#1 of 13 #1 sport movie of 2002
2002 · Adventure, Sport
$115M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total
$81.2M US & Canada · 71% $33.9M elsewhere · 29%
Sport box office · 2002
Sport Box Office 2002: Highest-Grossing Sport Movies
Snow Dogs (2002) is the highest-grossing sport movie released in 2002, with $115M worldwide, ahead of The Rookie (2002) at $80.7M and Like Mike (2002) at $62.3M. 13 sport films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $380.3M in all, 79% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 71% on 2001, whose releases took $222.4M. By language, English leads with $378.5M across 12 sport releases.
- 2002 releases with a gross
- 13
- combined worldwide
- $380.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2001
- +71%
#1 of 13 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Sport Hits of 2002?
Snow Dogs (2002) leads with $115M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $335.7M, 88% of what all 13 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Sport Release of 2002, 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 2002.
- 1 Jan 18, 2002 US and Canada: $81.2M Rest of the world: $33.9M Worldwide: $115M
- 2 Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $80.7M
- 3 Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $62.3M
- 4 Aug 16, 2002 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $51.8M
- 5 Feb 8, 2002 US and Canada: $19M Rest of the world: $6.9M Worldwide: $25.9M
- 6
Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $12.8M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $14.9M - 7
Jun 21, 2002 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $131.9K Worldwide: $13.8M - 8
Feb 22, 2002 US and Canada: $92.8K Rest of the world: $7.2M Worldwide: $7.3M - 9
May 10, 2002 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $588.6K Worldwide: $4.8M - 10
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2002)May 8, 2002 US and Canada: $909K Rest of the world: $815.8K Worldwide: $1.7M
May 8, 2002 · Hindi · Drama, Sport, Romance $1.7M worldwide - 11
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $222.5K Worldwide: $1.5M - 12
Jun 28, 2002 US and Canada: $308.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $308.6K - 13
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $133.1K Rest of the world: $22.6K Worldwide: $155.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2002?
Of the top 10, Juwanna Mann (2002) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Mean Machine (2002) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $301M (79%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Snow Dogs (2002) $115M $81.2M US & Canada · 71% $33.9M elsewhere · 29%
- 2 The Rookie (2002) $80.7M $75.6M US & Canada · 94% $5.1M elsewhere · 6%
- 3 Like Mike (2002) $62.3M $51.4M US & Canada · 83% $10.8M elsewhere · 17%
- 4 Blue Crush (2002) $51.8M $40.4M US & Canada · 78% $11.5M elsewhere · 22%
- 5 Rollerball (2002) $25.9M $19M US & Canada · 73% $6.9M elsewhere · 27%
- 6 Undisputed (2002) $14.9M $12.8M US & Canada · 85% $2.2M elsewhere · 15%
- 7 Juwanna Mann (2002) $13.8M $13.7M US & Canada · 99% $131.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Mean Machine (2002) $7.3M $92.8K US & Canada · 1% $7.2M elsewhere · 99%
- 9 Ultimate X: The Movie (2002) $4.8M $4.2M US & Canada · 88% $588.6K elsewhere · 12%
- 10 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2002) $1.7M $909K US & Canada · 53% $815.8K elsewhere · 47%
Gross bands
How Many 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 13 films crossed $100M and took $115M between them, 30% of the total. 6 films, 46% of the list, earned under $10M.
30% 66%
- $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 1 film, 8% of the list $115M · 30% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 46% of the list $249.4M · 66% of the gross
- Under $10M 6 films, 46% of the list $15.8M · 4% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2002 Earned the Most?
