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Comedy Box Office, July 2004: Top-Grossing Releases

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 2004, with $90.7M worldwide, ahead of A Cinderella Story (2004) at $70.1M and Garden State (2004) at $35.8M. 24 comedy films released in July 2004 report a worldwide gross, $344.5M in all, 60% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 66% on June 2004, whose releases took $999.7M. By language, English leads with $257.8M across 10 comedy releases.

July 2004 releases with a gross
24
combined worldwide
$344.5M
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), the #1
$90.7M
vs June 2004
−66%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 2004?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) leads with $90.7M, 26% of the total. The top 5 together took $259.1M, 75% of what all 24 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $90.7M Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    $85.3M US & Canada · 94% $5.4M elsewhere · 6%
  2. A Cinderella Story (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $70.1M A Cinderella Story (2004)
    $51.4M US & Canada · 73% $18.6M elsewhere · 27%
  3. Garden State (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $35.8M Garden State (2004)
    $26.8M US & Canada · 75% $9M elsewhere · 25%
  4. The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $34.2M The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004)
    $1.1M US & Canada · 3% $33.1M elsewhere · 97%
  5. Thunderbirds (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $28.3M Thunderbirds (2004)
    $6.9M US & Canada · 24% $21.4M elsewhere · 76%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of July 2004, 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 2004.

  1. 1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) movie poster
    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Jul 9, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance $90.7M worldwide
    Jul 9, 2004 US and Canada: $85.3M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $90.7M
  2. 2 A Cinderella Story (2004) movie poster
    A Cinderella Story (2004) Jul 16, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance, Family $70.1M worldwide
    Jul 16, 2004 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $18.6M Worldwide: $70.1M
  3. 3 Garden State (2004) movie poster
    Garden State (2004) Jul 28, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $35.8M worldwide
    Jul 28, 2004 US and Canada: $26.8M Rest of the world: $9M Worldwide: $35.8M
  4. 4 The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) movie poster
    The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) Jul 23, 2004 · Japanese · Action, Drama, Comedy $34.2M worldwide
    Jul 23, 2004 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $33.1M Worldwide: $34.2M
  5. 5 Thunderbirds (2004) movie poster
    Thunderbirds (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $28.3M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: $21.4M Worldwide: $28.3M
  6. 6 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) movie poster
    Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · English · Adventure, Comedy $23.9M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $23.9M
  7. 7 Sleepover (2004) movie poster
    Sleepover (2004) Jul 9, 2004 · Comedy $10.1M worldwide
    Jul 9, 2004 US and Canada: $9.4M Rest of the world: $706.6K Worldwide: $10.1M
  8. 8 Isi/Disi - Amor a lo bestia (2004) movie poster
    Isi/Disi - Amor a lo bestia (2004) Jul 23, 2004 · Spanish · Music, Comedy, Romance $7.9M worldwide
    Jul 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M
  9. 9 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) movie poster
    Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance $7.9M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: $915.7K Rest of the world: $6.9M Worldwide: $7.9M
  10. 10 The Door in the Floor (2004) movie poster
    The Door in the Floor (2004) Jul 14, 2004 · English · Drama, Mystery, Comedy $6.7M worldwide
    Jul 14, 2004 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $6.7M
  11. 11 Zatch Bell! 101st Devil (2004) movie poster
    Zatch Bell! 101st Devil (2004) Jul 9, 2004 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation, Action $6M worldwide
    Jul 9, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
  12. 12 Killing Cabos (2004) movie poster
    Killing Cabos (2004) Jul 16, 2004 · Spanish · Crime, Action, Comedy $5.7M worldwide
    Jul 16, 2004 US and Canada: $155.9K Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $5.7M
  13. 13 Everybody Has Secrets (2004) movie poster
    Everybody Has Secrets (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · Korean · Romance, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  14. 14 Okal (2004) movie poster
    Okal (2004) Jul 7, 2004 · Arabic · Romance, Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Jul 7, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  15. 15 San Antonio (2004) movie poster
    San Antonio (2004) Jul 21, 2004 · French · Comedy, Action $2.1M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  16. 16 Three of a Kind (2004) movie poster
    Three of a Kind (2004) Jul 26, 2004 · Cantonese · Comedy, Romance $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 26, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  17. 17 Cause toujours! (2004) movie poster
    Cause toujours! (2004) Jul 28, 2004 · French · Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 28, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  18. 18 The Return of James Battle (2004) movie poster
    The Return of James Battle (2004) Jul 4, 2004 · French · Adventure, Comedy, Horror $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  19. 19 She Hate Me (2004) movie poster
    She Hate Me (2004) Jul 28, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 28, 2004 US and Canada: $366K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.5M
  20. 20 Touch of Pink (2004) movie poster
    Touch of Pink (2004) Jul 16, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $581.1K worldwide
    Jul 16, 2004 US and Canada: $564.5K Rest of the world: $16.5K Worldwide: $581.1K
  21. 21 Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2004) movie poster
    Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2004) Jul 2, 2004 · Hebrew · Drama, Comedy $107.6K worldwide
    Jul 2, 2004 US and Canada: $107.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $107.6K
  22. 22 Flavors (2004) movie poster
    Flavors (2004) Jul 16, 2004 · English · Comedy $93.4K worldwide
    Jul 16, 2004 US and Canada: $93.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $93.4K
  23. 23 25 Degrees in Winter (2004) movie poster
    25 Degrees in Winter (2004) Jul 21, 2004 · French · Drama, Comedy $66.5K worldwide
    Jul 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $66.5K
  24. 24 Nola (2004) movie poster
    Nola (2004) Jul 23, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance $10.6K worldwide
    Jul 23, 2004 US and Canada: $10.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in July 2004?

