#1 of 27 #1 comedy movie of August 2002
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
2002 · Action, Adventure
$119.7M worldwide · 43% of the chart's total
$85.8M US & Canada · 72% $33.9M elsewhere · 28%
Comedy box office · August 2002
Comedy Box Office, August 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in August 2002, with $119.7M worldwide, ahead of The Master of Disguise (2002) at $43.4M and Serving Sara (2002) at $20.1M. 27 comedy films released in August 2002 report a worldwide gross, $277.8M in all, 69% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 75% on July 2002, whose releases took $1.1B. By language, English leads with $234.3M across 13 comedy releases.
- August 2002 releases with a gross
- 27
- combined worldwide
- $277.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2002
- −75%
#1 of 27 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of August 2002?
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) leads with $119.7M, 43% of the total. The top 5 together took $220.3M, 79% of what all 27 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 August 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 August 2002.
- 1 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)Aug 7, 2002 US and Canada: $85.8M Rest of the world: $33.9M Worldwide: $119.7M
Aug 7, 2002 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $119.7M worldwide - 2 Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $43.4M
- 3 Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $16.9M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $20.1M
- 4 Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002)Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $19.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.2M Aug 2, 2002 · English · Biography, Comedy, Documentary $19.2M worldwide
- 5 Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $17.8M
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Aug 7, 2002 US and Canada: $14M Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $16.9M - 7
Aug 16, 2002 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $9.9M - 8
Aug 16, 2002 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $7.1M - 9
Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $926K Worldwide: $3.4M - 10
Aug 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 11
Aug 9, 2002 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $2.8M - 12
Aug 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 13
Aug 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 14
Aug 21, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 15
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 16
Aug 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $932.6K - 17
Aug 14, 2002 US and Canada: $140.9K Rest of the world: $712.7K Worldwide: $853.5K - 18
Aug 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $824.6K - 19
Aug 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $772.9K - 20
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $405.8K Rest of the world: $344.8K Worldwide: $750.6K - 21
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489.1K - 22
The Guy in the Grave Next Door (2002)Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $447.4K
Aug 2, 2002 · Swedish · Comedy, Drama, Romance $447.4K worldwide - 23
Aug 9, 2002 US and Canada: $202.3K Rest of the world: $11.3K Worldwide: $213.6K - 24
Aug 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $159.1K - 25
Aug 9, 2002 US and Canada: $114.9K Rest of the world: $8K Worldwide: $122.9K - 26
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $119.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $119.7K - 27
Aug 30, 2002 US and Canada: $18.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2002?
Of the top 10, Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while One Last Kiss (2002) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $190.7M (69%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) $119.7M $85.8M US & Canada · 72% $33.9M elsewhere · 28%
- 2 The Master of Disguise (2002) $43.4M $40.4M US & Canada · 93% $3M elsewhere · 7%
- 3 Serving Sara (2002) $20.1M $16.9M US & Canada · 84% $3.2M elsewhere · 16%
- 4 Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) $19.2M $19.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 One Last Kiss (2002) $17.8M $1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
- 6 The Good Girl (2002) $16.9M $14M US & Canada · 83% $2.8M elsewhere · 17%
- 7 Mostly Martha (2002) $9.9M $4.2M US & Canada · 42% $5.7M elsewhere · 58%
- 8 The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) $7.1M $4.4M US & Canada · 62% $2.7M elsewhere · 38%
- 9 Full Frontal (2002) $3.4M $2.5M US & Canada · 73% $926K elsewhere · 27%
- 10 Poppitz (2002) $2.8M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many August 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 27 films crossed $100M and took $119.7M between them, 43% of the total. 21 films, 78% of the list, earned under $10M.
43% 42% 15%
- $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, 4% of the list $119.7M · 43% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 19% of the list $117.4M · 42% of the gross
- Under $10M 21 films, 78% of the list $40.7M · 15% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 4–10) took $146.5M, led by Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 The Master of Disguise (2002) $84.3M The Master of Disguise (2002)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 4–10 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) $146.5M Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 11–17 Mostly Martha (2002) $17.8M Mostly Martha (2002)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 18–24 Serving Sara (2002) $25.4M Serving Sara (2002)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 25–31 Poppitz (2002) $3.8M Poppitz (2002)
Earlier years
How Does August 2002 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $1B from 22 films, led by Rush Hour 2 (2001). August 2002 took $277.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1993 9 films | 9 | $51.2M | – | Heart and Souls (1993) $16.6M |
| August 1994 12 films · +288% | 12 | $198.6M | +288% | The Little Rascals (1994) $67.3M |
| August 1995 7 films · −50% | 7 | $98.6M | −50% | Something to Talk About (1995) $50.9M |
| August 1996 14 films · +145% | 14 | $241M | +145% | Jack (1996) $58.6M |
| August 1997 12 films · +55% | 12 | $373.7M | +55% | The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M |
| August 1998 8 films · −90% | 8 | $39M | −90% | Dead Man on Campus (1998) $15.1M |
| August 1999 15 films · +493% | 15 | $231.3M | +493% | Bowfinger (1999) $98.6M |
| August 2000 16 films · +48% | 16 | $343.1M | +48% | Coyote Ugly (2000) $113.9M |
| August 2001 22 films · +194% | 22 | $1B | +194% | Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M |
| August 2002 27 films · −72% | 27 | $277.8M | −72% | Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) $119.7M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in August 2002?
English-language comedy films took $234.3M across 13 films, 84% of the total, ahead of Italian-language comedy films ($17.8M) and German-language comedy films ($12.7M).
August 2002 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $234.3M13 films · #1 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
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Italian $17.8M1 film · #1 One Last Kiss (2002) -
German $12.7M2 films · #1 Mostly Martha (2002) -
French $3.8M3 films · #1 Monique (2002) -
Hindi $2.6M2 films · #1 Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) -
Korean $2.6M1 film · #1 A Perfect Match (2002) -
Cantonese $2.4M1 film · #1 Mighty Baby (2002) - Swedish $447.4K1 film · #1 The Guy in the Grave Next Door (2002)
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Finnish $159.1K1 film · #1 Kymmenen riivinrautaa (2002) -
Persian $122.9K1 film · #1 Secret Ballot (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 August 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 27 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in August 2002?
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) leads with $119.7M worldwide, $85.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Master of Disguise (2002) at $43.4M and Serving Sara (2002) at $20.1M.
How much did comedy movies released in August 2002 earn?
27 comedy films released in August 2002 report a worldwide gross, $277.8M in all, or $10.3M per film on average. July 2002 releases took $1.1B.
How many comedy movies released in August 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) with $119.7M.
How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.