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English box office · March 2002

English Box Office, March 2002: Top-Grossing Releases

Ice Age (2002) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in March 2002, with $383.3M worldwide, ahead of Panic Room (2002) at $197.1M and Blade II (2002) at $155M. 19 English-language films released in March 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. 5 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 102% on February 2002, whose releases took $652.6M. By genre, Adventure leads with $700.8M across 4 English releases.

March 2002 releases with a gross
19
combined worldwide
$1.3B
films crossed $100M
5
vs February 2002
+102%
Ice Age (2002) movie poster #1 of 19
#1 English-language movie of March 2002

Ice Age (2002)

2002 · Adventure, Comedy

$383.3M worldwide · 29% of the chart's total

$176.4M US & Canada · 46% $206.9M elsewhere · 54%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of March 2002?

Ice Age (2002) leads with $383.3M, 29% of the total. The top 5 together took $974.5M, 74% of what all 19 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Ice Age (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $383.3M Ice Age (2002)
    $176.4M US & Canada · 46% $206.9M elsewhere · 54%
  2. Panic Room (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $197.1M Panic Room (2002)
    $96.4M US & Canada · 49% $100.7M elsewhere · 51%
  3. Blade II (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $155M Blade II (2002)
    $82.3M US & Canada · 53% $72.7M elsewhere · 47%
  4. The Time Machine (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $123.7M The Time Machine (2002)
    $56.8M US & Canada · 46% $66.9M elsewhere · 54%
  5. We Were Soldiers (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $115.4M We Were Soldiers (2002)
    $78.1M US & Canada · 68% $37.3M elsewhere · 32%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of March 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 March 2002.

  1. 1 Ice Age (2002) movie poster
    Ice Age (2002) Mar 15, 2002 · Adventure, Comedy $383.3M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2002 US and Canada: $176.4M Rest of the world: $206.9M Worldwide: $383.3M
  2. 2 Panic Room (2002) movie poster
    Panic Room (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Thriller $197.1M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $96.4M Rest of the world: $100.7M Worldwide: $197.1M
  3. 3 Blade II (2002) movie poster
    Blade II (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Action, Adventure $155M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: $82.3M Rest of the world: $72.7M Worldwide: $155M
  4. 4 The Time Machine (2002) movie poster
    The Time Machine (2002) Mar 8, 2002 · Action, Adventure $123.7M worldwide
    Mar 8, 2002 US and Canada: $56.8M Rest of the world: $66.9M Worldwide: $123.7M
  5. 5 We Were Soldiers (2002) movie poster
    We Were Soldiers (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · Action, History $115.4M worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: $78.1M Rest of the world: $37.3M Worldwide: $115.4M
  6. 6 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) movie poster
    40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $95.1M worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: $38M Rest of the world: $57.2M Worldwide: $95.1M
  7. 7 The Rookie (2002) movie poster
    The Rookie (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Drama, Sport $80.7M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $80.7M
  8. 8 Showtime (2002) movie poster
    Showtime (2002) Mar 15, 2002 · Action, Comedy $77.9M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2002 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: $39.8M Worldwide: $77.9M
  9. 9 Clockstoppers (2002) movie poster
    Clockstoppers (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $38.8M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $37M Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $38.8M
  10. 10 All About the Benjamins (2002) movie poster
    All About the Benjamins (2002) Mar 8, 2002 · Action, Thriller $26.3M worldwide
    Mar 8, 2002 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $390.2K Worldwide: $26.3M
  11. 11 Sorority Boys (2002) movie poster
    Sorority Boys (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Comedy $12.5M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $12.5M
  12. 12 Death to Smoochy (2002) movie poster
    Death to Smoochy (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Thriller, Comedy $8.4M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: $18.2K Worldwide: $8.4M
  13. 13 Dog Soldiers (2002) movie poster
    Dog Soldiers (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Action, Horror $3.5M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  14. 14 Blurred (2002) movie poster
    Blurred (2002) Mar 12, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $563.3K worldwide
    Mar 12, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $563.3K
  15. 15 Very Annie Mary (2002) movie poster
    Very Annie Mary (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Comedy, Musical $396.1K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: $46.4K Rest of the world: $349.7K Worldwide: $396.1K
  16. 16 Festival in Cannes (2002) movie poster
    Festival in Cannes (2002) Mar 8, 2002 · Comedy $299.2K worldwide
    Mar 8, 2002 US and Canada: $299.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $299.2K
  17. 17 Stolen Summer (2002) movie poster
    Stolen Summer (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · Drama $163.3K worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: $134.7K Rest of the world: $28.6K Worldwide: $163.3K
  18. 18 No Such Thing (2002) movie poster
    No Such Thing (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Drama, Fantasy $62.7K worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $62.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $62.7K
  19. 19 Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002) movie poster
    Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Comedy $28.1K worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $28.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.1K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in March 2002?

