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English box office · May 2004

English Box Office, May 2004: Top-Grossing Releases

Shrek 2 (2004) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in May 2004, with $932.5M worldwide, ahead of The Day After Tomorrow (2004) at $552.6M and Troy (2004) at $497.4M. 35 English-language films released in May 2004 report a worldwide gross, $2.4B in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 100% on April 2004, whose releases took $1.2B. By genre, Adventure leads with $1.8B across 4 English releases.

May 2004 releases with a gross
35
combined worldwide
$2.4B
films crossed $100M
4
vs April 2004
+100%
Shrek 2 (2004) movie poster #1 of 35
#1 English-language movie of May 2004

Shrek 2 (2004)

2004 · Adventure, Fantasy

$932.5M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total

$445M US & Canada · 48% $487.6M elsewhere · 52%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of May 2004?

Shrek 2 (2004) leads with $932.5M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.3B, 95% of what all 35 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Shrek 2 (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $932.5M Shrek 2 (2004)
    $445M US & Canada · 48% $487.6M elsewhere · 52%
  2. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $552.6M The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
    $186.7M US & Canada · 34% $365.9M elsewhere · 66%
  3. Troy (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $497.4M Troy (2004)
    $133.4M US & Canada · 27% $364M elsewhere · 73%
  4. Van Helsing (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $300.2M Van Helsing (2004)
    $120.2M US & Canada · 40% $180M elsewhere · 60%
  5. Raising Helen (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $49.7M Raising Helen (2004)
    $37.5M US & Canada · 75% $12.2M elsewhere · 25%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of May 2004, 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 2004.

