#1 of 35 #1 English-language movie of April 2002
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
2002 · Comedy, Romance
$368.7M worldwide · 34% of the chart's total
$241.4M US & Canada · 65% $127.3M elsewhere · 35%
English box office · April 2002
English Box Office, April 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in April 2002, with $368.7M worldwide, ahead of The Scorpion King (2002) at $180.6M and Space Station 3D (2002) at $128.4M. 35 English-language films released in April 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 62% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 18% on March 2002, whose releases took $1.3B. By genre, Romance leads with $680.7M across 9 English releases.
- April 2002 releases with a gross
- 35
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs March 2002
- −18%
#1 of 35 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of April 2002?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) leads with $368.7M, 34% of the total. The top 5 together took $842M, 77% of what all 35 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 April 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 April 2002.
- 1 Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $241.4M Rest of the world: $127.3M Worldwide: $368.7M
- 2 Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $91M Rest of the world: $89.6M Worldwide: $180.6M
- 3 Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $93.4M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $128.4M
- 4 Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $66.8M Rest of the world: $28.1M Worldwide: $94.9M
- 5 Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $24.7M Rest of the world: $44.6M Worldwide: $69.3M
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Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $41.5M Rest of the world: $22.2M Worldwide: $63.8M - 7
Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $31.9M Rest of the world: $24.8M Worldwide: $56.7M - 8
Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $21.3M Rest of the world: $17M Worldwide: $38.3M - 9
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $17.4M - 10
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $17.1M - 11
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $16.9M - 12
Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $8.5M - 13
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $4.7M Rest of the world: $39.6K Worldwide: $4.8M - 14
Apr 3, 2002 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $3.7M - 15
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $437.5K Worldwide: $3.6M - 16
Apr 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 17
Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $54.6K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.6M - 18
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $705.3K Rest of the world: $869.4K Worldwide: $1.6M - 19
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 20
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $222.5K Worldwide: $1.5M - 21
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $764.6K Rest of the world: $308.6K Worldwide: $1.1M - 22
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M - 23
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $455.2K Rest of the world: $37.5K Worldwide: $492.7K - 24
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $235.1K Rest of the world: $26.1K Worldwide: $261.2K - 25
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $254.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $254.9K - 26
Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $127.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $127.5K - 27
Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $103.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $103.9K - 28
Apr 5, 2002 US and Canada: $103.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $103.5K - 29
Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $65.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $65.9K - 30
Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: $60.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $60.9K - 31
Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $46.4K Rest of the world: $7.2K Worldwide: $53.5K - 32
Apr 19, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.7K - 33
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $17.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.6K - 34
Apr 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4K - 35
Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: $2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2002?
Of the top 10, Jason X (2002) earned the biggest share at home (77% in the US & Canada), while The Sweetest Thing (2002) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 35 films, $674.5M (62%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $368.7M $241.4M US & Canada · 65% $127.3M elsewhere · 35%
- 2 The Scorpion King (2002) $180.6M $91M US & Canada · 50% $89.6M elsewhere · 50%
- 3 Space Station 3D (2002) $128.4M $93.4M US & Canada · 73% $35M elsewhere · 27%
- 4 Changing Lanes (2002) $94.9M $66.8M US & Canada · 70% $28.1M elsewhere · 30%
- 5 The Sweetest Thing (2002) $69.3M $24.7M US & Canada · 36% $44.6M elsewhere · 64%
- 6 High Crimes (2002) $63.8M $41.5M US & Canada · 65% $22.2M elsewhere · 35%
- 7 Murder by Numbers (2002) $56.7M $31.9M US & Canada · 56% $24.8M elsewhere · 44%
- 8 Van Wilder (2002) $38.3M $21.3M US & Canada · 56% $17M elsewhere · 44%
- 9 Frailty (2002) $17.4M $13.1M US & Canada · 75% $4.3M elsewhere · 25%
- 10 Jason X (2002) $17.1M $13.1M US & Canada · 77% $4M elsewhere · 23%
Gross bands
How Many April 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 35 films crossed $100M and took $677.7M between them, 62% of the total. 24 films, 69% of the list, earned under $10M.
62% 34%
- $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, 9% of the list $677.7M · 62% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 23% of the list $374.4M · 34% of the gross
- Under $10M 24 films, 69% of the list $35M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of April 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 16 (Apr 14–20) took $738.3M, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 High Crimes (2002) $117.1M High Crimes (2002)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 Changing Lanes (2002) $191.7M Changing Lanes (2002)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $738.3M My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 Jason X (2002) $40.1M Jason X (2002)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 2002 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2002 earned the most: $1.1B from 35 films, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1993 16 films | 16 | $406.1M | – | Indecent Proposal (1993) $266.6M |
| April 1994 18 films · −57% | 18 | $174.9M | −57% | When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) $50M |
| April 1995 23 films · +210% | 23 | $543M | +210% | While You Were Sleeping (1995) $182.1M |
| April 1996 18 films · −18% | 18 | $447M | −18% | Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M |
| April 1997 24 films · +18% | 24 | $529.5M | +18% | Anaconda (1997) $136.9M |
| April 1998 21 films · −9% | 21 | $480.3M | −9% | City of Angels (1998) $198.7M |
| April 1999 17 films · −16% | 17 | $401.5M | −16% | Entrapment (1999) $212.4M |
| April 2000 25 films · +61% | 25 | $647.7M | +61% | U-571 (2000) $127.7M |
| April 2001 25 films · +11% | 25 | $716.9M | +11% | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) $282M |
| April 2002 35 films · +52% | 35 | $1.1B | +52% | My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $368.7M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in April 2002?
Romance took $680.7M across 9 films, 63% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($511.4M) and Thriller ($427.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
April 2002 English Box Office by Genre
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Romance $680.7M9 films · #1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) -
Comedy $511.4M13 films · #1 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) -
Thriller $427.7M10 films · #1 The Scorpion King (2002) -
Drama $251.6M22 films · #1 Changing Lanes (2002) -
Adventure $185.5M4 films · #1 The Scorpion King (2002) -
Fantasy $180.6M2 films · #1 The Scorpion King (2002) -
Action $180.6M1 film · #1 The Scorpion King (2002) -
Crime $132.6M5 films · #1 High Crimes (2002) -
Documentary $130.1M3 films · #1 Space Station 3D (2002) -
Horror $38.1M4 films · #1 Frailty (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 April 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 35 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in April 2002?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) leads with $368.7M worldwide, $241.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Scorpion King (2002) at $180.6M and Space Station 3D (2002) at $128.4M.
How much did English-language movies released in April 2002 earn?
35 English-language films released in April 2002 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $31.1M per film on average. March 2002 releases took $1.3B.
How many English-language movies released in April 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) with $368.7M.
How is the April 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 April 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 April 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.