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Thriller box office · May 2017

Thriller Box Office, May 2017: Top-Grossing Releases

Alien: Covenant (2017) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in May 2017, with $240.9M worldwide, ahead of Shock Wave (2017) at $58.8M and Bad Genius (2017) at $44.6M. 20 thriller films released in May 2017 report a worldwide gross, $361.7M in all, 21% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 73% on April 2017, whose releases took $1.4B. By language, English leads with $306.2M across 10 thriller releases.

May 2017 releases with a gross
20
combined worldwide
$361.7M
film crossed $100M
1
vs April 2017
−73%
Alien: Covenant (2017) movie poster #1 of 20
#1 thriller movie of May 2017

Alien: Covenant (2017)

2017 · Action, Adventure

$240.9M worldwide · 67% of the chart's total

$74.3M US & Canada · 31% $166.6M elsewhere · 69%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of May 2017?

Alien: Covenant (2017) leads with $240.9M, 67% of the total. The top 5 together took $352.8M, 98% of what all 20 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Alien: Covenant (2017) movie poster Number 1
    $240.9M Alien: Covenant (2017)
    $74.3M US & Canada · 31% $166.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. Shock Wave (2017) movie poster Number 2
    $58.8M Shock Wave (2017)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Bad Genius (2017) movie poster Number 3
    $44.6M Bad Genius (2017)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. The Wall (2017) movie poster Number 4
    $4.5M The Wall (2017)
    $1.8M US & Canada · 40% $2.7M elsewhere · 60%
  5. Based on a True Story (2017) movie poster Number 5
    $4M Based on a True Story (2017)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Thriller Release of May 2017, 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 May 2017.

  1. 1 Alien: Covenant (2017) movie poster
    Alien: Covenant (2017) May 19, 2017 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $240.9M worldwide
    May 19, 2017 US and Canada: $74.3M Rest of the world: $166.6M Worldwide: $240.9M
  2. 2 Shock Wave (2017) movie poster
    Shock Wave (2017) May 5, 2017 · English · Action, Thriller $58.8M worldwide
    May 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $58.8M
  3. 3 Bad Genius (2017) movie poster
    Bad Genius (2017) May 3, 2017 · Thai · Crime, Drama, Thriller $44.6M worldwide
    May 3, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.6M
  4. 4 The Wall (2017) movie poster
    The Wall (2017) May 12, 2017 · English · Drama, Thriller, War $4.5M worldwide
    May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $4.5M
  5. 5 Based on a True Story (2017) movie poster
    Based on a True Story (2017) May 27, 2017 · French · Thriller, Mystery $4M worldwide
    May 27, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  6. 6 The Dinner (2017) movie poster
    The Dinner (2017) May 5, 2017 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $2.5M worldwide
    May 5, 2017 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $2.5M
  7. 7 The Tooth and the Nail (2017) movie poster
    The Tooth and the Nail (2017) May 9, 2017 · Korean · Thriller, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    May 9, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  8. 8 Edge of Innocence (2017) movie poster
    Edge of Innocence (2017) May 27, 2017 · Chinese · Thriller, Mystery $1.4M worldwide
    May 27, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  9. 9 The Demon Inside (2017) movie poster
    The Demon Inside (2017) May 16, 2017 · English · Thriller, Horror $949.4K worldwide
    May 16, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $949.4K
  10. 10 Berlin Syndrome (2017) movie poster
    Berlin Syndrome (2017) May 26, 2017 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $397.8K worldwide
    May 26, 2017 US and Canada: $28.7K Rest of the world: $369.1K Worldwide: $397.8K
  11. 11 Black Butterfly (2017) movie poster
    Black Butterfly (2017) May 26, 2017 · English · Thriller $391.4K worldwide
    May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $391.4K
  12. 12 Hounds of Love (2017) movie poster
    Hounds of Love (2017) May 12, 2017 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $234.4K worldwide
    May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $234.4K
  13. 13 The Trace We Leave Behind (2017) movie poster
    The Trace We Leave Behind (2017) May 18, 2017 · Portuguese · Horror, Thriller $206.5K worldwide
    May 18, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $206.5K
  14. 14 Saab Bahadar (2017) movie poster
    Saab Bahadar (2017) May 26, 2017 · Punjabi · Crime, Thriller, Mystery $130.3K worldwide
    May 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $130.3K
  15. 15 Lakshyam (2017) movie poster
    Lakshyam (2017) May 6, 2017 · Malayalam · Adventure, Thriller, Action $82.6K worldwide
    May 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.6K
  16. 16 The Shadow Effect (2017) movie poster
    The Shadow Effect (2017) May 2, 2017 · English · Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi $43.4K worldwide
    May 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.4K
  17. 17 Madraza (2017) movie poster
    Madraza (2017) May 25, 2017 · Spanish · Thriller, Drama, Crime $33K worldwide
    May 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33K
  18. 18 Dead Awake (2017) movie poster
    Dead Awake (2017) May 12, 2017 · English · Thriller, Horror $21.7K worldwide
    May 12, 2017 US and Canada: $11.5K Rest of the world: $10.1K Worldwide: $21.7K
  19. 19 Lady Bloodfight (2017) movie poster
    Lady Bloodfight (2017) May 5, 2017 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $13.1K worldwide
    May 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.1K
  20. 20 Keshava (2017) movie poster
    Keshava (2017) May 19, 2017 · Telugu · Action, Thriller, Drama $8K worldwide
    May 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2017?