  1. 1 Shrek 2 (2004) movie poster
    Shrek 2 (2004) May 19, 2004 · Adventure, Fantasy $932.5M worldwide
    May 19, 2004 US and Canada: $445M Rest of the world: $487.6M Worldwide: $932.5M
  2. 2 The Day After Tomorrow (2004) movie poster
    The Day After Tomorrow (2004) May 28, 2004 · Action, Adventure $552.6M worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $186.7M Rest of the world: $365.9M Worldwide: $552.6M
  3. 3 Troy (2004) movie poster
    Troy (2004) May 14, 2004 · Action, Romance $497.4M worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $133.4M Rest of the world: $364M Worldwide: $497.4M
  4. 4 Van Helsing (2004) movie poster
    Van Helsing (2004) May 7, 2004 · Action, Adventure $300.2M worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $120.2M Rest of the world: $180M Worldwide: $300.2M
  5. 5 Raising Helen (2004) movie poster
    Raising Helen (2004) May 26, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $49.7M worldwide
    May 26, 2004 US and Canada: $37.5M Rest of the world: $12.2M Worldwide: $49.7M
  6. 6 New York Minute (2004) movie poster
    New York Minute (2004) May 7, 2004 · Comedy $21.3M worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: $7.2M Worldwide: $21.3M
  7. 7 Super Size Me (2004) movie poster
    Super Size Me (2004) May 7, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $20.6M worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: $9.1M Worldwide: $20.6M
  8. 8 Soul Plane (2004) movie poster
    Soul Plane (2004) May 28, 2004 · Comedy, Music $14.8M worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: $631.1K Worldwide: $14.8M
  9. 9 Breakin' All the Rules (2004) movie poster
    Breakin' All the Rules (2004) May 14, 2004 · Comedy, Romance $12.5M worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $12.3M Rest of the world: $279.9K Worldwide: $12.5M
  10. 10 Saved! (2004) movie poster
    Saved! (2004) May 28, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $10.3M worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $10.3M
  11. 11 A Day Without a Mexican (2004) movie poster
    A Day Without a Mexican (2004) May 14, 2004 · Drama, Mystery $10.1M worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $5.9M Worldwide: $10.1M
  12. 12 Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) movie poster
    Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) May 14, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $8M worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $8M
  13. 13 The Mother (2004) movie poster
    The Mother (2004) May 28, 2004 · Drama, Romance $3M worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $3M
  14. 14 The Lazarus Child (2004) movie poster
    The Lazarus Child (2004) May 13, 2004 · Drama, Horror $2.8M worldwide
    May 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  15. 15 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) movie poster
    The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) May 21, 2004 · Drama, Romance $1.8M worldwide
    May 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  16. 16 The Football Factory (2004) movie poster
    The Football Factory (2004) May 13, 2004 · Drama, Crime $1.2M worldwide
    May 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  17. 17 Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt (2004) movie poster
    Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt (2004) May 13, 2004 · Action, Horror $813.6K worldwide
    May 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $813.6K
  18. 18 Thunderstruck (2004) movie poster
    Thunderstruck (2004) May 20, 2004 · Drama, Music $660.2K worldwide
    May 20, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $660.2K
  19. 19 Still We Believe: The Boston Red Sox Movie (2004) movie poster
    Still We Believe: The Boston Red Sox Movie (2004) May 9, 2004 · Drama, Documentary $396.8K worldwide
    May 9, 2004 US and Canada: $396.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $396.8K
  20. 20 Baadasssss! (2004) movie poster
    Baadasssss! (2004) May 28, 2004 · Biography, Drama $365.7K worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $365.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $365.7K
  21. 21 Bukowski: Born into This (2004) movie poster
    Bukowski: Born into This (2004) May 28, 2004 · Biography, Documentary $329.1K worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $318.8K Rest of the world: $10.3K Worldwide: $329.1K
  22. 22 The Rage in Placid Lake (2004) movie poster
    The Rage in Placid Lake (2004) May 21, 2004 · Comedy $284.8K worldwide
    May 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $284.8K
  23. 23 Stateside (2004) movie poster
    Stateside (2004) May 21, 2004 · Drama, Romance $174.3K worldwide
    May 21, 2004 US and Canada: $174.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $174.3K
  24. 24 The Rocket Post (2004) movie poster
    The Rocket Post (2004) May 13, 2004 · Drama $122.5K worldwide
    May 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $122.5K
  25. 25 Seeing Other People (2004) movie poster
    Seeing Other People (2004) May 7, 2004 · Comedy $87.9K worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $87.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $87.9K
  26. 26 The Mudge Boy (2004) movie poster
    The Mudge Boy (2004) May 7, 2004 · Drama $62.9K worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $62.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $62.9K
  27. 27 Tempesta (2004) movie poster
    Tempesta (2004) May 10, 2004 · Drama $61.3K worldwide
    May 10, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.3K
  28. 28 Omagh (2004) movie poster
    Omagh (2004) May 22, 2004 · Drama $57.7K worldwide
    May 22, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $57.7K
  29. 29 Twist (2004) movie poster
    Twist (2004) May 21, 2004 · Drama $47.4K worldwide
    May 21, 2004 US and Canada: $47.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $47.4K
  30. 30 A Foreign Affair (2004) movie poster
    A Foreign Affair (2004) May 7, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $28.9K worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $28.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.9K
  31. 31 Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2004) movie poster
    Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2004) May 26, 2004 · Comedy $22.9K worldwide
    May 26, 2004 US and Canada: $22.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.9K
  32. 32 Off the Lip (2004) movie poster
    Off the Lip (2004) May 7, 2004 · Adventure, Sport $15.2K worldwide
    May 7, 2004 US and Canada: $15.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2K
  33. 33 The 24th Day (2004) movie poster
    The 24th Day (2004) May 14, 2004 · Thriller $14.5K worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $14.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.5K
  34. 34 With All Deliberate Speed (2004) movie poster
    With All Deliberate Speed (2004) May 14, 2004 · History, Documentary $7.7K worldwide
    May 14, 2004 US and Canada: $7.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7K
  35. 35 Wake (2004) movie poster
    Wake (2004) May 28, 2004 · Drama $7.2K worldwide
    May 28, 2004 US and Canada: $7.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2004?

