#1 of 48 #1 music movie of 2009
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
2009 · Fantasy, Comedy
$443.1M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total
$219.6M US & Canada · 50% $223.5M elsewhere · 50%
Music box office · 2009
Music Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2009, with $443.1M worldwide, ahead of This Is It (2009) at $268M and Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M. 48 music films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.1 times the total of 2008, whose releases took $374M. By language, English leads with $752.7M across 25 music releases.
- 2009 releases with a gross
- 48
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs 2008
- ×3.1
#1 of 48 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2009?
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) leads with $443.1M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $988.3M, 85% of what all 48 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $443.1M Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)$219.6M US & Canada · 50% $223.5M elsewhere · 50%
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The chart
Every Music Release of 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 2009.
- 1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)Dec 23, 2009 US and Canada: $219.6M Rest of the world: $223.5M Worldwide: $443.1M
Dec 23, 2009 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance $443.1M worldwide - 2 Oct 28, 2009 US and Canada: $72.1M Rest of the world: $195.9M Worldwide: $268M
- 3 Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $79.6M Rest of the world: $76M Worldwide: $155.5M
- 4 May 29, 2009 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $72.7M Worldwide: $74.2M
- 5 Dec 16, 2009 US and Canada: $39.5M Rest of the world: $7.9M Worldwide: $47.4M
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Jan 16, 2009 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: $7.6M Worldwide: $44.4M - 7
Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $38.3M - 8
May 22, 2009 US and Canada: $25.7M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $31.4M - 9
Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $851.5K Rest of the world: $12.1M Worldwide: $12.9M - 10
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $12.2M - 11
Aug 26, 2009 US and Canada: $7.5M Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $10M - 12
Feb 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M - 13
Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $2.8M - 14
Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 15
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $286.1K Worldwide: $1.9M - 16
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)Sep 13, 2009 US and Canada: $29.3K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $1.8M Sep 13, 2009 · English · Documentary, Music, Comedy $1.8M worldwide - 17
Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M - 18
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009)Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $667.9K Rest of the world: $283.5K Worldwide: $951.4K Apr 10, 2009 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $951.4K worldwide - 19
Feb 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $931.9K - 20
Sinterklaasjournaal: De Meezing Moevie (2009)Oct 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $650.7K
Oct 14, 2009 · Dutch · Family, Music $650.7K worldwide - 21
Jun 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $415.7K - 22
Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $353.7K - 23
Jan 28, 2009 US and Canada: $49.9K Rest of the world: $243K Worldwide: $292.9K - 24
Jul 10, 2009 US and Canada: $207.1K Rest of the world: $47.5K Worldwide: $254.6K - 25
In Search of Beethoven (2009)Sep 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $223K Sep 23, 2009 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $223K worldwide - 26
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2009) Jun 12, 2009 · Music, Musical, Documentary $183.5K worldwideJun 12, 2009 US and Canada: $172.2K Rest of the world: $11.3K Worldwide: $183.5K - 27
Sep 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $180.2K - 28
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009)Sep 13, 2009 US and Canada: $167.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $167.5K Sep 13, 2009 · English · Documentary, Music $167.5K worldwide - 29
Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: $120.7K Rest of the world: $30.2K Worldwide: $150.9K - 30
Jan 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $139.8K - 31
Dec 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $137.2K - 32
Dec 4, 2009 US and Canada: $130.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $130.4K - 33
Jun 26, 2009 US and Canada: $102.1K Rest of the world: $10.8K Worldwide: $112.9K - 34
Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $106.2K - 35
Nov 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.2K - 36
Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $86.2K - 37
Jul 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $56.2K - 38
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009)Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: $35.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.6K Apr 23, 2009 · English · Drama, Music, Romance $35.6K worldwide - 39
Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $25.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1K - 40
Jul 20, 2009 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1K - 41
Jan 30, 2009 US and Canada: $18.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.5K - 42
Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $17.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.4K - 43
Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6K - 44
Apr 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11K - 45
Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $9.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.1K - 46
Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4K - 47
May 22, 2009 US and Canada: $4K Rest of the world: $926 Worldwide: $5K - 48
Feb 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2009?
