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Mystery Box Office, October 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

Saw II (2005) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in October 2005, with $147.7M worldwide, ahead of The Fog (2005) at $46.2M and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) at $15.8M. 11 mystery films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $232.6M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 15% on September 2005, whose releases took $272.1M. By language, English leads with $175.9M across 5 mystery releases.

October 2005 releases with a gross
11
combined worldwide
$232.6M
film crossed $100M
1
vs September 2005
−15%
Saw II (2005) movie poster #1 of 11
#1 mystery movie of October 2005

Saw II (2005)

2005 · Mystery, Thriller

$147.7M worldwide · 64% of the chart's total

$87M US & Canada · 59% $60.7M elsewhere · 41%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of October 2005?

Saw II (2005) leads with $147.7M, 64% of the total. The top 5 together took $223.3M, 96% of what all 11 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Saw II (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $147.7M Saw II (2005)
    $87M US & Canada · 59% $60.7M elsewhere · 41%
  2. The Fog (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $46.2M The Fog (2005)
    $29.6M US & Canada · 64% $16.7M elsewhere · 36%
  3. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $15.8M Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
    $4.2M US & Canada · 27% $11.5M elsewhere · 73%
  4. Stay (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $8.5M Stay (2005)
    $3.6M US & Canada · 43% $4.9M elsewhere · 57%
  5. Princess Aurora (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $5.1M Princess Aurora (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Mystery Release of October 2005, 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 2005.

  1. 1 Saw II (2005) movie poster
    Saw II (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $147.7M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $87M Rest of the world: $60.7M Worldwide: $147.7M
  2. 2 The Fog (2005) movie poster
    The Fog (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · Action, Mystery, Thriller $46.2M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $29.6M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $46.2M
  3. 3 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) movie poster
    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Comedy $15.8M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $15.8M
  4. 4 Stay (2005) movie poster
    Stay (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $8.5M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $8.5M
  5. 5 Princess Aurora (2005) movie poster
    Princess Aurora (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Korean · Drama, Mystery, Crime $5.1M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  6. 6 Reincarnation (2005) movie poster
    Reincarnation (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Japanese · Mystery, Horror $4.7M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: $321.9K Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $4.7M
  7. 7 Where the Truth Lies (2005) movie poster
    Where the Truth Lies (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $3.5M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $872.1K Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $3.5M
  8. 8 Home Sweet Home (2005) movie poster
    Home Sweet Home (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Cantonese · Thriller, Mystery, Horror $547.4K worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $547.4K
  9. 9 The Passenger (re-release) (2005) movie poster
    The Passenger (re-release) (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $429.3K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $429.3K
  10. 10 Innocence (2005) movie poster
    Innocence (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $114.3K worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $114.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $114.3K
  11. 11 Loft (2005) movie poster
    Loft (2005) Oct 7, 2005 · Japanese · Horror, Mystery $23.7K worldwide
    Oct 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2005?

Of the top 10, Innocence (2005) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Reincarnation (2005) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $125.8M (54%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Saw II (2005) $147.7M
    $87M US & Canada · 59% $60.7M elsewhere · 41%
  2. 2 The Fog (2005) $46.2M
    $29.6M US & Canada · 64% $16.7M elsewhere · 36%
  3. 3 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) $15.8M
    $4.2M US & Canada · 27% $11.5M elsewhere · 73%
  4. 4 Stay (2005) $8.5M
    $3.6M US & Canada · 43% $4.9M elsewhere · 57%
  5. 5 Princess Aurora (2005) $5.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Reincarnation (2005) $4.7M
    $321.9K US & Canada · 7% $4.3M elsewhere · 93%
  7. 7 Where the Truth Lies (2005) $3.5M
    $872.1K US & Canada · 25% $2.6M elsewhere · 75%
  8. 8 Home Sweet Home (2005) $547.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Passenger (re-release) (2005) $429.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Innocence (2005) $114.3K
    $114.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many October 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $147.7M between them, 64% of the total. 8 films, 73% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 $147.7M · 64% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 18% of the list $62M · 27% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 73% of the list $22.8M · 10% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 44 (Oct 23–29) took $158.5M, led by Saw II (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 Loft (2005) $23.7K Loft (2005)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 The Fog (2005) $49.7M The Fog (2005)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) $24.4M Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 Saw II (2005) $158.5M Saw II (2005)
  6. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does October 2005 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 2005 took $232.6M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 1996 1 film 1 $89.5M – 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
October 2003 8 films · −46% 8 $186.6M −46% Mystic River (2003) $156.6M
October 2004 7 films · +75% 7 $327M +75% The Grudge (2004) $187.3M
October 2005 11 films · −29% 11 $232.6M −29% Saw II (2005) $147.7M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Mystery Movies Speak in October 2005?

English-language mystery films took $175.9M across 5 films, 76% of the total, ahead of Korean-language mystery films ($5.1M) and Japanese-language mystery films ($4.7M).

October 2005 Mystery Box Office by Language

  1. English $175.9M
    5 films · #1 Saw II (2005)
  2. Korean $5.1M
    1 film · #1 Princess Aurora (2005)
  3. Japanese $4.7M
    2 films · #1 Reincarnation (2005)
  4. Cantonese $547.4K
    1 film · #1 Home Sweet Home (2005)
Archive

Mystery Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: November leads with $898.8M, led by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

FAQ

Mystery Box Office October 2005: 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 mystery movie in October 2005?

Saw II (2005) leads with $147.7M worldwide, $87M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Fog (2005) at $46.2M and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) at $15.8M.

How much did mystery movies released in October 2005 earn?

11 mystery films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $232.6M in all, or $21.1M per film on average. September 2005 releases took $272.1M.

How many mystery movies released in October 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Saw II (2005) with $147.7M.

How much of the October 2005 Mystery box office came from the US and Canada?

$125.8M of the $232.6M total, or 54%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 4 films of the 11 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2005 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 2005. 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 2005 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.