanish · Animation, Horror $271.7K worldwide
    Mar 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $271.7K
  35. 85 Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017) movie poster
    Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017) Jun 19, 2017 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $256.3K worldwide
    Jun 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $256.3K
  36. 86 Knight Rusty 2: Full Metal Racket (2017) movie poster
    Knight Rusty 2: Full Metal Racket (2017) Jan 19, 2017 · German · Comedy, Animation, Family $209.3K worldwide
    Jan 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $209.3K
  37. 87 Ethel & Ernest (2017) movie poster
    Ethel & Ernest (2017) Dec 15, 2017 · English · Drama, History, Animation $179.2K worldwide
    Dec 15, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $179.2K
  38. 88 The Girl Without Hands (2017) movie poster
    The Girl Without Hands (2017) Jul 21, 2017 · French · Animation $121K worldwide
    Jul 21, 2017 US and Canada: $21.8K Rest of the world: $99.2K Worldwide: $121K
  39. 89 The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover (2017) movie poster
    The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover (2017) Mar 26, 2017 · English · Animation, Family, Mystery $107.7K worldwide
    Mar 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $107.7K
  40. 90 Gordon & Paddy (2017) movie poster
    Gordon & Paddy (2017) Dec 22, 2017 · Swedish · Family, Mystery, Animation $96.3K worldwide
    Dec 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $96.3K
  41. 91 Junk Head (2017) movie poster
    Junk Head (2017) Jul 23, 2017 · Japanese · Animation, Adventure, Action $81.8K worldwide
    Jul 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.8K
  42. 92 Shopkins World Vacation (2017) movie poster
    Shopkins World Vacation (2017) Oct 5, 2017 · English · Family, Animation $81.3K worldwide
    Oct 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.3K
  43. 93 Fishtales 2 (2017) movie poster
    Fishtales 2 (2017) Nov 1, 2017 · English · Animation $78.5K worldwide
    Nov 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.5K
  44. 94 Bunyan and Babe (2017) movie poster
    Bunyan and Babe (2017) Jan 12, 2017 · English · Family, Fantasy, Comedy $72.1K worldwide
    Jan 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72.1K
  45. 95 My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea (2017) movie poster
    My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea (2017) Apr 14, 2017 · English · Drama, Comedy, Animation $68.9K worldwide
    Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $68.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $68.9K
  46. 96 Everything (2017) movie poster
    Everything (2017) Feb 11, 2017 · English · Animation $64K worldwide
    Feb 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64K
  47. 97 Digimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss (2017) movie poster
    Digimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss (2017) Feb 25, 2017 · Japanese · Action, Family, Fantasy $59.1K worldwide
    Feb 25, 2017 US and Canada: $59.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.1K
  48. 98 Birds Like Us (2017) movie poster
    Birds Like Us (2017) May 5, 2017 · English · Adventure, Family, Animation $58.8K worldwide
    May 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $58.8K
  49. 99 PAW Patrol: Mission Big Screen (2017) movie poster
    PAW Patrol: Mission Big Screen (2017) Jul 7, 2017 · English · Animation, Adventure $54.7K worldwide
    Jul 7, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.7K
  50. 100 Howard Lovecraft & the Undersea Kingdom (2017) movie poster
    Howard Lovecraft & the Undersea Kingdom (2017) Sep 23, 2017 · English · Animation, Fantasy, Family $44.2K worldwide
    Sep 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.2K
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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