#1 of 25 #1 comedy movie of July 2002
2002 · Action, Sci-Fi
$445.1M worldwide · 40% of the chart's total
$193.7M US & Canada · 44% $251.4M elsewhere · 56%
Comedy box office · July 2002
Comedy Box Office, July 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
Men in Black II (2002) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 2002, with $445.1M worldwide, ahead of Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) at $296.9M and Stuart Little 2 (2002) at $170M. 25 comedy films released in July 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 63% on June 2002, whose releases took $675.5M. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 14 comedy releases.
- July 2002 releases with a gross
- 25
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs June 2002
- +63%
#1 of 25 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 2002?
Men in Black II (2002) leads with $445.1M, 40% of the total. The top 5 together took $1B, 93% of what all 25 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Comedy Release of July 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 July 2002.
- 1 Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: $193.7M Rest of the world: $251.4M Worldwide: $445.1M
- 2 Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $213.3M Rest of the world: $83.6M Worldwide: $296.9M
Jul 26, 2002 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $296.9M worldwide - 3 Jul 19, 2002 US and Canada: $65M Rest of the world: $105M Worldwide: $170M
- 4 Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $62.3M
- 5 Jul 17, 2002 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $28.5M Worldwide: $45.9M
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The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: $28.4M Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $33.1M Jul 12, 2002 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $33.1M worldwide - 7
Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $18M - 8
Jul 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7M - 9
Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $5.2M - 10
Jul 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M - 11
Jul 19, 2002 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $309K Worldwide: $3.2M - 12
Jul 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 13
Jul 19, 2002 US and Canada: $33.5K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2M - 14
Jul 5, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 15
Jul 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $785.3K - 16
Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $561.1K - 17
Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: $307.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $307.6K - 18
Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $252.7K Rest of the world: $27.8K Worldwide: $280.5K - 19
Jul 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $276.6K - 20
Jul 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.8K - 21
Jul 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $128.3K - 22
Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.4K - 23
Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8K - 24
Jul 19, 2002 US and Canada: $12.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.6K - 25
Jul 5, 2002 US and Canada: $7.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 2002?
Of the top 10, The Country Bears (2002) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while My Wife Is an Actress (2002) made 78% of its gross abroad. Across all 25 films, $590.8M (54%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Men in Black II (2002) $445.1M $193.7M US & Canada · 44% $251.4M elsewhere · 56%
- 2 Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) $296.9M $213.3M US & Canada · 72% $83.6M elsewhere · 28%
- 3 Stuart Little 2 (2002) $170M $65M US & Canada · 38% $105M elsewhere · 62%
- 4 Like Mike (2002) $62.3M $51.4M US & Canada · 83% $10.8M elsewhere · 17%
- 5 Eight Legged Freaks (2002) $45.9M $17.3M US & Canada · 38% $28.5M elsewhere · 62%
- 6 The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002) $33.1M $28.4M US & Canada · 86% $4.6M elsewhere · 14%
- 7 The Country Bears (2002) $18M $17M US & Canada · 94% $1M elsewhere · 6%
- 8 Break Out (2002) $7.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 My Wife Is an Actress (2002) $5.2M $1.1M US & Canada · 22% $4M elsewhere · 78%
- 10 Crackerjack (2002) $4.7M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many July 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 25 films crossed $100M and took $912M between them, 83% of the total. 18 films, 72% of the list, earned under $10M.
83% 14%
- $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 3 films, 12% of the list $912M · 83% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 16% of the list $159.2M · 14% of the gross
- Under $10M 18 films, 72% of the list $29.9M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of July 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 27 (Jun 30–Jul 6) took $509.9M, led by Men in Black II (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 30–Jul 6 Men in Black II (2002) $509.9M Men in Black II (2002)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 7–13 The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002) $46.7M The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 14–20 Stuart Little 2 (2002) $229.2M Stuart Little 2 (2002)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 21–27 Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) $315.4M Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 2002 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 2002 earned the most: $1.1B from 25 films, led by Men in Black II (2002).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1993 9 films | 9 | $265.8M | – | Rookie of the Year (1993) $56.5M |
| July 1994 7 films · +212% | 7 | $828M | +212% | True Lies (1994) $378.9M |
| July 1995 5 films · −70% | 5 | $251.1M | −70% | Nine Months (1995) $138.5M |
| July 1996 4 films · −79% | 4 | $51.7M | −79% | The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M |
| July 1997 10 films · +1606% | 10 | $883M | +1606% | Men in Black (1997) $589.4M |
| July 1998 8 films · −25% | 8 | $663.4M | −25% | There's Something About Mary (1998) $369.9M |
| July 1999 12 films · +20% | 12 | $797.8M | +20% | Runaway Bride (1999) $309.5M |
| July 2000 10 films · −41% | 10 | $472.5M | −41% | Scary Movie (2000) $278M |
| July 2001 18 films · +54% | 18 | $728.9M | +54% | Cats & Dogs (2001) $200.7M |
| July 2002 25 films · +51% | 25 | $1.1B | +51% | Men in Black II (2002) $445.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in July 2002?
English-language comedy films took $1.1B across 14 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Korean-language comedy films ($9.5M) and French-language comedy films ($6M).
July 2002 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $1.1B14 films · #1 Men in Black II (2002)
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Korean $9.5M2 films · #1 Break Out (2002) -
French $6M4 films · #1 My Wife Is an Actress (2002) -
Cantonese $2.6M1 film · #1 My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002) -
German $2M1 film · #1 What to Do in Case of Fire (2002) -
Spanish $1.1M2 films · #1 Sammy and Me (2002) -
Hindi $128.3K1 film · #1 Yeh Hai Jalwa (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).
- January $314.9M #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
- February $212.3M #1 Crossroads (2002)
- March $675.6M #1 Ice Age (2002)
- April $551M #1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
- May $270.3M #1 About a Boy (2002)
- June $675.5M #1 Scooby-Doo (2002)
- July $1.1B #1 Men in Black II (2002)
- August $277.8M #1 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
- September $517.8M #1 Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
- October $240.6M #1 Jackass: The Movie (2002)
- November $343.2M #1 The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
- December $1.2B #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office July 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 25 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in July 2002?
Men in Black II (2002) leads with $445.1M worldwide, $193.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) at $296.9M and Stuart Little 2 (2002) at $170M.
How much did comedy movies released in July 2002 earn?
25 comedy films released in July 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $44M per film on average. June 2002 releases took $675.5M.
How many comedy movies released in July 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Men in Black II (2002) with $445.1M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.