#1 of 22 #1 thriller movie of August 2010
2010 · Action, Adventure
$274.5M worldwide · 45% of the chart's total
$103.1M US & Canada · 38% $171.4M elsewhere · 62%
Thriller box office · August 2010
Thriller Box Office, August 2010: Top-Grossing Releases
The Expendables (2010) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in August 2010, with $274.5M worldwide, ahead of Piranha 3-D (2010) at $83.2M and Takers (2010) at $80.2M. 22 thriller films released in August 2010 report a worldwide gross, $610.8M in all, 37% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 55% on July 2010, whose releases took $1.4B. By language, English leads with $519.6M across 12 thriller releases.
- August 2010 releases with a gross
- 22
- combined worldwide
- $610.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 2010
- −55%
#1 of 22 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of August 2010?
The Expendables (2010) leads with $274.5M, 45% of the total. The top 5 together took $552M, 90% of what all 22 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 August 2010, 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 2010.
- 1 Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: $103.1M Rest of the world: $171.4M Worldwide: $274.5M
- 2 Aug 20, 2010 US and Canada: $25M Rest of the world: $58.2M Worldwide: $83.2M
- 3 Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $57.7M Rest of the world: $22.5M Worldwide: $80.2M
- 4 Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $41M Rest of the world: $28.4M Worldwide: $69.4M
- 5 Aug 4, 2010 US and Canada: $528.2K Rest of the world: $44.2M Worldwide: $44.7M
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Aug 16, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M - 7
Aug 11, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.9M - 8
Aug 26, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M - 9
Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $123.6K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $6.9M - 10
Aug 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 11
Aug 6, 2010 US and Canada: $183.9K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.6M - 12
Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 13
Aug 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $932.4K - 14
The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2010)Aug 6, 2010 US and Canada: $167K Rest of the world: $729.9K Worldwide: $896.9K
Aug 6, 2010 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $896.9K worldwide - 15
Aug 26, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $832.7K - 16
Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $354.3K - 17
Aug 20, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $302.3K - 18
Aug 17, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $58.1K - 19
Aug 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.8K - 20
Aug 20, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.7K - 21
Aug 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.7K - 22
Aug 27, 2010 US and Canada: $2.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2010?
Of the top 10, Takers (2010) earned the biggest share at home (72% in the US & Canada), while The Man from Nowhere (2010) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 22 films, $227.9M (37%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Expendables (2010) $274.5M $103.1M US & Canada · 38% $171.4M elsewhere · 62%
- 2 Piranha 3-D (2010) $83.2M $25M US & Canada · 30% $58.2M elsewhere · 70%
- 3 Takers (2010) $80.2M $57.7M US & Canada · 72% $22.5M elsewhere · 28%
- 4 The Last Exorcism (2010) $69.4M $41M US & Canada · 59% $28.4M elsewhere · 41%
- 5 The Man from Nowhere (2010) $44.7M $528.2K US & Canada · 1% $44.2M elsewhere · 99%
- 6 Julia’s Eyes (2010) $16.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 City Under Siege (2010) $13.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 The Stool Pigeon (2010) $9.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Centurion (2010) $6.9M $123.6K US & Canada · 2% $6.8M elsewhere · 98%
- 10 Thriller Restaurant (2010) $3.8M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many August 2010 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 22 films crossed $100M and took $274.5M between them, 45% of the total. 15 films, 68% of the list, earned under $10M.
45% 50%
- $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, 5% of the list $274.5M · 45% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 27% of the list $308.3M · 50% of the gross
- Under $10M 15 films, 68% of the list $28M · 5% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2010 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 33 (Aug 8–14) took $290.1M, led by The Expendables (2010). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 1–7 The Man from Nowhere (2010) $49.2M The Man from Nowhere (2010)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 8–14 The Expendables (2010) $290.1M The Expendables (2010)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 15–21 Piranha 3-D (2010) $104.3M Piranha 3-D (2010)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 22–28 Takers (2010) $167.1M Takers (2010)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 2010 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2009 earned the most: $1.1B from 20 films, led by Inglourious Basterds (2009). August 2010 took $610.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2001 13 films | 13 | $849.7M | – | Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M |
| August 2002 12 films · −6% | 12 | $796M | −6% | Signs (2002) $408.2M |
| August 2003 8 films · −47% | 8 | $425.5M | −47% | S.W.A.T. (2003) $207.7M |
| August 2004 15 films · +87% | 15 | $794.2M | +87% | Collateral (2004) $220.2M |
| August 2005 14 films · −36% | 14 | $505.5M | −36% | The Brothers Grimm (2005) $105.3M |
| August 2006 16 films · −51% | 16 | $248.4M | −51% | The Illusionist (2006) $87.9M |
| August 2007 22 films · +244% | 22 | $853.5M | +244% | The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) $442.8M |
| August 2008 26 films · ±0% | 26 | $853.9M | ±0% | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $403.4M |
| August 2009 20 films · +28% | 20 | $1.1B | +28% | Inglourious Basterds (2009) $321.5M |
| August 2010 22 films · −44% | 22 | $610.8M | −44% | The Expendables (2010) $274.5M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Thriller Movies Speak in August 2010?
English-language thriller films took $519.6M across 12 films, 85% of the total, ahead of Korean-language thriller films ($45.6M) and Cantonese-language thriller films ($23.6M).
August 2010 Thriller Box Office by Language
- English $519.6M12 films · #1 The Expendables (2010)
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Korean $45.6M2 films · #1 The Man from Nowhere (2010) -
Cantonese $23.6M2 films · #1 City Under Siege (2010) -
Spanish $16.9M2 films · #1 Julia’s Eyes (2010) -
Japanese $3.8M1 film · #1 Thriller Restaurant (2010) -
French $932.4K1 film · #1 Beyond Suspicion (2010) -
Tamil $302.3K1 film · #1 Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) -
German $12.7K1 film · #1 Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010)
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 2010, Month by Month
The months of 2010 with their totals: July leads with $1.4B, led by Inception (2010).
- January $387.9M #1 The Book of Eli (2010)
- February $660.1M #1 Shutter Island (2010)
- March $490.9M #1 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2010)
- April $513.9M #1 Date Night (2010)
- May $658.6M #1 Iron Man 2 (2010)
- June $1.3B #1 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
- July $1.4B #1 Inception (2010)
- August $610.8M #1 The Expendables (2010)
- September $670M #1 Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
- October $484.7M #1 Saw 3D (2010)
- November $427.3M #1 Unstoppable (2010)
- December $1B #1 TRON: Legacy (2010)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office August 2010: 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 22 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in August 2010?
The Expendables (2010) leads with $274.5M worldwide, $103.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Piranha 3-D (2010) at $83.2M and Takers (2010) at $80.2M.
How much did thriller movies released in August 2010 earn?
22 thriller films released in August 2010 report a worldwide gross, $610.8M in all, or $27.8M per film on average. July 2010 releases took $1.4B.
How many thriller movies released in August 2010 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Expendables (2010) with $274.5M.
How is the August 2010 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 August 2010. 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 2010 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.