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Comedy Box Office, May 2024: Top-Grossing Releases

The Garfield Movie (2024) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in May 2024, with $257.2M worldwide, ahead of IF (2024) at $190.5M and The Fall Guy (2024) at $181.1M. 35 comedy films released in May 2024 report a worldwide gross, $799.7M in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 4.6 times the total of April 2024, whose releases took $175.6M. By language, English leads with $650.1M across 11 comedy releases.

May 2024 releases with a gross
35
combined worldwide
$799.7M
films crossed $100M
4
vs April 2024
×4.6
The Garfield Movie (2024) movie poster #1 of 35
#1 comedy movie of May 2024

The Garfield Movie (2024)

2024 · Animation, Adventure

$257.2M worldwide · 32% of the chart's total

$92M US & Canada · 36% $165.3M elsewhere · 64%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of May 2024?

The Garfield Movie (2024) leads with $257.2M, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $756.9M, 95% of what all 35 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Garfield Movie (2024) movie poster Number 1
    $257.2M The Garfield Movie (2024)
    $92M US & Canada · 36% $165.3M elsewhere · 64%
  2. IF (2024) movie poster Number 2
    $190.5M IF (2024)
    $111.4M US & Canada · 58% $79.2M elsewhere · 42%
  3. The Fall Guy (2024) movie poster Number 3
    $181.1M The Fall Guy (2024)
    $92.9M US & Canada · 51% $88.2M elsewhere · 49%
  4. HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024) movie poster Number 4
    $100M HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
    $7.1M US & Canada · 7% $93M elsewhere · 93%
  5. The Marching Band (2024) movie poster Number 5
    $28.1M The Marching Band (2024)
    $291.2K US & Canada · 1% $27.8M elsewhere · 99%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of May 2024, 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 May 2024.

