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War Box Office 2015: Highest-Grossing War Movies

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) is the highest-grossing war movie released in 2015, with $661.5M worldwide, ahead of The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) at $63.2M and Northern Limit Line (2015) at $40M. 38 war films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $920.3M in all, 33% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 53% on 2014, whose releases took $1.9B. By language, English leads with $742.5M across 16 war releases.

2015 releases with a gross
38
combined worldwide
$920.3M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 2014
−53%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest War Hits of 2015?

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) leads with $661.5M, 72% of the total. The top 5 together took $820.9M, 89% of what all 38 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) movie poster Number 1
    $661.5M The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
    $281.7M US & Canada · 43% $379.7M elsewhere · 57%
  2. The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) movie poster Number 2
    $63.2M The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Northern Limit Line (2015) movie poster Number 3
    $40M Northern Limit Line (2015)
    $337.9K US & Canada · <1% $39.7M elsewhere · 99%
  4. The Water Diviner (2015) movie poster Number 4
    $35.4M The Water Diviner (2015)
    $4.2M US & Canada · 12% $31.2M elsewhere · 88%
  5. Lady of the Dynasty (2015) movie poster Number 5
    $20.8M Lady of the Dynasty (2015)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every War Release of 2015, 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 2015.

  1. 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) movie poster
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) Nov 20, 2015 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $661.5M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2015 US and Canada: $281.7M Rest of the world: $379.7M Worldwide: $661.5M
  2. 2 The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) movie poster
    The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) Aug 28, 2015 · Chinese · History, War, Drama $63.2M worldwide
    Aug 28, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $63.2M
  3. 3 Northern Limit Line (2015) movie poster
    Northern Limit Line (2015) Jul 17, 2015 · Korean · Drama, War, Documentary $40M worldwide
    Jul 17, 2015 US and Canada: $337.9K Rest of the world: $39.7M Worldwide: $40M
  4. 4 The Water Diviner (2015) movie poster
    The Water Diviner (2015) Apr 24, 2015 · English · Drama, War $35.4M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2015 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $31.2M Worldwide: $35.4M
  5. 5 Lady of the Dynasty (2015) movie poster
    Lady of the Dynasty (2015) Jul 30, 2015 · Chinese · History, War, Romance $20.8M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8M
  6. 6 Little Boy (2015) movie poster
    Little Boy (2015) Apr 24, 2015 · English · Drama, Comedy, War $17.6M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2015 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $11.1M Worldwide: $17.6M
  7. 7 Macbeth (2015) movie poster
    Macbeth (2015) Dec 4, 2015 · English · Drama, War $16.3M worldwide
    Dec 4, 2015 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $16.3M
  8. 8 The Emperor in August (2015) movie poster
    The Emperor in August (2015) Aug 8, 2015 · Japanese · War, Drama, History $10M worldwide
    Aug 8, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M
  9. 9 Battle for Sevastopol (2015) movie poster
    Battle for Sevastopol (2015) Apr 2, 2015 · Russian · War, Drama, Romance $9.1M worldwide
    Apr 2, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M
  10. 10 The Battalion (2015) movie poster
    The Battalion (2015) Feb 20, 2015 · Russian · War, Drama, Action $8.3M worldwide
    Feb 20, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
  11. 11 Son of Saul (2015) movie poster
    Son of Saul (2015) Dec 18, 2015 · German · Drama, History, Thriller $6.7M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.7M
  12. 12 Persona Non Grata (2015) movie poster
    Persona Non Grata (2015) Dec 5, 2015 · Japanese · War, History, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    Dec 5, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  13. 13 Testament of Youth (2015) movie poster
    Testament of Youth (2015) Jun 5, 2015 · English · Biography, Drama, History $5.9M worldwide
    Jun 5, 2015 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $5.9M
  14. 14 The Dawns Here Are Quiet (2015) movie poster
    The Dawns Here Are Quiet (2015) Apr 24, 2015 · Russian · War, Drama $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  15. 15 King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015) movie poster
