#1 of 4 #1 romance movie of May 2026
2026 · Crime, Drama
$14.6M worldwide · 90% of the chart's total
$4.5M US & Canada · 31% $10.1M elsewhere · 69%
Romance box office · May 2026
Romance Box Office, May 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
Tuner (2026) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in May 2026, with $14.6M worldwide, ahead of Two Pianos (2026) at $1.6M and Magic Hour (2026) at $24.3K. 4 romance films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $16.3M in all, 28% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 90% on April 2026, whose releases took $158.6M.
- May 2026 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $16.3M
- Tuner (2026), the #1
- $14.6M
- vs April 2026
- −90%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of May 2026?
Tuner (2026) leads with $14.6M, 90% of the total. The top 4 together took $16.3M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Romance Release of May 2026, 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 May 2026.
- 1 May 22, 2026 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: $10.1M Worldwide: $14.6M
- 2 May 1, 2026 US and Canada: $50.2K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.6M
- 3 May 15, 2026 US and Canada: $24.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.3K
- 4 May 15, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 2026?
Of the top 4, Magic Hour (2026) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Two Pianos (2026) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $4.6M (28%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Tuner (2026) $14.6M $4.5M US & Canada · 31% $10.1M elsewhere · 69%
- 2 Two Pianos (2026) $1.6M $50.2K US & Canada · 3% $1.6M elsewhere · 97%
- 3 Magic Hour (2026) $24.3K $24.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Driver's Ed (2026) $13.6K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of May 2026 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 21 (May 17–23) took $14.6M, led by Tuner (2026). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 Two Pianos (2026) $1.6M Two Pianos (2026)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 10–16 Magic Hour (2026) $37.9K Magic Hour (2026)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 17–23 Tuner (2026) $14.6M Tuner (2026)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 24–30 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 2026 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2019 earned the most: $1.2B from 25 films, led by Aladdin (2019). May 2026 took $16.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 17 films | 17 | $88.7M | – | Everything, Everything (2017) $61.7M |
| May 2018 22 films · +161% | 22 | $231.4M | +161% | Book Club (2018) $104.4M |
| May 2019 25 films · +399% | 25 | $1.2B | +399% | Aladdin (2019) $1.1B |
| May 2020 5 films · −95% | 5 | $55.2M | −95% | Rich in Love (Ricos de Amor) (2020) $52.9M |
| May 2021 9 films · +421% | 9 | $287.4M | +421% | Cruella (2021) $233.5M |
| May 2022 14 films · −58% | 14 | $120.1M | −58% | Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) $92.7M |
| May 2023 16 films · +426% | 16 | $631M | +426% | The Little Mermaid (2023) $569.6M |
| May 2024 16 films · −93% | 16 | $44.4M | −93% | Beating Hearts (2024) $36.3M |
| May 2025 9 films · −84% | 9 | $7.2M | −84% | Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025) $4.4M |
| May 2026 4 films · +127% | 4 | $16.3M | +127% | Tuner (2026) $14.6M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: October leads with $163.7M, led by Verity (2026).
- January $1.8M #1 All That's Left of You (2026)
- February $91.4M #1 Dracula (2026)
- March $114.5M #1 Reminders of Him (2026)
- April $158.6M #1 The Drama (2026)
- May $16.3M #1 Tuner (2026)
- June $74.7M #1 The Invite (2026)
- July $2.7M #1 I Want Your Sex (2026)
- August $37.3M #1 One Night Only (2026)
- September $106.4M #1 Practical Magic 2 (2026)
- October $163.7M #1 Verity (2026)
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
Romance Box Office May 2026: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in May 2026?
Tuner (2026) leads with $14.6M worldwide, $4.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Two Pianos (2026) at $1.6M and Magic Hour (2026) at $24.3K.
How much did romance movies released in May 2026 earn?
4 romance films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $16.3M in all, or $4.1M per film on average. April 2026 releases took $158.6M.
How many romance movies released in May 2026 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Tuner (2026), earned $14.6M.
How is the May 2026 romance 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 May 2026. 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 May 2026 romance 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.