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Comedy box office · April 2002

Comedy Box Office, April 2002: Top-Grossing Releases

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in April 2002, with $368.7M worldwide, ahead of The Sweetest Thing (2002) at $69.3M and Van Wilder (2002) at $38.3M. 22 comedy films released in April 2002 report a worldwide gross, $551M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 18% on March 2002, whose releases took $675.6M. By language, English leads with $511.4M across 13 comedy releases.

April 2002 releases with a gross
22
combined worldwide
$551M
film crossed $100M
1
vs March 2002
−18%
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) movie poster #1 of 22
#1 comedy movie of April 2002

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

2002 · Comedy, Romance

$368.7M worldwide · 67% of the chart's total

$241.4M US & Canada · 65% $127.3M elsewhere · 35%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of April 2002?

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) leads with $368.7M, 67% of the total. The top 5 together took $510.2M, 93% of what all 22 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $368.7M My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
    $241.4M US & Canada · 65% $127.3M elsewhere · 35%
  2. The Sweetest Thing (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $69.3M The Sweetest Thing (2002)
    $24.7M US & Canada · 36% $44.6M elsewhere · 64%
  3. Van Wilder (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $38.3M Van Wilder (2002)
    $21.3M US & Canada · 56% $17M elsewhere · 44%
  4. Dead Weight (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $17M Dead Weight (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Life or Something Like It (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $16.9M Life or Something Like It (2002)
    $14.4M US & Canada · 86% $2.4M elsewhere · 14%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of April 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 April 2002.

  1. 1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) movie poster
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) Apr 19, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $368.7M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $241.4M Rest of the world: $127.3M Worldwide: $368.7M
  2. 2 The Sweetest Thing (2002) movie poster
    The Sweetest Thing (2002) Apr 12, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $69.3M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $24.7M Rest of the world: $44.6M Worldwide: $69.3M
  3. 3 Van Wilder (2002) movie poster
    Van Wilder (2002) Apr 5, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $38.3M worldwide
    Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $21.3M Rest of the world: $17M Worldwide: $38.3M
  4. 4 Dead Weight (2002) movie poster
    Dead Weight (2002) Apr 10, 2002 · French · Comedy $17M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
  5. 5 Life or Something Like It (2002) movie poster
    Life or Something Like It (2002) Apr 26, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $16.9M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $16.9M
  6. 6 Big Trouble (2002) movie poster
    Big Trouble (2002) Apr 5, 2002 · English · Thriller, Comedy, Crime $8.5M worldwide
    Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $8.5M
  7. 7 Shooting Stars (2002) movie poster
    Shooting Stars (2002) Apr 24, 2002 · French · Comedy $6.4M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  8. 8 Fun Movie (2002) movie poster
    Fun Movie (2002) Apr 12, 2002 · Korean · Comedy $5.7M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
  9. 9 Oollala Sisters (2002) movie poster
    Oollala Sisters (2002) Apr 26, 2002 · Korean · Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  10. 10 Crush (2002) movie poster
    Crush (2002) Apr 3, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $3.7M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2002 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $3.7M
  11. 11 Casomai (2002) movie poster
    Casomai (2002) Apr 30, 2002 · Italian · Romance, Comedy $3.1M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  12. 12 Lucky Break (2002) movie poster
    Lucky Break (2002) Apr 5, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance, Crime $2.6M worldwide
    Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $54.6K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.6M
  13. 13 Dry Wood, Fierce Fire (2002) movie poster
    Dry Wood, Fierce Fire (2002) Apr 19, 2002 · Cantonese · Comedy, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  14. 14 Human Nature (2002) movie poster
    Human Nature (2002) Apr 12, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $705.3K Rest of the world: $869.4K Worldwide: $1.6M
  15. 15 The Other Brother (2002) movie poster
    The Other Brother (2002) Apr 26, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  16. 16 The Triumph of Love (2002) movie poster
    The Triumph of Love (2002) Apr 17, 2002 · Portuguese · Comedy, Romance $501.4K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2002 US and Canada: $447.3K Rest of the world: $54.2K Worldwide: $501.4K
  17. 17 God Is on Air (2002) movie poster
    God Is on Air (2002) Apr 26, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $407.4K worldwide
    Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $407.4K
  18. 18 Smoking Room (2002) movie poster
    Smoking Room (2002) Apr 27, 2002 · Spanish · Comedy, Drama $312.8K worldwide
    Apr 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $312.8K
  19. 19 American Chai (2002) movie poster
    American Chai (2002) Apr 5, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy $127.5K worldwide
    Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $127.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $127.5K
  20. 20 30 Years to Life (2002) movie poster
    30 Years to Life (2002) Apr 5, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $103.5K worldwide
    Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $103.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $103.5K
  21. 21 Mutant Aliens (2002) movie poster
    Mutant Aliens (2002) Apr 19, 2002 · English · Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation $29.7K worldwide
    Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.7K
  22. 22 Interstate 60 (2002) movie poster
    Interstate 60 (2002) Apr 13, 2002 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Drama $8.4K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in April 2002?

