#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of April 2008
2008 · Action, Adventure
$128.8M worldwide · 99% of the chart's total
$52.1M US & Canada · 40% $76.7M elsewhere · 60%
Fantasy box office · April 2008
Fantasy Box Office, April 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in April 2008, with $128.8M worldwide, ahead of A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) at $1.7M and Idiots and Angels (2008) at $94.4K. 3 fantasy films released in April 2008 report a worldwide gross, $130.6M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 59% on March 2008, whose releases took $321.3M.
- April 2008 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $130.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs March 2008
- −59%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of April 2008?
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) leads with $128.8M, 99% of the total. The top 3 together took $130.6M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Fantasy Release of April 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 April 2008.
- 1 Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $52.1M Rest of the world: $76.7M Worldwide: $128.8M
- 2 Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
- 3 Apr 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.4K
By release week
Which Week of April 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 16 (Apr 13–19) took $128.8M, led by The Forbidden Kingdom (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 30–Apr 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 6–12 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 13–19 The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) $128.8M The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 20–26 Idiots and Angels (2008) $94.4K Idiots and Angels (2008)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) $1.7M A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008)
Earlier years
How Does April 2008 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2004 earned the most: $224.1M from 5 films, led by Hellboy (2004). April 2008 took $130.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1999 1 film | 1 | $4.2M | – | Idle Hands (1999) $4.2M |
| April 2000 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 2001 4 films | 4 | $87.5M | – | Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) $68.4M |
| April 2002 2 films · +107% | 2 | $180.6M | +107% | The Scorpion King (2002) $180.6M |
| April 2003 2 films · −90% | 2 | $17.5M | −90% | Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master (2003) $13M |
| April 2004 5 films · +1179% | 5 | $224.1M | +1179% | Hellboy (2004) $99.4M |
| April 2005 3 films · −52% | 3 | $108.3M | −52% | Kung Fu Hustle (2005) $104.9M |
| April 2006 2 films · −6% | 2 | $101.6M | −6% | Silent Hill (2006) $100.6M |
| April 2007 5 films · +27% | 5 | $129M | +27% | Next (2007) $77.6M |
| April 2008 3 films · +1% | 3 | $130.6M | +1% | The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) $128.8M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: July leads with $852.3M, led by Hancock (2008).
- January $26.5M #1 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008)
- February $224.6M #1 The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- March $321.3M #1 10,000 BC (2008)
- April $130.6M #1 The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- May $419.7M #1 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- June $10.9M #1 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
- July $852.3M #1 Hancock (2008)
- August $409.3M #1 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
- September $122.4M #1 Painted Skin (2008)
- October $37.5M #1 City of Ember (2008)
- November $723M #1 Twilight (2008)
- December $727M #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office April 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in April 2008?
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) leads with $128.8M worldwide, $52.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) at $1.7M and Idiots and Angels (2008) at $94.4K.
How much did fantasy movies released in April 2008 earn?
3 fantasy films released in April 2008 report a worldwide gross, $130.6M in all, or $43.5M per film on average. March 2008 releases took $321.3M.
How many fantasy movies released in April 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) with $128.8M.
How is the April 2008 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 April 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 April 2008 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.