#1 of 48 #1 English-language movie of October 2002
2002 · Mystery, Thriller
$249.3M worldwide · 28% of the chart's total
$129.1M US & Canada · 52% $120.2M elsewhere · 48%
English box office · October 2002
English Box Office, October 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
The Ring (2002) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in October 2002, with $249.3M worldwide, ahead of Red Dragon (2002) at $209.2M and Jackass: The Movie (2002) at $79.5M. 48 English-language films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $887.7M in all, 56% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 52% on September 2002, whose releases took $585.7M. By genre, Thriller leads with $556.9M across 13 English releases.
- October 2002 releases with a gross
- 48
- combined worldwide
- $887.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs September 2002
- +52%
#1 of 48 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of October 2002?
The Ring (2002) leads with $249.3M, 28% of the total. The top 5 together took $652.4M, 73% of what all 48 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 English Release of October 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 October 2002.
- 1 Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $129.1M Rest of the world: $120.2M Worldwide: $249.3M
- 2 Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $93.1M Rest of the world: $116M Worldwide: $209.2M
- 3 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $64.3M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $79.5M
- 4 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $21.6M Rest of the world: $36.4M Worldwide: $58M
- 5 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $30.4M Worldwide: $56.3M
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Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $25.3M Rest of the world: $18.6M Worldwide: $43.9M - 7
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $25.6M Rest of the world: $40.1K Worldwide: $25.6M - 8
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $17.8M Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $24.7M - 9
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $16.4M Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $21.7M - 10
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $19.2M Rest of the world: $182.6K Worldwide: $19.3M - 11
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $12.8M - 12
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $10.7M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $12.3M - 13
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $11.8M - 14
Oct 17, 2002 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M - 15
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $7.8M - 16
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $7.1M - 17
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M - 18
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $784.4K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $4.3M - 19
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $336.6K Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $4.2M - 20
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $25.7K Worldwide: $3.1M - 21
Oct 10, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 22
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $641.8K Worldwide: $2.7M - 23
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $605.6K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.6M - 24
Oct 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 25
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $667.7K Worldwide: $1.9M - 26
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $773.2K Rest of the world: $985.5K Worldwide: $1.8M - 27
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 28
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $598.6K Rest of the world: $437.9K Worldwide: $1M - 29
Oct 1, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $899.1K - 30
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $517.9K Rest of the world: $103.7K Worldwide: $621.6K - 31
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $267.1K Rest of the world: $107.2K Worldwide: $374.3K - 32
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $8K Rest of the world: $361.2K Worldwide: $369.2K - 33
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $175.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $175.7K - 34
Oct 23, 2002 US and Canada: $157.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $157.2K - 35
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $133.1K Rest of the world: $22.6K Worldwide: $155.6K - 36
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $154.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $154.6K - 37
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $23.7K Rest of the world: $97.6K Worldwide: $121.3K - 38
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $43.9K Rest of the world: $69.2K Worldwide: $113.2K - 39
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $2.9K Rest of the world: $54.5K Worldwide: $57.4K - 40
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.8K - 41
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.4K - 42
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $15.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4K - 43
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $11.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.3K - 44
Oct 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11K - 45
Oct 9, 2002 US and Canada: $4.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.7K - 46
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $3.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3K - 47
Oct 16, 2002 US and Canada: $2.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1K - 48
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2002?
Of the top 10, Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bowling for Columbine (2002) made 63% of its gross abroad. Across all 48 films, $500.9M (56%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Ring (2002) $249.3M $129.1M US & Canada · 52% $120.2M elsewhere · 48%
- 2 Red Dragon (2002) $209.2M $93.1M US & Canada · 45% $116M elsewhere · 55%
- 3 Jackass: The Movie (2002) $79.5M $64.3M US & Canada · 81% $15.2M elsewhere · 19%
- 4 Bowling for Columbine (2002) $58M $21.6M US & Canada · 37% $36.4M elsewhere · 63%
- 5 Frida (2002) $56.3M $25.9M US & Canada · 46% $30.4M elsewhere · 54%
- 6 The Transporter (2002) $43.9M $25.3M US & Canada · 58% $18.6M elsewhere · 42%
- 7 Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) $25.6M $25.6M US & Canada · 100% $40.1K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Punch-Drunk Love (2002) $24.7M $17.8M US & Canada · 72% $6.8M elsewhere · 28%
- 9 White Oleander (2002) $21.7M $16.4M US & Canada · 75% $5.3M elsewhere · 25%
- 10 Tuck Everlasting (2002) $19.3M $19.2M US & Canada · 99% $182.6K elsewhere · <1%
Gross bands
How Many October 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 48 films crossed $100M and took $458.5M between them, 52% of the total. 34 films, 71% of the list, earned under $10M.
