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Family Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing Family Movies

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 2001, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M and Shrek (2001) at $489M. 35 family films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $3.1B in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 8 crossed $100 million. That is up 51% on 2000, whose releases took $2.1B. By language, English leads with $2.5B across 13 family releases.

2001 releases with a gross
35
combined worldwide
$3.1B
films crossed $100M
8
vs 2000
+51%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 2001?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.5B, 79% of what all 35 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $1B Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
    $318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. Monsters, Inc. (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $579.8M Monsters, Inc. (2001)
    $290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
  3. Shrek (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $489M Shrek (2001)
    $268.7M US & Canada · 55% $220.3M elsewhere · 45%
  4. Cats & Dogs (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $200.7M Cats & Dogs (2001)
    $93.4M US & Canada · 47% $107.3M elsewhere · 53%
  5. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $176.1M Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
    $113M US & Canada · 64% $63.2M elsewhere · 36%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Family Release of 2001, 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 2001.

  1. 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) movie poster
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) Nov 16, 2001 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy $1B worldwide
    Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $318.9M Rest of the world: $707.6M Worldwide: $1B
  2. 2 Monsters, Inc. (2001) movie poster
    Monsters, Inc. (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $579.8M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $290.6M Rest of the world: $289.1M Worldwide: $579.8M
  3. 3 Shrek (2001) movie poster
    Shrek (2001) May 18, 2001 · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $489M worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $268.7M Rest of the world: $220.3M Worldwide: $489M
  4. 4 Cats & Dogs (2001) movie poster
    Cats & Dogs (2001) Jul 4, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $200.7M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2001 US and Canada: $93.4M Rest of the world: $107.3M Worldwide: $200.7M
  5. 5 Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) movie poster
    Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) Jun 22, 2001 · English · Comedy, Romance, Family $176.1M worldwide
    Jun 22, 2001 US and Canada: $113M Rest of the world: $63.2M Worldwide: $176.1M
  6. 6 The Princess Diaries (2001) movie poster
    The Princess Diaries (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · English · Thriller, Comedy, Romance $165.3M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: $108.2M Rest of the world: $57.1M Worldwide: $165.3M
  7. 7 Spy Kids (2001) movie poster
    Spy Kids (2001) Mar 30, 2001 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $147.9M worldwide
    Mar 30, 2001 US and Canada: $112.7M Rest of the world: $35.2M Worldwide: $147.9M
  8. 8 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) movie poster
    Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $103M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $80.9M Rest of the world: $22.1M Worldwide: $103M
  9. 9 Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) movie poster
    Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) Apr 6, 2001 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $68.4M worldwide
    Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $51.4M Worldwide: $68.4M
  10. 10 Recess: School's Out (2001) movie poster
    Recess: School's Out (2001) Feb 16, 2001 · English · Sci-Fi, Mystery, Comedy $44.5M worldwide
    Feb 16, 2001 US and Canada: $36.7M Rest of the world: $7.8M Worldwide: $44.5M
  11. 11 See Spot Run (2001) movie poster
    See Spot Run (2001) Mar 2, 2001 · English · Comedy, Family $43.1M worldwide
    Mar 2, 2001 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $9.7M Worldwide: $43.1M
  12. 12 Kingdom Come (2001) movie poster
    Kingdom Come (2001) Apr 11, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy, Family $23.4M worldwide
    Apr 11, 2001 US and Canada: $23.2M Rest of the world: $146.4K Worldwide: $23.4M
  13. 13 Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) movie poster
    Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) Oct 5, 2001 · English · Comedy, Family $18.6M worldwide