    King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015) Apr 9, 2015 · Thai · Action, History, War $3.6M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  16. 16 '71 (2015) movie poster
    '71 (2015) Feb 27, 2015 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $3.1M worldwide
    Feb 27, 2015 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $3.1M
  17. 17 April 9th (2015) movie poster
    April 9th (2015) Mar 9, 2015 · Danish · Drama, War, History $2.1M worldwide
    Mar 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  18. 18 Karbala (2015) movie poster
    Karbala (2015) Sep 8, 2015 · Polish · War, Drama $1.8M worldwide
    Sep 8, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  19. 19 Cartel Land (2015) movie poster
    Cartel Land (2015) Jul 3, 2015 · English · Action, Drama, War $1.1M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2015 US and Canada: $704.4K Rest of the world: $441.6K Worldwide: $1.1M
  20. 20 Tangerines (2015) movie poster
    Tangerines (2015) Apr 17, 2015 · English · Drama, History, War $840.3K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2015 US and Canada: $702.4K Rest of the world: $138K Worldwide: $840.3K
  21. 21 1965 (2015) movie poster
    1965 (2015) Jul 30, 2015 · Chinese · War, Action, Crime $436.7K worldwide
    Jul 30, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $436.7K
  22. 22 Pilecki (2015) movie poster
    Pilecki (2015) Sep 25, 2015 · Polish · Documentary, Drama, War $331.3K worldwide
    Sep 25, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $331.3K
  23. 23 Monsters: Dark Continent (2015) movie poster
    Monsters: Dark Continent (2015) Apr 17, 2015 · English · Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller $306K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $306K
  24. 24 Above and Beyond (2015) movie poster
    Above and Beyond (2015) Jan 30, 2015 · English · Adventure, History, War $288.8K worldwide
    Jan 30, 2015 US and Canada: $288.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $288.8K
  25. 25 Soldato Semplice (2015) movie poster
    Soldato Semplice (2015) Apr 2, 2015 · Italian · Drama, History, Comedy $275.7K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $275.7K
  26. 26 The Wakhan Front (2015) movie poster
    The Wakhan Front (2015) May 16, 2015 · French · Drama, Fantasy, War $118.7K worldwide
    May 16, 2015 US and Canada: $12.8K Rest of the world: $105.9K Worldwide: $118.7K
  27. 27 1944 (2015) movie poster
    1944 (2015) Feb 8, 2015 · Estonian · War, Drama $109.8K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $109.8K
  28. 28 Beasts of No Nation (2015) movie poster
    Beasts of No Nation (2015) Oct 16, 2015 · English · Drama, War $90.8K worldwide
    Oct 16, 2015 US and Canada: $90.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $90.8K
  29. 29 War Pigs (2015) movie poster
    War Pigs (2015) Sep 18, 2015 · English · Action, War $73.7K worldwide
    Sep 18, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $73.7K
  30. 30 Kilo Two Bravo (2015) movie poster
    Kilo Two Bravo (2015) Nov 13, 2015 · Adventure, Drama, Thriller $34K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2015 US and Canada: $7.9K Rest of the world: $26.1K Worldwide: $34K
  31. 31 No Greater Love (2015) movie poster
    No Greater Love (2015) Sep 19, 2015 · English · Documentary, War $30.2K worldwide
    Sep 19, 2015 US and Canada: $30.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2K
  32. 32 Soldiers of the Damned (2015) movie poster
    Soldiers of the Damned (2015) Aug 8, 2015 · English · Action, War, Horror $27.3K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.3K
  33. 33 Cafard (2015) movie poster
    Cafard (2015) Oct 22, 2015 · French · Drama, Animation, War $20.8K worldwide
    Oct 22, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8K
  34. 34 Men Go to Battle (2015) movie poster
    Men Go to Battle (2015) Apr 17, 2015 · English · Western, War, Drama $18K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2015 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K
  35. 35 My Good Hans (2015) movie poster
    My Good Hans (2015) Jun 24, 2015 · Russian · War, Drama, Romance $15.6K worldwide
    Jun 24, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6K
  36. 36 Of Men and War (2015) movie poster
    Of Men and War (2015) Nov 6, 2015 · English · History, War, Documentary $11.7K worldwide
    Nov 6, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.7K
  37. 37 Alias Maria (2015) movie poster
    Alias Maria (2015) Apr 3, 2015 · Spanish · Drama, War $2.4K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4K
  38. 38 Enclave (2015) movie poster
    Enclave (2015) Mar 3, 2015 · Serbian · Drama, War $2K worldwide
    Mar 3, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2015?

