#1 of 5 #1 horror movie of August 2003
2003 · Action, Thriller
$116.6M worldwide · 65% of the chart's total
$82.6M US & Canada · 71% $34M elsewhere · 29%
Horror box office · August 2003
Horror Box Office, August 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
Freddy vs. Jason (2003) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in August 2003, with $116.6M worldwide, ahead of Jeepers Creepers II (2003) at $63.1M and Into the Mirror (2003) at $70.3K. 5 horror films released in August 2003 report a worldwide gross, $179.8M in all, 66% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $179.7M across 3 horror releases.
- August 2003 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $179.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 66%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of August 2003?
Freddy vs. Jason (2003) leads with $116.6M, 65% of the total. The top 5 together took $179.8M, 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.
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The chart
Every Horror Release of August 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 August 2003.
- 1 Aug 15, 2003 US and Canada: $82.6M Rest of the world: $34M Worldwide: $116.6M
- 2 Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: $35.7M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $63.1M
- 3 Aug 14, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $70.3K
- 4 Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3K
- 5 Aug 23, 2003 US and Canada: $1.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2003?
Of the top 5, Exorcism (2003) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Jeepers Creepers II (2003) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $118.3M (66%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 5 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Freddy vs. Jason (2003) $116.6M $82.6M US & Canada · 71% $34M elsewhere · 29%
- 2 Jeepers Creepers II (2003) $63.1M $35.7M US & Canada · 57% $27.4M elsewhere · 43%
- 3 Into the Mirror (2003) $70.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Plastic Tree (2003) $6.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Exorcism (2003) $1.3K $1.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of August 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 33 (Aug 10–16) took $116.7M, led by Freddy vs. Jason (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 10–16 Freddy vs. Jason (2003) $116.7M Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 17–23 Exorcism (2003) $1.3K Exorcism (2003)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 24–30 Jeepers Creepers II (2003) $63.1M Jeepers Creepers II (2003)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 2003 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $471.1M from 6 films, led by The Others (2001). August 2003 took $179.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1994 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| August 1995 2 films | 2 | $16.1M | – | Lord of Illusions (1995) $13.3M |
| August 1996 1 film · +209% | 1 | $49.6M | +209% | The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) $49.6M |
| August 1997 3 films · +5% | 3 | $52.2M | +5% | Event Horizon (1997) $26.7M |
| August 1998 1 film · +5% | 1 | $55M | +5% | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) $55M |
| August 1999 1 film · −64% | 1 | $19.6M | −64% | The Astronaut's Wife (1999) $19.6M |
| August 2000 6 films · +1676% | 6 | $348.2M | +1676% | Hollow Man (2000) $190.2M |
| August 2001 6 films · +35% | 6 | $471.1M | +35% | The Others (2001) $210M |
| August 2002 2 films · −9% | 2 | $427.1M | −9% | Signs (2002) $408.2M |
| August 2003 5 films · −58% | 5 | $179.8M | −58% | Freddy vs. Jason (2003) $116.6M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 2003, Month by Month
The months of 2003 with their totals: August leads with $179.8M, led by Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
- January $139.8M #1 Final Destination 2 (2003)
- February $1.2M #1 Dark Woods (2003)
- March $93.6M #1 Dreamcatcher (2003)
- April $124.1M #1 Identity (2003)
- May $28.7M #1 Wrong Turn (2003)
- June $88.4M #1 28 Days Later... (2003)
- July $1.8M #1 Saaya (2003)
- August $179.8M #1 Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- September $44.5M #1 Cabin Fever (2003)
- October $124.5M #1 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
- November $144M #1 Gothika (2003)
- December No grosses
FAQ
Horror Box Office August 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 horror movie in August 2003?
Freddy vs. Jason (2003) leads with $116.6M worldwide, $82.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Jeepers Creepers II (2003) at $63.1M and Into the Mirror (2003) at $70.3K.
How much did horror movies released in August 2003 earn?
5 horror films released in August 2003 report a worldwide gross, $179.8M in all, or $36M per film on average.
How many horror movies released in August 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Freddy vs. Jason (2003) with $116.6M.
How is the August 2003 horror 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 August 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 August 2003 horror 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.