#1 of 4 #1 family movie of July 2008
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
2008 · Action, Adventure
$244.2M worldwide · 60% of the chart's total
$101.7M US & Canada · 42% $142.5M elsewhere · 58%
Family box office · July 2008
Family Box Office, July 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) is the highest-grossing family movie released in July 2008, with $244.2M worldwide, ahead of Space Chimps (2008) at $65.1M and Meet Dave (2008) at $51.3M. 4 family films released in July 2008 report a worldwide gross, $408.2M in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 66% on June 2008, whose releases took $1.2B.
- July 2008 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $408.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs June 2008
- −66%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of July 2008?
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) leads with $244.2M, 60% of the total. The top 4 together took $408.2M, 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.
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The chart
Every Family Release of July 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 July 2008.
- 1 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)Jul 11, 2008 US and Canada: $101.7M Rest of the world: $142.5M Worldwide: $244.2M
Jul 11, 2008 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $244.2M worldwide - 2 Jul 18, 2008 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $65.1M
- 3 Jul 11, 2008 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: $39.5M Worldwide: $51.3M
- 4 Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)Jul 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.5M
Jul 19, 2008 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Family $47.5M worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 2008?
Of the top 4, Space Chimps (2008) earned the biggest share at home (46% in the US & Canada), while Meet Dave (2008) made 77% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $143.6M (35%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) $244.2M $101.7M US & Canada · 42% $142.5M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 Space Chimps (2008) $65.1M $30.1M US & Canada · 46% $35M elsewhere · 54%
- 3 Meet Dave (2008) $51.3M $11.8M US & Canada · 23% $39.5M elsewhere · 77%
- 4 Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) $47.5M No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 28 (Jul 6–12) took $295.6M, led by Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) $295.6M Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 Space Chimps (2008) $112.6M Space Chimps (2008)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 2008 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 2007 earned the most: $1B from 5 films, led by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). July 2008 took $408.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1999 4 films | 4 | $157.1M | – | Inspector Gadget (1999) $134.4M |
| July 2000 3 films · −2% | 3 | $153.7M | −2% | Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (2000) $133.9M |
| July 2001 2 films · +31% | 2 | $200.7M | +31% | Cats & Dogs (2001) $200.7M |
| July 2002 4 films · +52% | 4 | $304.9M | +52% | Stuart Little 2 (2002) $170M |
| July 2003 5 films · +207% | 5 | $936.2M | +207% | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) $654.3M |
| July 2004 4 films · −89% | 4 | $107.2M | −89% | A Cinderella Story (2004) $70.1M |
| July 2005 7 films · +476% | 7 | $617.9M | +476% | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) $475M |
| July 2006 5 films · −60% | 5 | $249M | −60% | Monster House (2006) $141.9M |
| July 2007 5 films · +305% | 5 | $1B | +305% | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) $1B |
| July 2008 4 films · −60% | 4 | $408.2M | −60% | Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) $244.2M |
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 July 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 July 2008?
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) leads with $244.2M worldwide, $101.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Space Chimps (2008) at $65.1M and Meet Dave (2008) at $51.3M.
How much did family movies released in July 2008 earn?
4 family films released in July 2008 report a worldwide gross, $408.2M in all, or $102M per film on average. June 2008 releases took $1.2B.
How many family movies released in July 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) with $244.2M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.