#1 of 9 #1 fantasy movie of September 2008
2008 · Fantasy, Action
$37.6M worldwide · 31% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Fantasy box office · September 2008
Fantasy Box Office, September 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Painted Skin (2008) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in September 2008, with $37.6M worldwide, ahead of Igor (2008) at $30.9M and Ghost Town (2008) at $27.1M. 9 fantasy films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $122.4M in all, 27% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 70% on August 2008, whose releases took $409.3M. By language, English leads with $74.4M across 5 fantasy releases.
- September 2008 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $122.4M
- Painted Skin (2008), the #1
- $37.6M
- vs August 2008
- −70%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of September 2008?
Painted Skin (2008) leads with $37.6M, 31% of the total. The top 5 together took $113.1M, 92% of what all 9 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 September 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 September 2008.
- 1 Sep 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.6M
- 2 Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $19.5M Rest of the world: $11.4M Worldwide: $30.9M
- 3 Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $13.4M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $27.1M
- 4 Sep 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2M
- 5 Sep 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
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Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M - 7
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 8
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $922.8K - 9
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.7K
By release week
Which Week of September 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 14–20) took $58M, led by Igor (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 The Secret of Moonacre (2008) $8.1M The Secret of Moonacre (2008)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 Tinker Bell (2008) $18.8M Tinker Bell (2008)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 Igor (2008) $58M Igor (2008)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 Painted Skin (2008) $37.6M Painted Skin (2008)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 2008 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 2007 earned the most: $228.2M from 7 films, led by Resident Evil: Extinction (2007). September 2008 took $122.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1999 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 2000 3 films | 3 | $16.1M | – | Highlander: Endgame (2000) $15.8M |
| September 2001 2 films · +20% | 2 | $19.3M | +20% | Vidocq (2001) $13.2M |
| September 2002 3 films · +8% | 3 | $20.8M | +8% | Bibi Blocksberg (2002) $10.3M |
| September 2003 4 films · +374% | 4 | $98.5M | +374% | Underworld (2003) $95.7M |
| September 2004 3 films · −80% | 3 | $19.7M | −80% | Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) $10.2M |
| September 2005 6 films · +1041% | 6 | $224.9M | +1041% | Corpse Bride (2005) $117.2M |
| September 2006 6 films · −79% | 6 | $46.7M | −79% | The Banquet (2006) $22.6M |
| September 2007 7 films · +389% | 7 | $228.2M | +389% | Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) $147.7M |
| September 2008 9 films · −46% | 9 | $122.4M | −46% | Painted Skin (2008) $37.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in September 2008?
English-language fantasy films took $74.4M across 5 films, 61% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language fantasy films ($38.5M) and Japanese-language fantasy films ($8.3M).
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 September 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in September 2008?
Painted Skin (2008) leads with $37.6M worldwide. Next come Igor (2008) at $30.9M and Ghost Town (2008) at $27.1M.
How much did fantasy movies released in September 2008 earn?
9 fantasy films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $122.4M in all, or $13.6M per film on average. August 2008 releases took $409.3M.
How many fantasy movies released in September 2008 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Painted Skin (2008), earned $37.6M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.