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Family box office · September 2012

Family Box Office, September 2012: Top-Grossing Releases

Hotel Transylvania (2012) is the highest-grossing family movie released in September 2012, with $358.5M worldwide, ahead of English Vinglish (2012) at $10.3M and Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) at $9.4M. 15 family films released in September 2012 report a worldwide gross, $393.3M in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 34% on August 2012, whose releases took $294.6M. By language, English leads with $362.4M across 6 family releases.

September 2012 releases with a gross
15
combined worldwide
$393.3M
film crossed $100M
1
vs August 2012
+34%
Hotel Transylvania (2012) movie poster #1 of 15
#1 family movie of September 2012

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

2012 · Comedy, Animation

$358.5M worldwide · 91% of the chart's total

$148.4M US & Canada · 41% $210.1M elsewhere · 59%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Family Hits of September 2012?

Hotel Transylvania (2012) leads with $358.5M, 91% of the total. The top 5 together took $387.3M, 98% of what all 15 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Hotel Transylvania (2012) movie poster Number 1
    $358.5M Hotel Transylvania (2012)
    $148.4M US & Canada · 41% $210.1M elsewhere · 59%
  2. English Vinglish (2012) movie poster Number 2
    $10.3M English Vinglish (2012)
    $1.9M US & Canada · 18% $8.4M elsewhere · 82%
  3. Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) movie poster Number 3
    $9.4M Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012) movie poster Number 4
    $5.2M Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Raven the Little Rascal (2012) movie poster Number 5
    $3.8M Raven the Little Rascal (2012)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Family Release of September 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 September 2012.

  1. 1 Hotel Transylvania (2012) movie poster
    Hotel Transylvania (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $358.5M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: $148.4M Rest of the world: $210.1M Worldwide: $358.5M
  2. 2 English Vinglish (2012) movie poster
    English Vinglish (2012) Sep 14, 2012 · Hindi · Family, Comedy, Drama $10.3M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2012 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $8.4M Worldwide: $10.3M
  3. 3 Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) movie poster
    Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · French · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $9.4M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.4M
  4. 4 Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012) movie poster
    Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012) Sep 29, 2012 · Dutch · Comedy, Family $5.2M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  5. 5 Raven the Little Rascal (2012) movie poster
    Raven the Little Rascal (2012) Sep 5, 2012 · German · Family, Animation $3.8M worldwide
    Sep 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  6. 6 Last Ounce of Courage (2012) movie poster
    Last Ounce of Courage (2012) Sep 14, 2012 · English · Drama, Family $3.3M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2012 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  7. 7 Vatertage - Opa über Nacht (2012) movie poster
    Vatertage - Opa über Nacht (2012) Sep 12, 2012 · German · Family, Comedy $1M worldwide
    Sep 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  8. 8 La pelea de mi vida (2012) movie poster
    La pelea de mi vida (2012) Sep 6, 2012 · Spanish · Drama, Family $586.5K worldwide
    Sep 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $586.5K
  9. 9 Gone Fishing (2012) movie poster
    Gone Fishing (2012) Sep 7, 2012 · Spanish · Drama, Family $299.9K worldwide
    Sep 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $299.9K
  10. 10 Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie (2012) movie poster
    Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie (2012) Sep 3, 2012 · English · Family, Animation $292.4K worldwide
    Sep 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $292.4K
  11. 11 Felix, Net i Nika oraz teoretycznie możliwa katastrofa (2012) movie poster
    Felix, Net i Nika oraz teoretycznie możliwa katastrofa (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · Polish · Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure $192.5K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $192.5K
  12. 12 Satellite Boy (2012) movie poster
    Satellite Boy (2012) Sep 8, 2012 · English · Drama, Family, Adventure $161.8K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.8K
  13. 13 Derby Dogs (2012) movie poster
    Derby Dogs (2012) Sep 26, 2012 · English · Family $155.9K worldwide
    Sep 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $155.9K
  14. 14 Bringing Up Bobby (2012) movie poster
    Bringing Up Bobby (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · English · Comedy, Family $5K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: $5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5K
  15. 15 Six Million and One (2012) movie poster
    Six Million and One (2012) Sep 28, 2012 · Hebrew · Family, Documentary $2.7K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in September 2012?