  1. 1 The Garfield Movie (2024) movie poster
    The Garfield Movie (2024) May 24, 2024 · English · Animation, Adventure, Comedy $257.2M worldwide
    May 24, 2024 US and Canada: $92M Rest of the world: $165.3M Worldwide: $257.2M
  2. 2 IF (2024) movie poster
    IF (2024) May 17, 2024 · English · Animation, Comedy, Drama $190.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2024 US and Canada: $111.4M Rest of the world: $79.2M Worldwide: $190.5M
  3. 3 The Fall Guy (2024) movie poster
    The Fall Guy (2024) May 3, 2024 · English · Action, Comedy, Drama $181.1M worldwide
    May 3, 2024 US and Canada: $92.9M Rest of the world: $88.2M Worldwide: $181.1M
  4. 4 HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024) movie poster
    HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024) May 31, 2024 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy, Drama $100M worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: $7.1M Rest of the world: $93M Worldwide: $100M
  5. 5 The Marching Band (2024) movie poster
    The Marching Band (2024) May 19, 2024 · French · Music, Comedy, Drama $28.1M worldwide
    May 19, 2024 US and Canada: $291.2K Rest of the world: $27.8M Worldwide: $28.1M
  6. 6 Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era (2024) movie poster
    Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era (2024) May 24, 2024 · Japanese · Fantasy, Comedy, Drama $10M worldwide
    May 24, 2024 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $8.7M Worldwide: $10M
  7. 7 Hit Man (2024) movie poster
    Hit Man (2024) May 24, 2024 · English · Action, Comedy, Crime $5.3M worldwide
    May 24, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M
  8. 8 Ezra (2024) movie poster
    Ezra (2024) May 31, 2024 · English · Comedy, Drama $4.7M worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $4.7M
  9. 9 The Young Wife (2024) movie poster
    The Young Wife (2024) May 31, 2024 · English · Comedy, Drama $4M worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  10. 10 Babes (2024) movie poster
    Babes (2024) May 17, 2024 · English · Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    May 17, 2024 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $98.7K Worldwide: $3.9M
  11. 11 The Second Act (2024) movie poster
    The Second Act (2024) May 14, 2024 · French · Comedy $3.8M worldwide
    May 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  12. 12 Summer Camp (2024) movie poster
    Summer Camp (2024) May 31, 2024 · English · Comedy $2.7M worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $257.5K Worldwide: $2.7M
  13. 13 Turbo (2024) movie poster
    Turbo (2024) May 23, 2024 · Malayalam · Drama, Action, Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    May 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  14. 14 The Big Trip 3: Race Around the World (2024) movie poster
    The Big Trip 3: Race Around the World (2024) May 30, 2024 · Russian · Comedy, Animation, Adventure $1.4M worldwide
    May 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  15. 15 Block Pass (2024) movie poster
    Block Pass (2024) May 20, 2024 · French · Drama, Comedy $1.3M worldwide
    May 20, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  16. 16 Bed & Breakfast (2024) movie poster
    Bed & Breakfast (2024) May 1, 2024 · Dutch · Romance, Comedy $961.9K worldwide
    May 1, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $961.9K
  17. 17 Not Another Church Movie (2024) movie poster
    Not Another Church Movie (2024) May 10, 2024 · English · Comedy $576.2K worldwide
    May 10, 2024 US and Canada: $576.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $576.2K
  18. 18 Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top (2024) movie poster
    Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top (2024) May 10, 2024 · Japanese · Animation, Drama, Comedy $489.5K worldwide
    May 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489.5K
  19. 19 The Balconettes (2024) movie poster
    The Balconettes (2024) May 18, 2024 · French · Fantasy, Comedy, Horror $455.8K worldwide
    May 18, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $455.8K
  20. 20 Plastic Guns (2024) movie poster
    Plastic Guns (2024) May 23, 2024 · French · Drama, Comedy $389.5K worldwide
    May 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $389.5K
  21. 21 The Ballad of Mario Castañeda (2024) movie poster
    The Ballad of Mario Castañeda (2024) May 8, 2024 · Spanish · Comedy $250K worldwide
    May 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $250K
  22. 22 Adios Buenos Aires (2024) movie poster
    Adios Buenos Aires (2024) May 2, 2024 · Spanish · Comedy, Drama, Music $207.7K worldwide
    May 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $207.7K
  23. 23 V de Víctor (2024) movie poster
    V de Víctor (2024) May 16, 2024 · Spanish · Comedy $168.6K worldwide
    May 16, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $168.6K
  24. 24 Poolman (2024) movie poster
    Poolman (2024) May 10, 2024 · English · Comedy, Mystery $162.3K worldwide
    May 10, 2024 US and Canada: $131K Rest of the world: $31.3K Worldwide: $162.3K
  25. 25 Nadikar (2024) movie poster
    Nadikar (2024) May 3, 2024 · Malayalam · Comedy, Drama $110.6K worldwide
    May 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $110.6K
  26. 26 Mandakini (2024) movie poster
    Mandakini (2024) May 24, 2024 · Malayalam · Comedy, Drama $84.3K worldwide
    May 24, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $84.3K
  27. 27 Top 10 Must (2024) movie poster
    Top 10 Must (2024) May 17, 2024 · Icelandic · Comedy, Drama $78.8K worldwide
    May 17, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.8K
  28. 28 Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024) movie poster
    Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024) May 11, 2024 · Tamil · Thriller, Comedy $18.4K worldwide
    May 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.4K
  29. 29 Perumani (2024) movie poster
    Perumani (2024) May 10, 2024 · Malayalam · Fantasy, Comedy $8.3K worldwide
    May 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K
  30. 30 Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (2024) movie poster
    Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (2024) May 16, 2024 · Malayalam · Fantasy, Comedy $8.2K worldwide
    May 16, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.2K
  31. 31 Gam Gam Ganesha (2024) movie poster
    Gam Gam Ganesha (2024) May 31, 2024 · Telugu · Action, Comedy $6.4K worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4K
  32. 32 Kyuka: Before Summer’s End (2024) movie poster
    Kyuka: Before Summer’s End (2024) May 14, 2024 · Greek · Drama, Comedy $5K worldwide
    May 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5K
  33. 33 Kitty the Killer (2024) movie poster
    Kitty the Killer (2024) May 3, 2024 · Thai · Action, Comedy, Thriller $2.1K worldwide
    May 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1K
  34. 34 Aa Okkati Adakku (2024) movie poster
    Aa Okkati Adakku (2024) May 3, 2024 · Telugu · Comedy $1.1K worldwide
    May 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1K
  35. 35 Big Boys (2024) movie poster
    Big Boys (2024) May 31, 2024 · English · Comedy, Drama $457 worldwide
    May 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $457
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2024?

