#1 of 11 #1 news movie of 2015
2015 · History, Documentary
$892.8K worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
$892.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
News box office · 2015
News Box Office 2015: Highest-Grossing News Movies
Best of Enemies (2015) is the highest-grossing news movie released in 2015, with $892.8K worldwide, ahead of The Hunting Ground (2015) at $411.1K and Seeds of Time (2015) at $337K. 11 news films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $1.8M in all, 79% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $1.8M across 10 news releases.
- 2015 releases with a gross
- 11
- combined worldwide
- $1.8M
- Best of Enemies (2015), the #1
- $892.8K
- earned in the US & Canada
- 79%
#1 of 11 Top 5
What Were the Biggest News Hits of 2015?
Best of Enemies (2015) leads with $892.8K, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.7M, 95% of what all 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 News Release of 2015, 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 2015.
- 1 Jul 31, 2015 US and Canada: $892.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $892.8K
- 2 Feb 27, 2015 US and Canada: $405.9K Rest of the world: $5.2K Worldwide: $411.1K
- 3 May 22, 2015 US and Canada: $55.4K Rest of the world: $281.6K Worldwide: $337K
- 4 Apr 24, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $65.8K
- 5 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015)Jun 19, 2015 US and Canada: $30.4K Rest of the world: $8.9K Worldwide: $39.3K
Jun 19, 2015 · English · Drama, Crime, Documentary $39.3K worldwide - 6
Sep 16, 2015 US and Canada: $26.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.6K - 7
Dec 16, 2015 US and Canada: $11.8K Rest of the world: $3.8K Worldwide: $15.6K - 8
Oct 30, 2015 US and Canada: $12.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.3K - 9
Jun 26, 2015 US and Canada: $12.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.1K - 10
May 29, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9K - 11
Jul 1, 2015 US and Canada: $10.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2015?
Of the top 10, Best of Enemies (2015) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Seeds of Time (2015) made 84% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $1.5M (79%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Best of Enemies (2015) $892.8K $892.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 The Hunting Ground (2015) $411.1K $405.9K US & Canada · 99% $5.2K elsewhere · 1%
- 3 Seeds of Time (2015) $337K $55.4K US & Canada · 16% $281.6K elsewhere · 84%
- 4 Gardeners of Eden (2015) $65.8K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015) $39.3K $30.4K US & Canada · 77% $8.9K elsewhere · 23%
- 6 Peace Officer (2015) $26.6K $26.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Dreams Rewired (2015) $15.6K $11.8K US & Canada · 76% $3.8K elsewhere · 24%
- 8 The Armor of Light (2015) $12.3K $12.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 A Murder in the Park (2015) $12.1K $12.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 The True Cost (2015) $11.9K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2015 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 11 films reached $100M. 11 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $1.8M total.
100%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 11 films, 100% of the list $1.8M · 100% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2015 Earned the Most?
July releases took the most, $903.6K from 2 films, led by Best of Enemies (2015). October was the quietest month ($12.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb The Hunting Ground (2015) $411.1K The Hunting Ground (2015)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr Gardeners of Eden (2015) $65.8K Gardeners of Eden (2015)
- May May Seeds of Time (2015) $348.9K Seeds of Time (2015)
- June Jun 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015) $51.4K 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015)
- July Jul Best of Enemies (2015) $903.6K Best of Enemies (2015)
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Peace Officer (2015) $26.6K Peace Officer (2015)
- October Oct The Armor of Light (2015) $12.3K The Armor of Light (2015)
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec Dreams Rewired (2015) $15.6K Dreams Rewired (2015)
Last 10 years
How Does 2015 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2012 earned the most: $47.8M from 11 films, led by Switch (2012). 2015 took $1.8M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2007 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2008 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2009 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2010 2 films | 2 | $121.6K | – | The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet's Struggle for Freedom (2010) $67.1K |
| 2011 9 films · +7970% | 9 | $9.8M | +7970% | Saving Private Perez (2011) $9.3M |
| 2012 11 films · +386% | 11 | $47.8M | +386% | Switch (2012) $47.2M |
| 2013 13 films · −43% | 13 | $27M | −43% | We the Parents (2013) $26.4M |
| 2014 8 films · −98% | 8 | $408.5K | −98% | Kids for Cash (2014) $143.2K |
| 2015 11 films · +349% | 11 | $1.8M | +349% | Best of Enemies (2015) $892.8K |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest News Movies Speak in 2015?
English-language news films took $1.8M across 10 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language news films ($10.8K).
Archive
News Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 2004 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2012 leads with $47.8M, led by Switch (2012).
2020s 5 years · $839.4K
2010s 8 years · $87.2M
- 2017 $18.5K #1 All the Rage (Saved by Sarno) (2017)
- 2016 $242.2K #1 Requiem for the American Dream (2016)
- 2015 $1.8M #1 Best of Enemies (2015)
- 2014 $408.5K #1 Kids for Cash (2014)
- 2013 $27M #1 We the Parents (2013)
- 2012 $47.8M #1 Switch (2012)
- 2011 $9.8M #1 Saving Private Perez (2011)
- 2010 $121.6K #1 The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet's Struggle for Freedom (2010)
2000s 1 year · $30.2K
FAQ
News Box Office 2015: 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 news movie in 2015?
Best of Enemies (2015) leads with $892.8K worldwide, $892.8K of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Hunting Ground (2015) at $411.1K and Seeds of Time (2015) at $337K.
How much did news movies released in 2015 earn?
11 news films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $1.8M in all, or $166.8K per film on average.
How many news movies released in 2015 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Best of Enemies (2015), earned $892.8K.
How is the 2015 news 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 2015. 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 2015 news 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.