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English box office · May 2001

English Box Office, May 2001: Top-Grossing Releases

The Mummy Returns (2001) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in May 2001, with $443.3M worldwide, ahead of Moulin Rouge! (2001) at $184.9M and A Knight's Tale (2001) at $117.5M. 20 English-language films released in May 2001 report a worldwide gross, $799M in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 11% on April 2001, whose releases took $716.9M. By genre, Action leads with $568.2M across 5 English releases.

May 2001 releases with a gross
20
combined worldwide
$799M
films crossed $100M
3
vs April 2001
+11%
The Mummy Returns (2001) movie poster #1 of 20
#1 English-language movie of May 2001

The Mummy Returns (2001)

2001 · Action, Adventure

$443.3M worldwide · 55% of the chart's total

$202M US & Canada · 46% $241.3M elsewhere · 54%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of May 2001?

The Mummy Returns (2001) leads with $443.3M, 55% of the total. The top 5 together took $784.3M, 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. The Mummy Returns (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $443.3M The Mummy Returns (2001)
    $202M US & Canada · 46% $241.3M elsewhere · 54%
  2. Moulin Rouge! (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $184.9M Moulin Rouge! (2001)
    $57.4M US & Canada · 31% $127.5M elsewhere · 69%
  3. A Knight's Tale (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $117.5M A Knight's Tale (2001)
    $56.6M US & Canada · 48% $60.9M elsewhere · 52%
  4. Angel Eyes (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $29.7M Angel Eyes (2001)
    $24.2M US & Canada · 81% $5.5M elsewhere · 19%
  5. Kandahar (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $8.9M Kandahar (2001)
    $1.4M US & Canada · 16% $7.5M elsewhere · 84%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of May 2001, 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 2001.

  1. 1 The Mummy Returns (2001) movie poster
    The Mummy Returns (2001) May 4, 2001 · Action, Adventure $443.3M worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $202M Rest of the world: $241.3M Worldwide: $443.3M
  2. 2 Moulin Rouge! (2001) movie poster
    Moulin Rouge! (2001) May 18, 2001 · Drama, Romance $184.9M worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $57.4M Rest of the world: $127.5M Worldwide: $184.9M
  3. 3 A Knight's Tale (2001) movie poster
    A Knight's Tale (2001) May 11, 2001 · Action, Adventure $117.5M worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $56.6M Rest of the world: $60.9M Worldwide: $117.5M
  4. 4 Angel Eyes (2001) movie poster
    Angel Eyes (2001) May 18, 2001 · Drama, Thriller $29.7M worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $24.2M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $29.7M
  5. 5 Kandahar (2001) movie poster
    Kandahar (2001) May 11, 2001 · Drama $8.9M worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $7.5M Worldwide: $8.9M
  6. 6 Deuces Wild (2001) movie poster
    Deuces Wild (2001) May 3, 2001 · Action, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    May 3, 2001 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: $202.4K Worldwide: $6.3M
  7. 7 Startup.com (2001) movie poster
    Startup.com (2001) May 11, 2001 · Documentary $1.8M worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $546.7K Worldwide: $1.8M
  8. 8 The Man Who Cried (2001) movie poster
    The Man Who Cried (2001) May 25, 2001 · Drama, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    May 25, 2001 US and Canada: $747.1K Rest of the world: $575.7K Worldwide: $1.3M
  9. 9 Sordid Lives (2001) movie poster
    Sordid Lives (2001) May 11, 2001 · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  10. 10 Replicant (2001) movie poster
    Replicant (2001) May 11, 2001 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $894.8K worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $894.8K
  11. 11 About Adam (2001) movie poster
    About Adam (2001) May 9, 2001 · Comedy, Romance $803K worldwide
    May 9, 2001 US and Canada: $159.7K Rest of the world: $643.3K Worldwide: $803K
  12. 12 Bread and Roses (2001) movie poster
    Bread and Roses (2001) May 11, 2001 · Drama $706.9K worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $533.5K Rest of the world: $173.4K Worldwide: $706.9K
  13. 13 The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) movie poster
    The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) May 11, 2001 · Drama, Animation $628.4K worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $102.2K Rest of the world: $526.2K Worldwide: $628.4K
  14. 14 Green Dragon (2001) movie poster
    Green Dragon (2001) May 1, 2001 · Drama $281.8K worldwide
    May 1, 2001 US and Canada: $281.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $281.8K
  15. 15 Time and Tide (2001) movie poster
    Time and Tide (2001) May 4, 2001 · Action, Drama $244K worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $10.8K Rest of the world: $233.2K Worldwide: $244K
  16. 16 Ram Dass: Fierce Grace (2001) movie poster
    Ram Dass: Fierce Grace (2001) May 21, 2001 · Documentary $238.3K worldwide
    May 21, 2001 US and Canada: $238.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $238.3K
  17. 17 Fast Food Fast Women (2001) movie poster
    Fast Food Fast Women (2001) May 18, 2001 · Comedy, Romance $228.8K worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $17.1K Rest of the world: $211.7K Worldwide: $228.8K
  18. 18 Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001) movie poster
    Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001) May 11, 2001 · Drama $40.6K worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $40.6K
  19. 19 Pavilion of Women (2001) movie poster
    Pavilion of Women (2001) May 4, 2001 · Adventure, Drama $37K worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $37K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $37K
  20. 20 The King Is Alive (2001) movie poster
    The King Is Alive (2001) May 11, 2001 · Drama $17.9K worldwide
    May 11, 2001 US and Canada: $17.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2001?

