#1 of 8 #1 thriller movie of November 2008
2008 · Action, Adventure
$589.6M worldwide · 51% of the chart's total
$168.4M US & Canada · 29% $421.2M elsewhere · 71%
Thriller box office · November 2008
Thriller Box Office, November 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Quantum of Solace (2008) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in November 2008, with $589.6M worldwide, ahead of Twilight (2008) at $408.5M and Transporter 3 (2008) at $109M. 8 thriller films released in November 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 97% on October 2008, whose releases took $584.8M. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 6 thriller releases.
- November 2008 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs October 2008
- +97%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of November 2008?
Quantum of Solace (2008) leads with $589.6M, 51% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.2B, 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 November 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 November 2008.
- 1 Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: $168.4M Rest of the world: $421.2M Worldwide: $589.6M
- 2 Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $194M Rest of the world: $214.6M Worldwide: $408.5M
- 3 Nov 26, 2008 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $77.3M Worldwide: $109M
- 4 Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $9M Rest of the world: $31.4M Worldwide: $40.4M
- 5 Nov 27, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
- 6
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $575K Rest of the world: $566K Worldwide: $1.1M - 7
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $121.3K - 8
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $29.8K Rest of the world: $76.8K Worldwide: $106.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2008?
Of the top 8, House (2008) earned the biggest share at home (50% in the US & Canada), while The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) made 78% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $403.7M (35%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Quantum of Solace (2008) $589.6M $168.4M US & Canada · 29% $421.2M elsewhere · 71%
- 2 Twilight (2008) $408.5M $194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
- 3 Transporter 3 (2008) $109M $31.7M US & Canada · 29% $77.3M elsewhere · 71%
- 4 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) $40.4M $9M US & Canada · 22% $31.4M elsewhere · 78%
- 5 Beast Stalker (2008) $3.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 House (2008) $1.1M $575K US & Canada · 50% $566K elsewhere · 50%
- 7 Deshdrohi (2008) $121.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 The Alphabet Killer (2008) $106.6K $29.8K US & Canada · 28% $76.8K elsewhere · 72%
By release week
Which Week of November 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 9–15) took $589.7M, led by Quantum of Solace (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) $41.7M The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 Quantum of Solace (2008) $589.7M Quantum of Solace (2008)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Twilight (2008) $408.5M Twilight (2008)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Transporter 3 (2008) $112.7M Transporter 3 (2008)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2008 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2008 earned the most: $1.2B from 8 films, led by Quantum of Solace (2008).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1999 9 films | 9 | $992.6M | – | The World Is Not Enough (1999) $361.8M |
| November 2000 3 films · −62% | 3 | $377.7M | −62% | Unbreakable (2000) $248.1M |
| November 2001 15 films · +8% | 15 | $406.9M | +8% | Spy Game (2001) $143M |
| November 2002 14 films · +45% | 14 | $591.9M | +45% | Die Another Day (2002) $432M |
| November 2003 7 films · +44% | 7 | $851.3M | +44% | The Matrix Revolutions (2003) $427.3M |
| November 2004 14 films · −50% | 14 | $428.2M | −50% | National Treasure (2004) $347.5M |
| November 2005 9 films · −62% | 9 | $163.3M | −62% | Syriana (2005) $94M |
| November 2006 15 films · +427% | 15 | $860.1M | +427% | Casino Royale (2006) $616.6M |
| November 2007 22 films · −45% | 22 | $474.4M | −45% | No Country for Old Men (2007) $171.6M |
| November 2008 8 films · +143% | 8 | $1.2B | +143% | Quantum of Solace (2008) $589.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Thriller Movies Speak in November 2008?
English-language thriller films took $1.1B across 6 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Cantonese-language thriller films ($3.7M) and Hindi-language thriller films ($121.3K).
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: May leads with $1.5B, led by Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).
- January $460.7M #1 Cloverfield (2008)
- February $647.3M #1 Jumper (2008)
- March $239.9M #1 Superhero Movie (2008)
- April $216.6M #1 Street Kings (2008)
- May $1.5B #1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- June $501.4M #1 The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- July $1.3B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- August $853.9M #1 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
- September $415.2M #1 Eagle Eye (2008)
- October $584.8M #1 Body of Lies (2008)
- November $1.2B #1 Quantum of Solace (2008)
- December $569.2M #1 The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office November 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in November 2008?
Quantum of Solace (2008) leads with $589.6M worldwide, $168.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Twilight (2008) at $408.5M and Transporter 3 (2008) at $109M.
How much did thriller movies released in November 2008 earn?
8 thriller films released in November 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $144.1M per film on average. October 2008 releases took $584.8M.
How many thriller movies released in November 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Quantum of Solace (2008) with $589.6M.
How is the November 2008 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 November 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 November 2008 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.