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Comedy Box Office, October 2006: Top-Grossing Releases

Man of the Year (2006) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in October 2006, with $42.5M worldwide, ahead of Employee of the Month (2006) at $38.5M and 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) at $32.9M. 23 comedy films released in October 2006 report a worldwide gross, $158.8M in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 70% on September 2006, whose releases took $522.1M. By language, English leads with $60.2M across 9 comedy releases.

October 2006 releases with a gross
23
combined worldwide
$158.8M
Man of the Year (2006), the #1
$42.5M
vs September 2006
−70%
Man of the Year (2006) movie poster #1 of 23
#1 comedy movie of October 2006

Man of the Year (2006)

2006 · Drama, Thriller

$42.5M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total

$37.3M US & Canada · 88% $5.1M elsewhere · 12%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of October 2006?

Man of the Year (2006) leads with $42.5M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $130M, 82% of what all 23 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Man of the Year (2006) movie poster Number 1
    $42.5M Man of the Year (2006)
    $37.3M US & Canada · 88% $5.1M elsewhere · 12%
  2. Employee of the Month (2006) movie poster Number 2
    $38.5M Employee of the Month (2006)
    $28.4M US & Canada · 74% $10.1M elsewhere · 26%
  3. 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) movie poster Number 3
    $32.9M 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Righteous Ties (2006) movie poster Number 4
    $8.7M Righteous Ties (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Running with Scissors (2006) movie poster Number 5
    $7.5M Running with Scissors (2006)
    $7M US & Canada · 94% $438K elsewhere · 6%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of October 2006, 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 October 2006.

  1. 1 Man of the Year (2006) movie poster
    Man of the Year (2006) Oct 13, 2006 · English · Drama, Thriller, Comedy $42.5M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2006 US and Canada: $37.3M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $42.5M
  2. 2 Employee of the Month (2006) movie poster
    Employee of the Month (2006) Oct 6, 2006 · French · Comedy, Romance $38.5M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2006 US and Canada: $28.4M Rest of the world: $10.1M Worldwide: $38.5M
  3. 3 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) movie poster
    7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) Oct 25, 2006 · German · Comedy, Fantasy $32.9M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.9M
  4. 4 Righteous Ties (2006) movie poster
    Righteous Ties (2006) Oct 19, 2006 · Korean · Drama, Crime, Comedy $8.7M worldwide
    Oct 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  5. 5 Running with Scissors (2006) movie poster
    Running with Scissors (2006) Oct 20, 2006 · English · Drama, Comedy $7.5M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2006 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: $438K Worldwide: $7.5M
  6. 6 Shortbus (2006) movie poster
    Shortbus (2006) Oct 4, 2006 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $5.6M worldwide
    Oct 4, 2006 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $5.6M
  7. 7 Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) movie poster
    Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) Oct 29, 2006 · French · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  8. 8 Poltergay (2006) movie poster
    Poltergay (2006) Oct 25, 2006 · French · Horror, Comedy $3.7M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  9. 9 My Name Is Juani (2006) movie poster
    My Name Is Juani (2006) Oct 20, 2006 · Spanish · Comedy, Drama $3M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  10. 10 Extended Play (2006) movie poster
    Extended Play (2006) Oct 19, 2006 · Greek · Fantasy, Drama, Romance $2.7M worldwide
    Oct 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  11. 11 BoyTown (2006) movie poster
    BoyTown (2006) Oct 19, 2006 · English · Comedy $2.4M worldwide
    Oct 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  12. 12 Ugly Me (2006) movie poster
    Ugly Me (2006) Oct 6, 2006 · Spanish · Romance, Comedy $2.2M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2006 US and Canada: $53.3K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.2M
  13. 13 Driving Lessons (2006) movie poster
    Driving Lessons (2006) Oct 13, 2006 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2006 US and Canada: $240K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.3M
  14. 14 Das kleine Arschloch und der alte Sack - Sterben ist Scheiße (2006) movie poster
    Das kleine Arschloch und der alte Sack - Sterben ist Scheiße (2006) Oct 5, 2006 · German · Comedy, Animation $994.4K worldwide
    Oct 5, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $994.4K
  15. 15 Kidz in da Hood (2006) movie poster
    Kidz in da Hood (2006) Oct 27, 2006 · Swedish · Drama, Family, Comedy $901.2K worldwide
    Oct 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $901.2K
  16. 16 Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) movie poster
    Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) Oct 20, 2006 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $638.6K worldwide
    Oct 20, 2006 US and Canada: $15.7K Rest of the world: $622.9K Worldwide: $638.6K
  17. 17 20 Centimeters (2006) movie poster
    20 Centimeters (2006) Oct 27, 2006 · English · Comedy, Musical $439.6K worldwide
    Oct 27, 2006 US and Canada: $6.6K Rest of the world: $433K Worldwide: $439.6K
  18. 18 We Are Not Angels 3: Rock & Roll Strike Back (2006) movie poster
    We Are Not Angels 3: Rock & Roll Strike Back (2006) Oct 11, 2006 · Serbian · Comedy $381.4K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $381.4K
  19. 19 Grandhotel (2006) movie poster
    Grandhotel (2006) Oct 21, 2006 · Czech · Comedy $274.7K worldwide
    Oct 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $274.7K
  20. 20 Lucky Loser (2006) movie poster
    Lucky Loser (2006) Oct 18, 2006 · Thai · Comedy $236K worldwide
    Oct 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $236K
  21. 21 Zerophilia (2006) movie poster
    Zerophilia (2006) Oct 13, 2006 · English · Comedy, Romance $7.8K worldwide
    Oct 13, 2006 US and Canada: $7.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.8K
  22. 22 Kettle of Fish (2006) movie poster
    Kettle of Fish (2006) Oct 6, 2006 · English · Comedy, Romance $7.2K worldwide
    Oct 6, 2006 US and Canada: $7.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2K
  23. 23 Mukhsin (2006) movie poster
    Mukhsin (2006) Oct 26, 2006 · Malay · Family, Comedy, Drama $4.9K worldwide
    Oct 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2006?

