#1 of 4 #1 sci-fi movie of May 2008
2008 · Action, Adventure
$585.8M worldwide · 98% of the chart's total
$319M US & Canada · 54% $266.8M elsewhere · 46%
Sci-Fi box office · May 2008
Sci-Fi Box Office, May 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Iron Man (2008) is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie released in May 2008, with $585.8M worldwide, ahead of Cyborg She (2008) at $7.2M and Super Typhoon (2008) at $2.3M. 4 sci-fi films released in May 2008 report a worldwide gross, $595.4M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- May 2008 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $595.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 54%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Sci-Fi Hits of May 2008?
Iron Man (2008) leads with $585.8M, 98% of the total. The top 4 together took $595.4M, 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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The chart
Every Sci-Fi Release of May 2008, 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 2008.
- 1 May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $319M Rest of the world: $266.8M Worldwide: $585.8M
- 2 May 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
- 3 May 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
- 4 May 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $151.8K
By release week
Which Week of May 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 18 (Apr 27–May 3) took $585.8M, led by Iron Man (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 Iron Man (2008) $585.8M Iron Man (2008)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 4–10 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 11–17 Super Typhoon (2008) $2.3M Super Typhoon (2008)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 18–24 Frivolous Wife (2008) $151.8K Frivolous Wife (2008)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 25–31 Cyborg She (2008) $7.2M Cyborg She (2008)
Earlier years
How Does May 2008 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2003 earned the most: $1.2B from 3 films, led by The Matrix Reloaded (2003). May 2008 took $595.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 2 films | 2 | $1.1B | – | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B |
| May 2000 1 film · −97% | 1 | $29.7M | −97% | Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000) $29.7M |
| May 2001 2 films · +1394% | 2 | $444.2M | +1394% | The Mummy Returns (2001) $443.3M |
| May 2002 3 films · +48% | 3 | $657.3M | +48% | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) $653.8M |
| May 2003 3 films · +76% | 3 | $1.2B | +76% | The Matrix Reloaded (2003) $741.8M |
| May 2004 2 films · −51% | 2 | $561.8M | −51% | The Day After Tomorrow (2004) $552.6M |
| May 2005 2 films · +62% | 2 | $912.9M | +62% | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M |
| May 2006 2 films · −50% | 2 | $460.4M | −50% | X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) $460.4M |
| May 2007 1 film · −100% | 1 | $964.9K | −100% | Paprika (2007) $964.9K |
| May 2008 4 films · +61605% | 4 | $595.4M | +61605% | Iron Man (2008) $585.8M |
Archive
Sci-Fi Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: June leads with $955.6M, led by WALL-E (2008).
- January $172.9M #1 Cloverfield (2008)
- February $283.9M #1 Jumper (2008)
- March $143.6M #1 Superhero Movie (2008)
- April $6.9M #1 Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka (2008)
- May $595.4M #1 Iron Man (2008)
- June $955.6M #1 WALL-E (2008)
- July $430.9M #1 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
- August $230.2M #1 Death Race (2008)
- September $8.3M #1 Superior Ultra 8 Brothers (2008)
- October $67.4M #1 Quarantine (2008)
- November $188.1K #1 Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
- December $257.3M #1 The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
FAQ
Sci-Fi Box Office May 2008: 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 sci-fi movie in May 2008?
Iron Man (2008) leads with $585.8M worldwide, $319M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Cyborg She (2008) at $7.2M and Super Typhoon (2008) at $2.3M.
How much did sci-fi movies released in May 2008 earn?
4 sci-fi films released in May 2008 report a worldwide gross, $595.4M in all, or $148.9M per film on average.
How many sci-fi movies released in May 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Iron Man (2008) with $585.8M.
How is the May 2008 sci-fi 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 2008. 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 2008 sci-fi 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.