#1 of 30 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2007
2007 · Drama, Thriller
$67.1M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total
$4.6M US & Canada · 7% $62.5M elsewhere · 93%
Chinese box office · 2007
Chinese Box Office 2007: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Lust, Caution (2007) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2007, with $67.1M worldwide, ahead of The Warlords (2007) at $42.9M and Assembly (2007) at $34.8M. 30 Chinese-language films released in 2007 report a worldwide gross, $184.3M in all, 3% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 42% on 2006, whose releases took $130.2M. By genre, Drama leads with $146.7M across 25 Chinese releases.
- 2007 releases with a gross
- 30
- combined worldwide
- $184.3M
- Lust, Caution (2007), the #1
- $67.1M
- vs 2006
- +42%
#1 of 30 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2007?
Lust, Caution (2007) leads with $67.1M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $162M, 88% of what all 30 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 Chinese Release of 2007, 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 2007.
- 1 Sep 28, 2007 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: $62.5M Worldwide: $67.1M
- 2 Dec 12, 2007 US and Canada: $129.1K Rest of the world: $42.8M Worldwide: $42.9M
- 3 Oct 4, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.8M
- 4 Jul 27, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9M
- 5 Aug 17, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.2M
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Aug 16, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 7
Aug 9, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 8
Sep 3, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 9
Feb 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 10
Apr 27, 2007 US and Canada: $55.8K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $1.8M - 11
Jan 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 12
Feb 8, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 13
Feb 8, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 14
Aug 31, 2007 US and Canada: $52K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M - 15
Jun 26, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $927.3K - 16
Mar 30, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $693.1K - 17
Oct 11, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $645.7K - 18
Jul 13, 2007 US and Canada: $39.1K Rest of the world: $514.1K Worldwide: $553.2K - 19
Oct 23, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $285.6K - 20
Nov 2, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $96.6K - 21
Sep 4, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79.3K - 22
Oct 5, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.9K - 23
Aug 31, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.9K - 24
Aug 31, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35.7K - 25
Dec 25, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.3K - 26
Aug 7, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.2K - 27
Sep 3, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.8K - 28
Mar 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16K - 29
Nov 23, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6K - 30
May 31, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $343
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2007?
Of the top 10, Lust, Caution (2007) earned the biggest share at home (7% in the US & Canada), while The Warlords (2007) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 30 films, $4.9M (3%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Lust, Caution (2007) $67.1M $4.6M US & Canada · 7% $62.5M elsewhere · 93%
- 2 The Warlords (2007) $42.9M $129.1K US & Canada · <1% $42.8M elsewhere · 100%
- 3 Assembly (2007) $34.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Secret (2007) $9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Sunflower (2007) $8.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Blood Brothers (2007) $4.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 881 (2007) $2.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 The Sun Also Rises (2007) $2.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Just Follow Law (2007) $2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Election (2007) $1.8M $55.8K US & Canada · 3% $1.8M elsewhere · 97%
Gross bands
How Many 2007 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 30 films reached $100M. 27 films, 90% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $184.3M total.
79% 21%
- $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 3 films, 10% of the list $144.8M · 79% of the gross
- Under $10M 27 films, 90% of the list $39.6M · 21% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2007 Earned the Most?
September releases took the most, $69.5M from 4 films, led by Lust, Caution (2007). May was the quietest month ($343). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Getting Home (2007) $1.7M Getting Home (2007)
- February Feb Just Follow Law (2007) $5.1M Just Follow Law (2007)
- March Mar Spider Lilies (2007) $709.1K Spider Lilies (2007)
- April Apr Election (2007) $1.8M Election (2007)
- May May The Elephant and the Sea (2007) $343 The Elephant and the Sea (2007)
- June Jun The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007) $927.3K The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007)
- July Jul Secret (2007) $9.5M Secret (2007)
- August Aug Sunflower (2007) $16.3M Sunflower (2007)
- September Sep Lust, Caution (2007) $69.5M Lust, Caution (2007)
- October Oct Assembly (2007) $35.8M Assembly (2007)
- November Nov The Most Distant Course (2007) $101.2K The Most Distant Course (2007)
- December Dec The Warlords (2007) $42.9M The Warlords (2007)
Last 10 years
How Does 2007 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2000 earned the most: $216.8M from 5 films, led by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). 2007 took $184.3M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 2 films | 2 | $1M | – | 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 |
| 2006 20 films · −7% | 20 | $130.2M | −7% | Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) $78.6M |
| 2007 30 films · +42% | 30 | $184.3M | +42% | Lust, Caution (2007) $67.1M |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2007?
Drama took $146.7M across 25 films, 80% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($80.6M) and Action ($79.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2007 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $146.7M25 films · #1 Lust, Caution (2007) -
Thriller $80.6M5 films · #1 Lust, Caution (2007) -
Action $79.5M4 films · #1 The Warlords (2007) -
Romance $77.7M10 films · #1 Lust, Caution (2007) -
History $77.7M2 films · #1 The Warlords (2007) -
War $67.1M1 film · #1 Lust, Caution (2007) -
Fantasy $13.3M3 films · #1 Secret (2007) -
Comedy $7.8M4 films · #1 881 (2007) -
Crime $7.3M3 films · #1 Blood Brothers (2007) -
Horror $1.5M1 film · #1 The Matrimony (2007)
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 $184.3M #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 2007: 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 30 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2007?
Lust, Caution (2007) leads with $67.1M worldwide, $4.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Warlords (2007) at $42.9M and Assembly (2007) at $34.8M.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2007 earn?
30 Chinese-language films released in 2007 report a worldwide gross, $184.3M in all, or $6.1M per film on average. 2006 releases took $130.2M.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2007 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Lust, Caution (2007), earned $67.1M.
How is the 2007 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 2007. 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 2007 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.