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Comedy Box Office, August 2004: Top-Grossing Releases

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in August 2004, with $134.7M worldwide, ahead of Without a Paddle (2004) at $73M and Little Black Book (2004) at $22M. 29 comedy films released in August 2004 report a worldwide gross, $273.8M in all, 68% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 21% on July 2004, whose releases took $344.5M. By language, English leads with $245.8M across 13 comedy releases.

August 2004 releases with a gross
29
combined worldwide
$273.8M
film crossed $100M
1
vs July 2004
−21%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of August 2004?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) leads with $134.7M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $250.4M, 91% of what all 29 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $134.7M The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
    $95.2M US & Canada · 71% $39.6M elsewhere · 29%
  2. Without a Paddle (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $73M Without a Paddle (2004)
    $58.2M US & Canada · 80% $14.9M elsewhere · 20%
  3. Little Black Book (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $22M Little Black Book (2004)
    $20.7M US & Canada · 94% $1.3M elsewhere · 6%
  4. Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $11.1M Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $9.4M Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
    $9.2M US & Canada · 98% $229.3K elsewhere · 2%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of August 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 August 2004.

  1. 1 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) movie poster
    The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) Aug 11, 2004 · English · Thriller, Comedy, Romance $134.7M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2004 US and Canada: $95.2M Rest of the world: $39.6M Worldwide: $134.7M
  2. 2 Without a Paddle (2004) movie poster
    Without a Paddle (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Comedy $73M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $58.2M Rest of the world: $14.9M Worldwide: $73M
  3. 3 Little Black Book (2004) movie poster
    Little Black Book (2004) Aug 6, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $22M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2004 US and Canada: $20.7M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $22M
  4. 4 Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) movie poster
    Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Aug 21, 2004 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Adventure $11.1M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.1M
  5. 5 Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) movie poster
    Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Comedy, Family $9.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $9.2M Rest of the world: $229.3K Worldwide: $9.4M
  6. 6 Nicotina (2004) movie poster
    Nicotina (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · Spanish · Action, Drama, Comedy $5.8M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $5.8M
  7. 7 Bright Young Things (2004) movie poster
    Bright Young Things (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy, War $2.9M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $933.6K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.9M
  8. 8 It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) movie poster
    It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · French · Drama, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $16.2K Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $2.6M
  9. 9 The Twins Effect II (2004) movie poster
    The Twins Effect II (2004) Aug 12, 2004 · Cantonese · Action, Fantasy, Comedy $2.5M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  10. 10 Going the Distance (2004) movie poster
    Going the Distance (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · English · Romance, Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $522.1K Worldwide: $1.8M
  11. 11 The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004) movie poster
    The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004) Aug 18, 2004 · French · Drama, Romance, Comedy $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  12. 12 Hidden Heroes (2004) movie poster
    Hidden Heroes (2004) Aug 19, 2004 · Cantonese · Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  13. 13 XXL (2004) movie poster
    XXL (2004) Aug 23, 2004 · Spanish · Comedy $886.8K worldwide
    Aug 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $886.8K
  14. 14 Danny Deckchair (2004) movie poster
    Danny Deckchair (2004) Aug 11, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance $805.9K worldwide
    Aug 11, 2004 US and Canada: $160.3K Rest of the world: $645.6K Worldwide: $805.9K
  15. 15 The Color of Milk (2004) movie poster
    The Color of Milk (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · Norwegian · Drama, Comedy $726.2K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $726.2K
  16. 16 Eros Therapy (2004) movie poster
    Eros Therapy (2004) Aug 25, 2004 · French · Comedy $479.2K worldwide
    Aug 25, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $479.2K
  17. 17 The Beach Loafer (2004) movie poster
    The Beach Loafer (2004) Aug 17, 2004 · Arabic · Romance, Crime, Comedy $473.4K worldwide
    Aug 17, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $473.4K
  18. 18 Mickybo and Me (2004) movie poster
    Mickybo and Me (2004) Aug 1, 2004 · English · Comedy, Drama $456.2K worldwide
    Aug 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $456.2K
  19. 19 Adam & Paul (2004) movie poster
    Adam & Paul (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy $314K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $314K
  20. 20 Torapia (2004) movie poster
    Torapia (2004) Aug 6, 2004 · Spanish · Comedy $290.9K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $290.9K
  21. 21 Love, So Divine (2004) movie poster
    Love, So Divine (2004) Aug 5, 2004 · Korean · Comedy, Romance, Drama $251.6K worldwide
    Aug 5, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $251.6K
  22. 22 Chlorox, Ammonium and Coffee (2004) movie poster
    Chlorox, Ammonium and Coffee (2004) Aug 6, 2004 · Norwegian · Drama, Comedy $215.4K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $215.4K
  23. 23 Elvis Has Left the Building (2004) movie poster
    Elvis Has Left the Building (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Family, Comedy $152.5K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $152.5K
  24. 24 Body Confusion (2004) movie poster
    Body Confusion (2004) Aug 13, 2004 · Spanish · Fantasy, Comedy $74.1K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $74.1K
  25. 25 Last Life in the Universe (2004) movie poster
    Last Life in the Universe (2004) Aug 6, 2004 · Japanese · Drama, Comedy, Romance $63.1K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2004 US and Canada: $32K Rest of the world: $31.1K Worldwide: $63.1K
  26. 26 Grand Champion (2004) movie poster
    Grand Champion (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Comedy, Family $54.6K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $54.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.6K
  27. 27 L.A. Twister (2004) movie poster
    L.A. Twister (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Comedy $54K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $54K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54K
  28. 28 Chooch (2004) movie poster
    Chooch (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance $31K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $31K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31K
  29. 29 To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004) movie poster
    To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004) Aug 13, 2004 · Korean · Horror, Comedy $2.1K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2004?

