#1 of 8 #1 family movie of December 2012
2012 · Drama, Mystery
$12.6M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Family box office · December 2012
Family Box Office, December 2012: Top-Grossing Releases
Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012) is the highest-grossing family movie released in December 2012, with $12.6M worldwide, ahead of Vampire Sisters (2012) at $7.9M and Mike Says Goodbye! (2012) at $2.1M. 8 family films released in December 2012 report a worldwide gross, $25.6M in all. That is down 97% on November 2012, whose releases took $800M. By language, Japanese leads with $12.6M across 1 family release.
- December 2012 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $25.6M
- Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012), the #1
- $12.6M
- vs November 2012
- −97%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of December 2012?
Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012) leads with $12.6M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $24.5M, 96% of what all 8 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 December 2012, 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 December 2012.
- 1 Dec 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6M
- 2 Dec 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M
- 3 Dec 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
- 4 Dec 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
- 5 Paddle Pop Adventures 2: Journey Into The Kingdom (2012) Dec 1, 2012 · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $755.1K worldwideDec 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $755.1K
- 6
Dec 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $724.2K - 7
Dec 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $295.5K - 8
Dec 19, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $131.7K
By release week
Which Week of December 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 50 (Dec 9–15) took $14.7M, led by Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 Paddle Pop Adventures 2: Journey Into The Kingdom (2012) $755.1K Paddle Pop Adventures 2: Journey Into The Kingdom (2012)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 2–8 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 9–15 Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012) $14.7M Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 16–22 Moon Man (2012) $131.7K Moon Man (2012)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 23–29 Vampire Sisters (2012) $10.1M Vampire Sisters (2012)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 30–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 2012 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 2006 earned the most: $1.2B from 10 films, led by Night at the Museum (2006). December 2012 took $25.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2003 8 films | 8 | $339M | – | Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) $190.5M |
| December 2004 6 films · −23% | 6 | $262.1M | −23% | Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) $211.5M |
| December 2005 6 films · +277% | 6 | $987.2M | +277% | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) $745M |
| December 2006 10 films · +18% | 10 | $1.2B | +18% | Night at the Museum (2006) $574.5M |
| December 2007 11 films · −23% | 11 | $898.1M | −23% | The Golden Compass (2007) $372.2M |
| December 2008 7 films · −37% | 7 | $563.4M | −37% | Marley & Me (2008) $255.7M |
| December 2009 10 films · −16% | 10 | $471.5M | −16% | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $443.1M |
| December 2010 8 films · +37% | 8 | $648.1M | +37% | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) $415.7M |
| December 2011 11 films · +24% | 11 | $804.4M | +24% | The Adventures of Tintin (2011) $374M |
| December 2012 8 films · −97% | 8 | $25.6M | −97% | Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012) $12.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in December 2012?
Japanese-language family films took $12.6M across 1 film, 49% of the total, ahead of German-language family films ($8M) and Dutch-language family films ($2.1M).
December 2012 Family Box Office by Language
Archive
Family Box Office in 2012, Month by Month
The months of 2012 with their totals: June leads with $1.3B, led by Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012).
- January $8.9M #1 Famous Five (2012)
- February $348.3M #1 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
- March $403.3M #1 The Lorax (2012)
- April $181.1M #1 The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)
- May $9.3M #1 Hanni & Nanni 2 (2012)
- June $1.3B #1 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
- July $877.3M #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- August $294.6M #1 ParaNorman (2012)
- September $393.3M #1 Hotel Transylvania (2012)
- October $140.4M #1 Frankenweenie (2012)
- November $800M #1 Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
- December $25.6M #1 Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012)
FAQ
Family Box Office December 2012: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in December 2012?
Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012) leads with $12.6M worldwide. Next come Vampire Sisters (2012) at $7.9M and Mike Says Goodbye! (2012) at $2.1M.
How much did family movies released in December 2012 earn?
8 family films released in December 2012 report a worldwide gross, $25.6M in all, or $3.2M per film on average. November 2012 releases took $800M.
How many family movies released in December 2012 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012), earned $12.6M.
How is the December 2012 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 December 2012. 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 December 2012 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.