#1 of 5 #1 fantasy movie of July 2003
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
2003 · Action, Adventure
$654.3M worldwide · 61% of the chart's total
$305.4M US & Canada · 47% $348.9M elsewhere · 53%
Fantasy box office · July 2003
Fantasy Box Office, July 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in July 2003, with $654.3M worldwide, ahead of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) at $179.3M and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) at $160.1M. 5 fantasy films released in July 2003 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 5 fantasy releases.
- July 2003 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- earned in the US & Canada
- 43%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of July 2003?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) leads with $654.3M, 61% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.1B, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $654.3M Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)$305.4M US & Canada · 47% $348.9M elsewhere · 53%
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Number 2 $179.3M The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)$66.5M US & Canada · 37% $112.8M elsewhere · 63% -
Number 3 $160.1M Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)$65.7M US & Canada · 41% $94.4M elsewhere · 59% -
Number 4 -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Fantasy Release of July 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 July 2003.
- 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)Jul 9, 2003 US and Canada: $305.4M Rest of the world: $348.9M Worldwide: $654.3M
Jul 9, 2003 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $654.3M worldwide - 2 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: $66.5M Rest of the world: $112.8M Worldwide: $179.3M Jul 11, 2003 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy $179.3M worldwide
- 3 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)Jul 25, 2003 US and Canada: $65.7M Rest of the world: $94.4M Worldwide: $160.1M Jul 25, 2003 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $160.1M worldwide
- 4 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)Jul 2, 2003 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: $54.3M Worldwide: $80.8M Jul 2, 2003 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation $80.8M worldwide
- 5 Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $179.2K Worldwide: $1.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 2003?
Of the top 5, Northfork (2003) earned the biggest share at home (89% in the US & Canada), while Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) made 67% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $465.4M (43%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) $654.3M $305.4M US & Canada · 47% $348.9M elsewhere · 53%
- 2 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) $179.3M $66.5M US & Canada · 37% $112.8M elsewhere · 63%
- 3 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) $160.1M $65.7M US & Canada · 41% $94.4M elsewhere · 59%
- 4 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) $80.8M $26.5M US & Canada · 33% $54.3M elsewhere · 67%
- 5 Northfork (2003) $1.6M $1.4M US & Canada · 89% $179.2K elsewhere · 11%
By release week
Which Week of July 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 28 (Jul 6–12) took $835.1M, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) $80.8M Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) $835.1M Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) $160.1M Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 2003 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 2003 earned the most: $1.1B from 5 films, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1994 3 films | 3 | $449.9M | – | The Mask (1994) $351.6M |
| July 1995 1 film · −92% | 1 | $35.7M | −92% | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) $35.7M |
| July 1996 3 films · +451% | 3 | $196.5M | +451% | Phenomenon (1996) $152M |
| July 1997 1 film · −96% | 1 | $8.3M | −96% | A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M |
| July 1998 2 films · +1730% | 2 | $152.7M | +1730% | Ever After (1998) $98M |
| July 1999 2 films · +31% | 2 | $199.6M | +31% | The Haunting (1999) $177.3M |
| July 2000 2 films · −90% | 2 | $19.7M | −90% | Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) $19.7M |
| July 2001 2 films · +331% | 2 | $85.2M | +331% | Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) $85.1M |
| July 2002 6 films · +337% | 6 | $371.8M | +337% | Stuart Little 2 (2002) $170M |
| July 2003 5 films · +189% | 5 | $1.1B | +189% | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) $654.3M |
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 July 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in July 2003?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) leads with $654.3M worldwide, $305.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) at $179.3M and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) at $160.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in July 2003 earn?
5 fantasy films released in July 2003 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $215.2M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in July 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) with $654.3M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.