Of the top 10, Running with Scissors (2006) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while Shortbus (2006) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $75.1M (47%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Man of the Year (2006) $42.5M
    $37.3M US & Canada · 88% $5.1M elsewhere · 12%
  2. 2 Employee of the Month (2006) $38.5M
    $28.4M US & Canada · 74% $10.1M elsewhere · 26%
  3. 3 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) $32.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Righteous Ties (2006) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Running with Scissors (2006) $7.5M
    $7M US & Canada · 94% $438K elsewhere · 6%
  6. 6 Shortbus (2006) $5.6M
    $2M US & Canada · 36% $3.5M elsewhere · 64%
  7. 7 Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) $4.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Poltergay (2006) $3.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 My Name Is Juani (2006) $3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Extended Play (2006) $2.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 23 films reached $100M. 20 films, 87% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $158.8M 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 3 films, 13% of the list $113.9M · 72% of the gross
  • Under $10M 20 films, 87% of the list $44.9M · 28% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2006 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 40 (Oct 1–7) took $47.3M, led by Employee of the Month (2006). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Oct 1–7 Employee of the Month (2006) $47.3M Employee of the Month (2006)
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 8–14 Man of the Year (2006) $44.2M Man of the Year (2006)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 15–21 Righteous Ties (2006) $25.4M Righteous Ties (2006)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 22–28 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) $37.9M 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 29–Nov 4 Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) $4.1M Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006)
Earlier years

How Does October 2006 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 2004 earned the most: $864M from 31 films, led by Shark Tale (2004). October 2006 took $158.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 1997 12 films 12 $52.9M – An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M
October 1998 14 films · +625% 14 $383.8M +625% Antz (1998) $171.8M
October 1999 23 films · −18% 23 $313.6M −18% Three Kings (1999) $107.8M
October 2000 18 films · +95% 18 $612.8M +95% Meet the Parents (2000) $330.4M
October 2001 25 films · −58% 25 $254.9M −58% Serendipity (2001) $77.5M
October 2002 32 films · −6% 32 $240.6M −6% Jackass: The Movie (2002) $79.5M
October 2003 34 films · +154% 34 $611.5M +154% Scary Movie 3 (2003) $220.7M
October 2004 31 films · +41% 31 $864M +41% Shark Tale (2004) $374.6M
October 2005 24 films · −41% 24 $505.7M −41% Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) $192.8M
October 2006 23 films · −69% 23 $158.8M −69% Man of the Year (2006) $42.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in October 2006?

English-language comedy films took $60.2M across 9 films, 38% of the total, ahead of French-language comedy films ($46.3M) and German-language comedy films ($33.9M).

October 2006 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $60.2M
    9 films · #1 Man of the Year (2006)
  2. French $46.3M
    3 films · #1 Employee of the Month (2006)
  3. German $33.9M
    2 films · #1 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006)
  4. Korean $8.7M
    1 film · #1 Righteous Ties (2006)
  5. Spanish $5.2M
    2 films · #1 My Name Is Juani (2006)
  6. Greek $2.7M
    1 film · #1 Extended Play (2006)
  7. Swedish $901.2K
    1 film · #1 Kidz in da Hood (2006)
  8. Serbian $381.4K
    1 film · #1 We Are Not Angels 3: Rock & Roll Strike Back (2006)
  9. Czech $274.7K
    1 film · #1 Grandhotel (2006)
  10. Thai $236K
    1 film · #1 Lucky Loser (2006)
Archive

Comedy Box Office in 2006, Month by Month

The months of 2006 with their totals: June leads with $1.2B, led by Cars (2006).

FAQ

Comedy Box Office October 2006: 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 23 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in October 2006?

Man of the Year (2006) leads with $42.5M worldwide, $37.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Employee of the Month (2006) at $38.5M and 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) at $32.9M.

How much did comedy movies released in October 2006 earn?

23 comedy films released in October 2006 report a worldwide gross, $158.8M in all, or $6.9M per film on average. September 2006 releases took $522.1M.

How many comedy movies released in October 2006 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Man of the Year (2006), earned $42.5M.

How much of the October 2006 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$75.1M of the $158.8M total, or 47%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 13 films of the 23 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2006 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 October 2006. 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 October 2006 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.