Of the top 10, Sordid Lives (2001) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Kandahar (2001) made 84% of its gross abroad. Across all 20 films, $352.2M (44%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Mummy Returns (2001) $443.3M
    $202M US & Canada · 46% $241.3M elsewhere · 54%
  2. 2 Moulin Rouge! (2001) $184.9M
    $57.4M US & Canada · 31% $127.5M elsewhere · 69%
  3. 3 A Knight's Tale (2001) $117.5M
    $56.6M US & Canada · 48% $60.9M elsewhere · 52%
  4. 4 Angel Eyes (2001) $29.7M
    $24.2M US & Canada · 81% $5.5M elsewhere · 19%
  5. 5 Kandahar (2001) $8.9M
    $1.4M US & Canada · 16% $7.5M elsewhere · 84%
  6. 6 Deuces Wild (2001) $6.3M
    $6.1M US & Canada · 97% $202.4K elsewhere · 3%
  7. 7 Startup.com (2001) $1.8M
    $1.3M US & Canada · 70% $546.7K elsewhere · 30%
  8. 8 The Man Who Cried (2001) $1.3M
    $747.1K US & Canada · 56% $575.7K elsewhere · 44%
  9. 9 Sordid Lives (2001) $1.1M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Replicant (2001) $894.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many May 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 20 films crossed $100M and took $745.7M between them, 93% of the total. 16 films, 80% 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 3 films, 15% of the list $745.7M · 93% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 5% of the list $29.7M · 4% of the gross
  • Under $10M 16 films, 80% of the list $23.6M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 18 (Apr 29–May 5) took $450.1M, led by The Mummy Returns (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 29–May 5 The Mummy Returns (2001) $450.1M The Mummy Returns (2001)
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 6–12 A Knight's Tale (2001) $132.4M A Knight's Tale (2001)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 13–19 Moulin Rouge! (2001) $214.9M Moulin Rouge! (2001)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 20–26 The Man Who Cried (2001) $1.6M The Man Who Cried (2001)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does May 2001 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 1999 earned the most: $1.9B from 15 films, led by Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). May 2001 took $799M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1992 14 films 14 $775M – Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) $321.7M
May 1993 19 films · +7% 19 $829.1M +7% Cliffhanger (1993) $255M
May 1994 12 films · −38% 12 $517.8M −38% The Flintstones (1994) $341.6M
May 1995 17 films · +138% 17 $1.2B +138% Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) $366.1M
May 1996 17 films · −3% 17 $1.2B −3% Twister (1996) $494.6M
May 1997 14 films · −13% 14 $1B −13% The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
May 1998 26 films · −24% 26 $784.9M −24% Deep Impact (1998) $349.5M
May 1999 15 films · +139% 15 $1.9B +139% Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B
May 2000 20 films · −7% 20 $1.7B −7% Mission: Impossible II (2000) $546.4M
May 2001 20 films · −54% 20 $799M −54% The Mummy Returns (2001) $443.3M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in May 2001?

Action took $568.2M across 5 films, 71% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($560.8M) and Thriller ($474.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

May 2001 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $568.2M
    5 films · #1 The Mummy Returns (2001)
  2. Adventure $560.8M
    3 films · #1 The Mummy Returns (2001)
  3. Thriller $474.1M
    4 films · #1 The Mummy Returns (2001)
  4. Sci-Fi $444.2M
    2 films · #1 The Mummy Returns (2001)
  5. Fantasy $443.3M
    1 film · #1 The Mummy Returns (2001)
  6. Romance $334.5M
    7 films · #1 Moulin Rouge! (2001)
  7. Drama $233.1M
    12 films · #1 Moulin Rouge! (2001)
  8. Musical $185.6M
    2 films · #1 Moulin Rouge! (2001)
  9. Crime $6.5M
    2 films · #1 Deuces Wild (2001)
  10. Comedy $2.1M
    3 films · #1 Sordid Lives (2001)
Archive

English Box Office in 2001, Month by Month

The months of 2001 with their totals: December leads with $2.8B, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

FAQ

English Box Office May 2001: 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 English-language movie in May 2001?

The Mummy Returns (2001) leads with $443.3M worldwide, $202M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Moulin Rouge! (2001) at $184.9M and A Knight's Tale (2001) at $117.5M.

How much did English-language movies released in May 2001 earn?

20 English-language films released in May 2001 report a worldwide gross, $799M in all, or $40M per film on average. April 2001 releases took $716.9M.

How many English-language movies released in May 2001 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Mummy Returns (2001) with $443.3M.

How much of the May 2001 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$352.2M of the $799M total, or 44%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 2 films of the 20 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2001 English 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 2001. 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 May 2001 English 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.