#1 of 4 #1 family movie of May 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
2008 · Action, Adventure
$419.7M worldwide · 78% of the chart's total
$141.6M US & Canada · 34% $278M elsewhere · 66%
Family box office · May 2008
Family Box Office, May 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) is the highest-grossing family movie released in May 2008, with $419.7M worldwide, ahead of Speed Racer (2008) at $93.9M and Bhoothnath (2008) at $13.2M. 4 family films released in May 2008 report a worldwide gross, $537.7M in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 5.1 times the total of April 2008, whose releases took $105.7M.
- May 2008 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $537.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs April 2008
- ×5.1
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of May 2008?
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) leads with $419.7M, 78% of the total. The top 4 together took $537.7M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $419.7M The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)$141.6M US & Canada · 34% $278M elsewhere · 66%
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The chart
Every Family Release of May 2008, 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 2008.
- 1 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)May 16, 2008 US and Canada: $141.6M Rest of the world: $278M Worldwide: $419.7M
May 16, 2008 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $419.7M worldwide - 2 May 9, 2008 US and Canada: $43.9M Rest of the world: $50M Worldwide: $93.9M
- 3 May 9, 2008 US and Canada: $476K Rest of the world: $12.8M Worldwide: $13.2M
- 4 May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $9.1M Worldwide: $10.9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 2008?
Of the top 4, Speed Racer (2008) earned the biggest share at home (47% in the US & Canada), while Bhoothnath (2008) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $187.8M (35%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $419.7M $141.6M US & Canada · 34% $278M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 Speed Racer (2008) $93.9M $43.9M US & Canada · 47% $50M elsewhere · 53%
- 3 Bhoothnath (2008) $13.2M $476K US & Canada · 4% $12.8M elsewhere · 96%
- 4 Son of Rambow (2008) $10.9M $1.8M US & Canada · 16% $9.1M elsewhere · 84%
By release week
Which Week of May 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 20 (May 11–17) took $419.7M, led by The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 Son of Rambow (2008) $10.9M Son of Rambow (2008)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 4–10 Speed Racer (2008) $107.2M Speed Racer (2008)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 11–17 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $419.7M The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 18–24 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 25–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 2008 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2003 earned the most: $1.2B from 7 films, led by Finding Nemo (2003). May 2008 took $537.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 2000 2 films | 2 | $377.4M | – | Dinosaur (2000) $349.8M |
| May 2001 1 film · +30% | 1 | $489M | +30% | Shrek (2001) $489M |
| May 2002 2 films · −74% | 2 | $125.6M | −74% | Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) $122.6M |
| May 2003 7 films · +843% | 7 | $1.2B | +843% | Finding Nemo (2003) $941.6M |
| May 2004 2 films · −21% | 2 | $934.4M | −21% | Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M |
| May 2005 4 films · −35% | 4 | $607.4M | −35% | Madagascar (2005) $542.1M |
| May 2006 5 films · −40% | 5 | $364.4M | −40% | Over the Hedge (2006) $339.8M |
| May 2007 2 films · +122% | 2 | $809.3M | +122% | Shrek the Third (2007) $808.3M |
| May 2008 4 films · −34% | 4 | $537.7M | −34% | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $419.7M |
Archive
Family Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: June leads with $1.2B, led by Kung Fu Panda (2008).
- January $44M #1 Kabei: Our Mother (2008)
- February $174.2M #1 The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- March $404.1M #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- April $105.7M #1 Nim's Island (2008)
- May $537.7M #1 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- June $1.2B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- July $408.2M #1 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
- August $62.4M #1 Fly Me to the Moon 3D (2008)
- September $86.3M #1 Igor (2008)
- October $431.6M #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $914.3M #1 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
- December $563.4M #1 Marley & Me (2008)
FAQ
Family Box Office May 2008: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in May 2008?
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) leads with $419.7M worldwide, $141.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Speed Racer (2008) at $93.9M and Bhoothnath (2008) at $13.2M.
How much did family movies released in May 2008 earn?
4 family films released in May 2008 report a worldwide gross, $537.7M in all, or $134.4M per film on average. April 2008 releases took $105.7M.
How many family movies released in May 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) with $419.7M.
How is the May 2008 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 May 2008. 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 2008 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.