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Chinese Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies

Kung Fu Hustle (2005) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2005, with $104.9M worldwide, ahead of 2046 (2005) at $20.2M and The Myth (2005) at $6.7M. 21 Chinese-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $140.6M in all, 13% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 16% on 2004, whose releases took $120.8M. By genre, Fantasy leads with $131.8M across 4 Chinese releases.

2005 releases with a gross
21
combined worldwide
$140.6M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 2004
+16%
Kung Fu Hustle (2005) movie poster #1 of 21
#1 Chinese-language movie of 2005

Kung Fu Hustle (2005)

2005 · Action, Fantasy

$104.9M worldwide · 75% of the chart's total

$17.1M US & Canada · 16% $87.8M elsewhere · 84%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2005?

Kung Fu Hustle (2005) leads with $104.9M, 75% of the total. The top 5 together took $137.8M, 98% of what all 21 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Kung Fu Hustle (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $104.9M Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
    $17.1M US & Canada · 16% $87.8M elsewhere · 84%
  2. 2046 (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $20.2M 2046 (2005)
    $1.4M US & Canada · 7% $18.8M elsewhere · 93%
  3. The Myth (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $6.7M The Myth (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Seven Swords (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $3.5M Seven Swords (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Perhaps Love (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $2.6M Perhaps Love (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Chinese Release of 2005, 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 2005.

  1. 1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005) movie poster
    Kung Fu Hustle (2005) Apr 8, 2005 · Action, Fantasy $104.9M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2005 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $87.8M Worldwide: $104.9M
  2. 2 2046 (2005) movie poster
    2046 (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · Sci-Fi, Drama $20.2M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $18.8M Worldwide: $20.2M
  3. 3 The Myth (2005) movie poster
    The Myth (2005) May 11, 2005 · Comedy, Adventure $6.7M worldwide
    May 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  4. 4 Seven Swords (2005) movie poster
    Seven Swords (2005) Jul 25, 2005 · Action, Drama $3.5M worldwide
    Jul 25, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  5. 5 Perhaps Love (2005) movie poster
    Perhaps Love (2005) Dec 1, 2005 · Music, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  6. 6 Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) movie poster
    Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) Jun 3, 2005 · Action, Comedy $734.1K worldwide
    Jun 3, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $734.1K
  7. 7 Three... Extremes (2005) movie poster
    Three... Extremes (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · Horror $516.9K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $77.5K Rest of the world: $439.4K Worldwide: $516.9K
  8. 8 You and Me (2005) movie poster
    You and Me (2005) Oct 1, 2005 · Drama $460.2K worldwide
    Oct 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $460.2K
  9. 9 Everlasting Regret (2005) movie poster
    Everlasting Regret (2005) Sep 8, 2005 · Drama, Romance $403.5K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $403.5K
  10. 10 The Heirloom (2005) movie poster
    The Heirloom (2005) Sep 15, 2005 · Drama, Horror $365.6K worldwide
    Sep 15, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $365.6K
  11. 11 Electric Shadows (2005) movie poster
    Electric Shadows (2005) Dec 16, 2005 · Drama $56.8K worldwide
    Dec 16, 2005 US and Canada: $7.1K Rest of the world: $49.7K Worldwide: $56.8K
  12. 12 Shanghai Dreams (2005) movie poster
    Shanghai Dreams (2005) May 17, 2005 · Drama $52.6K worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.6K
  13. 13 Formula 17 (2005) movie poster
    Formula 17 (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $48.3K worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $15.4K Rest of the world: $32.8K Worldwide: $48.3K
  14. 14 Reflections (2005) movie poster
    Reflections (2005) Nov 28, 2005 · Romance, Drama $22.7K worldwide
    Nov 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.7K
  15. 15 Grain in Ear (2005) movie poster
    Grain in Ear (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · Drama $20.3K worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.3K
  16. 16 Blue Cha Cha (2005) movie poster
    Blue Cha Cha (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · Drama, Romance $19.8K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.8K
  17. 17 The Moon Also Rises (2005) movie poster
    The Moon Also Rises (2005) Jun 18, 2005 · Drama $15K worldwide
    Jun 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15K
  18. 18 The Shoe Fairy (2005) movie poster
    The Shoe Fairy (2005) Oct 9, 2005 · Romance, Fantasy $12K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12K
  19. 19 A Decent Factory (2005) movie poster
    A Decent Factory (2005) Jun 29, 2005 · Documentary $7.9K worldwide
    Jun 29, 2005 US and Canada: $7.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9K
  20. 20 4:30 (2005) movie poster
    4:30 (2005) Dec 17, 2005 · Drama $935 worldwide
    Dec 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $935
  21. 21 Peacock (2005) movie poster
    Peacock (2005) Feb 18, 2005 · Drama $55 worldwide
    Feb 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2005?

