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Sci-Fi box office · August 2018

Sci-Fi Box Office, August 2018: Top-Grossing Releases

The Meg (2018) is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie released in August 2018, with $529.3M worldwide, ahead of The Darkest Minds (2018) at $41.1M and Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) at $30.9M. 12 sci-fi films released in August 2018 report a worldwide gross, $631.1M in all, 26% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 31% on July 2018, whose releases took $912.9M. By language, English leads with $591.6M across 6 sci-fi releases.

August 2018 releases with a gross
12
combined worldwide
$631.1M
film crossed $100M
1
vs July 2018
−31%
The Meg (2018) movie poster #1 of 12
#1 sci-fi movie of August 2018

The Meg (2018)

2018 · Action, Sci-Fi

$529.3M worldwide · 84% of the chart's total

$145.5M US & Canada · 27% $383.8M elsewhere · 73%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Sci-Fi Hits of August 2018?

The Meg (2018) leads with $529.3M, 84% of the total. The top 5 together took $622.5M, 99% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Meg (2018) movie poster Number 1
    $529.3M The Meg (2018)
    $145.5M US & Canada · 27% $383.8M elsewhere · 73%
  2. The Darkest Minds (2018) movie poster Number 2
    $41.1M The Darkest Minds (2018)
    $12.7M US & Canada · 31% $28.4M elsewhere · 69%
  3. Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) movie poster Number 3
    $30.9M Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Luis and the Aliens (2018) movie poster Number 4
    $12.6M Luis and the Aliens (2018)
    $169.7K US & Canada · 1% $12.5M elsewhere · 99%
  5. A-X-L (2018) movie poster Number 5
    $8.5M A-X-L (2018)
    $6.5M US & Canada · 77% $2M elsewhere · 23%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Sci-Fi Release of August 2018, 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 August 2018.

  1. 1 The Meg (2018) movie poster
    The Meg (2018) Aug 10, 2018 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $529.3M worldwide
    Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: $145.5M Rest of the world: $383.8M Worldwide: $529.3M
  2. 2 The Darkest Minds (2018) movie poster
    The Darkest Minds (2018) Aug 3, 2018 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller $41.1M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: $12.7M Rest of the world: $28.4M Worldwide: $41.1M
  3. 3 Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) movie poster
    Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) Aug 4, 2018 · Japanese · Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action $30.9M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.9M
  4. 4 Luis and the Aliens (2018) movie poster
    Luis and the Aliens (2018) Aug 17, 2018 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy $12.6M worldwide
    Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: $169.7K Rest of the world: $12.5M Worldwide: $12.6M
  5. 5 A-X-L (2018) movie poster
    A-X-L (2018) Aug 16, 2018 · English · Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure $8.5M worldwide
    Aug 16, 2018 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $8.5M
  6. 6 Kamen Rider Build The Movie: Be The One (2018) movie poster
    Kamen Rider Build The Movie: Be The One (2018) Aug 4, 2018 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Action, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  7. 7 De film van Dylan Haegens (2018) movie poster
    De film van Dylan Haegens (2018) Aug 16, 2018 · Dutch · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi $2.2M worldwide
    Aug 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  8. 8 Reborn (2018) movie poster
    Reborn (2018) Aug 3, 2018 · Chinese · Sci-Fi $1.4M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  9. 9 Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad (2018) movie poster
    Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad (2018) Aug 8, 2018 · Japanese · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action $55.2K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.2K
  10. 10 Living Universe (2018) movie poster
    Living Universe (2018) Aug 9, 2018 · English · Documentary, Sci-Fi $30K worldwide
    Aug 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30K
  11. 11 Elizabeth Harvest (2018) movie poster
    Elizabeth Harvest (2018) Aug 10, 2018 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller $5K worldwide
    Aug 10, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5K
  12. 12 Automation (2018) movie poster
    Automation (2018) Aug 27, 2018 · Japanese · Drama, Sci-Fi $824 worldwide
    Aug 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $824
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2018?

