#1 of 8 #1 mystery movie of September 2004
2004 · Sci-Fi, Mystery
$117.6M worldwide · 57% of the chart's total
$67.1M US & Canada · 57% $50.5M elsewhere · 43%
Mystery box office · September 2004
Mystery Box Office, September 2004: Top-Grossing Releases
The Forgotten (2004) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in September 2004, with $117.6M worldwide, ahead of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) at $57.9M and Wicker Park (2004) at $21.7M. 8 mystery films released in September 2004 report a worldwide gross, $205.3M in all, 58% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $198.9M across 5 mystery releases.
- September 2004 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $205.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 58%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of September 2004?
The Forgotten (2004) leads with $117.6M, 57% of the total. The top 5 together took $203.3M, 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 September 2004, 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 September 2004.
- 1 Sep 24, 2004 US and Canada: $67.1M Rest of the world: $50.5M Worldwide: $117.6M
- 2 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)Sep 17, 2004 US and Canada: $37.8M Rest of the world: $20.2M Worldwide: $57.9M
Sep 17, 2004 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $57.9M worldwide - 3 Sep 3, 2004 US and Canada: $13M Rest of the world: $8.7M Worldwide: $21.7M
- 4 Sep 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
- 5 Sep 25, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
- 6
Sep 17, 2004 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $363.7K Worldwide: $1.4M - 7
Sep 9, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $314.6K - 8
Sep 17, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $258.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 2004?
Of the top 8, Silver City (2004) earned the biggest share at home (74% in the US & Canada), while The Forgotten (2004) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $118.9M (58%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Forgotten (2004) $117.6M $67.1M US & Canada · 57% $50.5M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) $57.9M $37.8M US & Canada · 65% $20.2M elsewhere · 35%
- 3 Wicker Park (2004) $21.7M $13M US & Canada · 60% $8.7M elsewhere · 40%
- 4 Infernal Affairs (2004) $4.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Last Quarter (2004) $1.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Silver City (2004) $1.4M $1M US & Canada · 74% $363.7K elsewhere · 26%
- 7 A-1 Headline (2004) $314.6K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Trauma (2004) $258.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of September 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 39 (Sep 19–25) took $123.6M, led by The Forgotten (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 Wicker Park (2004) $21.7M Wicker Park (2004)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 5–11 A-1 Headline (2004) $314.6K A-1 Headline (2004)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 12–18 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) $59.6M Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 19–25 The Forgotten (2004) $123.6M The Forgotten (2004)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 2004 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1995 earned the most: $366.2M from 6 films, led by Seven (1995). September 2004 took $205.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1995 6 films | 6 | $366.2M | – | Seven (1995) $329M |
| September 1996 2 films · −95% | 2 | $17.4M | −95% | Extreme Measures (1996) $17.4M |
| September 1997 2 films · +1255% | 2 | $235.6M | +1255% | L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M |
| September 1998 2 films · −69% | 2 | $73.1M | −69% | Urban Legend (1998) $72.5M |
| September 1999 4 films · +267% | 4 | $268.4M | +267% | Double Jeopardy (1999) $177.8M |
| September 2000 5 films · −65% | 5 | $94M | −65% | The Watcher (2000) $47.3M |
| September 2001 3 films · −48% | 3 | $48.5M | −48% | Hearts in Atlantis (2001) $30.9M |
| September 2002 2 films · +49% | 2 | $72.1M | +49% | 8 Women (2002) $42.4M |
| September 2003 9 films · −40% | 9 | $43.6M | −40% | Cold Creek Manor (2003) $29.1M |
| September 2004 8 films · +371% | 8 | $205.3M | +371% | The Forgotten (2004) $117.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Mystery Movies Speak in September 2004?
English-language mystery films took $198.9M across 5 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language mystery films ($4.5M) and Japanese-language mystery films ($1.6M).
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 2004, Month by Month
The months of 2004 with their totals: July leads with $1B, led by I, Robot (2004).
- January $14.7M #1 Half a Confession (2004)
- February $41M #1 Twisted (2004)
- March $366.2M #1 Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
- April $33.7M #1 Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky (2004)
- May $310.7M #1 Van Helsing (2004)
- June $813.4M #1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- July $1B #1 I, Robot (2004)
- August $80.5M #1 Without a Paddle (2004)
- September $205.3M #1 The Forgotten (2004)
- October $327M #1 The Grudge (2004)
- November $109.9M #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
- December $1.4M #1 A Tale of Two Sisters (2004)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office September 2004: 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 September 2004?
The Forgotten (2004) leads with $117.6M worldwide, $67.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) at $57.9M and Wicker Park (2004) at $21.7M.
How much did mystery movies released in September 2004 earn?
8 mystery films released in September 2004 report a worldwide gross, $205.3M in all, or $25.7M per film on average.
How many mystery movies released in September 2004 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Forgotten (2004) with $117.6M.
How is the September 2004 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 September 2004. 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 September 2004 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.