Of the top 10, Breakin' All the Rules (2004) earned the biggest share at home (98% in the US & Canada), while Troy (2004) made 73% of its gross abroad. Across all 35 films, $992.8M (41%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M
    $445M US & Canada · 48% $487.6M elsewhere · 52%
  2. 2 The Day After Tomorrow (2004) $552.6M
    $186.7M US & Canada · 34% $365.9M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 3 Troy (2004) $497.4M
    $133.4M US & Canada · 27% $364M elsewhere · 73%
  4. 4 Van Helsing (2004) $300.2M
    $120.2M US & Canada · 40% $180M elsewhere · 60%
  5. 5 Raising Helen (2004) $49.7M
    $37.5M US & Canada · 75% $12.2M elsewhere · 25%
  6. 6 New York Minute (2004) $21.3M
    $14.1M US & Canada · 66% $7.2M elsewhere · 34%
  7. 7 Super Size Me (2004) $20.6M
    $11.5M US & Canada · 56% $9.1M elsewhere · 44%
  8. 8 Soul Plane (2004) $14.8M
    $14.2M US & Canada · 96% $631.1K elsewhere · 4%
  9. 9 Breakin' All the Rules (2004) $12.5M
    $12.3M US & Canada · 98% $279.9K elsewhere · 2%
  10. 10 Saved! (2004) $10.3M
    $8.9M US & Canada · 87% $1.3M elsewhere · 13%
Gross bands

How Many May 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

4 of 35 films crossed $100M and took $2.3B between them, 93% of the total. 24 films, 69% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 6% of the list $1.5B · 61% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 2 films, 6% of the list $797.6M · 33% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 7 films, 20% of the list $139.4M · 6% of the gross
  • Under $10M 24 films, 69% of the list $20.4M · <1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 21 (May 16–22) took $935.5M, led by Shrek 2 (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 25–May 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 2–8 Van Helsing (2004) $342.3M Van Helsing (2004)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 9–15 Troy (2004) $533.4M Troy (2004)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 16–22 Shrek 2 (2004) $935.5M Shrek 2 (2004)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 23–29 The Day After Tomorrow (2004) $631.2M The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  6. Week 23 Wk 23 May 30–Jun 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does May 2004 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 2003 earned the most: $2.7B from 34 films, led by Finding Nemo (2003). May 2004 took $2.4B.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1995 17 films 17 $1.2B – 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
May 2002 31 films · +173% 31 $2.2B +173% Spider-Man (2002) $825.8M
May 2003 34 films · +22% 34 $2.7B +22% Finding Nemo (2003) $941.6M
May 2004 35 films · −9% 35 $2.4B −9% Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in May 2004?

Adventure took $1.8B across 4 films, 73% of the total, ahead of Action ($1.4B) and Fantasy ($1.2B). A film counts once for each of its genres.

May 2004 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Adventure $1.8B
    4 films · #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
  2. Action $1.4B
    4 films · #1 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  3. Fantasy $1.2B
    3 films · #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
  4. Comedy $1.1B
    16 films · #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
  5. Animation $932.5M
    1 film · #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
  6. Family $932.5M
    1 film · #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
  7. Thriller $852.8M
    3 films · #1 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  8. Romance $564.7M
    7 films · #1 Troy (2004)
  9. Sci-Fi $552.6M
    1 film · #1 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  10. Drama $409.7M
    21 films · #1 Van Helsing (2004)
Archive

English Box Office in 2004, Month by Month

The months of 2004 with their totals: June leads with $3B, led by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

FAQ

English Box Office May 2004: 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 May 2004?

Shrek 2 (2004) leads with $932.5M worldwide, $445M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Day After Tomorrow (2004) at $552.6M and Troy (2004) at $497.4M.

How much did English-language movies released in May 2004 earn?

35 English-language films released in May 2004 report a worldwide gross, $2.4B in all, or $69.8M per film on average. April 2004 releases took $1.2B.

How many English-language movies released in May 2004 made $1 billion?

None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by Shrek 2 (2004) with $932.5M.

How much of the May 2004 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$992.8M of the $2.4B total, or 41%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 35 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2004 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 2004. 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 2004 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.