January releases took the most, $115M from 1 film, led by Snow Dogs (2002). October was the quietest month ($155.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Snow Dogs (2002) $115M Snow Dogs (2002)
- February Feb Rollerball (2002) $33.2M Rollerball (2002)
- March Mar The Rookie (2002) $80.7M The Rookie (2002)
- April Apr Dogtown and Z-Boys (2002) $1.5M Dogtown and Z-Boys (2002)
- May May Ultimate X: The Movie (2002) $6.5M Ultimate X: The Movie (2002)
- June Jun Juwanna Mann (2002) $14.1M Juwanna Mann (2002)
- July Jul Like Mike (2002) $62.3M Like Mike (2002)
- August Aug Blue Crush (2002) $66.8M Blue Crush (2002)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct Naqoyqatsi (2002) $155.6K Naqoyqatsi (2002)
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 2002 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1996 earned the most: $429M from 9 films, led by Jerry Maguire (1996). 2002 took $380.3M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 6 films | 6 | $246M | – | Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M |
| 1994 6 films · −54% | 6 | $114.3M | −54% | Angels in the Outfield (1994) $50.2M |
| 1995 3 films · −49% | 3 | $58.4M | −49% | Higher Learning (1995) $38.3M |
| 1996 9 films · +635% | 9 | $429M | +635% | Jerry Maguire (1996) $273.6M |
| 1997 2 films · −96% | 2 | $17.1M | −96% | The Boxer (1997) $16.5M |
| 1998 4 films · +1158% | 4 | $215.4M | +1158% | The Waterboy (1998) $186M |
| 1999 8 films · +36% | 8 | $292.6M | +36% | Any Given Sunday (1999) $100.2M |
| 2000 16 films · +46% | 16 | $425.8M | +46% | Remember the Titans (2000) $136.8M |
| 2001 7 films · −48% | 7 | $222.4M | −48% | Ali (2001) $87.8M |
| 2002 13 films · +71% | 13 | $380.3M | +71% | Snow Dogs (2002) $115M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Sport Movies Speak in 2002?
English-language sport films took $378.5M across 12 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language sport films ($1.7M).
Archive
Sport Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1932 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2006 leads with $1.3B, led by Cars (2006).
2020s 7 years · $2.2B
2010s 10 years · $3.8B
- 2019 $424.9M #1 Ford v Ferrari (2019)
- 2018 $287.2M #1 Creed II (2018)
- 2017 $461.2M #1 Cars 3 (2017)
- 2016 $542.4M #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $535.9M #1 Creed (2015)
- 2014 $281.1M #1 Unbroken (2014)
- 2013 $545M #1 Turbo (2013)
- 2012 $48.2M #1 Playing for Keeps (2012)
- 2011 $66.2M #1 Soul Surfer (2011)
- 2010 $564.4M #1 The Karate Kid (2010)
2000s 10 years · $5.8B
- 2009 $500.9M #1 The Blind Side (2009)
- 2008 $381.1M #1 Speed Racer (2008)
- 2007 $590.3M #1 Surf's Up (2007)
- 2006 $1.3B #1 Cars (2006)
- 2005 $1.1B #1 The Longest Yard (2005)
- 2004 $652.4M #1 Million Dollar Baby (2004)
- 2003 $287.9M #1 Seabiscuit (2003)
- 2002 $380.3M #1 Snow Dogs (2002)
- 2001 $222.4M #1 Ali (2001)
- 2000 $425.8M #1 Remember the Titans (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2B
- 1999 $292.6M #1 Any Given Sunday (1999)
- 1998 $215.4M #1 The Waterboy (1998)
- 1997 $17.1M #1 The Boxer (1997)
- 1996 $429M #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
- 1995 $58.4M #1 Higher Learning (1995)
- 1994 $114.3M #1 Angels in the Outfield (1994)
- 1993 $246M #1 Cool Runnings (1993)
- 1992 $269.7M #1 A League of Their Own (1992)
- 1991 $50.5M #1 Necessary Roughness (1991)
- 1990 $277.9M #1 Days of Thunder (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.5B
- 1989 $218.4M #1 Field of Dreams (1989)
- 1988 $97.7M #1 Bull Durham (1988)
- 1987 $19.9M #1 Over the Top (1987)
- 1986 $339.1M #1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- 1985 $342.5M #1 Rocky IV (1985)
- 1984 $171.1M #1 The Karate Kid (1984)
- 1983 $30.5M #1 All the Right Moves (1983)
- 1982 $85.2M #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
- 1981 $83M #1 The Cannonball Run (1981)
- 1980 $63.3M #1 Caddyshack (1980)
1970s 5 years · $591.6M
1960s 3 years · $51.3M
1950s 1 year · $11.9K
1930s 1 year · $208
FAQ
Sport Box Office 2002: 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 13 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing sport movie in 2002?
Snow Dogs (2002) leads with $115M worldwide, $81.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Rookie (2002) at $80.7M and Like Mike (2002) at $62.3M.
How much did sport movies released in 2002 earn?
13 sport films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $380.3M in all, or $29.3M per film on average. 2001 releases took $222.4M.
How many sport movies released in 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Snow Dogs (2002) with $115M.
How is the 2002 sport 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 2002. 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 2002 sport 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.