#1 of 5 #1 mystery movie of March 2013
2013 · Drama, Mystery
$182.2M worldwide · 81% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Mystery box office · March 2013
Mystery Box Office, March 2013: Top-Grossing Releases
The Monk (2013) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in March 2013, with $182.2M worldwide, ahead of Platinum Data (2013) at $26.1M and Stoker (2013) at $12.1M. 5 mystery films released in March 2013 report a worldwide gross, $223.7M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 128% on February 2013, whose releases took $98.3M. By language, Japanese leads with $26.1M across 1 mystery release.
- March 2013 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $223.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs February 2013
- +128%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of March 2013?
The Monk (2013) leads with $182.2M, 81% of the total. The top 5 together took $223.7M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
-
Number 2 -
Number 3 -
Number 4 -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Mystery Release of March 2013, 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 March 2013.
- 1 Mar 8, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $182.2M
- 2 Mar 16, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M
- 3 Mar 1, 2013 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $12.1M
- 4 Mar 6, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
- 5 Mar 1, 2013 US and Canada: $3.7K Rest of the world: $2.4K Worldwide: $6.1K
By release week
Which Week of March 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 10 (Mar 3–9) took $185.6M, led by The Monk (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 Stoker (2013) $12.1M Stoker (2013)
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 3–9 The Monk (2013) $185.6M The Monk (2013)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 10–16 Platinum Data (2013) $26.1M Platinum Data (2013)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 24–30 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does March 2013 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 2009 earned the most: $381.4M from 7 films, led by Watchmen (2009). March 2013 took $223.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2004 10 films | 10 | $366.2M | – | Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) $181.2M |
| March 2005 7 films · −47% | 7 | $193.8M | −47% | The Ring Two (2005) $164M |
| March 2006 5 films · −77% | 5 | $43.9M | −77% | Basic Instinct 2 (2006) $38.6M |
| March 2007 6 films · +570% | 6 | $294.1M | +570% | Shooter (2007) $95.7M |
| March 2008 4 films · −79% | 4 | $62.6M | −79% | Shutter (2008) $48.6M |
| March 2009 7 films · +510% | 7 | $381.4M | +510% | Watchmen (2009) $185.4M |
| March 2010 5 films · −28% | 5 | $274.6M | −28% | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2010) $232.6M |
| March 2011 4 films · −100% | 4 | $1.1M | −100% | The Last Fashion Show (2011) $565.9K |
| March 2012 7 films · +2685% | 7 | $31.1M | +2685% | Liar Game: Reborn (2012) $24.6M |
| March 2013 5 films · +620% | 5 | $223.7M | +620% | The Monk (2013) $182.2M |
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 2013, Month by Month
The months of 2013 with their totals: October leads with $897.1M, led by Gravity (2013).
- January $146.5M #1 Mama (2013)
- February $98.3M #1 Safe Haven (2013)
- March $223.7M #1 The Monk (2013)
- April $45.7M #1 Trance (2013)
- May $611.5M #1 Now You See Me (2013)
- June $34.1M #1 Midsummer’s Equation (2013)
- July $185.5K #1 Evidence (2013)
- August $142.7M #1 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
- September $33.4M #1 Silent Witness (2013)
- October $897.1M #1 Gravity (2013)
- November $13.2M #1 Control (2013)
- December $44.3M #1 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office March 2013: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing mystery movie in March 2013?
The Monk (2013) leads with $182.2M worldwide. Next come Platinum Data (2013) at $26.1M and Stoker (2013) at $12.1M.
How much did mystery movies released in March 2013 earn?
5 mystery films released in March 2013 report a worldwide gross, $223.7M in all, or $44.7M per film on average. February 2013 releases took $98.3M.
How many mystery movies released in March 2013 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Monk (2013) with $182.2M.
How is the March 2013 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 March 2013. 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 March 2013 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.