Of the top 10, A-X-L (2018) earned the biggest share at home (77% in the US & Canada), while Luis and the Aliens (2018) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $164.9M (26%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Meg (2018) $529.3M
    $145.5M US & Canada · 27% $383.8M elsewhere · 73%
  2. 2 The Darkest Minds (2018) $41.1M
    $12.7M US & Canada · 31% $28.4M elsewhere · 69%
  3. 3 Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) $30.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Luis and the Aliens (2018) $12.6M
    $169.7K US & Canada · 1% $12.5M elsewhere · 99%
  5. 5 A-X-L (2018) $8.5M
    $6.5M US & Canada · 77% $2M elsewhere · 23%
  6. 6 Kamen Rider Build The Movie: Be The One (2018) $4.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 De film van Dylan Haegens (2018) $2.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Reborn (2018) $1.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad (2018) $55.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Living Universe (2018) $30K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many August 2018 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 12 films crossed $100M and took $529.3M between them, 84% of the total. 8 films, 67% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 1 film, 8% of the list $529.3M · 84% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 25% of the list $84.7M · 13% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 67% of the list $17.1M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2018 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 32 (Aug 5–11) took $529.4M, led by The Meg (2018). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 29–Aug 4 The Darkest Minds (2018) $78.3M The Darkest Minds (2018)
  2. Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 5–11 The Meg (2018) $529.4M The Meg (2018)
  3. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 12–18 Luis and the Aliens (2018) $23.3M Luis and the Aliens (2018)
  4. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 19–25 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 26–Sep 1 Automation (2018) $824 Automation (2018)
Earlier years

How Does August 2018 Compare With August in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, August 2014 earned the most: $1.5B from 6 films, led by Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). August 2018 took $631.1M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 2009 7 films 7 $581.8M – G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) $302.5M
August 2010 2 films · −97% 2 $20.1M −97% City Under Siege (2010) $13.9M
August 2011 4 films · +2925% 4 $608.3M +2925% Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) $481.8M
August 2012 7 films · −63% 7 $225.3M −63% Total Recall (2012) $198.5M
August 2013 6 films · +55% 6 $348.5M +55% Elysium (2013) $286.1M
August 2014 6 films · +334% 6 $1.5B +334% Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) $773.4M
August 2015 10 films · −82% 10 $271.3M −82% Fantastic Four (2015) $167.9M
August 2016 6 films · +182% 6 $764.1M +182% Suicide Squad (2016) $749.2M
August 2017 6 films · −84% 6 $119.8M −84% The Dark Tower (2017) $113.2M
August 2018 12 films · +427% 12 $631.1M +427% The Meg (2018) $529.3M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Sci-Fi Movies Speak in August 2018?

English-language sci-fi films took $591.6M across 6 films, 94% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language sci-fi films ($35.8M) and Dutch-language sci-fi films ($2.2M).

August 2018 Sci-Fi Box Office by Language

  1. English $591.6M
    6 films · #1 The Meg (2018)
  2. Japanese $35.8M
    4 films · #1 Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018)
  3. Dutch $2.2M
    1 film · #1 De film van Dylan Haegens (2018)
  4. Chinese $1.4M
    1 film · #1 Reborn (2018)
Archive

Sci-Fi Box Office in 2018, Month by Month

The months of 2018 with their totals: April leads with $2.8B, led by Avengers: Infinity War (2018).

FAQ

Sci-Fi Box Office August 2018: 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 12 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing sci-fi movie in August 2018?

The Meg (2018) leads with $529.3M worldwide, $145.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Darkest Minds (2018) at $41.1M and Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018) at $30.9M.

How much did sci-fi movies released in August 2018 earn?

12 sci-fi films released in August 2018 report a worldwide gross, $631.1M in all, or $52.6M per film on average. July 2018 releases took $912.9M.

How many sci-fi movies released in August 2018 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Meg (2018) with $529.3M.

How much of the August 2018 Sci-Fi box office came from the US and Canada?

$164.9M of the $631.1M total, or 26%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 12 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 2018 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 August 2018. 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 August 2018 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.