#1 of 4 #1 fantasy movie of November 2003
2003 · Fantasy, Comedy
$230.3M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$178.1M US & Canada · 77% $52.2M elsewhere · 23%
Fantasy box office · November 2003
Fantasy Box Office, November 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
Elf (2003) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in November 2003, with $230.3M worldwide, ahead of The Haunted Mansion (2003) at $182.3M and Timeline (2003) at $43.9M. 4 fantasy films released in November 2003 report a worldwide gross, $456.9M in all, 60% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- November 2003 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $456.9M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 60%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of November 2003?
Elf (2003) leads with $230.3M, 50% of the total. The top 4 together took $456.9M, 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 Fantasy Release of November 2003, 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 November 2003.
- 1 Nov 7, 2003 US and Canada: $178.1M Rest of the world: $52.2M Worldwide: $230.3M
- 2 Nov 26, 2003 US and Canada: $75.8M Rest of the world: $106.4M Worldwide: $182.3M
- 3 Nov 26, 2003 US and Canada: $19.5M Rest of the world: $24.5M Worldwide: $43.9M
- 4 Nov 14, 2003 US and Canada: $337.2K Rest of the world: $98.5K Worldwide: $435.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2003?
Of the top 4, The Singing Forest (2003) earned the biggest share at home (77% in the US & Canada), while The Haunted Mansion (2003) made 58% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $273.7M (60%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Elf (2003) $230.3M $178.1M US & Canada · 77% $52.2M elsewhere · 23%
- 2 The Haunted Mansion (2003) $182.3M $75.8M US & Canada · 42% $106.4M elsewhere · 58%
- 3 Timeline (2003) $43.9M $19.5M US & Canada · 44% $24.5M elsewhere · 56%
- 4 The Singing Forest (2003) $435.6K $337.2K US & Canada · 77% $98.5K elsewhere · 23%
By release week
Which Week of November 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 45 (Nov 2–8) took $230.3M, led by Elf (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Elf (2003) $230.3M Elf (2003)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 The Singing Forest (2003) $435.6K The Singing Forest (2003)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 The Haunted Mansion (2003) $226.2M The Haunted Mansion (2003)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2003 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2001 earned the most: $1.8B from 6 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). November 2003 took $456.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1994 4 films | 4 | $252.8M | – | The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M |
| November 1995 2 films · +59% | 2 | $400.9M | +59% | Toy Story (1995) $394.4M |
| November 1996 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1997 2 films | 2 | $229.4M | – | Flubber (1997) $178M |
| November 1998 3 films · −8% | 3 | $212.1M | −8% | Meet Joe Black (1998) $142.9M |
| November 1999 5 films · +347% | 5 | $947.3M | +347% | Toy Story 2 (1999) $497.4M |
| November 2000 3 films · −31% | 3 | $653.6M | −31% | How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M |
| November 2001 6 films · +177% | 6 | $1.8B | +177% | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B |
| November 2002 2 films · −90% | 2 | $181.5M | −90% | The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $172.9M |
| November 2003 4 films · +152% | 4 | $456.9M | +152% | Elf (2003) $230.3M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 2003, Month by Month
The months of 2003 with their totals: December leads with $1.4B, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
- January $24.3M #1 The Guru (2003)
- February $179.8M #1 Daredevil (2003)
- March $103.8M #1 Dreamcatcher (2003)
- April $17.5M #1 Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master (2003)
- May $485.9M #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
- June No grosses
- July $1.1B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
- August $195.1M #1 Freaky Friday (2003)
- September $98.5M #1 Underworld (2003)
- October $295.9M #1 Brother Bear (2003)
- November $456.9M #1 Elf (2003)
- December $1.4B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office November 2003: 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 fantasy movie in November 2003?
Elf (2003) leads with $230.3M worldwide, $178.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Haunted Mansion (2003) at $182.3M and Timeline (2003) at $43.9M.
How much did fantasy movies released in November 2003 earn?
4 fantasy films released in November 2003 report a worldwide gross, $456.9M in all, or $114.2M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in November 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Elf (2003) with $230.3M.
How is the November 2003 fantasy 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 November 2003. 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 November 2003 fantasy 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.