Of the top 10, All About the Benjamins (2002) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) made 60% of its gross abroad. Across all 19 films, $723.8M (55%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Ice Age (2002) $383.3M
    $176.4M US & Canada · 46% $206.9M elsewhere · 54%
  2. 2 Panic Room (2002) $197.1M
    $96.4M US & Canada · 49% $100.7M elsewhere · 51%
  3. 3 Blade II (2002) $155M
    $82.3M US & Canada · 53% $72.7M elsewhere · 47%
  4. 4 The Time Machine (2002) $123.7M
    $56.8M US & Canada · 46% $66.9M elsewhere · 54%
  5. 5 We Were Soldiers (2002) $115.4M
    $78.1M US & Canada · 68% $37.3M elsewhere · 32%
  6. 6 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) $95.1M
    $38M US & Canada · 40% $57.2M elsewhere · 60%
  7. 7 The Rookie (2002) $80.7M
    $75.6M US & Canada · 94% $5.1M elsewhere · 6%
  8. 8 Showtime (2002) $77.9M
    $38.1M US & Canada · 49% $39.8M elsewhere · 51%
  9. 9 Clockstoppers (2002) $38.8M
    $37M US & Canada · 95% $1.8M elsewhere · 5%
  10. 10 All About the Benjamins (2002) $26.3M
    $25.9M US & Canada · 99% $390.2K elsewhere · 1%
Gross bands

How Many March 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

5 of 19 films crossed $100M and took $974.5M between them, 74% of the total. 8 films, 42% 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 5 films, 26% of the list $974.5M · 74% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 32% of the list $331.3M · 25% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 42% of the list $13.4M · 1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of March 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 11 (Mar 10–16) took $461.7M, led by Ice Age (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 We Were Soldiers (2002) $210.7M We Were Soldiers (2002)
  2. Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 3–9 The Time Machine (2002) $150.3M The Time Machine (2002)
  3. Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 10–16 Ice Age (2002) $461.7M Ice Age (2002)
  4. Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 17–23 Blade II (2002) $171.5M Blade II (2002)
  5. Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 24–30 Panic Room (2002) $325M Panic Room (2002)
  6. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does March 2002 Compare With March in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, March 2002 earned the most: $1.3B from 19 films, led by Ice Age (2002).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
March 1993 10 films 10 $167.4M – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) $42.3M
March 1994 18 films · +227% 18 $546.6M +227% Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) $245.7M
March 1995 17 films · −24% 17 $416M −24% Outbreak (1995) $189.9M
March 1996 20 films · +58% 20 $656.1M +58% The Birdcage (1996) $185.3M
March 1997 18 films · −7% 18 $612.6M −7% Liar Liar (1997) $302.7M
March 1998 18 films · −33% 18 $409M −33% The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) $183M
March 1999 21 films · +164% 21 $1.1B +164% The Matrix (1999) $467.8M
March 2000 23 films · −17% 23 $896.4M −17% Erin Brockovich (2000) $257.9M
March 2001 23 films · −21% 23 $705.3M −21% Spy Kids (2001) $147.9M
March 2002 19 films · +87% 19 $1.3B +87% Ice Age (2002) $383.3M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in March 2002?

Adventure took $700.8M across 4 films, 53% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($604.8M) and Action ($501.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

March 2002 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Adventure $700.8M
    4 films · #1 Ice Age (2002)
  2. Comedy $604.8M
    11 films · #1 Ice Age (2002)
  3. Action $501.8M
    6 films · #1 Blade II (2002)
  4. Family $464M
    2 films · #1 Ice Age (2002)
  5. Thriller $429.1M
    6 films · #1 Panic Room (2002)
  6. Animation $383.3M
    1 film · #1 Ice Age (2002)
  7. Drama $176.6M
    5 films · #1 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
  8. Sci-Fi $162.5M
    2 films · #1 The Time Machine (2002)
  9. Fantasy $155.1M
    2 films · #1 Blade II (2002)
  10. History $115.4M
    1 film · #1 We Were Soldiers (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).

FAQ

English Box Office March 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 19 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in March 2002?

Ice Age (2002) leads with $383.3M worldwide, $176.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Panic Room (2002) at $197.1M and Blade II (2002) at $155M.

How much did English-language movies released in March 2002 earn?

19 English-language films released in March 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, or $69.4M per film on average. February 2002 releases took $652.6M.

How many English-language movies released in March 2002 made $1 billion?

None. 5 films crossed $100 million, led by Ice Age (2002) with $383.3M.

How much of the March 2002 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$723.8M of the $1.3B total, or 55%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 2 films of the 19 report no domestic figure.

How is the March 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 March 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 March 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.