#1 of 45 #1 music movie of 2012
2012 · Drama, Romance
$140.5M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total
$35.1M US & Canada · 25% $105.4M elsewhere · 75%
Music box office · 2012
Music Box Office 2012: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
Step Up Revolution (2012) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2012, with $140.5M worldwide, ahead of Pitch Perfect (2012) at $115.6M and StreetDance 2 (2012) at $68.6M. 45 music films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $467.2M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 38% on 2011, whose releases took $339.1M. By language, English leads with $430M across 28 music releases.
- 2012 releases with a gross
- 45
- combined worldwide
- $467.2M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs 2011
- +38%
#1 of 45 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2012?
Step Up Revolution (2012) leads with $140.5M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $388.6M, 83% of what all 45 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 2012, 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 2012.
- 1 Jul 27, 2012 US and Canada: $35.1M Rest of the world: $105.4M Worldwide: $140.5M
- 2 Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: $65.3M Rest of the world: $50.3M Worldwide: $115.6M
- 3 Mar 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $68.6M
- 4 Jul 5, 2012 US and Canada: $25.3M Rest of the world: $7.4M Worldwide: $32.7M
- 5 Jan 13, 2012 US and Canada: $30.9M Rest of the world: $226K Worldwide: $31.2M
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Aug 17, 2012 US and Canada: $24.4M Rest of the world: $240.3K Worldwide: $24.6M - 7
Jun 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1M - 8
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)Jun 29, 2012 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $9.4M
Jun 29, 2012 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $9.4M worldwide - 9
May 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M - 10
Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
Oct 26, 2012 · Portuguese · History, Drama, Music $7.2M worldwide - 11
Documentary of AKB48 Show Must Go On (2012)Jan 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
Jan 27, 2012 · Japanese · Documentary, Music $4M worldwide - 12
Apr 20, 2012 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $3.8M - 13
Feb 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 14
Nov 30, 2012 US and Canada: $151.1K Rest of the world: $891.5K Worldwide: $1M - 15
Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012)Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $909.4K Mar 23, 2012 · Portuguese · Documentary, Music $909.4K worldwide - 16
Oct 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $837.4K - 17
Jun 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $750K - 18
Jul 18, 2012 US and Canada: $510.3K Rest of the world: $118.8K Worldwide: $629.1K - 19
Jun 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $508.1K - 20
May 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $500.2K - 21
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $408K Rest of the world: $16.1K Worldwide: $424.1K - 22
Sep 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $387.4K - 23
Aug 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $376.1K - 24
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)Jun 15, 2012 US and Canada: $288K Rest of the world: $45.4K Worldwide: $333.4K Jun 15, 2012 · English · Music, Documentary $333.4K worldwide - 25
Feb 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $303.1K - 26
Jun 29, 2012 US and Canada: $215K Rest of the world: $6.1K Worldwide: $221.1K - 27
May 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $166K - 28
Oct 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $134.8K - 29
May 11, 2012 US and Canada: $6.3K Rest of the world: $126.5K Worldwide: $132.8K - 30
Aug 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.3K - 31
Dec 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.9K - 32
Dec 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.8K - 33
May 16, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.8K - 34
Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $34K Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $36.6K - 35
Jun 22, 2012 US and Canada: $27K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27K - 36
Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $20.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.1K - 37
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye (2012)Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.1K Mar 9, 2012 · English · Biography, Romance, Music $19.1K worldwide - 38
Jun 1, 2012 US and Canada: $18.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.6K - 39
Oct 18, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.1K - 40
Sep 21, 2012 US and Canada: $7.5K Rest of the world: $744 Worldwide: $8.2K - 41
Apr 27, 2012 US and Canada: $8.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.1K - 42
May 2, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2K - 43
Apr 20, 2012 US and Canada: $5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5K - 44
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)Dec 14, 2012 US and Canada: $1.3K Rest of the world: $2.8K Worldwide: $4.1K Dec 14, 2012 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $4.1K worldwide - 45
Pescado Rabioso, una utopía incurable (2012)Jan 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $166
Jan 5, 2012 · Spanish · Documentary, Music $166 worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2012?