Of the top 10, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $205.3M (60%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) $90.7M
    $85.3M US & Canada · 94% $5.4M elsewhere · 6%
  2. 2 A Cinderella Story (2004) $70.1M
    $51.4M US & Canada · 73% $18.6M elsewhere · 27%
  3. 3 Garden State (2004) $35.8M
    $26.8M US & Canada · 75% $9M elsewhere · 25%
  4. 4 The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) $34.2M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 3% $33.1M elsewhere · 97%
  5. 5 Thunderbirds (2004) $28.3M
    $6.9M US & Canada · 24% $21.4M elsewhere · 76%
  6. 6 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) $23.9M
    $18.3M US & Canada · 76% $5.7M elsewhere · 24%
  7. 7 Sleepover (2004) $10.1M
    $9.4M US & Canada · 93% $706.6K elsewhere · 7%
  8. 8 Isi/Disi - Amor a lo bestia (2004) $7.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) $7.9M
    $915.7K US & Canada · 12% $6.9M elsewhere · 88%
  10. 10 The Door in the Floor (2004) $6.7M
    $3.9M US & Canada · 57% $2.9M elsewhere · 43%
Gross bands

How Many July 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 24 films reached $100M. 17 films, 71% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $344.5M total.

  • $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 7 films, 29% of the list $293.2M · 85% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 71% of the list $51.4M · 15% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of July 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 28 (Jul 4–10) took $111.2M, led by Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 27–Jul 3 Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2004) $107.6K Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2004)
  2. Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 4–10 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) $111.2M Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
  3. Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 11–17 A Cinderella Story (2004) $83.1M A Cinderella Story (2004)
  4. Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 18–24 The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) $44.3M The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004)
  5. Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 25–31 Garden State (2004) $105.8M Garden State (2004)
Earlier years

How Does July 2004 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). July 2004 took $344.5M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
July 1995 5 films 5 $251.1M – 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
July 2003 21 films · −14% 21 $951.3M −14% Bad Boys II (2003) $273.3M
July 2004 24 films · −64% 24 $344.5M −64% Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) $90.7M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in July 2004?

English-language comedy films took $257.8M across 10 films, 75% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language comedy films ($40.2M) and Spanish-language comedy films ($13.6M).

July 2004 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $257.8M
    10 films · #1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
  2. Japanese $40.2M
    2 films · #1 The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004)
  3. Spanish $13.6M
    2 films · #1 Isi/Disi - Amor a lo bestia (2004)
  4. Hindi $7.9M
    1 film · #1 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
  5. French $5.2M
    4 films · #1 San Antonio (2004)
  6. Korean $4.9M
    1 film · #1 Everybody Has Secrets (2004)
  7. Arabic $2.8M
    1 film · #1 Okal (2004)
  8. Cantonese $1.9M
    1 film · #1 Three of a Kind (2004)
  9. Hebrew $107.6K
    1 film · #1 Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2004)
Archive

Comedy Box Office in 2004, Month by Month

The months of 2004 with their totals: May leads with $1.1B, led by Shrek 2 (2004).

FAQ

Comedy Box Office July 2004: 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 24 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in July 2004?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) leads with $90.7M worldwide, $85.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come A Cinderella Story (2004) at $70.1M and Garden State (2004) at $35.8M.

How much did comedy movies released in July 2004 earn?

24 comedy films released in July 2004 report a worldwide gross, $344.5M in all, or $14.4M per film on average. June 2004 releases took $999.7M.

How many comedy movies released in July 2004 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), earned $90.7M.

How much of the July 2004 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$205.3M of the $344.5M total, or 60%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 24 report no domestic figure.

How is the July 2004 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 2004. 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 2004 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.