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Comedy box office · November 2002

Comedy Box Office, November 2002: Top-Grossing Releases

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in November 2002, with $172.9M worldwide, ahead of I Spy (2002) at $51.4M and Friday After Next (2002) at $33.5M. 18 comedy films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $343.2M in all, 67% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 43% on October 2002, whose releases took $240.6M. By language, English leads with $206.5M across 6 comedy releases.

November 2002 releases with a gross
18
combined worldwide
$343.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs October 2002
+43%
The Santa Clause 2 (2002) movie poster #1 of 18
#1 comedy movie of November 2002

The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

2002 · Fantasy, Comedy

$172.9M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total

$139.2M US & Canada · 81% $33.6M elsewhere · 19%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of November 2002?

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) leads with $172.9M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $299.4M, 87% of what all 18 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Santa Clause 2 (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $172.9M The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
    $139.2M US & Canada · 81% $33.6M elsewhere · 19%
  2. I Spy (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $51.4M I Spy (2002)
    $33.6M US & Canada · 65% $17.8M elsewhere · 35%
  3. Friday After Next (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $33.5M Friday After Next (2002)
    $33.3M US & Canada · 99% $273.2K elsewhere · <1%
  4. Eight Crazy Nights (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $23.8M Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
    $23.6M US & Canada · 99% $246.5K elsewhere · 1%
  5. Jail Breakers (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $17.8M Jail Breakers (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of November 2002, 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 November 2002.

  1. 1 The Santa Clause 2 (2002) movie poster
    The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Nov 1, 2002 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $172.9M worldwide
    Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $139.2M Rest of the world: $33.6M Worldwide: $172.9M
  2. 2 I Spy (2002) movie poster
    I Spy (2002) Nov 1, 2002 · Action, Adventure, Thriller $51.4M worldwide
    Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $33.6M Rest of the world: $17.8M Worldwide: $51.4M
  3. 3 Friday After Next (2002) movie poster
    Friday After Next (2002) Nov 22, 2002 · English · Comedy $33.5M worldwide
    Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: $33.3M Rest of the world: $273.2K Worldwide: $33.5M
  4. 4 Eight Crazy Nights (2002) movie poster
    Eight Crazy Nights (2002) Nov 27, 2002 · Drama, Comedy, Animation $23.8M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: $23.6M Rest of the world: $246.5K Worldwide: $23.8M
  5. 5 Jail Breakers (2002) movie poster
    Jail Breakers (2002) Nov 20, 2002 · Korean · Comedy, Drama $17.8M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.8M
  6. 6 Wet Dreams (2002) movie poster
    Wet Dreams (2002) Nov 6, 2002 · Korean · Comedy, Romance $13.9M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.9M
  7. 7 Conduct Zero (2002) movie poster
    Conduct Zero (2002) Nov 14, 2002 · Korean · Romance, Comedy, Drama $9.8M worldwide
    Nov 14, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M
  8. 8 Trick: The Movie (2002) movie poster
    Trick: The Movie (2002) Nov 7, 2002 · Japanese · Comedy, Mystery, Crime $9.2M worldwide
    Nov 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2M
  9. 9 If I Were a Rich Man (2002) movie poster
    If I Were a Rich Man (2002) Nov 27, 2002 · French · Comedy $5.6M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
  10. 10 Peter Bell (2002) movie poster
    Peter Bell (2002) Nov 17, 2002 · Dutch · Comedy, Family $4.9M worldwide
    Nov 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  11. 11 The Conman 2002 (2002) movie poster
    The Conman 2002 (2002) Nov 7, 2002 · Cantonese · Comedy $158.5K worldwide
    Nov 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $158.5K
  12. 12 Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) movie poster
    Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) Nov 15, 2002 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Drama $95.4K worldwide
    Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $95.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $95.4K
  13. 13 Hush! (2002) movie poster
    Hush! (2002) Nov 8, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy $52.5K worldwide
    Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $21.3K Rest of the world: $31.2K Worldwide: $52.5K
  14. 14 Mimi (2002) movie poster
    Mimi (2002) Nov 1, 2002 · English · Comedy $28.7K worldwide
    Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.7K
  15. 15 Haider lebt - 1. April 2021 (2002) movie poster
    Haider lebt - 1. April 2021 (2002) Nov 7, 2002 · German · Comedy $19.4K worldwide
    Nov 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.4K
  16. 16 Love in the Time of Money (2002) movie poster
    Love in the Time of Money (2002) Nov 1, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $10.4K worldwide
    Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $10.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4K
  17. 17 Dead or Alive: Final (2002) movie poster
    Dead or Alive: Final (2002) Nov 29, 2002 · Chinese · Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller $2.6K worldwide
    Nov 29, 2002 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
  18. 18 Besotted (2002) movie poster
    Besotted (2002) Nov 1, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $1.4K worldwide
    Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $1.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in November 2002?

