#1 of 8 #1 history movie of October 2010
2010 · Biography, Drama
$224.9M worldwide · 68% of the chart's total
$97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
History box office · October 2010
History Box Office, October 2010: Top-Grossing Releases
The Social Network (2010) is the highest-grossing history movie released in October 2010, with $224.9M worldwide, ahead of Secretariat (2010) at $60.3M and The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010) at $34.6M. 8 history films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $331.3M in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 41 times the total of September 2010, whose releases took $8.1M. By language, English leads with $285.2M across 2 history releases.
- October 2010 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $331.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs September 2010
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#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M, 68% of the total. The top 5 together took $328.6M, 99% of what all 8 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every History Release of October 2010, 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 2010.
- 1 Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $97M Rest of the world: $128M Worldwide: $224.9M
- 2 Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: $59.7M Rest of the world: $607.9K Worldwide: $60.3M
- 3 Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.6M
- 4 Oct 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M
- 5 Oct 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M
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Oct 27, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 7
Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $145.5K Rest of the world: $913.8K Worldwide: $1.1M - 8
Oct 11, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $116.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2010?
Of the top 8, Secretariat (2010) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Carlos (2010) made 86% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $156.8M (47%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Social Network (2010) $224.9M $97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 Secretariat (2010) $60.3M $59.7M US & Canada · 99% $607.9K elsewhere · 1%
- 3 The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010) $34.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 The Lightning Tree (2010) $5.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Identity Card (2010) $3.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Black Venus (2010) $1.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Carlos (2010) $1.1M $145.5K US & Canada · 14% $913.8K elsewhere · 86%
- 8 Shadows and Faces (2010) $116.9K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of October 2010 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 40 (Sep 26–Oct 2) took $259.5M, led by The Social Network (2010). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 The Social Network (2010) $259.5M The Social Network (2010)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 3–9 Secretariat (2010) $60.3M Secretariat (2010)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 Carlos (2010) $1.2M Carlos (2010)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 The Lightning Tree (2010) $8.7M The Lightning Tree (2010)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 Black Venus (2010) $1.5M Black Venus (2010)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2010 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2010 earned the most: $331.3M from 8 films, led by The Social Network (2010).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2001 1 film | 1 | $79.7K | – | Sobibór, 14 Octobre 1943, 16 heures (2001) $79.7K |
| October 2002 3 films · +77022% | 3 | $61.5M | +77022% | Bowling for Columbine (2002) $58M |
| October 2003 2 films · −95% | 2 | $3M | −95% | Shattered Glass (2003) $2.9M |
| October 2004 1 film · −80% | 1 | $614.1K | −80% | Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry (2004) $614.1K |
| October 2005 6 films · +12192% | 6 | $75.5M | +12192% | Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) $54.6M |
| October 2006 6 films · +89% | 6 | $142.5M | +89% | Flags of Our Fathers (2006) $65.9M |
| October 2007 4 films · −22% | 4 | $111.8M | −22% | Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) $75.8M |
| October 2008 5 films · +15% | 5 | $128.1M | +15% | Changeling (2008) $113.4M |
| October 2009 2 films · −77% | 2 | $28.8M | −77% | Pope Joan (2009) $28.7M |
| October 2010 8 films · +1049% | 8 | $331.3M | +1049% | The Social Network (2010) $224.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest History Movies Speak in October 2010?
English-language history films took $285.2M across 2 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language history films ($40.1M) and Czech-language history films ($3.2M).
October 2010 History Box Office by Language
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History Box Office in 2010, Month by Month
The months of 2010 with their totals: November leads with $438.8M, led by The King's Speech (2010).
- January $2M #1 Ao: The Last Hunter (2010)
- February $5.7M #1 Confucius (2010)
- March $35.7M #1 The Round Up (2010)
- April $3.4M #1 Beneath Hill 60 (2010)
- May $41.7M #1 Agora (2010)
- June $3.1M #1 The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010)
- July $239K #1 Legenda o lietajúcom Cypriánovi (2010)
- August $8.6M #1 Centurion (2010)
- September $8.1M #1 Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada (2010)
- October $331.3M #1 The Social Network (2010)
- November $438.8M #1 The King's Speech (2010)
- December $3M #1 Bruc: The Manhunt (2010)
FAQ
History Box Office October 2010: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M worldwide, $97M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Secretariat (2010) at $60.3M and The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010) at $34.6M.
How much did history movies released in October 2010 earn?
8 history films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $331.3M in all, or $41.4M per film on average. September 2010 releases took $8.1M.
How many history movies released in October 2010 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Social Network (2010) with $224.9M.
How is the October 2010 history 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 2010. 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 2010 history 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.