#1 of 8 #1 mystery movie of October 2002
2002 · Mystery, Thriller
$249.3M worldwide · 72% of the chart's total
$129.1M US & Canada · 52% $120.2M elsewhere · 48%
Mystery box office · October 2002
Mystery Box Office, October 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
The Ring (2002) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in October 2002, with $249.3M worldwide, ahead of Ghost Ship (2002) at $68.3M and Abandon (2002) at $12.3M. 8 mystery films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $345.3M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $271.4M across 4 mystery releases.
- October 2002 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $345.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 51%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of October 2002?
The Ring (2002) leads with $249.3M, 72% of the total. The top 5 together took $341.2M, 99% of what all 8 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 Mystery Release of October 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 October 2002.
- 1 Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $129.1M Rest of the world: $120.2M Worldwide: $249.3M
- 2 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: $38.2M Worldwide: $68.3M
- 3 Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $10.7M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $12.3M
- 4 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $7.1M
- 5 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
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Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $605.6K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.6M - 7
Oct 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 8
Investigation Into the Invisible World (2002)Oct 29, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.7K
Oct 29, 2002 · French · Mystery, Documentary $28.7K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2002?
Of the top 8, Abandon (2002) earned the biggest share at home (87% in the US & Canada), while Below (2002) made 77% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $175.9M (51%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Ring (2002) $249.3M $129.1M US & Canada · 52% $120.2M elsewhere · 48%
- 2 Ghost Ship (2002) $68.3M $30.1M US & Canada · 44% $38.2M elsewhere · 56%
- 3 Abandon (2002) $12.3M $10.7M US & Canada · 87% $1.6M elsewhere · 13%
- 4 The Truth About Charlie (2002) $7.1M $5.4M US & Canada · 75% $1.7M elsewhere · 25%
- 5 Addicted (2002) $4.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Below (2002) $2.6M $605.6K US & Canada · 23% $2M elsewhere · 77%
- 7 Double Vision (2002) $1.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Investigation Into the Invisible World (2002) $28.7K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of October 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 13–19) took $263.2M, led by The Ring (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 Below (2002) $2.6M Below (2002)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 The Ring (2002) $263.2M The Ring (2002)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 Ghost Ship (2002) $79.5M Ghost Ship (2002)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 Investigation Into the Invisible World (2002) $28.7K Investigation Into the Invisible World (2002)
Earlier years
How Does October 2002 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1997 earned the most: $345.6M from 4 films, led by The Devil's Advocate (1997). October 2002 took $345.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1993 2 films | 2 | $46.4M | – | Malice (1993) $46.4M |
| October 1994 1 film · −93% | 1 | $3.2M | −93% | Silent Fall (1994) $3.2M |
| October 1995 1 film · +908% | 1 | $32.1M | +908% | Copycat (1995) $32.1M |
| October 1996 1 film · +179% | 1 | $89.5M | +179% | The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) $89.5M |
| October 1997 4 films · +286% | 4 | $345.6M | +286% | The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M |
| October 1998 1 film · −93% | 1 | $22.9M | −93% | Beloved (1998) $22.9M |
| October 1999 4 films · +428% | 4 | $120.5M | +428% | Random Hearts (1999) $74.6M |
| October 2000 2 films · −60% | 2 | $47.8M | −60% | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) $47.7M |
| October 2001 8 films · +400% | 8 | $239.2M | +400% | From Hell (2001) $74.6M |
| October 2002 8 films · +44% | 8 | $345.3M | +44% | The Ring (2002) $249.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Mystery Movies Speak in October 2002?
English-language mystery films took $271.4M across 4 films, 79% of the total, ahead of Thai-language mystery films ($68.3M) and Korean-language mystery films ($4.1M).
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 2002, Month by Month
The months of 2002 with their totals: June leads with $848.3M, led by Minority Report (2002).
- January $137.8M #1 Brotherhood of the Wolf (2002)
- February $76.8M #1 Dragonfly (2002)
- March $759.9K #1 Inner Senses (2002)
- April $35M #1 Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (2002)
- May $113.8M #1 Insomnia (2002)
- June $848.3M #1 Minority Report (2002)
- July $23.5M #1 Phone (2002)
- August $484.1M #1 Signs (2002)
- September $72.1M #1 8 Women (2002)
- October $345.3M #1 The Ring (2002)
- November $40.3M #1 Solaris (2002)
- December $6.2M #1 Spider (2002)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office October 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing mystery movie in October 2002?
The Ring (2002) leads with $249.3M worldwide, $129.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Ghost Ship (2002) at $68.3M and Abandon (2002) at $12.3M.
How much did mystery movies released in October 2002 earn?
8 mystery films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $345.3M in all, or $43.2M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in October 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Ring (2002) with $249.3M.
How is the October 2002 mystery 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 October 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 October 2002 mystery 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.