Of the top 10, The Dinner (2017) earned the biggest share at home (52% in the US & Canada), while Berlin Syndrome (2017) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 20 films, $77.4M (21%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Alien: Covenant (2017) $240.9M
    $74.3M US & Canada · 31% $166.6M elsewhere · 69%
  2. 2 Shock Wave (2017) $58.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Bad Genius (2017) $44.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 The Wall (2017) $4.5M
    $1.8M US & Canada · 40% $2.7M elsewhere · 60%
  5. 5 Based on a True Story (2017) $4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Dinner (2017) $2.5M
    $1.3M US & Canada · 52% $1.2M elsewhere · 48%
  7. 7 The Tooth and the Nail (2017) $2.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Edge of Innocence (2017) $1.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Demon Inside (2017) $949.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Berlin Syndrome (2017) $397.8K
    $28.7K US & Canada · 7% $369.1K elsewhere · 93%
Gross bands

How Many May 2017 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 20 films crossed $100M and took $240.9M between them, 67% of the total. 17 films, 85% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 $240.9M · 67% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 10% of the list $103.4M · 29% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 85% of the list $17.4M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2017 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 20 (May 14–20) took $242.1M, led by Alien: Covenant (2017). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 30–May 6 Shock Wave (2017) $106.1M Shock Wave (2017)
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 7–13 The Wall (2017) $7.2M The Wall (2017)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 14–20 Alien: Covenant (2017) $242.1M Alien: Covenant (2017)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 21–27 Based on a True Story (2017) $6.3M Based on a True Story (2017)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 28–Jun 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does May 2017 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 2013 earned the most: $2.9B from 19 films, led by Iron Man 3 (2013). May 2017 took $361.7M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 2008 17 films 17 $1.5B – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) $786.6M
May 2009 17 films · −9% 17 $1.3B −9% Angels & Demons (2009) $485.9M
May 2010 10 films · −51% 10 $658.6M −51% Iron Man 2 (2010) $623.9M
May 2011 10 films · −86% 10 $92.3M −86% Priest (2011) $78.3M
May 2012 18 films · +2188% 18 $2.1B +2188% The Avengers (2012) $1.5B
May 2013 19 films · +37% 19 $2.9B +37% Iron Man 3 (2013) $1.2B
May 2014 18 films · −53% 18 $1.3B −53% X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) $746M
May 2015 28 films · +77% 28 $2.4B +77% Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) $1.4B
May 2016 25 films · −38% 25 $1.5B −38% Captain America: Civil War (2016) $1.2B
May 2017 20 films · −75% 20 $361.7M −75% Alien: Covenant (2017) $240.9M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Thriller Movies Speak in May 2017?

English-language thriller films took $306.2M across 10 films, 85% of the total, ahead of Thai-language thriller films ($44.6M) and French-language thriller films ($4M).

May 2017 Thriller Box Office by Language

  1. English $306.2M
    10 films · #1 Alien: Covenant (2017)
  2. Thai $44.6M
    1 film · #1 Bad Genius (2017)
  3. French $4M
    1 film · #1 Based on a True Story (2017)
  4. Korean $2.5M
    1 film · #1 The Tooth and the Nail (2017)
  5. Chinese $1.4M
    1 film · #1 Edge of Innocence (2017)
  6. Portuguese $206.5K
    1 film · #1 The Trace We Leave Behind (2017)
  7. Punjabi $130.3K
    1 film · #1 Saab Bahadar (2017)
  8. Malayalam $82.6K
    1 film · #1 Lakshyam (2017)
  9. Spanish $33K
    1 film · #1 Madraza (2017)
  10. Telugu $8K
    1 film · #1 Keshava (2017)
Archive

Thriller Box Office in 2017, Month by Month

The months of 2017 with their totals: April leads with $1.4B, led by The Fate of the Furious (2017).

FAQ

Thriller Box Office May 2017: 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 20 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in May 2017?

Alien: Covenant (2017) leads with $240.9M worldwide, $74.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Shock Wave (2017) at $58.8M and Bad Genius (2017) at $44.6M.

How much did thriller movies released in May 2017 earn?

20 thriller films released in May 2017 report a worldwide gross, $361.7M in all, or $18.1M per film on average. April 2017 releases took $1.4B.

How many thriller movies released in May 2017 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Alien: Covenant (2017) with $240.9M.

How much of the May 2017 Thriller box office came from the US and Canada?

$77.4M of the $361.7M total, or 21%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 15 films of the 20 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2017 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 May 2017. 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 May 2017 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.