#1 of 73 #1 drama movie of August 2024
2024 · Drama, Romance
$351.4M worldwide · 83% of the chart's total
$148.5M US & Canada · 42% $202.9M elsewhere · 58%
Drama box office · August 2024
Drama Box Office, August 2024: Top-Grossing Releases
It Ends with Us (2024) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in August 2024, with $351.4M worldwide, ahead of Reagan (2024) at $30.1M and My Penguin Friend (2024) at $5.2M. 73 drama films released in August 2024 report a worldwide gross, $425.8M in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 6 times the total of July 2024, whose releases took $70.8M. By language, English leads with $402M across 25 drama releases.
- August 2024 releases with a gross
- 73
- combined worldwide
- $425.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2024
- ×6
#1 of 73 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of August 2024?
It Ends with Us (2024) leads with $351.4M, 83% of the total. The top 5 together took $395.3M, 93% 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 August 2024, 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 August 2024.
- 1 Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: $148.5M Rest of the world: $202.9M Worldwide: $351.4M
- 2 Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: $30M Rest of the world: $59.8K Worldwide: $30.1M
- 3 Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $5.2M
- 4 Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $4.9M
- 5 Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
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Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 7
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 8
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 9
Aug 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 10
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: $4.1K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $1.8M - 11
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M - 12
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M - 13
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 14
Aug 28, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 15
Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: $9.6K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.1M - 16
Aug 28, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 17
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: $79K Rest of the world: $793.6K Worldwide: $872.6K - 18
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $840.3K - 19
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $615.2K - 20
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $611.1K - 21
Aug 14, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $557.2K - 22
Aug 29, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $550.6K - 23
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $495.6K - 24
Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: $383.5K Rest of the world: $38.8K Worldwide: $422.3K - 25
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: $352.1K Rest of the world: $31.6K Worldwide: $383.7K - 26
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $366.1K - 27
Aug 31, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $324.6K - 28
Aug 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $279K - 29
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: $149.6K Rest of the world: $120.1K Worldwide: $269.6K - 30
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: $161.3K Rest of the world: $97.2K Worldwide: $258.5K - 31
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $239.1K - 32
Aug 27, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $205.1K - 33
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: $24.9K Rest of the world: $138.2K Worldwide: $163.2K - 34
Aug 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $157.1K - 35
Aug 19, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $155.3K - 36
Aug 29, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.9K - 37
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $136.7K - 38
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: $65.6K Rest of the world: $64.3K Worldwide: $130K - 39
Aug 18, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $119.4K - 40
Aug 27, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $108.1K - 41
Aug 27, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $107.4K - 42
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (2024)Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: $76K Rest of the world: $26.7K Worldwide: $102.7K
Aug 16, 2024 · English · Drama, History, Mystery $102.7K worldwide - 43
Aug 9, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $101.8K - 44
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $90.3K - 45
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $88.3K - 46
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $74.5K - 47
Aug 16, 2024 US and Canada: $68.4K Rest of the world: $4.6K Worldwide: $73K - 48
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $69.9K - 49
Aug 20, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $65.1K - 50
Aug 23, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2024?
Of the top 10, Escape from Germany (2024) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Revolver (2024) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 73 films, $190M (45%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 It Ends with Us (2024) $351.4M $148.5M US & Canada · 42% $202.9M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 Reagan (2024) $30.1M $30M US & Canada · 100% $59.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 My Penguin Friend (2024) $5.2M $2.8M US & Canada · 53% $2.4M elsewhere · 47%
- 4 Kneecap (2024) $4.9M $1.1M US & Canada · 23% $3.8M elsewhere · 77%
- 5 Girl You Know It's True (2024) $3.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Victory (2024) $3.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Three Friends (2024) $2.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Escape from Germany (2024) $2.6M $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 And Their Children After Them (2024) $2.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Revolver (2024) $1.8M $4.1K US & Canada · <1% $1.8M elsewhere · 100%
Gross bands
How Many August 2024 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 73 films crossed $100M and took $351.4M between them, 83% of the total. 71 films, 97% of the list, earned under $10M.
