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English box office · September 2001

English Box Office, September 2001: Top-Grossing Releases

Zoolander (2001) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in September 2001, with $60.8M worldwide, ahead of Hard Ball (2001) at $44.1M and The Musketeer (2001) at $32.5M. 29 English-language films released in September 2001 report a worldwide gross, $270.5M in all, 81% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 83% on August 2001, whose releases took $1.6B. By genre, Drama leads with $144.3M across 15 English releases.

September 2001 releases with a gross
29
combined worldwide
$270.5M
Zoolander (2001), the #1
$60.8M
vs August 2001
−83%
Zoolander (2001) movie poster #1 of 29
#1 English-language movie of September 2001

Zoolander (2001)

2001 · Comedy

$60.8M worldwide · 22% of the chart's total

$45.2M US & Canada · 74% $15.6M elsewhere · 26%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of September 2001?

Zoolander (2001) leads with $60.8M, 22% of the total. The top 5 together took $192M, 71% of what all 29 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Zoolander (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $60.8M Zoolander (2001)
    $45.2M US & Canada · 74% $15.6M elsewhere · 26%
  2. Hard Ball (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $44.1M Hard Ball (2001)
    $40.2M US & Canada · 91% $3.9M elsewhere · 9%
  3. The Musketeer (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $32.5M The Musketeer (2001)
    $27.1M US & Canada · 83% $5.5M elsewhere · 17%
  4. Hearts in Atlantis (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $30.9M Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
    $24.2M US & Canada · 78% $6.7M elsewhere · 22%
  5. The Glass House (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $23.6M The Glass House (2001)
    $18.2M US & Canada · 77% $5.5M elsewhere · 23%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of September 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 September 2001.

  1. 1 Zoolander (2001) movie poster
    Zoolander (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Comedy $60.8M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $45.2M Rest of the world: $15.6M Worldwide: $60.8M
  2. 2 Hard Ball (2001) movie poster
    Hard Ball (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Drama, Sport $44.1M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: $40.2M Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $44.1M
  3. 3 The Musketeer (2001) movie poster
    The Musketeer (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Action, Adventure $32.5M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $32.5M
  4. 4 Hearts in Atlantis (2001) movie poster
    Hearts in Atlantis (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Drama, Mystery $30.9M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $24.2M Rest of the world: $6.7M Worldwide: $30.9M
  5. 5 The Glass House (2001) movie poster
    The Glass House (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Thriller $23.6M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: $18.2M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $23.6M
  6. 6 Two Can Play That Game (2001) movie poster
    Two Can Play That Game (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Comedy, Romance $22.4M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $22.2M Rest of the world: $155.5K Worldwide: $22.4M
  7. 7 Rock Star (2001) movie poster
    Rock Star (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $19.3M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $19.3M
  8. 8 China: The Panda Adventure (2001) movie poster
    China: The Panda Adventure (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Drama $6.8M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $6.8M
  9. 9 Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) movie poster
    Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · Thriller, Fantasy $6M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6M
  10. 10 Glitter (2001) movie poster
    Glitter (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · Romance, Music $5.3M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: $998.2K Worldwide: $5.3M
  11. 11 Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) movie poster
    Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Comedy $5M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
  12. 12 Soul Survivors (2001) movie poster
    Soul Survivors (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama, Mystery $4.3M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $4.3M
  13. 13 The Endurance (2001) movie poster
    The Endurance (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · History, Documentary $2.5M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.5M
  14. 14 Liam (2001) movie poster
    Liam (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · Drama $1.9M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $929.7K Worldwide: $1.9M
  15. 15 L.I.E. (2001) movie poster
    L.I.E. (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama $1.8M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $707.2K Worldwide: $1.8M
  16. 16 Extreme Days (2001) movie poster
    Extreme Days (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Action, Adventure $1M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M
  17. 17 Dinner Rush (2001) movie poster
    Dinner Rush (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Drama, Romance $933.7K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $634.6K Rest of the world: $299.2K Worldwide: $933.7K
  18. 18 Born Romantic (2001) movie poster
    Born Romantic (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Comedy $376.1K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $15.5K Rest of the world: $360.5K Worldwide: $376.1K
  19. 19 Diamond Men (2001) movie poster
    Diamond Men (2001) Sep 28, 2001 · Drama $191.2K worldwide
    Sep 28, 2001 US and Canada: $191.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $191.2K
  20. 20 Go Tigers! (2001) movie poster
    Go Tigers! (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · Sport, Documentary $151.8K worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $151.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $151.8K
  21. 21 Prozac Nation (2001) movie poster
    Prozac Nation (2001) Sep 8, 2001 · Drama, Romance $129.4K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $129.4K
  22. 22 How Harry Became a Tree (2001) movie poster
    How Harry Became a Tree (2001) Sep 1, 2001 · Drama $114K worldwide
    Sep 1, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $114K
  23. 23 Haiku Tunnel (2001) movie poster
    Haiku Tunnel (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Comedy $92.7K worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: $92.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $92.7K
  24. 24 Scenes of the Crime (2001) movie poster
    Scenes of the Crime (2001) Sep 8, 2001 · Thriller, Action $70.8K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $70.8K
  25. 25 Picture Claire (2001) movie poster
    Picture Claire (2001) Sep 10, 2001 · Thriller $10K worldwide
    Sep 10, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10K
  26. 26 Bounce: Behind the Velvet Rope (2001) movie poster
    Bounce: Behind the Velvet Rope (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Documentary $8.8K worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $8.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.8K
  27. 27 Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001) movie poster
    Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Crime, Documentary $5.8K worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8K
  28. 28 The Point Men (2001) movie poster
    The Point Men (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama, Action $714 worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $714
  29. 29 Sorority Girls' Revenge (2001) movie poster
    Sorority Girls' Revenge (2001) Sep 21, 2001 · Comedy $582 worldwide
    Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $582 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $582
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in September 2001?

