#1 of 10 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2002
2002 · Drama, Romance
$3.9M worldwide · 52% of the chart's total
$116.3K US & Canada · 3% $3.7M elsewhere · 97%
Chinese box office · 2002
Chinese Box Office 2002: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Lan yu (2002) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2002, with $3.9M worldwide, ahead of Double Vision (2002) at $1.5M and The Accidental Spy (2002) at $790.1K. 10 Chinese-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $7.4M in all, 5% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 54% on 2001, whose releases took $16.2M. By genre, Drama leads with $4.4M across 5 Chinese releases.
- 2002 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $7.4M
- Lan yu (2002), the #1
- $3.9M
- vs 2001
- −54%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2002?
Lan yu (2002) leads with $3.9M, 52% of the total. The top 5 together took $7M, 94% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Chinese Release of 2002, 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 2002.
- 1 Jul 26, 2002 US and Canada: $116.3K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.9M
- 2 Oct 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
- 3 Jan 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $790.1K
- 4 Feb 9, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $547.8K
- 5 Jan 11, 2002 US and Canada: $195.8K Rest of the world: $69.7K Worldwide: $265.5K
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Nov 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $219K - 7
Jan 25, 2002 US and Canada: $66.1K Rest of the world: $149.7K Worldwide: $215.9K - 8
Sep 13, 2002 US and Canada: $18.5K Rest of the world: $7.2K Worldwide: $25.7K - 9
May 24, 2002 US and Canada: $6.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.6K - 10
Nov 29, 2002 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2002?
Of the top 10, Master of the Flying Guillotine (re-release) (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Lan yu (2002) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $405.9K (5%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Lan yu (2002) $3.9M $116.3K US & Canada · 3% $3.7M elsewhere · 97%
- 2 Double Vision (2002) $1.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 The Accidental Spy (2002) $790.1K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 I Not Stupid (2002) $547.8K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 What Time Is It Over There? (2002) $265.5K $195.8K US & Canada · 74% $69.7K elsewhere · 26%
- 6 Twenty Something Taipei (2002) $219K No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Beijing Bicycle (2002) $215.9K $66.1K US & Canada · 31% $149.7K elsewhere · 69%
- 8 Quitting (2002) $25.7K $18.5K US & Canada · 72% $7.2K elsewhere · 28%
- 9 Master of the Flying Guillotine (re-release) (2002) $6.6K $6.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Dead or Alive: Final (2002) $2.6K $2.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 10 films reached $100M. 10 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $7.4M total.
100%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 10 films, 100% of the list $7.4M · 100% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2002 Earned the Most?
July releases took the most, $3.9M from 1 film, led by Lan yu (2002). May was the quietest month ($6.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Accidental Spy (2002) $1.3M The Accidental Spy (2002)
- February Feb I Not Stupid (2002) $547.8K I Not Stupid (2002)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Master of the Flying Guillotine (re-release) (2002) $6.6K Master of the Flying Guillotine (re-release) (2002)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul Lan yu (2002) $3.9M Lan yu (2002)
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Quitting (2002) $25.7K Quitting (2002)
- October Oct Double Vision (2002) $1.5M Double Vision (2002)
- November Nov Twenty Something Taipei (2002) $221.6K Twenty Something Taipei (2002)
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 2002 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2000 earned the most: $216.8M from 5 films, led by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). 2002 took $7.4M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 3 films | 3 | $27M | – | Undercover Blues (1993) $12.3M |
| 1994 3 films · −64% | 3 | $9.7M | −64% | Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) $7.3M |
| 1995 3 films · −66% | 3 | $3.2M | −66% | Shanghai Triad (1995) $2.1M |
| 1996 2 films · +729% | 2 | $26.9M | +729% | Eye for an Eye (1996) $26.9M |
| 1997 3 films · +35% | 3 | $36.2M | +35% | Addicted to Love (1997) $34.7M |
| 1998 2 films · −97% | 2 | $1M | −97% | Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998) $1M |
| 1999 4 films · +2695% | 4 | $28.5M | +2695% | Election (1999) $14.9M |
| 2000 5 films · +660% | 5 | $216.8M | +660% | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) $214M |
| 2001 7 films · −93% | 7 | $16.2M | −93% | In the Mood for Love (2001) $15.8M |
| 2002 10 films · −54% | 10 | $7.4M | −54% | Lan yu (2002) $3.9M |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2002?