Of the top 10, Crazy Heart (2009) earned the biggest share at home (83% in the US & Canada), while Departures (2009) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 48 films, $525.1M (45%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $443.1M $219.6M US & Canada · 50% $223.5M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 This Is It (2009) $268M $72.1M US & Canada · 27% $195.9M elsewhere · 73%
- 3 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $155.5M $79.6M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
- 4 Departures (2009) $74.2M $1.5M US & Canada · 2% $72.7M elsewhere · 98%
- 5 Crazy Heart (2009) $47.4M $39.5M US & Canada · 83% $7.9M elsewhere · 17%
- 6 Notorious (2009) $44.4M $36.8M US & Canada · 83% $7.6M elsewhere · 17%
- 7 The Soloist (2009) $38.3M $31.7M US & Canada · 83% $6.6M elsewhere · 17%
- 8 Dance Flick (2009) $31.4M $25.7M US & Canada · 82% $5.8M elsewhere · 18%
- 9 Paris 36 (2009) $12.9M $851.5K US & Canada · 7% $12.1M elsewhere · 93%
- 10 Bandslam (2009) $12.2M $5.2M US & Canada · 43% $7M elsewhere · 57%
Gross bands
How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 48 films crossed $100M and took $866.7M between them, 75% of the total. 38 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.
75% 22%
- $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 3 films, 6% of the list $866.7M · 75% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 7 films, 15% of the list $261M · 22% of the gross
- Under $10M 38 films, 79% of the list $35.2M · 3% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $490.8M from 4 films, led by Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009). July was the quietest month ($369.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Notorious (2009) $44.9M Notorious (2009)
- February Feb Brass Knuckle Boys (2009) $10.7M Brass Knuckle Boys (2009)
- March Mar Orps: The Movie (2009) $1.2M Orps: The Movie (2009)
- April Apr Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $211M Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
- May May Departures (2009) $105.7M Departures (2009)
- June Jun Roommate (2009) $712.1K Roommate (2009)
- July Jul Soul Power (2009) $369.1K Soul Power (2009)
- August Aug Bandslam (2009) $24.1M Bandslam (2009)
- September Sep The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009) $2.4M The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)
- October Oct This Is It (2009) $268.8M This Is It (2009)
- November Nov 7 Husbands for Hurmuz (2009) $2.3M 7 Husbands for Hurmuz (2009)
- December Dec Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $490.8M Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Last 10 years
How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2009 earned the most: $1.2B from 48 films, led by Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 26 films | 26 | $539.5M | – | 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 |
| 2003 31 films · −16% | 31 | $411.4M | −16% | School of Rock (2003) $131.1M |
| 2004 34 films · +30% | 34 | $536.3M | +30% | Home on the Range (2004) $145.4M |
| 2005 37 films · +34% | 37 | $716.9M | +34% | Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M |
| 2006 52 films · +1% | 52 | $723.7M | +1% | Happy Feet (2006) $384.3M |
| 2007 53 films · +15% | 53 | $831.5M | +15% | Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) $365.4M |
| 2008 54 films · −55% | 54 | $374M | −55% | Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) $151M |
| 2009 48 films · +211% | 48 | $1.2B | +211% | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) $443.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2009?
English-language music films took $752.7M across 25 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language music films ($84M) and French-language music films ($13.1M).
2009 Music Box Office by Language
- English $752.7M25 films · #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
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Japanese $84M3 films · #1 Departures (2009) -
French $13.1M2 films · #1 Paris 36 (2009) -
Turkish $2.2M1 film · #1 7 Husbands for Hurmuz (2009) -
Norwegian $1M1 film · #1 Orps: The Movie (2009) -
Hungarian $931.9K1 film · #1 Made in Hungaria (2009) - Dutch $650.7K1 film · #1 Sinterklaasjournaal: De Meezing Moevie (2009)
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Italian $458.9K2 films · #1 Tutta colpa di Giuda (2009) -
German $432.7K2 films · #1 Pianomania (2009) -
Thai $415.7K1 film · #1 Roommate (2009)
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 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 48 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2009?
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) leads with $443.1M worldwide, $219.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come This Is It (2009) at $268M and Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M.
How much did music movies released in 2009 earn?
48 music films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $24.2M per film on average. 2008 releases took $374M.
How many music movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) with $443.1M.
How is the 2009 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 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 2009 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.