Of the top 10, Joyful Noise (2012) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Step Up Revolution (2012) made 75% of its gross abroad. Across all 45 films, $187.8M (40%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Step Up Revolution (2012) $140.5M $35.1M US & Canada · 25% $105.4M elsewhere · 75%
- 2 Pitch Perfect (2012) $115.6M $65.3M US & Canada · 56% $50.3M elsewhere · 44%
- 3 StreetDance 2 (2012) $68.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) $32.7M $25.3M US & Canada · 77% $7.4M elsewhere · 23%
- 5 Joyful Noise (2012) $31.2M $30.9M US & Canada · 99% $226K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Sparkle (2012) $24.6M $24.4M US & Canada · 99% $240.3K elsewhere · <1%
- 7 First Time (2012) $10.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Searching for Sugar Man (2012) $9.4M $3.7M US & Canada · 39% $5.7M elsewhere · 61%
- 9 You Are God (2012) $8.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) $7.2M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 45 films crossed $100M and took $256.1M between them, 55% of the total. 38 films, 84% of the list, earned under $10M.
55% 36% 9%
- $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 2 films, 4% of the list $256.1M · 55% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 11% of the list $167.2M · 36% of the gross
- Under $10M 38 films, 84% of the list $43.9M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2012 Earned the Most?
July releases took the most, $173.8M from 3 films, led by Step Up Revolution (2012). December was the quietest month ($113.8K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Joyful Noise (2012) $35.1M Joyful Noise (2012)
- February Feb Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy (2012) $3.4M Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy (2012)
- March Mar StreetDance 2 (2012) $70M StreetDance 2 (2012)
- April Apr Marley (2012) $3.9M Marley (2012)
- May May You Are God (2012) $9.1M You Are God (2012)
- June Jun First Time (2012) $21.3M First Time (2012)
- July Jul Step Up Revolution (2012) $173.8M Step Up Revolution (2012)
- August Aug Sparkle (2012) $25.1M Sparkle (2012)
- September Sep Pitch Perfect (2012) $116M Pitch Perfect (2012)
- October Oct Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) $8.2M Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)
- November Nov Hecho en México (2012) $1M Hecho en México (2012)
- December Dec Feu: Crazy Horse Paris (2012) $113.8K Feu: Crazy Horse Paris (2012)
Last 10 years
How Does 2012 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). 2012 took $467.2M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 31 films | 31 | $411.4M | – | 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 |
| 2010 35 films · −73% | 35 | $319.4M | −73% | Step Up 3-D (2010) $159.3M |
| 2011 41 films · +6% | 41 | $339.1M | +6% | Happy Feet Two (2011) $159.2M |
| 2012 45 films · +38% | 45 | $467.2M | +38% | Step Up Revolution (2012) $140.5M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2012?
English-language music films took $430M across 28 films, 92% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language music films ($10.1M) and Portuguese-language music films ($8.5M).
2012 Music Box Office by Language
- English $430M28 films · #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
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Chinese $10.1M1 film · #1 First Time (2012) - Portuguese $8.5M3 films · #1 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)
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Polish $8.3M1 film · #1 You Are God (2012) - Japanese $4M1 film · #1 Documentary of AKB48 Show Must Go On (2012)
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Finnish $3.3M2 films · #1 Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy (2012) - Spanish $1.6M3 films · #1 Hecho en México (2012)
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Czech $837.4K1 film · #1 Goat Story With Cheese (2012) -
Swedish $424.1K1 film · #1 Sound of Noise (2012) -
Icelandic $78.3K1 film · #1 Fruit Basket (2012)
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 2012: 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 45 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2012?
Step Up Revolution (2012) leads with $140.5M worldwide, $35.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Pitch Perfect (2012) at $115.6M and StreetDance 2 (2012) at $68.6M.
How much did music movies released in 2012 earn?
45 music films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $467.2M in all, or $10.4M per film on average. 2011 releases took $339.1M.
How many music movies released in 2012 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Step Up Revolution (2012) with $140.5M.
How is the 2012 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 2012. 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 2012 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.