#1 of 6 #1 musical movie of 2008
2008 · Comedy, Romance
$703.2M worldwide · 71% of the chart's total
$144.3M US & Canada · 21% $558.9M elsewhere · 79%
Musical box office · 2008
Musical Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing Musical Movies
Mamma Mia! (2008) is the highest-grossing musical movie released in 2008, with $703.2M worldwide, ahead of High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) at $252.9M and Jodhaa Akbar (2008) at $26.9M. 6 musical films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $986.7M in all, 24% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 17% on 2007, whose releases took $839.8M. By language, English leads with $956.3M across 3 musical releases.
- 2008 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $986.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs 2007
- +17%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Musical Hits of 2008?
Mamma Mia! (2008) leads with $703.2M, 71% of the total. The top 5 together took $986.5M, almost all of what the 6 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 Musical Release of 2008, 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 2008.
- 1 Jul 18, 2008 US and Canada: $144.3M Rest of the world: $558.9M Worldwide: $703.2M
- 2 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $90.6M Rest of the world: $162.3M Worldwide: $252.9M
Oct 24, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $252.9M worldwide - 3 Feb 15, 2008 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $23.5M Worldwide: $26.9M
- 4 Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $104.6K Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $3M
- 5 Jan 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $426.5K
- 6
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $146.8K Rest of the world: $41.4K Worldwide: $188.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2008?
Of the top 6, Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) earned the biggest share at home (78% in the US & Canada), while Love Songs (2008) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $238.6M (24%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 6 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Mamma Mia! (2008) $703.2M $144.3M US & Canada · 21% $558.9M elsewhere · 79%
- 2 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M $90.6M US & Canada · 36% $162.3M elsewhere · 64%
- 3 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) $26.9M $3.4M US & Canada · 13% $23.5M elsewhere · 87%
- 4 Love Songs (2008) $3M $104.6K US & Canada · 3% $2.9M elsewhere · 97%
- 5 The Silence Before Bach (2008) $426.5K No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) $188.1K $146.8K US & Canada · 78% $41.4K elsewhere · 22%
By release month
Which Month of 2008 Earned the Most?
July releases took the most, $703.2M from 1 film, led by Mamma Mia! (2008). November was the quietest month ($188.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Silence Before Bach (2008) $426.5K The Silence Before Bach (2008)
- February Feb Jodhaa Akbar (2008) $26.9M Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
- March Mar Love Songs (2008) $3M Love Songs (2008)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul Mamma Mia! (2008) $703.2M Mamma Mia! (2008)
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November Nov Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) $188.1K Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 2008 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2008 earned the most: $986.7M from 6 films, led by Mamma Mia! (2008).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 2 films | 2 | $95.1M | – | South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999) $83.1M |
| 2000 4 films · −29% | 4 | $68M | −29% | Dancer in the Dark (2000) $40.1M |
| 2001 3 films · +178% | 3 | $188.9M | +178% | Moulin Rouge! (2001) $184.9M |
| 2002 8 films · −36% | 8 | $121.5M | −36% | 8 Women (2002) $42.4M |
| 2003 8 films · +73% | 8 | $210.1M | +73% | The Jungle Book 2 (2003) $186.3M |
| 2004 6 films · −80% | 6 | $41.4M | −80% | De-Lovely (2004) $18.6M |
| 2005 7 films · +141% | 7 | $99.8M | +141% | The Producers (2005) $38.1M |
| 2006 7 films · +118% | 7 | $217.5M | +118% | Dreamgirls (2006) $155.5M |
| 2007 8 films · +286% | 8 | $839.8M | +286% | Enchanted (2007) $340.5M |
| 2008 6 films · +17% | 6 | $986.7M | +17% | Mamma Mia! (2008) $703.2M |
Archive
Musical Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1929 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $4.8B, led by The Lion King (2019).
2020s 7 years · $5.7B
2010s 10 years · $12.9B
- 2019 $4.8B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $1.6B #1 The Grinch (2018)
- 2017 $1.9B #1 Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- 2016 $2.6B #1 The Jungle Book (2016)
- 2015 $69.5M #1 Ricki and the Flash (2015)
- 2014 $528.5M #1 Into the Woods (2014)
- 2013 $60.6M #1 The Sapphires (2013)
- 2012 $534.8M #1 Les Miserables (2012)
- 2011 $82.6M #1 Footloose (2011)
- 2010 $688.7M #1 Tangled (2010)
2000s 10 years · $3.2B
- 2009 $402.2M #1 The Princess and the Frog (2009)
- 2008 $986.7M #1 Mamma Mia! (2008)
- 2007 $839.8M #1 Enchanted (2007)
- 2006 $217.5M #1 Dreamgirls (2006)
- 2005 $99.8M #1 The Producers (2005)
- 2004 $41.4M #1 De-Lovely (2004)
- 2003 $210.1M #1 The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
- 2002 $121.5M #1 8 Women (2002)
- 2001 $188.9M #1 Moulin Rouge! (2001)
- 2000 $68M #1 Dancer in the Dark (2000)
1990s 10 years · $3.1B
- 1999 $95.1M #1 South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
- 1998 $359.5M #1 The Prince of Egypt (1998)
- 1997 $143.4M #1 Anastasia (1997)
- 1996 $548.6M #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- 1995 $381.4M #1 Pocahontas (1995)
- 1994 $979.4M #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $143.5M #1 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- 1992 $2.8M #1 Newsies (1992)
- 1991 $451.3M #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $28.6M #1 Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
1980s 10 years · $844M
- 1989 $3.9M #1 Earth Girls Are Easy (1989)
- 1988 $88.7M #1 Oliver & Company (1988)
- 1987 $31.7M #1 Ishtar (1987)
- 1986 $194.9M #1 An American Tail (1986)
- 1985 $46.2M #1 The Care Bears Movie (1985)
- 1984 $151.1M #1 Purple Rain (1984)
- 1983 $15.6M #1 The Meaning of Life (1983)
- 1982 $209.6M #1 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
- 1981 $31.2M #1 The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
- 1980 $71M #1 Popeye (1980)
1970s 8 years · $809.3M
- 1979 $119.6M #1 The Muppet Movie (1979)
- 1978 $437.7M #1 Grease (1978)
- 1977 $56M #1 Pete's Dragon (1977)
- 1976 $7.8M #1 That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
- 1975 $150.1M #1 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- 1974 $26.9M #1 That's Entertainment! (1974)
- 1972 $83.3K #1 Cabaret (1972)
- 1971 $11.1M #1 Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
1960s 7 years · $631.5M
1950s 9 years · $266.2M
- 1959 $51.6M #1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- 1957 $2.2K #1 Funny Face (1957)
- 1956 $21.3M #1 The King and I (1956)
- 1955 $4.2K #1 Guys and Dolls (1955)
- 1954 $7.3M #1 A Star Is Born (1954)
- 1953 $87.4M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $2.1M #1 Singin' in the Rain (1952)
- 1951 $1.2K #1 Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- 1950 $96.4M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 7 years · $159.5M
1930s 8 years · $210.9M
1920s 1 year · $270
FAQ
Musical Box Office 2008: 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing musical movie in 2008?
Mamma Mia! (2008) leads with $703.2M worldwide, $144.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) at $252.9M and Jodhaa Akbar (2008) at $26.9M.
How much did musical movies released in 2008 earn?
6 musical films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $986.7M in all, or $164.4M per film on average. 2007 releases took $839.8M.
How many musical movies released in 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Mamma Mia! (2008) with $703.2M.
How is the 2008 musical 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 2008. 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 2008 musical 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.