Of the top 10, Last Ounce of Courage (2012) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while English Vinglish (2012) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 15 films, $153.6M (39%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Hotel Transylvania (2012) $358.5M
    $148.4M US & Canada · 41% $210.1M elsewhere · 59%
  2. 2 English Vinglish (2012) $10.3M
    $1.9M US & Canada · 18% $8.4M elsewhere · 82%
  3. 3 Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) $9.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012) $5.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Raven the Little Rascal (2012) $3.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Last Ounce of Courage (2012) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Vatertage - Opa über Nacht (2012) $1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 La pelea de mi vida (2012) $586.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Gone Fishing (2012) $299.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie (2012) $292.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many September 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 15 films crossed $100M and took $358.5M between them, 91% of the total. 13 films, 87% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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, 7% of the list $358.5M · 91% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 7% of the list $10.3M · 3% of the gross
  • Under $10M 13 films, 87% of the list $24.5M · 6% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of September 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 39 (Sep 23–29) took $373.5M, led by Hotel Transylvania (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 26–Sep 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 36 Wk 36 Sep 2–8 Raven the Little Rascal (2012) $5.1M Raven the Little Rascal (2012)
  3. Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 9–15 English Vinglish (2012) $14.7M English Vinglish (2012)
  4. Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 16–22 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 23–29 Hotel Transylvania (2012) $373.5M Hotel Transylvania (2012)
  6. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does September 2012 Compare With September in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, September 2009 earned the most: $404.2M from 13 films, led by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009). September 2012 took $393.3M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
September 2003 6 films 6 $72.5M – Secondhand Lions (2003) $48.3M
September 2004 4 films · −75% 4 $17.8M −75% Laura’s Star (2004) $8.7M
September 2005 5 films · +205% 5 $54.3M +205% Oliver Twist (2005) $42.6M
September 2006 7 films · +342% 7 $240.1M +342% Open Season (2006) $200.8M
September 2007 9 films · −37% 9 $151.6M −37% The Game Plan (2007) $147.9M
September 2008 12 films · −43% 12 $86.3M −43% Igor (2008) $30.9M
September 2009 13 films · +368% 13 $404.2M +368% Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) $243M
September 2010 9 films · −86% 9 $55.9M −86% Alpha and Omega (2010) $50.5M
September 2011 8 films · −85% 8 $8.5M −85% Twigson in Trouble (2011) $3.9M
September 2012 15 films · +4543% 15 $393.3M +4543% Hotel Transylvania (2012) $358.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in September 2012?

English-language family films took $362.4M across 6 films, 92% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language family films ($10.3M) and French-language family films ($9.4M).

September 2012 Family Box Office by Language

  1. English $362.4M
    6 films · #1 Hotel Transylvania (2012)
  2. Hindi $10.3M
    1 film · #1 English Vinglish (2012)
  3. French $9.4M
    1 film · #1 Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012)
  4. Dutch $5.2M
    1 film · #1 Mister Twister: Class of Fun (2012)
  5. German $4.8M
    2 films · #1 Raven the Little Rascal (2012)
  6. Spanish $886.5K
    2 films · #1 La pelea de mi vida (2012)
  7. Polish $192.5K
    1 film · #1 Felix, Net i Nika oraz teoretycznie możliwa katastrofa (2012)
  8. Hebrew $2.7K
    1 film · #1 Six Million and One (2012)
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).

FAQ

Family Box Office September 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 15 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing family movie in September 2012?

Hotel Transylvania (2012) leads with $358.5M worldwide, $148.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come English Vinglish (2012) at $10.3M and Kirikou and the Men and Women (2012) at $9.4M.

How much did family movies released in September 2012 earn?

15 family films released in September 2012 report a worldwide gross, $393.3M in all, or $26.2M per film on average. August 2012 releases took $294.6M.

How many family movies released in September 2012 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Hotel Transylvania (2012) with $358.5M.

How much of the September 2012 Family box office came from the US and Canada?

$153.6M of the $393.3M total, or 39%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 15 report no domestic figure.

How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.