Drama took $4.4M across 5 films, 59% of the total, ahead of Romance ($4.3M) and Horror ($1.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2002 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $4.4M5 films · #1 Lan yu (2002) -
Romance $4.3M3 films · #1 Lan yu (2002) -
Horror $1.5M1 film · #1 Double Vision (2002) -
Mystery $1.5M1 film · #1 Double Vision (2002) -
Comedy $1.3M3 films · #1 The Accidental Spy (2002) -
Action $796.7K2 films · #1 The Accidental Spy (2002) -
Thriller $792.7K2 films · #1 The Accidental Spy (2002) -
Biography $25.7K1 film · #1 Quitting (2002) -
Music $25.7K1 film · #1 Quitting (2002) -
Fantasy $6.6K1 film · #1 Master of the Flying Guillotine (re-release) (2002)
Archive
Chinese Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1947 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $4.6B, led by Ne Zha (2019).
2020s 7 years · $14.3B
2010s 10 years · $19.3B
- 2019 $4.6B #1 Ne Zha (2019)
- 2018 $3.5B #1 Operation Red Sea (2018)
- 2017 $3.2B #1 Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
- 2016 $2.2B #1 Monster Hunt (2016)
- 2015 $2.6B #1 Lost in Hong Kong (2015)
- 2014 $1.1B #1 Journey to the West (2014)
- 2013 $1.3B #1 Lost in Thailand (2013)
- 2012 $289.1M #1 Chinese Zodiac (2012)
- 2011 $325.1M #1 Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
- 2010 $281.6M #1 If You Are the One 2 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $1.7B
- 2009 $205M #1 Red Cliff (2009)
- 2008 $681.4M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- 2007 $184.4M #1 Lust, Caution (2007)
- 2006 $130.2M #1 Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
- 2005 $140.6M #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
- 2004 $120.8M #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
- 2003 $5.4M #1 Sweet Sixteen (2003)
- 2002 $7.4M #1 Lan yu (2002)
- 2001 $16.2M #1 In the Mood for Love (2001)
- 2000 $216.8M #1 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
1990s 10 years · $172.5M
- 1999 $28.5M #1 Election (1999)
- 1998 $1M #1 Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)
- 1997 $36.2M #1 Addicted to Love (1997)
- 1996 $26.9M #1 Eye for an Eye (1996)
- 1995 $3.2M #1 Shanghai Triad (1995)
- 1994 $9.7M #1 Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)
- 1993 $27M #1 Undercover Blues (1993)
- 1992 $19.6M #1 Hero (1992)
- 1991 $4.7M #1 Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
- 1990 $15.6M #1 Revenge (1990)
1980s 9 years · $46.7M
- 1989 $220.8K #1 A City of Sadness (1989)
- 1988 $108.4K #1 Red Sorghum (1988)
- 1987 $2.6K #1 Daughter of the Nile (1987)
- 1986 $7.8M #1 The Best of Times (1986)
- 1985 $35.3K #1 Taipei Story (1985)
- 1984 $23.8M #1 Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
- 1983 $37.5K #1 That Day, on the Beach (1983)
- 1981 $14.5M #1 Rich and Famous (1981)
- 1980 $228.5K #1 Haunted Tales (1980)
1970s 3 years · $18.2M
1960s 1 year · $134
1950s 3 years · $216.1K
1940s 1 year · $10.6M
FAQ
Chinese Box Office 2002: 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2002?
Lan yu (2002) leads with $3.9M worldwide, $116.3K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Double Vision (2002) at $1.5M and The Accidental Spy (2002) at $790.1K.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2002 earn?
10 Chinese-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $7.4M in all, or $742.5K per film on average. 2001 releases took $16.2M.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2002 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Lan yu (2002), earned $3.9M.
How is the 2002 Chinese 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 2002. 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2002 Chinese 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.