#1 of 30 #1 music movie of 2002
2002 · Drama, Music
$242.9M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
Music box office · 2002
Music Box Office 2002: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
8 Mile (2002) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2002, with $242.9M worldwide, ahead of Crossroads (2002) at $61.7M and Drumline (2002) at $57.6M. 30 music films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $487.1M in all, 62% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 94% on 2001, whose releases took $251.1M. By language, English leads with $445.1M across 17 music releases.
- 2002 releases with a gross
- 30
- combined worldwide
- $487.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2001
- +94%
#1 of 30 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $436M, 90% of what all 30 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 Music Release of 2002, 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 2002.
- 1 Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $116.8M Rest of the world: $126.1M Worldwide: $242.9M
- 2 Feb 15, 2002 US and Canada: $37.6M Rest of the world: $24.2M Worldwide: $61.7M
- 3 Dec 13, 2002 US and Canada: $56.4M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $57.6M
- 4 Feb 22, 2002 US and Canada: $30.3M Rest of the world: $15.1M Worldwide: $45.5M
- 5 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $27.4M Rest of the world: $952.6K Worldwide: $28.3M
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Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $18M - 7
Oct 17, 2002 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M - 8
Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.8M - 9
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $231.9K Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $3.5M - 10
Sep 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 11
Aug 9, 2002 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $2.8M - 12
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $622.1K Worldwide: $2.3M
Nov 15, 2002 · English · Music, Documentary $2.3M worldwide - 13
May 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 14
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $405.8K Rest of the world: $344.8K Worldwide: $750.6K - 15
Mar 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $538.1K - 16
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002)Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $445.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $445.5K Jul 26, 2002 · English · Music, Documentary $445.5K worldwide - 17
Feb 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $395.1K - 18
Feb 15, 2002 US and Canada: $289.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $289.9K - 19
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $175.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $175.7K - 20
Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: $26.5K Rest of the world: $145.3K Worldwide: $171.8K - 21
Sep 27, 2002 US and Canada: $94.9K Rest of the world: $51.5K Worldwide: $146.4K - 22
Jan 11, 2002 US and Canada: $94.9K Rest of the world: $51.5K Worldwide: $146.4K - 23
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $43.9K Rest of the world: $69.2K Worldwide: $113.2K - 24
Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.3K - 25
Dec 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.8K - 26
Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2002)Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $46.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.4K Nov 8, 2002 · English · Music, Documentary $46.4K worldwide - 27
Feb 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.8K - 28
Sep 13, 2002 US and Canada: $18.5K Rest of the world: $7.2K Worldwide: $25.7K - 29
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22K - 30
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2002?
Of the top 10, Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Satin Rouge (2002) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 30 films, $301.3M (62%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M $116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
- 2 Crossroads (2002) $61.7M $37.6M US & Canada · 61% $24.2M elsewhere · 39%
- 3 Drumline (2002) $57.6M $56.4M US & Canada · 98% $1.2M elsewhere · 2%
- 4 Queen of the Damned (2002) $45.5M $30.3M US & Canada · 67% $15.1M elsewhere · 33%
- 5 Brown Sugar (2002) $28.3M $27.4M US & Canada · 97% $952.6K elsewhere · 3%
- 6 The Country Bears (2002) $18M $17M US & Canada · 94% $1M elsewhere · 6%
- 7 Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey (2002) $10.1M $10.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Piano Teacher (2002) $6.8M $1M US & Canada · 15% $5.8M elsewhere · 85%
- 9 Satin Rouge (2002) $3.5M $231.9K US & Canada · 7% $3.3M elsewhere · 93%
- 10 A Time for Dancing (2002) $2.9M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 30 films crossed $100M and took $242.9M between them, 50% of the total. 23 films, 77% of the list, earned under $10M.
50% 45%
- $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, 3% of the list $242.9M · 50% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 20% of the list $221.2M · 45% of the gross
- Under $10M 23 films, 77% of the list $23M · 5% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2002 Earned the Most?
November releases took the most, $245.4M from 5 films, led by 8 Mile (2002). January was the quietest month ($146.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Biggie & Tupac (2002) $146.4K Biggie & Tupac (2002)
- February Feb Crossroads (2002) $107.9M Crossroads (2002)
- March Mar The Piano Teacher (2002) $7.3M The Piano Teacher (2002)
- April Apr Satin Rouge (2002) $3.5M Satin Rouge (2002)
- May May Dance Challenge (2002) $1.2M Dance Challenge (2002)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul The Country Bears (2002) $18.6M The Country Bears (2002)
- August Aug 24 Hour Party People (2002) $3.6M 24 Hour Party People (2002)
- September Sep A Time for Dancing (2002) $3.1M A Time for Dancing (2002)
- October Oct Brown Sugar (2002) $38.7M Brown Sugar (2002)
- November Nov 8 Mile (2002) $245.4M 8 Mile (2002)
- December Dec Drumline (2002) $57.6M Drumline (2002)
Last 10 years
How Does 2002 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2000 earned the most: $539.5M from 26 films, led by Coyote Ugly (2000). 2002 took $487.1M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 12 films | 12 | $180.1M | – | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) $57.3M |
| 1994 8 films · −83% | 8 | $31.3M | −83% | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) $11.3M |
| 1995 5 films · −95% | 5 | $1.5M | −95% | Georgia (1995) $1.1M |
| 1996 9 films · +11948% | 9 | $183.2M | +11948% | Mr. Holland's Opus (1996) $106.3M |
| 1997 10 films · +69% | 10 | $309.7M | +69% | The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M |
| 1998 12 films · −36% | 12 | $197.7M | −36% | The Wedding Singer (1998) $123.3M |
| 1999 13 films · −59% | 13 | $80.7M | −59% | Buena Vista Social Club (1999) $23.1M |
| 2000 26 films · +568% | 26 | $539.5M | +568% | Coyote Ugly (2000) $113.9M |
| 2001 24 films · −53% | 24 | $251.1M | −53% | Save the Last Dance (2001) $131.7M |
| 2002 30 films · +94% | 30 | $487.1M | +94% | 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2002?
English-language music films took $445.1M across 17 films, 91% of the total, ahead of French-language music films ($11.5M) and Czech-language music films ($538.1K).
2002 Music Box Office by Language
- English $445.1M17 films · #1 8 Mile (2002)
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French $11.5M4 films · #1 The Piano Teacher (2002) -
Czech $538.1K1 film · #1 Year of the Devil (2002) -
Hindi $395.1K1 film · #1 Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) -
Japanese $171.8K1 film · #1 All About Lily Chou-Chou (2002) -
Spanish $85.3K1 film · #1 Salomé (2002) -
Chinese $25.7K1 film · #1 Quitting (2002) -
Hungarian $22K1 film · #1 Bánk bán (2002)
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music Box Office 2002: 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 30 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M worldwide, $116.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Crossroads (2002) at $61.7M and Drumline (2002) at $57.6M.
How much did music movies released in 2002 earn?
30 music films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $487.1M in all, or $16.2M per film on average. 2001 releases took $251.1M.
How many music movies released in 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 8 Mile (2002) with $242.9M.
How is the 2002 music 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 2002. 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 2002 music 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.