#1 of 11 #1 musical movie of 2012
2012 · Drama, Thriller
$442.8M worldwide · 83% of the chart's total
$149.3M US & Canada · 34% $293.5M elsewhere · 66%
Musical box office · 2012
Musical Box Office 2012: Highest-Grossing Musical Movies
Les Miserables (2012) is the highest-grossing musical movie released in 2012, with $442.8M worldwide, ahead of Rock of Ages (2012) at $59.4M and Sparkle (2012) at $24.6M. 11 musical films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $534.8M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 6.5 times the total of 2011, whose releases took $82.6M. By language, English leads with $529.2M across 8 musical releases.
- 2012 releases with a gross
- 11
- combined worldwide
- $534.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2011
- ×6.5
#1 of 11 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Musical Hits of 2012?
Les Miserables (2012) leads with $442.8M, 83% of the total. The top 5 together took $533.1M, almost all of what the 11 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 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 Dec 25, 2012 US and Canada: $149.3M Rest of the world: $293.5M Worldwide: $442.8M
- 2 Jun 15, 2012 US and Canada: $38.5M Rest of the world: $20.9M Worldwide: $59.4M
- 3 Aug 17, 2012 US and Canada: $24.4M Rest of the world: $240.3K Worldwide: $24.6M
- 4 Dec 21, 2012 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $4.2M
- 5 Aug 17, 2012 US and Canada: $137.5K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2.1M
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Nov 30, 2012 US and Canada: $151.1K Rest of the world: $891.5K Worldwide: $1M - 7
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila! (2012)Nov 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $310K
Nov 30, 2012 · Tagalog · Comedy, Romance, Musical $310K worldwide - 8
Jun 1, 2012 US and Canada: $172K Rest of the world: $80.8K Worldwide: $252.8K - 9
Paul Williams Still Alive (2012)Jun 8, 2012 US and Canada: $38.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.7K
Jun 8, 2012 · English · Biography, Comedy, Musical $38.7K worldwide - 10
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)Jan 20, 2012 US and Canada: $22.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.7K Jan 20, 2012 · English · Biography, Comedy, Musical $22.7K worldwide - 11
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $2.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2012?
Of the top 10, Paul Williams Still Alive (2012) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Beloved (2012) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $215.2M (40%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Les Miserables (2012) $442.8M $149.3M US & Canada · 34% $293.5M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 Rock of Ages (2012) $59.4M $38.5M US & Canada · 65% $20.9M elsewhere · 35%
- 3 Sparkle (2012) $24.6M $24.4M US & Canada · 99% $240.3K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Dabangg 2 (2012) $4.2M $2.5M US & Canada · 60% $1.7M elsewhere · 40%
- 5 Beloved (2012) $2.1M $137.5K US & Canada · 7% $1.9M elsewhere · 93%
- 6 Hecho en México (2012) $1M $151.1K US & Canada · 14% $891.5K elsewhere · 86%
- 7 I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila! (2012) $310K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Battlefield America (2012) $252.8K $172K US & Canada · 68% $80.8K elsewhere · 32%
- 9 Paul Williams Still Alive (2012) $38.7K $38.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012) $22.7K $22.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $442.8M between them, 83% of the total. 8 films, 73% of the list, earned under $10M.
83% 16%
- $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, 9% of the list $442.8M · 83% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 18% of the list $84.1M · 16% of the gross
- Under $10M 8 films, 73% of the list $7.9M · 1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2012 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $447M from 2 films, led by Les Miserables (2012). March was the quietest month ($2.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012) $22.7K Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2012) $2.4K The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2012)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Rock of Ages (2012) $59.7M Rock of Ages (2012)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Sparkle (2012) $26.7M Sparkle (2012)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov Hecho en México (2012) $1.4M Hecho en México (2012)
- December Dec Les Miserables (2012) $447M Les Miserables (2012)
Last 10 years
How Does 2012 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2008 earned the most: $986.7M from 6 films, led by Mamma Mia! (2008). 2012 took $534.8M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 8 films | 8 | $210.1M | – | 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 |
| 2009 6 films · −59% | 6 | $402.2M | −59% | The Princess and the Frog (2009) $267.1M |
| 2010 5 films · +71% | 5 | $688.7M | +71% | Tangled (2010) $591.8M |
| 2011 4 films · −88% | 4 | $82.6M | −88% | Footloose (2011) $63.5M |
| 2012 11 films · +547% | 11 | $534.8M | +547% | Les Miserables (2012) $442.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Musical Movies Speak in 2012?
English-language musical films took $529.2M across 8 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language musical films ($4.2M) and Spanish-language musical films ($1M).
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 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 11 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing musical movie in 2012?
Les Miserables (2012) leads with $442.8M worldwide, $149.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Rock of Ages (2012) at $59.4M and Sparkle (2012) at $24.6M.
How much did musical movies released in 2012 earn?
11 musical films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $534.8M in all, or $48.6M per film on average. 2011 releases took $82.6M.
How many musical movies released in 2012 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Les Miserables (2012) with $442.8M.
How is the 2012 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 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 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.