Of the top 10, Babes (2024) earned the biggest share at home (97% in the US & Canada), while The Marching Band (2024) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 35 films, $314.4M (39%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Garfield Movie (2024) $257.2M
    $92M US & Canada · 36% $165.3M elsewhere · 64%
  2. 2 IF (2024) $190.5M
    $111.4M US & Canada · 58% $79.2M elsewhere · 42%
  3. 3 The Fall Guy (2024) $181.1M
    $92.9M US & Canada · 51% $88.2M elsewhere · 49%
  4. 4 HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024) $100M
    $7.1M US & Canada · 7% $93M elsewhere · 93%
  5. 5 The Marching Band (2024) $28.1M
    $291.2K US & Canada · 1% $27.8M elsewhere · 99%
  6. 6 Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era (2024) $10M
    $1.3M US & Canada · 13% $8.7M elsewhere · 87%
  7. 7 Hit Man (2024) $5.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Ezra (2024) $4.7M
    $2.6M US & Canada · 56% $2.1M elsewhere · 44%
  9. 9 The Young Wife (2024) $4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Babes (2024) $3.9M
    $3.8M US & Canada · 97% $98.7K elsewhere · 3%
Gross bands

How Many May 2024 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

4 of 35 films crossed $100M and took $728.9M between them, 91% of the total. 30 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 4 films, 11% of the list $728.9M · 91% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 3% of the list $28.1M · 4% of the gross
  • Under $10M 30 films, 86% of the list $42.8M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2024 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 21 (May 19–25) took $304.1M, led by The Garfield Movie (2024). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 The Fall Guy (2024) $182.4M The Fall Guy (2024)
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 5–11 Not Another Church Movie (2024) $1.5M Not Another Church Movie (2024)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 12–18 IF (2024) $199M IF (2024)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 19–25 The Garfield Movie (2024) $304.1M The Garfield Movie (2024)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024) $112.8M HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
Earlier years

How Does May 2024 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 2017 earned the most: $2.1B from 40 films, led by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). May 2024 took $799.7M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 2015 39 films 39 $478.3M – Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) $287.1M
May 2016 32 films · +29% 32 $614.9M +29% The Angry Birds Movie (2016) $352.3M
May 2017 40 films · +242% 40 $2.1B +242% Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) $863.8M
May 2018 41 films · −41% 41 $1.2B −41% Deadpool 2 (2018) $785.9M
May 2019 55 films · +22% 55 $1.5B +22% Aladdin (2019) $1.1B
May 2020 16 films · −94% 16 $96.9M −94% Rich in Love (Ricos de Amor) (2020) $52.9M
May 2021 20 films · +167% 20 $258.7M +167% Cruella (2021) $233.5M
May 2022 39 films · −46% 39 $138.5M −46% The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) $34.1M
May 2023 33 films · +652% 33 $1B +652% Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) $845.6M
May 2024 35 films · −23% 35 $799.7M −23% The Garfield Movie (2024) $257.2M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in May 2024?

English-language comedy films took $650.1M across 11 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language comedy films ($110.5M) and French-language comedy films ($34M).

May 2024 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $650.1M
    11 films · #1 The Garfield Movie (2024)
  2. Japanese $110.5M
    3 films · #1 HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
  3. French $34M
    5 films · #1 The Marching Band (2024)
  4. Malayalam $2M
    5 films · #1 Turbo (2024)
  5. Russian $1.4M
    1 film · #1 The Big Trip 3: Race Around the World (2024)
  6. Dutch $961.9K
    1 film · #1 Bed & Breakfast (2024)
  7. Spanish $626.2K
    3 films · #1 The Ballad of Mario Castañeda (2024)
  8. Icelandic $78.8K
    1 film · #1 Top 10 Must (2024)
  9. Tamil $18.4K
    1 film · #1 Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
  10. Telugu $7.4K
    2 films · #1 Gam Gam Ganesha (2024)
Archive

Comedy Box Office in 2024, Month by Month

The months of 2024 with their totals: July leads with $2.4B, led by Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

FAQ

Comedy Box Office May 2024: 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 35 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in May 2024?

The Garfield Movie (2024) leads with $257.2M worldwide, $92M of it in the US & Canada. Next come IF (2024) at $190.5M and The Fall Guy (2024) at $181.1M.

How much did comedy movies released in May 2024 earn?

35 comedy films released in May 2024 report a worldwide gross, $799.7M in all, or $22.8M per film on average. April 2024 releases took $175.6M.

How many comedy movies released in May 2024 made $1 billion?

None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by The Garfield Movie (2024) with $257.2M.

How much of the May 2024 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$314.4M of the $799.7M total, or 39%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 24 films of the 35 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2024 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 May 2024. 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 May 2024 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.