Of the top 10, Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while China: The Panda Adventure (2001) made 42% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $218.2M (81%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Zoolander (2001) $60.8M
    $45.2M US & Canada · 74% $15.6M elsewhere · 26%
  2. 2 Hard Ball (2001) $44.1M
    $40.2M US & Canada · 91% $3.9M elsewhere · 9%
  3. 3 The Musketeer (2001) $32.5M
    $27.1M US & Canada · 83% $5.5M elsewhere · 17%
  4. 4 Hearts in Atlantis (2001) $30.9M
    $24.2M US & Canada · 78% $6.7M elsewhere · 22%
  5. 5 The Glass House (2001) $23.6M
    $18.2M US & Canada · 77% $5.5M elsewhere · 23%
  6. 6 Two Can Play That Game (2001) $22.4M
    $22.2M US & Canada · 99% $155.5K elsewhere · <1%
  7. 7 Rock Star (2001) $19.3M
    $17M US & Canada · 88% $2.3M elsewhere · 12%
  8. 8 China: The Panda Adventure (2001) $6.8M
    $3.9M US & Canada · 58% $2.9M elsewhere · 42%
  9. 9 Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) $6M
    $6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Glitter (2001) $5.3M
    $4.3M US & Canada · 81% $998.2K elsewhere · 19%
Gross bands

How Many September 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 29 films reached $100M. 22 films, 76% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $270.5M total.

  • $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 7 films, 24% of the list $233.7M · 86% of the gross
  • Under $10M 22 films, 76% of the list $36.8M · 14% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of September 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 39 (Sep 23–29) took $99.3M, led by Zoolander (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 26–Sep 1 How Harry Became a Tree (2001) $114K How Harry Became a Tree (2001)
  2. Week 36 Wk 36 Sep 2–8 The Musketeer (2001) $80.6M The Musketeer (2001)
  3. Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 9–15 Hard Ball (2001) $74.6M Hard Ball (2001)
  4. Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 16–22 Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) $15.9M Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001)
  5. Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 23–29 Zoolander (2001) $99.3M Zoolander (2001)
  6. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does September 2001 Compare With September in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, September 1999 earned the most: $735M from 30 films, led by American Beauty (1999). September 2001 took $270.5M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
September 1992 22 films 22 $200.4M – The Last of the Mohicans (1992) $75.5M
September 1993 29 films · +21% 29 $242.8M +21% The Good Son (1993) $60.6M
September 1994 33 films · +47% 33 $356.5M +47% Timecop (1994) $101.6M
September 1995 37 films · +49% 37 $530.4M +49% Seven (1995) $329M
September 1996 32 films · −30% 32 $372.3M −30% The First Wives Club (1996) $181.5M
September 1997 23 films · +16% 23 $432.1M +16% L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M
September 1998 28 films · −52% 28 $208.3M −52% Urban Legend (1998) $72.5M
September 1999 30 films · +253% 30 $735M +253% American Beauty (1999) $356.3M
September 2000 29 films · −47% 29 $388.1M −47% Remember the Titans (2000) $136.8M
September 2001 29 films · −30% 29 $270.5M −30% Zoolander (2001) $60.8M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in September 2001?

Drama took $144.3M across 15 films, 53% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($109M) and Thriller ($65M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

September 2001 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $144.3M
    15 films · #1 Hard Ball (2001)
  2. Comedy $109M
    8 films · #1 Zoolander (2001)
  3. Thriller $65M
    6 films · #1 Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
  4. Romance $62.3M
    6 films · #1 The Musketeer (2001)
  5. Sport $45.3M
    3 films · #1 Hard Ball (2001)
  6. Mystery $35.2M
    2 films · #1 Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
  7. Action $33.7M
    4 films · #1 The Musketeer (2001)
  8. Adventure $33.6M
    2 films · #1 The Musketeer (2001)
  9. Music $24.6M
    2 films · #1 Rock Star (2001)
  10. Fantasy $6M
    1 film · #1 Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (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 September 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 29 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in September 2001?

Zoolander (2001) leads with $60.8M worldwide, $45.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Hard Ball (2001) at $44.1M and The Musketeer (2001) at $32.5M.

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

29 English-language films released in September 2001 report a worldwide gross, $270.5M in all, or $9.3M per film on average. August 2001 releases took $1.6B.

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

None. The biggest, Zoolander (2001), earned $60.8M.

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

$218.2M of the $270.5M total, or 81%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 7 films of the 29 report no domestic figure.

How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.