    Oct 5, 2001 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $18.6M
  14. 14 The Little Polar Bear (2001) movie poster
    The Little Polar Bear (2001) Oct 4, 2001 · German · Family, Fantasy, Animation $14.8M worldwide
    Oct 4, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M
  15. 15 Anja & Viktor (2001) movie poster
    Anja & Viktor (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · Danish · Comedy, Romance, Family $7.5M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  16. 16 Tom Thumb (2001) movie poster
    Tom Thumb (2001) Oct 16, 2001 · French · Adventure, Family, Fantasy $5.9M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  17. 17 Emil and the Detectives (2001) movie poster
    Emil and the Detectives (2001) Feb 22, 2001 · German · Family, Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  18. 18 Miss Minoes (2001) movie poster
    Miss Minoes (2001) Dec 6, 2001 · Dutch · Comedy, Fantasy, Family $5M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2001 US and Canada: $267K Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $5M
  19. 19 On the Line (2001) movie poster
    On the Line (2001) Oct 26, 2001 · English · Comedy, Romance, Family $4.5M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2001 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: $179.1K Worldwide: $4.5M
  20. 20 Xuxa and the Elves (2001) movie poster
    Xuxa and the Elves (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · Portuguese · Family, Adventure, Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  21. 21 Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001) movie poster
    Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · Finnish · Family, Fantasy $1.6M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  22. 22 The Flying Granny (2001) movie poster
    The Flying Granny (2001) Feb 9, 2001 · Danish · Family $1.2M worldwide
    Feb 9, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  23. 23 My Sister’s Kids (2001) movie poster
    My Sister’s Kids (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · Danish · Family, Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  24. 24 Momo (2001) movie poster
    Momo (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · Italian · Fantasy, Animation, Family $928.2K worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $928.2K
  25. 25 The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) movie poster
    The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) Oct 25, 2001 · German · Comedy, Adventure, Animation $675K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $675K
  26. 26 Jewel of the Desert (2001) movie poster
    Jewel of the Desert (2001) Feb 2, 2001 · Danish · Family $488.2K worldwide
    Feb 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $488.2K
  27. 27 Max, Sally and the Magic Phone (2001) movie poster
    Max, Sally and the Magic Phone (2001) Oct 10, 2001 · Czech · Animation, Family, Comedy $430K worldwide
    Oct 10, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $430K
  28. 28 Autumn Spring (2001) movie poster
    Autumn Spring (2001) Sep 27, 2001 · Czech · Comedy, Drama, Family $333.1K worldwide
    Sep 27, 2001 US and Canada: $96.3K Rest of the world: $236.8K Worldwide: $333.1K
  29. 29 Jolly Roger (2001) movie poster
    Jolly Roger (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · Danish · Family, Adventure $300.2K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $300.2K
  30. 30 Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) movie poster
    Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Family, Animation, Drama $266.5K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $266.5K
  31. 31 Roots and Branches (2001) movie poster
    Roots and Branches (2001) Sep 13, 2001 · Chinese · Family $125.5K worldwide
    Sep 13, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $125.5K
  32. 32 Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) movie poster
    Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) Jan 19, 2001 · Hindi · Family, Drama $57.2K worldwide
    Jan 19, 2001 US and Canada: $57.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $57.2K
  33. 33 Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (2001) movie poster
    Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · Japanese · Family, Adventure, Action $44K worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44K
  34. 34 The Happy Cricket (2001) movie poster
    The Happy Cricket (2001) Jul 20, 2001 · Portuguese · Fantasy, Animation, Music $25K worldwide
    Jul 20, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25K
  35. 35 Regína (2001) movie poster
    Regína (2001) Dec 26, 2001 · Icelandic · Family $9.8K worldwide
    Dec 26, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2001?