Of the top 10, Kung Fu Hustle (2005) earned the biggest share at home (16% in the US & Canada), while 2046 (2005) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $18.7M (13%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005) $104.9M
    $17.1M US & Canada · 16% $87.8M elsewhere · 84%
  2. 2 2046 (2005) $20.2M
    $1.4M US & Canada · 7% $18.8M elsewhere · 93%
  3. 3 The Myth (2005) $6.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Seven Swords (2005) $3.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Perhaps Love (2005) $2.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) $734.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Three... Extremes (2005) $516.9K
    $77.5K US & Canada · 15% $439.4K elsewhere · 85%
  8. 8 You and Me (2005) $460.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Everlasting Regret (2005) $403.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Heirloom (2005) $365.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $104.9M between them, 75% of the total. 19 films, 90% 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 $104.9M · 75% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 5% of the list $20.2M · 14% of the gross
  • Under $10M 19 films, 90% of the list $15.5M · 11% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2005 Earned the Most?

April releases took the most, $104.9M from 1 film, led by Kung Fu Hustle (2005). February was the quietest month ($55). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Peacock (2005) $55 Peacock (2005)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr Kung Fu Hustle (2005) $104.9M Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  5. May May The Myth (2005) $6.7M The Myth (2005)
  6. June Jun Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) $757K Kung Fu Mahjong (2005)
  7. July Jul Seven Swords (2005) $3.5M Seven Swords (2005)
  8. August Aug 2046 (2005) $20.3M 2046 (2005)
  9. September Sep Everlasting Regret (2005) $788.8K Everlasting Regret (2005)
  10. October Oct Three... Extremes (2005) $1M Three... Extremes (2005)
  11. November Nov Reflections (2005) $22.7K Reflections (2005)
  12. December Dec Perhaps Love (2005) $2.7M Perhaps Love (2005)
Last 10 years

How Does 2005 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2000 earned the most: $216.8M from 5 films, led by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). 2005 took $140.6M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1996 2 films 2 $26.9M – 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
2003 7 films · −27% 7 $5.4M −27% Sweet Sixteen (2003) $4M
2004 16 films · +2121% 16 $120.8M +2121% House of Flying Daggers (2004) $92.9M
2005 21 films · +16% 21 $140.6M +16% Kung Fu Hustle (2005) $104.9M
By genre

Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2005?

Fantasy took $131.8M across 4 films, 94% of the total, ahead of Action ($115.8M) and Comedy ($112.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2005 Chinese Box Office by Genre

  1. Fantasy $131.8M
    4 films · #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  2. Action $115.8M
    4 films · #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  3. Comedy $112.3M
    4 films · #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  4. Crime $104.9M
    1 film · #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  5. Drama $34.4M
    16 films · #1 2046 (2005)
  6. Romance $23.3M
    7 films · #1 2046 (2005)
  7. Sci-Fi $20.2M
    1 film · #1 2046 (2005)
  8. Adventure $6.7M
    1 film · #1 The Myth (2005)
  9. Music $2.6M
    1 film · #1 Perhaps Love (2005)
  10. Horror $882.5K
    2 films · #1 Three... Extremes (2005)
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
2000s 10 years · $1.7B
1990s 10 years · $172.5M
1980s 9 years · $46.7M
1970s 3 years · $18.2M
1960s 1 year · $134
1950s 3 years · $216.1K
1940s 1 year · $10.6M
FAQ

Chinese Box Office 2005: 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 21 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2005?

Kung Fu Hustle (2005) leads with $104.9M worldwide, $17.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 2046 (2005) at $20.2M and The Myth (2005) at $6.7M.

How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2005 earn?

21 Chinese-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $140.6M in all, or $6.7M per film on average. 2004 releases took $120.8M.

How many Chinese-language movies released in 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Kung Fu Hustle (2005) with $104.9M.

How much of the 2005 Chinese box office came from the US and Canada?

$18.7M of the $140.6M total, or 13%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 15 films of the 21 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2005 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 2005. 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 2005 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.