#1 of 23 #1 horror movie of October 2018
2018 · Action, Sci-Fi
$856.1M worldwide · 68% of the chart's total
$213.5M US & Canada · 25% $642.6M elsewhere · 75%
Horror box office · October 2018
Horror Box Office, October 2018: Top-Grossing Releases
Venom (2018) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in October 2018, with $856.1M worldwide, ahead of Halloween (2018) at $259.9M and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at $93.3M. 23 horror films released in October 2018 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 126% on September 2018, whose releases took $554M. By language, English leads with $1.2B across 17 horror releases.
- October 2018 releases with a gross
- 23
- combined worldwide
- $1.3B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs September 2018
- +126%
#1 of 23 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of October 2018?
Venom (2018) leads with $856.1M, 68% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.2B, almost all of what the 23 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 October 2018, 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 2018.
- 1 Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: $213.5M Rest of the world: $642.6M Worldwide: $856.1M
- 2 Oct 19, 2018 US and Canada: $159.3M Rest of the world: $100.6M Worldwide: $259.9M
- 3 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)Oct 12, 2018 US and Canada: $46.7M Rest of the world: $46.6M Worldwide: $93.3M
Oct 12, 2018 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Horror $93.3M worldwide - 4 Oct 12, 2018 US and Canada: $17.8M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $31.9M
- 5 Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $8M
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Oct 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 7
Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: $772K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $772K - 8
Oct 12, 2018 US and Canada: $401.5K Rest of the world: $2.4K Worldwide: $403.9K - 9
Oct 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $367.2K - 10
Oct 13, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $193K - 11
Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72.6K - 12
Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $57.1K - 13
Oct 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.9K - 14
Oct 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.6K - 15
Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.7K - 16
Oct 22, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6K - 17
Oct 19, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.5K - 18
Oct 2, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.4K - 19
Oct 30, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.3K - 20
Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.8K - 21
Oct 11, 2018 US and Canada: $7.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3K - 22
Oct 28, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5K - 23
Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2018?
Of the top 10, The Church (2018) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Venom (2018) made 75% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $441.1M (35%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Venom (2018) $856.1M $213.5M US & Canada · 25% $642.6M elsewhere · 75%
- 2 Halloween (2018) $259.9M $159.3M US & Canada · 61% $100.6M elsewhere · 39%
- 3 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) $93.3M $46.7M US & Canada · 50% $46.6M elsewhere · 50%
- 4 Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) $31.9M $17.8M US & Canada · 56% $14M elsewhere · 44%
- 5 Suspiria (2018) $8M $2.5M US & Canada · 31% $5.5M elsewhere · 69%
- 6 Cut Off (2018) $1.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 The Church (2018) $772K $772K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Oath (2018) $403.9K $401.5K US & Canada · 99% $2.4K elsewhere · <1%
- 9 Terrified (2018) $367.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Karma (2018) $193K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many October 2018 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 23 films crossed $100M and took $1.1B between them, 89% of the total. 19 films, 83% of the list, earned under $10M.
68% 21% 10%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 4% of the list $856.1M · 68% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 4% of the list $259.9M · 21% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 9% of the list $125.2M · 10% of the gross
- Under $10M 19 films, 83% of the list $11.1M · <1% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2018 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 40 (Sep 30–Oct 6) took $857M, led by Venom (2018). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 Venom (2018) $857M Venom (2018)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 7–13 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) $127.2M Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 14–20 Halloween (2018) $260.1M Halloween (2018)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 21–27 Suspiria (2018) $8.1M Suspiria (2018)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 28–Nov 3 The Blessed (2018) $17.8K The Blessed (2018)
Earlier years
How Does October 2018 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2018 earned the most: $1.3B from 23 films, led by Venom (2018).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2009 13 films | 13 | $223.1M | – | Zombieland (2009) $102.4M |
| October 2010 19 films · +11% | 19 | $247.4M | +11% | Saw 3D (2010) $136.2M |
| October 2011 17 films · −1% | 17 | $246.1M | −1% | Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) $207M |
| October 2012 14 films · +55% | 14 | $380.7M | +55% | Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) $142.8M |
| October 2013 14 films · −76% | 14 | $91.3M | −76% | Carrie (2013) $84.8M |
| October 2014 22 films · +553% | 22 | $596.3M | +553% | Annabelle (2014) $257.6M |
| October 2015 24 films · −40% | 24 | $358M | −40% | Goosebumps (2015) $158.3M |
| October 2016 25 films · −24% | 25 | $273.7M | −24% | Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) $81.7M |
| October 2017 27 films · −1% | 27 | $270.4M | −1% | Happy Death Day (2017) $125.5M |
| October 2018 23 films · +363% | 23 | $1.3B | +363% | Venom (2018) $856.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Horror Movies Speak in October 2018?
English-language horror films took $1.2B across 17 films, 97% of the total, ahead of German-language horror films ($1.1M) and Spanish-language horror films ($367.2K).
October 2018 Horror Box Office by Language
- English $1.2B17 films · #1 Venom (2018)
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German $1.1M2 films · #1 Cut Off (2018) -
Spanish $367.2K1 film · #1 Terrified (2018) -
Italian $46.6K1 film · #1 You Die (2018) -
Portuguese $12.3K1 film · #1 The Blessed (2018)
Archive
Horror Box Office in 2018, Month by Month
The months of 2018 with their totals: October leads with $1.3B, led by Venom (2018).
- January $170.7M #1 Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
- February $203.6M #1 Game Night (2018)
- March $75.1M #1 The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)
- April $454.5M #1 A Quiet Place (2018)
- May $6.1M #1 Bad Samaritan (2018)
- June $122.8M #1 Hereditary (2018)
- July $154.5M #1 The First Purge (2018)
- August $617M #1 The Meg (2018)
- September $554M #1 The Nun (2018)
- October $1.3B #1 Venom (2018)
- November $58.1M #1 The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018)
- December $8.8M #1 It Comes (2018)
FAQ
Horror Box Office October 2018: 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 23 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie in October 2018?
Venom (2018) leads with $856.1M worldwide, $213.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Halloween (2018) at $259.9M and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at $93.3M.
How much did horror movies released in October 2018 earn?
23 horror films released in October 2018 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, or $54.4M per film on average. September 2018 releases took $554M.
How many horror movies released in October 2018 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Venom (2018) with $856.1M.
How is the October 2018 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 October 2018. 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 2018 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.