#1 of 36 #1 comedy movie of December 2013
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
2013 · Biography, Drama
$407M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total
$116.9M US & Canada · 29% $290.1M elsewhere · 71%
Comedy box office · December 2013
Comedy Box Office, December 2013: Top-Grossing Releases
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 2013, with $407M worldwide, ahead of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) at $188.1M and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) at $173.6M. 36 comedy films released in December 2013 report a worldwide gross, $1.4B in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. 5 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 75% on November 2013, whose releases took $772M. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 13 comedy releases.
- December 2013 releases with a gross
- 36
- combined worldwide
- $1.4B
- films crossed $100M
- 5
- vs November 2013
- +75%
#1 of 36 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 2013?
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) leads with $407M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $1B, 74% of what all 36 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 December 2013, 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 December 2013.
- 1 Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: $116.9M Rest of the world: $290.1M Worldwide: $407M
- 2 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: $58.2M Rest of the world: $129.9M Worldwide: $188.1M
Dec 25, 2013 · English · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy $188.1M worldwide - 3 Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: $127.4M Rest of the world: $46.3M Worldwide: $173.6M
- 4 Dec 13, 2013 US and Canada: $83.3M Rest of the world: $34.6M Worldwide: $117.9M
- 5 Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: $375.9K Rest of the world: $115.8M Worldwide: $116.1M
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Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: $37.7M Rest of the world: $36.5M Worldwide: $74.2M - 7
Dec 13, 2013 US and Canada: $52.5M Rest of the world: $853.3K Worldwide: $53.4M - 8
Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: $25.6M Rest of the world: $22.7M Worldwide: $48.3M - 9
Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: $29.8M Rest of the world: $15.1M Worldwide: $44.9M - 10
Dec 13, 2013 US and Canada: $8.1K Rest of the world: $31.3M Worldwide: $31.3M - 11
Dec 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.2M - 12
Dec 31, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.8M - 13
Dec 19, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.2M - 14
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9M - 15
Dec 12, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M - 16
Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M - 17
Dec 11, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M - 18
Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 19
Dec 11, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 20
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 21
Dec 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 22
Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 23
Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 24
Dec 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $999.6K - 25
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $778.7K - 26
Dec 11, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $772.9K - 27
Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $756.9K - 28
Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: $166.5K Rest of the world: $244K Worldwide: $410.5K - 29
Dec 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $256.5K - 30
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $224.1K - 31
Dec 14, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $209.8K - 32
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $151.2K - 33
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.9K - 34
Dec 9, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.6K - 35
Dec 6, 2013 US and Canada: $4.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.1K - 36
Dec 25, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $976
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 2013?
Of the top 10, A Madea Christmas (2013) earned the biggest share at home (98% in the US & Canada), while What's in a Name? (2013) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 36 films, $532M (39%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) $407M $116.9M US & Canada · 29% $290.1M elsewhere · 71%
- 2 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) $188.1M $58.2M US & Canada · 31% $129.9M elsewhere · 69%
- 3 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) $173.6M $127.4M US & Canada · 73% $46.3M elsewhere · 27%
- 4 Saving Mr. Banks (2013) $117.9M $83.3M US & Canada · 71% $34.6M elsewhere · 29%
- 5 Personal Tailor (2013) $116.1M $375.9K US & Canada · <1% $115.8M elsewhere · 100%
- 6 August: Osage County (2013) $74.2M $37.7M US & Canada · 51% $36.5M elsewhere · 49%
- 7 A Madea Christmas (2013) $53.4M $52.5M US & Canada · 98% $853.3K elsewhere · 2%
- 8 Her (2013) $48.3M $25.6M US & Canada · 53% $22.7M elsewhere · 47%
- 9 Grudge Match (2013) $44.9M $29.8M US & Canada · 66% $15.1M elsewhere · 34%
- 10 What's in a Name? (2013) $31.3M $8.1K US & Canada · <1% $31.3M elsewhere · 100%
Gross bands
How Many December 2013 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
5 of 36 films crossed $100M and took $1B between them, 74% of the total. 23 films, 64% of the list, earned under $10M.
