#1 of 42 #1 comedy movie of October 2010
2010 · Biography, Drama
$224.9M worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
$97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
Comedy box office · October 2010
Comedy Box Office, October 2010: Top-Grossing Releases
The Social Network (2010) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in October 2010, with $224.9M worldwide, ahead of RED (2010) at $199M and Jackass 3-D (2010) at $178.1M. 42 comedy films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $885.8M in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 129% on September 2010, whose releases took $387.5M. By language, English leads with $541.1M across 17 comedy releases.
- October 2010 releases with a gross
- 42
- combined worldwide
- $885.8M
- films crossed $100M
- 4
- vs September 2010
- +129%
#1 of 42 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $759.7M, 86% of what all 42 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 October 2010, 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 2010.
- 1 Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $97M Rest of the world: $128M Worldwide: $224.9M
- 2 Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $90.4M Rest of the world: $108.6M Worldwide: $199M
- 3 Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $117.2M Rest of the world: $60.9M Worldwide: $178.1M
- 4 Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: $53.4M Rest of the world: $52.4M Worldwide: $105.7M
- 5 Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.9M
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Hot Summer Days (Chuen sing yit luen - yit lat lat) (2010)Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.6M
Oct 1, 2010 · Chinese · Comedy, Romance $19.6M worldwide - 7
Oct 27, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5M - 8
Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: $560.4K Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $12M - 9
HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the City of Flowers!? (2010)Oct 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7M
Oct 30, 2010 · Japanese · Adventure, Family, Fantasy $10.7M worldwide - 10
Oct 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M - 11
Oct 27, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M - 12
Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: $6.4M Rest of the world: $127.6K Worldwide: $6.5M - 13
Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 14
Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M - 15
Oct 31, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 16
Oct 29, 2010 US and Canada: $108.6K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.5M - 17
Oct 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 18
Oct 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 19
Oct 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 20
Oct 29, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 21
The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott (2010)Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
Oct 1, 2010 · German · Comedy $2.2M worldwide - 22
Oct 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 23
Oct 28, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 24
Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 25
Oct 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 26
Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 27
Oct 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 28
Oct 28, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 29
Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 30
Oct 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $974.1K - 31
Oct 3, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $566.4K - 32
Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $52.6K Rest of the world: $103.6K Worldwide: $156.2K - 33
Oct 2, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $110.4K - 34
Oct 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.7K - 35
Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $20.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.6K - 36
National Theatre Live: A Disappearing Number (2010)Oct 14, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.9K
Oct 14, 2010 · English · Comedy, Drama $15.9K worldwide - 37
Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $9.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.8K - 38
Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9K - 39
Oct 22, 2010 US and Canada: $6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6K - 40
Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $5.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2K - 41
Oct 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6K - 42
Oct 6, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2010?
Of the top 10, Jackass 3-D (2010) earned the biggest share at home (66% in the US & Canada), while Tamara Drewe (2010) made 95% of its gross abroad. Across all 42 films, $365.1M (41%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Social Network (2010) $224.9M $97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 RED (2010) $199M $90.4M US & Canada · 45% $108.6M elsewhere · 55%
- 3 Jackass 3-D (2010) $178.1M $117.2M US & Canada · 66% $60.9M elsewhere · 34%
- 4 Life as We Know It (2010) $105.7M $53.4M US & Canada · 50% $52.4M elsewhere · 50%
- 5 Animals United (2010) $51.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Hot Summer Days (Chuen sing yit luen - yit lat lat) (2010) $19.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Men Vs Women (2010) $18.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Tamara Drewe (2010) $12M $560.4K US & Canada · 5% $11.5M elsewhere · 95%
- 9 HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the City of Flowers!? (2010) $10.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Open Season 3 (2010) $7.5M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many October 2010 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
4 of 42 films crossed $100M and took $707.8M between them, 80% of the total. 33 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.
80% 13%
- $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 4 films, 10% of the list $707.8M · 80% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 12% of the list $112.7M · 13% of the gross
- Under $10M 33 films, 79% of the list $65.4M · 7% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2010 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 10–16) took $385.6M, led by RED (2010). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 The Social Network (2010) $247M The Social Network (2010)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 3–9 Life as We Know It (2010) $186M Life as We Know It (2010)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 RED (2010) $385.6M RED (2010)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 Open Season 3 (2010) $17.3M Open Season 3 (2010)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 Men Vs Women (2010) $46.2M Men Vs Women (2010)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 Saint (2010) $3.8M Saint (2010)
Earlier years
How Does October 2010 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2010 earned the most: $885.8M from 42 films, led by The Social Network (2010).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2001 25 films | 25 | $254.9M | – | 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 |
| October 2007 38 films · +151% | 38 | $398M | +151% | The Heartbreak Kid (2007) $128.5M |
| October 2008 41 films · +61% | 41 | $639.4M | +61% | High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M |
| October 2009 36 films · −31% | 36 | $441.6M | −31% | Couples Retreat (2009) $171.8M |
| October 2010 42 films · +101% | 42 | $885.8M | +101% | The Social Network (2010) $224.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in October 2010?
English-language comedy films took $541.1M across 17 films, 61% of the total, ahead of German-language comedy films ($54.6M) and Chinese-language comedy films ($24.8M).
October 2010 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $541.1M17 films · #1 The Social Network (2010)
- German $54.6M3 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
- Chinese $24.8M3 films · #1 Hot Summer Days (Chuen sing yit luen - yit lat lat) (2010)
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Italian $20.6M2 films · #1 Men Vs Women (2010) - Japanese $12.1M3 films · #1 HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the City of Flowers!? (2010)
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French $6.9M2 films · #1 Bacon on the Side (2010) -
Polish $5.2M1 film · #1 War of Love (2010) -
Finnish $4.8M1 film · #1 Lapland Odyssey (2010) -
Dutch $3.8M1 film · #1 Saint (2010) -
Czech $3.2M1 film · #1 Identity Card (2010)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2010, Month by Month
The months of 2010 with their totals: June leads with $1.9B, led by Toy Story 3 (2010).
- January $345.3M #1 Tooth Fairy (2010)
- February $457.1M #1 Valentine's Day (2010)
- March $432.5M #1 The Bounty Hunter (2010)
- April $579.6M #1 Date Night (2010)
- May $1.2B #1 Shrek Forever After (2010)
- June $1.9B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
- July $943.8M #1 Despicable Me (2010)
- August $611M #1 The Other Guys (2010)
- September $387.5M #1 Easy A (2010)
- October $885.8M #1 The Social Network (2010)
- November $1.4B #1 Tangled (2010)
- December $1.3B #1 Little Fockers (2010)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office October 2010: 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 42 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M worldwide, $97M of it in the US & Canada. Next come RED (2010) at $199M and Jackass 3-D (2010) at $178.1M.
How much did comedy movies released in October 2010 earn?
42 comedy films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $885.8M in all, or $21.1M per film on average. September 2010 releases took $387.5M.
How many comedy movies released in October 2010 made $1 billion?
None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by The Social Network (2010) with $224.9M.
How is the October 2010 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 2010. 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 2010 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.