#1 of 8 #1 thriller movie of February 2003
2003 · Action, Sci-Fi
$179.2M worldwide · 61% of the chart's total
$102.5M US & Canada · 57% $76.6M elsewhere · 43%
Thriller box office · February 2003
Thriller Box Office, February 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
Daredevil (2003) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in February 2003, with $179.2M worldwide, ahead of Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) at $56.5M and The Life of David Gale (2003) at $39M. 8 thriller films released in February 2003 report a worldwide gross, $292.7M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 1% on January 2003, whose releases took $296.5M. By language, English leads with $275.2M across 4 thriller releases.
- February 2003 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $292.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs January 2003
- −1%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of February 2003?
Daredevil (2003) leads with $179.2M, 61% of the total. The top 5 together took $292.1M, almost all of what the 8 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 Thriller Release of February 2003, 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 February 2003.
- 1 Feb 14, 2003 US and Canada: $102.5M Rest of the world: $76.6M Worldwide: $179.2M
- 2 Feb 28, 2003 US and Canada: $34.7M Rest of the world: $21.8M Worldwide: $56.5M
- 3 Feb 21, 2003 US and Canada: $20M Rest of the world: $19M Worldwide: $39M
- 4 Feb 21, 2003 US and Canada: $9.3M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $12.2M
- 5 Feb 14, 2003 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $5.3M
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Feb 28, 2003 US and Canada: $563.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $563.7K - 7
Feb 7, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.3K - 8
Feb 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $849
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 2003?
Of the top 8, Poolhall Junkies (2003) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (2003) made 81% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $168M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Daredevil (2003) $179.2M $102.5M US & Canada · 57% $76.6M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) $56.5M $34.7M US & Canada · 61% $21.8M elsewhere · 39%
- 3 The Life of David Gale (2003) $39M $20M US & Canada · 51% $19M elsewhere · 49%
- 4 Dark Blue (2003) $12.2M $9.3M US & Canada · 76% $2.9M elsewhere · 24%
- 5 He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (2003) $5.3M $1M US & Canada · 19% $4.3M elsewhere · 81%
- 6 Poolhall Junkies (2003) $563.7K $563.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Midsummer (2003) $20.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 PTU (2003) $849 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of February 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 9–15) took $184.5M, led by Daredevil (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 26–Feb 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 2–8 Midsummer (2003) $20.3K Midsummer (2003)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 9–15 Daredevil (2003) $184.5M Daredevil (2003)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 16–22 The Life of David Gale (2003) $51.1M The Life of David Gale (2003)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 23–Mar 1 Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) $57.1M Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
Earlier years
How Does February 2003 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 2001 earned the most: $450.9M from 7 films, led by Hannibal (2001). February 2003 took $292.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1994 4 films | 4 | $194.1M | – | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M |
| February 1995 3 films · −72% | 3 | $54.2M | −72% | Just Cause (1995) $36.9M |
| February 1996 5 films · +303% | 5 | $218.2M | +303% | Broken Arrow (1996) $150.3M |
| February 1997 5 films · −17% | 5 | $181.4M | −17% | Donnie Brasco (1997) $124.9M |
| February 1998 6 films · −47% | 6 | $96.1M | −47% | Sphere (1998) $37M |
| February 1999 3 films · +169% | 3 | $258.4M | +169% | Payback (1999) $161.6M |
| February 2000 8 films · +63% | 8 | $421.5M | +63% | Scream 3 (2000) $161.8M |
| February 2001 7 films · +7% | 7 | $450.9M | +7% | Hannibal (2001) $351.7M |
| February 2002 9 films · −44% | 9 | $254.2M | −44% | John Q (2002) $102.2M |
| February 2003 8 films · +15% | 8 | $292.7M | +15% | Daredevil (2003) $179.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Thriller Movies Speak in February 2003?
English-language thriller films took $275.2M across 4 films, 94% of the total, ahead of French-language thriller films ($5.3M) and Danish-language thriller films ($20.3K).
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 2003, Month by Month
The months of 2003 with their totals: May leads with $1.4B, led by The Matrix Reloaded (2003).
- January $296.5M #1 The Recruit (2003)
- February $292.7M #1 Daredevil (2003)
- March $266.3M #1 Dreamcatcher (2003)
- April $289.6M #1 Phone Booth (2003)
- May $1.4B #1 The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
- June $623.3M #1 Hulk (2003)
- July $930.7M #1 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
- August $425.5M #1 S.W.A.T. (2003)
- September $424M #1 Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
- October $668.4M #1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
- November $851.3M #1 The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
- December $118.9M #1 Paycheck (2003)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office February 2003: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in February 2003?
Daredevil (2003) leads with $179.2M worldwide, $102.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) at $56.5M and The Life of David Gale (2003) at $39M.
How much did thriller movies released in February 2003 earn?
8 thriller films released in February 2003 report a worldwide gross, $292.7M in all, or $36.6M per film on average. January 2003 releases took $296.5M.
How many thriller movies released in February 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Daredevil (2003) with $179.2M.
How is the February 2003 thriller 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 February 2003. 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 February 2003 thriller 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.