Of the top 10, Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) earned the biggest share at home (98% in the US & Canada), while It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $186.9M (68%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) $134.7M
    $95.2M US & Canada · 71% $39.6M elsewhere · 29%
  2. 2 Without a Paddle (2004) $73M
    $58.2M US & Canada · 80% $14.9M elsewhere · 20%
  3. 3 Little Black Book (2004) $22M
    $20.7M US & Canada · 94% $1.3M elsewhere · 6%
  4. 4 Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) $11.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) $9.4M
    $9.2M US & Canada · 98% $229.3K elsewhere · 2%
  6. 6 Nicotina (2004) $5.8M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 19% $4.6M elsewhere · 81%
  7. 7 Bright Young Things (2004) $2.9M
    $933.6K US & Canada · 32% $2M elsewhere · 68%
  8. 8 It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) $2.6M
    $16.2K US & Canada · <1% $2.6M elsewhere · 99%
  9. 9 The Twins Effect II (2004) $2.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Going the Distance (2004) $1.8M
    $1.2M US & Canada · 70% $522.1K elsewhere · 30%
Gross bands

How Many August 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 29 films crossed $100M and took $134.7M between them, 49% of the total. 25 films, 86% 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, 3% of the list $134.7M · 49% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 10% of the list $106.2M · 39% of the gross
  • Under $10M 25 films, 86% of the list $32.8M · 12% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 33 (Aug 8–14) took $138.1M, led by The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 1–7 Little Black Book (2004) $23.3M Little Black Book (2004)
  2. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 8–14 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) $138.1M The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
  3. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 15–21 Without a Paddle (2004) $100.2M Without a Paddle (2004)
  4. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 22–28 Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) $12.1M Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
  5. Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does August 2004 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 2004 took $273.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 1995 7 films 7 $98.6M – 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
August 2003 35 films · +103% 35 $563.1M +103% American Wedding (2003) $232.7M
August 2004 29 films · −51% 29 $273.8M −51% The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) $134.7M
By language

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

English-language comedy films took $245.8M across 13 films, 90% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language comedy films ($11.2M) and Spanish-language comedy films ($7M).

August 2004 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $245.8M
    13 films · #1 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
  2. Japanese $11.2M
    2 films · #1 Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
  3. Spanish $7M
    4 films · #1 Nicotina (2004)
  4. French $4.4M
    3 films · #1 It's Easier for a Camel... (2004)
  5. Cantonese $3.7M
    2 films · #1 The Twins Effect II (2004)
  6. Norwegian $941.6K
    2 films · #1 The Color of Milk (2004)
  7. Arabic $473.4K
    1 film · #1 The Beach Loafer (2004)
  8. Korean $253.7K
    2 films · #1 Love, So Divine (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 August 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 29 films as the chart.

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

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) leads with $134.7M worldwide, $95.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Without a Paddle (2004) at $73M and Little Black Book (2004) at $22M.

How much did comedy movies released in August 2004 earn?

29 comedy films released in August 2004 report a worldwide gross, $273.8M in all, or $9.4M per film on average. July 2004 releases took $344.5M.

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

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) with $134.7M.

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

$186.9M of the $273.8M total, or 68%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 16 films of the 29 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.