#1 of 73 #1 drama movie of May 2017
2017 · Action, Drama
$177.9M worldwide · 32% of the chart's total
$58.1M US & Canada · 33% $119.8M elsewhere · 67%
Drama box office · May 2017
Drama Box Office, May 2017: Top-Grossing Releases
Baywatch (2017) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in May 2017, with $177.9M worldwide, ahead of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) at $149.2M and Everything, Everything (2017) at $61.7M. 73 drama films released in May 2017 report a worldwide gross, $559.3M in all, 26% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 22% on April 2017, whose releases took $719.9M. By language, English leads with $417.6M across 21 drama releases.
- May 2017 releases with a gross
- 73
- combined worldwide
- $559.3M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs April 2017
- −22%
#1 of 73 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of May 2017?
Baywatch (2017) leads with $177.9M, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $474.9M, 85% of what all 73 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 Drama Release of May 2017, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 73. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in May 2017.
- 1 May 25, 2017 US and Canada: $58.1M Rest of the world: $119.8M Worldwide: $177.9M
- 2 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $39.2M Rest of the world: $110M Worldwide: $149.2M
May 12, 2017 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $149.2M worldwide - 3 May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $34.1M Rest of the world: $27.6M Worldwide: $61.7M
- 4 May 3, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.6M
- 5 May 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.6M
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May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $7.6M Worldwide: $13.2M - 7
May 5, 2017 US and Canada: $107.4K Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $9M - 8
May 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M - 9
May 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M - 10
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: $8.5K Worldwide: $6.3M - 11
May 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M - 12
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $4.5M - 13
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $38.7K Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $4.4M - 14
May 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 15
May 5, 2017 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $2.5M - 16
May 9, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 17
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 18
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 19
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $78.4K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.4M - 20
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $33.4K Rest of the world: $999.3K Worldwide: $1M - 21
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $4.5K Rest of the world: $915.1K Worldwide: $919.6K - 22
May 9, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $907.9K - 23
May 9, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $907.9K - 24
May 5, 2017 US and Canada: $37.6K Rest of the world: $858.3K Worldwide: $895.9K - 25
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $262.6K Rest of the world: $535.6K Worldwide: $798.2K - 26
May 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $774.9K - 27
May 2, 2017 US and Canada: $631.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $631.2K - 28
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $600.4K - 29
May 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $504.1K - 30
May 5, 2017 US and Canada: $320.7K Rest of the world: $181.8K Worldwide: $502.5K - 31
May 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $423.7K - 32
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: $28.7K Rest of the world: $369.1K Worldwide: $397.8K - 33
May 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $387.8K - 34
May 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $380.6K - 35
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $301.4K - 36
May 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $298.1K - 37
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $288.6K - 38
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $288.6K - 39
May 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.2K - 40
May 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $261.6K - 41
May 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $244.1K - 42
May 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $242.1K - 43
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $234.4K - 44
May 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.9K - 45
May 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $196.7K - 46
May 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $184K - 47
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: $24.7K Rest of the world: $141.3K Worldwide: $166K - 48
May 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $91.3K - 49
May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.7K - 50
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $69.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 2017?
Of the top 10, Lowriders (2017) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Like Crazy (2017) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 73 films, $148M (26%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Baywatch (2017) $177.9M $58.1M US & Canada · 33% $119.8M elsewhere · 67%
- 2 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) $149.2M $39.2M US & Canada · 26% $110M elsewhere · 74%
- 3 Everything, Everything (2017) $61.7M $34.1M US & Canada · 55% $27.6M elsewhere · 45%
- 4 Bad Genius (2017) $44.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Hindi Medium (2017) $41.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Paris Can Wait (2017) $13.2M $5.6M US & Canada · 43% $7.6M elsewhere · 57%
- 7 Like Crazy (2017) $9M $107.4K US & Canada · 1% $8.9M elsewhere · 99%
- 8 Reminiscence (2017) $7.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Just to Be Sure (2017) $6.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Lowriders (2017) $6.3M $6.3M US & Canada · 100% $8.5K elsewhere · <1%
Gross bands
How Many May 2017 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 73 films crossed $100M and took $327M between them, 58% of the total. 67 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M.