83% 10%
- $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 1 film, 1% of the list $351.4M · 83% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 1 film, 1% of the list $30.1M · 7% of the gross
- Under $10M 71 films, 97% of the list $44.3M · 10% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2024 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 4–10) took $356.8M, led by It Ends with Us (2024). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 Kneecap (2024) $12.3M Kneecap (2024)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 4–10 It Ends with Us (2024) $356.8M It Ends with Us (2024)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 11–17 My Penguin Friend (2024) $11.4M My Penguin Friend (2024)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 18–24 Revolver (2024) $3.9M Revolver (2024)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 25–31 Reagan (2024) $41.4M Reagan (2024)
Earlier years
How Does August 2024 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2019 earned the most: $995.1M from 105 films, led by Dying to Survive (2019). August 2024 took $425.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2015 65 films | 65 | $796.7M | – | Straight Outta Compton (2015) $201.6M |
| August 2016 65 films · −18% | 65 | $652.6M | −18% | The Little Prince (2016) $97.6M |
| August 2017 91 films · −20% | 91 | $519.5M | −20% | A Taxi Driver (2017) $86.3M |
| August 2018 112 films · +87% | 112 | $971M | +87% | The Island (2018) $198.3M |
| August 2019 105 films · +2% | 105 | $995.1M | +2% | Dying to Survive (2019) $451.2M |
| August 2020 62 films · −43% | 62 | $565.8M | −43% | The Eight Hundred (2020) $461.4M |
| August 2021 60 films · −55% | 60 | $253M | −55% | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) $93.9M |
| August 2022 85 films · −7% | 85 | $235.6M | −7% | Beast (2022) $59.1M |
| August 2023 82 films · ±0% | 82 | $236.3M | ±0% | Gran Turismo (2023) $122.1M |
| August 2024 73 films · +80% | 73 | $425.8M | +80% | It Ends with Us (2024) $351.4M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in August 2024?
English-language drama films took $402M across 25 films, 94% of the total, ahead of French-language drama films ($9M) and Irish-language drama films ($4.9M).
August 2024 Drama Box Office by Language
- English $402M25 films · #1 It Ends with Us (2024)
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French $9M12 films · #1 Three Friends (2024) -
Irish $4.9M1 film · #1 Kneecap (2024) -
Korean $1.8M1 film · #1 Revolver (2024) -
Chinese $1.4M5 films · #1 Successor (2024) -
Italian $1.3M3 films · #1 Feeling Better (2024) -
Spanish $872.6K1 film · #1 Close Your Eyes (2024) -
Punjabi $861.7K2 films · #1 Daaru Na Peenda Hove (2024) -
Hungarian $840.3K1 film · #1 Lesson Learned (2024) -
Polish $615.2K1 film · #1 Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold (2024)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2024, Month by Month
The months of 2024 with their totals: June leads with $2.3B, led by Inside Out 2 (2024).
- January $34.4M #1 The Book of Clarence (2024)
- February $713.1M #1 Yolo (2024)
- March $925.6M #1 Dune: Part Two (2024)
- April $189.3M #1 Challengers (2024)
- May $714.5M #1 IF (2024)
- June $2.3B #1 Inside Out 2 (2024)
- July $70.8M #1 Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (2024)
- August $425.8M #1 It Ends with Us (2024)
- September $307.4M #1 The Substance (2024)
- October $477.4M #1 Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
- November $648.8M #1 Gladiator II (2024)
- December $1.3B #1 Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
FAQ
Drama Box Office August 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 73 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in August 2024?
It Ends with Us (2024) leads with $351.4M worldwide, $148.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Reagan (2024) at $30.1M and My Penguin Friend (2024) at $5.2M.
How much did drama movies released in August 2024 earn?
73 drama films released in August 2024 report a worldwide gross, $425.8M in all, or $5.8M per film on average. July 2024 releases took $70.8M.
How many drama movies released in August 2024 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by It Ends with Us (2024) with $351.4M.
How is the August 2024 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 August 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 August 2024 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.