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Fantasy box office · October 2009

Fantasy Box Office, October 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in October 2009, with $100.1M worldwide, ahead of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) at $39.3M and The Invention of Lying (2009) at $32.4M. 11 fantasy films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $193.1M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 42% on September 2009, whose releases took $136.1M. By language, English leads with $172.5M across 5 fantasy releases.

October 2009 releases with a gross
11
combined worldwide
$193.1M
film crossed $100M
1
vs September 2009
+42%
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) movie poster #1 of 11
#1 fantasy movie of October 2009

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

2009 · Adventure, Drama

$100.1M worldwide · 52% of the chart's total

$77.2M US & Canada · 77% $22.9M elsewhere · 23%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of October 2009?

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) leads with $100.1M, 52% of the total. The top 5 together took $187.3M, 97% of what all 11 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Where the Wild Things Are (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $100.1M Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
    $77.2M US & Canada · 77% $22.9M elsewhere · 23%
  2. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $39.3M Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
    $13.9M US & Canada · 35% $25.4M elsewhere · 65%
  3. The Invention of Lying (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $32.4M The Invention of Lying (2009)
    $18.5M US & Canada · 57% $14M elsewhere · 43%
  4. The Book of Masters (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $11.3M The Book of Masters (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $4.1M The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Fantasy Release of October 2009, 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 October 2009.

  1. 1 Where the Wild Things Are (2009) movie poster
    Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy $100.1M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: $77.2M Rest of the world: $22.9M Worldwide: $100.1M
  2. 2 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) movie poster
    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $39.3M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $13.9M Rest of the world: $25.4M Worldwide: $39.3M
  3. 3 The Invention of Lying (2009) movie poster
    The Invention of Lying (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance $32.4M worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: $18.5M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $32.4M
  4. 4 The Book of Masters (2009) movie poster
    The Book of Masters (2009) Oct 29, 2009 · Russian · Fantasy $11.3M worldwide
    Oct 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3M
  5. 5 The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) movie poster
    The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) Oct 8, 2009 · Spanish · Animation, Family, Comedy $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  6. 6 The Assailant (2009) movie poster
    The Assailant (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · Portuguese · Fantasy, Action, Adventure $2M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  7. 7 Go Find a Psychic! (2009) movie poster
    Go Find a Psychic! (2009) Oct 20, 2009 · Japanese · Comedy, Fantasy, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  8. 8 Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) movie poster
    Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) Oct 3, 2009 · Japanese · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $950.3K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $950.3K
  9. 9 Monster Busters (2009) movie poster
    Monster Busters (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Danish · Family, Adventure, Fantasy $894.5K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $894.5K
  10. 10 Little Hercules (2009) movie poster
    Little Hercules (2009) Oct 8, 2009 · English · Fantasy, Family $513.7K worldwide
    Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $513.7K
  11. 11 From Time to Time (2009) movie poster
    From Time to Time (2009) Oct 15, 2009 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Adventure $159.6K worldwide
    Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $159.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2009?

Of the top 10, Where the Wild Things Are (2009) earned the biggest share at home (77% in the US & Canada), while Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) made 65% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $109.6M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Where the Wild Things Are (2009) $100.1M
    $77.2M US & Canada · 77% $22.9M elsewhere · 23%
  2. 2 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) $39.3M
    $13.9M US & Canada · 35% $25.4M elsewhere · 65%
  3. 3 The Invention of Lying (2009) $32.4M
    $18.5M US & Canada · 57% $14M elsewhere · 43%
  4. 4 The Book of Masters (2009) $11.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) $4.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Assailant (2009) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Go Find a Psychic! (2009) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) $950.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Monster Busters (2009) $894.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Little Hercules (2009) $513.7K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $100.1M between them, 52% of the total. 7 films, 64% 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, 9% of the list $100.1M · 52% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 27% of the list $83M · 43% of the gross
  • Under $10M 7 films, 64% of the list $10M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 42 (Oct 11–17) took $100.3M, led by Where the Wild Things Are (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 The Invention of Lying (2009) $33.4M The Invention of Lying (2009)
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009) $5.5M The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Where the Wild Things Are (2009) $100.3M Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) $40.6M Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 The Book of Masters (2009) $13.3M The Book of Masters (2009)
Earlier years

How Does October 2009 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 2003 earned the most: $295.9M from 2 films, led by Brother Bear (2003). October 2009 took $193.1M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 2000 5 films 5 $135.1M – Bedazzled (2000) $90.4M
October 2001 6 films · −22% 6 $105.3M −22% Serendipity (2001) $77.5M
October 2002 4 films · −81% 4 $20.2M −81% Tuck Everlasting (2002) $19.3M
October 2003 2 films · +1362% 2 $295.9M +1362% Brother Bear (2003) $250.4M
October 2004 5 films · −83% 5 $51.4M −83% Be with You (2004) $46.6M
October 2005 3 films · −98% 3 $1.2M −98% Hanuman (2005) $1.2M
October 2006 7 films · +7203% 7 $88.2M +7203% Death Note: The Last Name (2006) $47.9M
October 2007 7 films · −59% 7 $36.6M −59% The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) $31.9M
October 2008 5 films · +2% 5 $37.5M +2% City of Ember (2008) $17.9M
October 2009 11 films · +415% 11 $193.1M +415% Where the Wild Things Are (2009) $100.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Fantasy Movies Speak in October 2009?

English-language fantasy films took $172.5M across 5 films, 89% of the total, ahead of Russian-language fantasy films ($11.3M) and Spanish-language fantasy films ($4.1M).

October 2009 Fantasy Box Office by Language

  1. English $172.5M
    5 films · #1 Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
  2. Russian $11.3M
    1 film · #1 The Book of Masters (2009)
  3. Spanish $4.1M
    1 film · #1 The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (2009)
  4. Japanese $2.3M
    2 films · #1 Go Find a Psychic! (2009)
  5. Portuguese $2M
    1 film · #1 The Assailant (2009)
  6. Danish $894.5K
    1 film · #1 Monster Busters (2009)
Archive

Fantasy Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: December leads with $3.6B, led by Avatar (2009).

FAQ

Fantasy Box Office October 2009: 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 11 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in October 2009?

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) leads with $100.1M worldwide, $77.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) at $39.3M and The Invention of Lying (2009) at $32.4M.

How much did fantasy movies released in October 2009 earn?

11 fantasy films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $193.1M in all, or $17.6M per film on average. September 2009 releases took $136.1M.

How many fantasy movies released in October 2009 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Where the Wild Things Are (2009) with $100.1M.

How much of the October 2009 Fantasy box office came from the US and Canada?

$109.6M of the $193.1M total, or 57%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 11 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2009 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 October 2009. 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 October 2009 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.