74% 22%
- $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 5 films, 14% of the list $1B · 74% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 22% of the list $293.2M · 22% of the gross
- Under $10M 23 films, 64% of the list $55.1M · 4% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of December 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 22–28) took $744.9M, led by The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 1–7 Three Many Weddings (2013) $15.2M Three Many Weddings (2013)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 8–14 Saving Mr. Banks (2013) $222M Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 15–21 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) $357.3M Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 22–28 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) $744.9M The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 29–31 Up in the Wind (2013) $11.8M Up in the Wind (2013)
Earlier years
How Does December 2013 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 2007 earned the most: $1.5B from 27 films, led by National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007). December 2013 took $1.4B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2004 22 films | 22 | $969.8M | – | Meet the Fockers (2004) $522.7M |
| December 2005 28 films · −22% | 28 | $760.4M | −22% | Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) $204.7M |
| December 2006 41 films · +51% | 41 | $1.1B | +51% | Night at the Museum (2006) $574.5M |
| December 2007 27 films · +29% | 27 | $1.5B | +29% | National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) $459.2M |
| December 2008 28 films · −34% | 28 | $977.3M | −34% | Marley & Me (2008) $255.7M |
| December 2009 33 films · −8% | 33 | $902.2M | −8% | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $443.1M |
| December 2010 40 films · +40% | 40 | $1.3B | +40% | Little Fockers (2010) $310.7M |
| December 2011 33 films · −42% | 33 | $735.2M | −42% | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) $342.7M |
| December 2012 38 films · −33% | 38 | $491.3M | −33% | Parental Guidance (2012) $119.8M |
| December 2013 36 films · +175% | 36 | $1.4B | +175% | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) $407M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in December 2013?
English-language comedy films took $1.1B across 13 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language comedy films ($128.7M) and French-language comedy films ($36M).
December 2013 Comedy Box Office by Language
- English $1.1B13 films · #1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
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Chinese $128.7M3 films · #1 Personal Tailor (2013) -
French $36M4 films · #1 What's in a Name? (2013) -
Portuguese $19.2M1 film · #1 Till Luck Do Us Part 2 (2013) -
Dutch $18.3M3 films · #1 Soof (2013) -
Italian $10.2M1 film · #1 Indovina chi viene a Natale? (2013) -
Spanish $9M1 film · #1 Three Many Weddings (2013) -
Swedish $7.2M1 film · #1 The Anderssons Hit the Road (2013) -
Korean $3M1 film · #1 Steal My Heart (2013) -
Czech $1.9M2 films · #1 Tender Waves (2013)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2013, Month by Month
The months of 2013 with their totals: July leads with $2.3B, led by Despicable Me 2 (2013).
- January $512.2M #1 Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
- February $624.1M #1 Lost in Thailand (2013)
- March $981.1M #1 The Croods (2013)
- April $287M #1 Pain & Gain (2013)
- May $801.1M #1 The Hangover Part III (2013)
- June $1.4B #1 Monsters University (2013)
- July $2.3B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- August $962.5M #1 We're the Millers (2013)
- September $471.2M #1 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
- October $233.2M #1 Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
- November $772M #1 Last Vegas (2013)
- December $1.4B #1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office December 2013: 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 36 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in December 2013?
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) leads with $407M worldwide, $116.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) at $188.1M and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) at $173.6M.
How much did comedy movies released in December 2013 earn?
36 comedy films released in December 2013 report a worldwide gross, $1.4B in all, or $37.5M per film on average. November 2013 releases took $772M.
How many comedy movies released in December 2013 made $1 billion?
None. 5 films crossed $100 million, led by The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) with $407M.
How is the December 2013 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 December 2013. 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 December 2013 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.