58% 29% 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 2 films, 3% of the list $327M · 58% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 5% of the list $161.1M · 29% of the gross
- Under $10M 67 films, 92% of the list $71.1M · 13% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of May 2017 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 21 (May 21–27) took $183.1M, led by Baywatch (2017). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 30–May 6 Bad Genius (2017) $65.4M Bad Genius (2017)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 7–13 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) $181.7M King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 14–20 Everything, Everything (2017) $129.2M Everything, Everything (2017)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 21–27 Baywatch (2017) $183.1M Baywatch (2017)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 28–Jun 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 2017 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2012 earned the most: $1.1B from 41 films, led by The Intouchables (2012). May 2017 took $559.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 58 films | 58 | $582.6M | – | Sex and the City (2008) $418.8M |
| May 2009 38 films · +69% | 38 | $981.7M | +69% | Up (2009) $735.1M |
| May 2010 51 films · −50% | 51 | $490.9M | −50% | Sex and the City 2 (2010) $290.7M |
| May 2011 49 films · +51% | 49 | $739.1M | +51% | Thor (2011) $449.3M |
| May 2012 41 films · +44% | 41 | $1.1B | +44% | The Intouchables (2012) $426.6M |
| May 2013 45 films · −43% | 45 | $607.7M | −43% | The Great Gatsby (2013) $353.7M |
| May 2014 71 films · −72% | 71 | $171.8M | −72% | Million Dollar Arm (2014) $38.5M |
| May 2015 64 films · +293% | 64 | $675.8M | +293% | San Andreas (2015) $474.6M |
| May 2016 72 films · −65% | 72 | $238.2M | −65% | Money Monster (2016) $93.3M |
| May 2017 73 films · +135% | 73 | $559.3M | +135% | Baywatch (2017) $177.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in May 2017?
English-language drama films took $417.6M across 21 films, 75% of the total, ahead of Thai-language drama films ($44.6M) and Hindi-language drama films ($43.4M).
May 2017 Drama Box Office by Language
- English $417.6M21 films · #1 Baywatch (2017)
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Thai $44.6M1 film · #1 Bad Genius (2017) -
Hindi $43.4M3 films · #1 Hindi Medium (2017) -
French $12.7M7 films · #1 Just to Be Sure (2017) -
Italian $9M1 film · #1 Like Crazy (2017) -
Japanese $7.5M4 films · #1 Reminiscence (2017) -
Cantonese $5.9M1 film · #1 Dealer/Healer (2017) -
Danish $4.4M1 film · #1 The Commune (2017) -
Korean $2.5M2 films · #1 The Tooth and the Nail (2017) -
Dutch $1.7M2 films · #1 Brothers (2017)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2017, Month by Month
The months of 2017 with their totals: July leads with $2.2B, led by Wolf Warrior 2 (2017).
- January $569.3M #1 A Dog's Purpose (2017)
- February $610.7M #1 Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
- March $1.1B #1 Logan (2017)
- April $719.9M #1 Your Name. (2017)
- May $559.3M #1 Baywatch (2017)
- June $372.9M #1 47 Meters Down (2017)
- July $2.2B #1 Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
- August $519.5M #1 A Taxi Driver (2017)
- September $1.2B #1 It (2017)
- October $734M #1 Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- November $2.1B #1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- December $1.8B #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
FAQ
Drama Box Office May 2017: 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 73 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in May 2017?
Baywatch (2017) leads with $177.9M worldwide, $58.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) at $149.2M and Everything, Everything (2017) at $61.7M.
How much did drama movies released in May 2017 earn?
73 drama films released in May 2017 report a worldwide gross, $559.3M in all, or $7.7M per film on average. April 2017 releases took $719.9M.
How many drama movies released in May 2017 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Baywatch (2017) with $177.9M.
How is the May 2017 drama 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 2017. 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 2017 drama 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.