Of the top 10, Friday After Next (2002) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while I Spy (2002) made 35% of its gross abroad. Across all 18 films, $229.8M (67%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $172.9M
    $139.2M US & Canada · 81% $33.6M elsewhere · 19%
  2. 2 I Spy (2002) $51.4M
    $33.6M US & Canada · 65% $17.8M elsewhere · 35%
  3. 3 Friday After Next (2002) $33.5M
    $33.3M US & Canada · 99% $273.2K elsewhere · <1%
  4. 4 Eight Crazy Nights (2002) $23.8M
    $23.6M US & Canada · 99% $246.5K elsewhere · 1%
  5. 5 Jail Breakers (2002) $17.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Wet Dreams (2002) $13.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Conduct Zero (2002) $9.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Trick: The Movie (2002) $9.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 If I Were a Rich Man (2002) $5.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Peter Bell (2002) $4.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many November 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 18 films crossed $100M and took $172.9M between them, 50% of the total. 12 films, 67% 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, 6% of the list $172.9M · 50% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 28% of the list $140.5M · 41% of the gross
  • Under $10M 12 films, 67% of the list $29.9M · 9% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of November 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 44 (Oct 27–Nov 2) took $224.3M, led by The Santa Clause 2 (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $224.3M The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
  2. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 3–9 Wet Dreams (2002) $23.4M Wet Dreams (2002)
  3. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 10–16 Conduct Zero (2002) $9.9M Conduct Zero (2002)
  4. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 17–23 Friday After Next (2002) $56.2M Friday After Next (2002)
  5. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 24–30 Eight Crazy Nights (2002) $29.4M Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
Earlier years

How Does November 2002 Compare With November in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, November 2001 earned the most: $997.7M from 21 films, led by Monsters, Inc. (2001). November 2002 took $343.2M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 1993 8 films 8 $558.2M – Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
November 1994 5 films · −41% 5 $330.8M −41% The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M
November 1995 8 films · +140% 8 $794.4M +140% Toy Story (1995) $394.4M
November 1996 10 films · −36% 10 $509.4M −36% 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M
November 1997 3 films · −16% 3 $429.5M −16% Bean (1997) $251.2M
November 1998 13 films · +101% 13 $861.6M +101% A Bug's Life (1998) $363.3M
November 1999 13 films · −30% 13 $604.1M −30% Toy Story 2 (1999) $497.4M
November 2000 11 films · +59% 11 $957.9M +59% How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M
November 2001 21 films · +4% 21 $997.7M +4% Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M
November 2002 18 films · −66% 18 $343.2M −66% The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $172.9M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in November 2002?

English-language comedy films took $206.5M across 6 films, 60% of the total, ahead of Korean-language comedy films ($41.6M) and Japanese-language comedy films ($9.2M).

November 2002 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $206.5M
    6 films · #1 The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
  2. Korean $41.6M
    3 films · #1 Jail Breakers (2002)
  3. Japanese $9.2M
    1 film · #1 Trick: The Movie (2002)
  4. French $5.6M
    1 film · #1 If I Were a Rich Man (2002)
  5. Dutch $4.9M
    1 film · #1 Peter Bell (2002)
  6. Cantonese $158.5K
    1 film · #1 The Conman 2002 (2002)
  7. Hindi $95.4K
    1 film · #1 Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
  8. German $19.4K
    1 film · #1 Haider lebt - 1. April 2021 (2002)
  9. Chinese $2.6K
    1 film · #1 Dead or Alive: Final (2002)
Archive

Comedy Box Office in 2002, Month by Month

The months of 2002 with their totals: December leads with $1.2B, led by Catch Me If You Can (2002).

FAQ

Comedy Box Office November 2002: 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 18 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in November 2002?

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) leads with $172.9M worldwide, $139.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come I Spy (2002) at $51.4M and Friday After Next (2002) at $33.5M.

How much did comedy movies released in November 2002 earn?

18 comedy films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $343.2M in all, or $19.1M per film on average. October 2002 releases took $240.6M.

How many comedy movies released in November 2002 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Santa Clause 2 (2002) with $172.9M.

How much of the November 2002 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$229.8M of the $343.2M total, or 67%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 18 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 2002 comedy 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 November 2002. 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 November 2002 comedy 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.