52% 42%
- $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 2 films, 4% of the list $458.5M · 52% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 12 films, 25% of the list $376.1M · 42% of the gross
- Under $10M 34 films, 71% of the list $53.1M · 6% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 13–19) took $283.3M, led by The Ring (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 Red Dragon (2002) $253.1M Red Dragon (2002)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 Bowling for Columbine (2002) $201.2M Bowling for Columbine (2002)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 The Ring (2002) $283.3M The Ring (2002)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 Jackass: The Movie (2002) $150M Jackass: The Movie (2002)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2002 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2002 earned the most: $887.7M from 48 films, led by The Ring (2002).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1993 27 films | 27 | $544.8M | – | Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M |
| October 1994 19 films · +19% | 19 | $647.3M | +19% | Pulp Fiction (1994) $213.9M |
| October 1995 25 films · −34% | 25 | $430.2M | −34% | Get Shorty (1995) $115.1M |
| October 1996 25 films · +7% | 25 | $459M | +7% | Sleepers (1996) $165.6M |
| October 1997 25 films · +35% | 25 | $619.7M | +35% | The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M |
| October 1998 24 films · −1% | 24 | $613.2M | −1% | Antz (1998) $171.8M |
| October 1999 42 films · −14% | 42 | $530.4M | −14% | Three Kings (1999) $107.8M |
| October 2000 37 films · +57% | 37 | $834.1M | +57% | Meet the Parents (2000) $330.4M |
| October 2001 37 films · −23% | 37 | $645.1M | −23% | Training Day (2001) $104.9M |
| October 2002 48 films · +38% | 48 | $887.7M | +38% | The Ring (2002) $249.3M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in October 2002?
Thriller took $556.9M across 13 films, 63% of the total, ahead of Crime ($280.2M) and Mystery ($271.4M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
October 2002 English Box Office by Genre
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Thriller $556.9M13 films · #1 The Ring (2002) -
Crime $280.2M8 films · #1 Red Dragon (2002) -
Mystery $271.4M4 films · #1 The Ring (2002) -
Horror $261M4 films · #1 The Ring (2002) -
Drama $211.2M25 films · #1 Frida (2002) -
Comedy $173M15 films · #1 Jackass: The Movie (2002) -
Action $127M5 films · #1 Jackass: The Movie (2002) -
Romance $120.8M11 films · #1 Frida (2002) -
History $59.8M2 films · #1 Bowling for Columbine (2002) -
Biography $59M2 films · #1 Frida (2002)
Archive
English Box Office in 2002, Month by Month
The months of 2002 with their totals: May leads with $2.2B, led by Spider-Man (2002).
- January $393.9M #1 Snow Dogs (2002)
- February $652.6M #1 Return to Never Land (2002)
- March $1.3B #1 Ice Age (2002)
- April $1.1B #1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
- May $2.2B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- June $1.6B #1 Minority Report (2002)
- July $1.5B #1 Men in Black II (2002)
- August $858.8M #1 Signs (2002)
- September $585.7M #1 Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
- October $887.7M #1 The Ring (2002)
- November $1.2B #1 Die Another Day (2002)
- December $1.7B #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
FAQ
English Box Office October 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 48 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in October 2002?
The Ring (2002) leads with $249.3M worldwide, $129.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Red Dragon (2002) at $209.2M and Jackass: The Movie (2002) at $79.5M.
How much did English-language movies released in October 2002 earn?
48 English-language films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $887.7M in all, or $18.5M per film on average. September 2002 releases took $585.7M.
How many English-language movies released in October 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Ring (2002) with $249.3M.
How is the October 2002 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 October 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 October 2002 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.