Of the top 10, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) earned the biggest share at home (43% in the US & Canada), while Northern Limit Line (2015) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 38 films, $300.6M (33%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) $661.5M
    $281.7M US & Canada · 43% $379.7M elsewhere · 57%
  2. 2 The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) $63.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Northern Limit Line (2015) $40M
    $337.9K US & Canada · <1% $39.7M elsewhere · 99%
  4. 4 The Water Diviner (2015) $35.4M
    $4.2M US & Canada · 12% $31.2M elsewhere · 88%
  5. 5 Lady of the Dynasty (2015) $20.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Little Boy (2015) $17.6M
    $6.5M US & Canada · 37% $11.1M elsewhere · 63%
  7. 7 Macbeth (2015) $16.3M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 7% $15.2M elsewhere · 93%
  8. 8 The Emperor in August (2015) $10M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Battle for Sevastopol (2015) $9.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Battalion (2015) $8.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2015 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 38 films crossed $100M and took $661.5M between them, 72% of the total. 30 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 1 film, 3% of the list $661.5M · 72% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 7 films, 18% of the list $203.4M · 22% of the gross
  • Under $10M 30 films, 79% of the list $55.5M · 6% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2015 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $661.5M from 3 films, led by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015). October was the quietest month ($111.5K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Above and Beyond (2015) $288.8K Above and Beyond (2015)
  2. February Feb The Battalion (2015) $11.5M The Battalion (2015)
  3. March Mar April 9th (2015) $2.1M April 9th (2015)
  4. April Apr The Water Diviner (2015) $71.6M The Water Diviner (2015)
  5. May May The Wakhan Front (2015) $118.7K The Wakhan Front (2015)
  6. June Jun Testament of Youth (2015) $5.9M Testament of Youth (2015)
  7. July Jul Northern Limit Line (2015) $62.4M Northern Limit Line (2015)
  8. August Aug The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) $73.3M The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015)
  9. September Sep Karbala (2015) $2.3M Karbala (2015)
  10. October Oct Beasts of No Nation (2015) $111.5K Beasts of No Nation (2015)
  11. November Nov The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) $661.5M The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
  12. December Dec Macbeth (2015) $29.3M Macbeth (2015)
Last 10 years

How Does 2015 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2014 earned the most: $1.9B from 37 films, led by American Sniper (2014). 2015 took $920.3M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2006 28 films 28 $358.6M – Pan's Labyrinth (2006) $83.9M
2007 37 films · +164% 37 $945M +164% 300 (2007) $456.1M
2008 41 films · +9% 41 $1B +9% Australia (2008) $211.8M
2009 27 films · −37% 27 $651.8M −37% Inglourious Basterds (2009) $321.5M
2010 24 films · −53% 24 $309.1M −53% Dear John (2010) $115M
2011 34 films · +1% 34 $313.2M +1% War Horse (2011) $177.6M
2012 17 films · +143% 17 $760.8M +143% Battleship (2012) $303M
2013 25 films · −46% 25 $412.3M −46% Lone Survivor (2013) $154.8M
2014 37 films · +372% 37 $1.9B +372% American Sniper (2014) $547.7M
2015 38 films · −53% 38 $920.3M −53% The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) $661.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest War Movies Speak in 2015?

English-language war films took $742.5M across 16 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language war films ($84.4M) and Korean-language war films ($40M).

2015 War Box Office by Language

  1. English $742.5M
    16 films · #1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
  2. Chinese $84.4M
    3 films · #1 The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015)
  3. Korean $40M
    1 film · #1 Northern Limit Line (2015)
  4. Russian $21.9M
    4 films · #1 Battle for Sevastopol (2015)
  5. Japanese $16.4M
    2 films · #1 The Emperor in August (2015)
  6. German $6.7M
    1 film · #1 Son of Saul (2015)
  7. Thai $3.6M
    1 film · #1 King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015)
  8. Polish $2.2M
    2 films · #1 Karbala (2015)
  9. Danish $2.1M
    1 film · #1 April 9th (2015)
  10. Italian $275.7K
    1 film · #1 Soldato Semplice (2015)
Archive

War Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $3.3B, led by Wolf Warrior 2 (2017).

2020s 7 years · $3.5B
2010s 10 years · $11.4B
2000s 10 years · $6.8B
1990s 10 years · $2.9B
1980s 10 years · $1.4B
1970s 8 years · $492.9M
1960s 9 years · $173.6M
1950s 8 years · $125.1M
1940s 7 years · $446.1M
1930s 5 years · $119.7K
1920s 3 years · $9.3M
FAQ

War Box Office 2015: 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 38 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing war movie in 2015?

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) leads with $661.5M worldwide, $281.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Hundred Regiments Offensive (2015) at $63.2M and Northern Limit Line (2015) at $40M.

How much did war movies released in 2015 earn?

38 war films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $920.3M in all, or $24.2M per film on average. 2014 releases took $1.9B.

How many war movies released in 2015 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) with $661.5M.

How much of the 2015 War box office came from the US and Canada?

$300.6M of the $920.3M total, or 33%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 22 films of the 38 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2015 war 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 2015. 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 2015 war 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.