Of the top 10, Life or Something Like It (2002) earned the biggest share at home (86% in the US & Canada), while Crush (2002) made 71% of its gross abroad. Across all 22 films, $311.7M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $368.7M
    $241.4M US & Canada · 65% $127.3M elsewhere · 35%
  2. 2 The Sweetest Thing (2002) $69.3M
    $24.7M US & Canada · 36% $44.6M elsewhere · 64%
  3. 3 Van Wilder (2002) $38.3M
    $21.3M US & Canada · 56% $17M elsewhere · 44%
  4. 4 Dead Weight (2002) $17M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Life or Something Like It (2002) $16.9M
    $14.4M US & Canada · 86% $2.4M elsewhere · 14%
  6. 6 Big Trouble (2002) $8.5M
    $7.3M US & Canada · 86% $1.2M elsewhere · 14%
  7. 7 Shooting Stars (2002) $6.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Fun Movie (2002) $5.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Oollala Sisters (2002) $4.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Crush (2002) $3.7M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 29% $2.6M elsewhere · 71%
Gross bands

How Many April 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 22 films crossed $100M and took $368.7M between them, 67% of the total. 17 films, 77% 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, 5% of the list $368.7M · 67% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 18% of the list $141.5M · 26% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 77% of the list $40.7M · 7% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of April 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 16 (Apr 14–20) took $371M, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 Van Wilder (2002) $53.3M Van Wilder (2002)
  2. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 The Sweetest Thing (2002) $93.6M The Sweetest Thing (2002)
  3. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $371M My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
  4. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 Life or Something Like It (2002) $30M Life or Something Like It (2002)
  5. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 Casomai (2002) $3.1M Casomai (2002)
Earlier years

How Does April 2002 Compare With April in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, April 2002 earned the most: $551M from 22 films, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
April 1993 10 films 10 $129.1M – Cop & ½ (1993) $40.7M
April 1994 11 films · −45% 11 $70.4M −45% With Honors (1994) $20M
April 1995 14 films · +589% 14 $485.5M +589% While You Were Sleeping (1995) $182.1M
April 1996 12 films · −71% 12 $139.6M −71% A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M
April 1997 13 films · −14% 13 $119.5M −14% Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) $29.2M
April 1998 15 films · +53% 15 $183.1M +53% The Object of My Affection (1998) $46.9M
April 1999 12 films · +45% 12 $266.3M +45% Never Been Kissed (1999) $84.6M
April 2000 15 films · −12% 15 $233.3M −12% Keeping the Faith (2000) $59.9M
April 2001 18 films · +96% 18 $457.1M +96% Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) $282M
April 2002 22 films · +21% 22 $551M +21% My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $368.7M
By language

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

English-language comedy films took $511.4M across 13 films, 93% of the total, ahead of French-language comedy films ($23.4M) and Korean-language comedy films ($10.2M).

April 2002 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $511.4M
    13 films · #1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
  2. French $23.4M
    2 films · #1 Dead Weight (2002)
  3. Korean $10.2M
    2 films · #1 Fun Movie (2002)
  4. Italian $3.1M
    1 film · #1 Casomai (2002)
  5. Cantonese $1.7M
    1 film · #1 Dry Wood, Fierce Fire (2002)
  6. Spanish $720.2K
    2 films · #1 God Is on Air (2002)
  7. Portuguese $501.4K
    1 film · #1 The Triumph of Love (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 April 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 22 films as the chart.

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

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) leads with $368.7M worldwide, $241.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Sweetest Thing (2002) at $69.3M and Van Wilder (2002) at $38.3M.

How much did comedy movies released in April 2002 earn?

22 comedy films released in April 2002 report a worldwide gross, $551M in all, or $25M per film on average. March 2002 releases took $675.6M.

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

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) with $368.7M.

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

$311.7M of the $551M total, or 57%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 22 report no domestic figure.

How is the April 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 April 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 April 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.