Of the top 10, Recess: School's Out (2001) earned the biggest share at home (83% in the US & Canada), while Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) made 75% of its gross abroad. Across all 35 films, $1.5B (48%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
    $318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. 2 Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M
    $290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
  3. 3 Shrek (2001) $489M
    $268.7M US & Canada · 55% $220.3M elsewhere · 45%
  4. 4 Cats & Dogs (2001) $200.7M
    $93.4M US & Canada · 47% $107.3M elsewhere · 53%
  5. 5 Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) $176.1M
    $113M US & Canada · 64% $63.2M elsewhere · 36%
  6. 6 The Princess Diaries (2001) $165.3M
    $108.2M US & Canada · 65% $57.1M elsewhere · 35%
  7. 7 Spy Kids (2001) $147.9M
    $112.7M US & Canada · 76% $35.2M elsewhere · 24%
  8. 8 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) $103M
    $80.9M US & Canada · 79% $22.1M elsewhere · 21%
  9. 9 Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) $68.4M
    $17.1M US & Canada · 25% $51.4M elsewhere · 75%
  10. 10 Recess: School's Out (2001) $44.5M
    $36.7M US & Canada · 83% $7.8M elsewhere · 17%
Gross bands

How Many 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

8 of 35 films crossed $100M and took $2.9B between them, 92% of the total. 21 films, 60% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 1 film, 3% of the list $1B · 33% of the gross
  • $500M to $1B 1 film, 3% of the list $579.8M · 18% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 6 films, 17% of the list $1.3B · 41% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 17% of the list $212.8M · 7% of the gross
  • Under $10M 21 films, 60% of the list $40.3M · 1% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2001 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $1.6B from 2 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). January was the quietest month ($57.2K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) $57.2K Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001)
  2. February Feb Recess: School's Out (2001) $51.3M Recess: School's Out (2001)
  3. March Mar Spy Kids (2001) $191M Spy Kids (2001)
  4. April Apr Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) $91.8M Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001)
  5. May May Shrek (2001) $489M Shrek (2001)
  6. June Jun Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) $176.1M Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
  7. July Jul Cats & Dogs (2001) $200.7M Cats & Dogs (2001)
  8. August Aug The Princess Diaries (2001) $172.9M The Princess Diaries (2001)
  9. September Sep Autumn Spring (2001) $458.6K Autumn Spring (2001)
  10. October Oct Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) $46.4M Max Keeble's Big Move (2001)
  11. November Nov Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1.6B Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
  12. December Dec Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) $115.4M Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
Last 10 years

How Does 2001 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $3.1B from 35 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1992 13 films 13 $607.3M – Sister Act (1992) $231.6M
1993 29 films · +172% 29 $1.7B +172% Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
1994 36 films · +29% 36 $2.1B +29% The Lion King (1994) $979.2M
1995 39 films · −4% 39 $2.1B −4% Toy Story (1995) $394.4M
1996 26 films · −46% 26 $1.1B −46% The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) $325.3M
1997 27 films · +4% 27 $1.1B +4% Bean (1997) $251.2M
1998 28 films · +75% 28 $2B +75% A Bug's Life (1998) $363.3M
1999 20 films · −9% 20 $1.8B −9% Toy Story 2 (1999) $497.4M
2000 33 films · +15% 33 $2.1B +15% Dinosaur (2000) $349.8M
2001 35 films · +51% 35 $3.1B +51% Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in 2001?

English-language family films took $2.5B across 13 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language family films ($68.5M) and German-language family films ($20.7M).

2001 Family Box Office by Language

  1. English $2.5B
    13 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
  2. Japanese $68.5M
    2 films · #1 Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001)
  3. German $20.7M
    3 films · #1 The Little Polar Bear (2001)
  4. Danish $10.6M
    5 films · #1 Anja & Viktor (2001)
  5. French $5.9M
    1 film · #1 Tom Thumb (2001)
  6. Dutch $5M
    1 film · #1 Miss Minoes (2001)
  7. Portuguese $4.5M
    2 films · #1 Xuxa and the Elves (2001)
  8. Finnish $1.6M
    1 film · #1 Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001)
  9. Italian $928.2K
    1 film · #1 Momo (2001)
  10. Czech $763.1K
    2 films · #1 Max, Sally and the Magic Phone (2001)
Archive

Family Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $9.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $22.3B
2010s 10 years · $62.9B
2000s 10 years · $44.3B
1990s 10 years · $14.6B
1980s 10 years · $3.1B
1970s 9 years · $811.6M
1960s 9 years · $657.6M
1950s 9 years · $412.6M
1940s 8 years · $438.2M
1930s 2 years · $210.7M
FAQ

Family Box Office 2001: 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 family movie in 2001?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B worldwide, $318.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M and Shrek (2001) at $489M.

How much did family movies released in 2001 earn?

35 family films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $3.1B in all, or $89.8M per film on average. 2000 releases took $2.1B.

How many family movies released in 2001 made $1 billion?

1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). 8 crossed $100 million.

How much of the 2001 Family box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.5B of the $3.1B total, or 48%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 18 films of the 35 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2001 family 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 2001. 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 2001 family 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.