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English Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing English Movies

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 2005, with $905.6M worldwide, ahead of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) at $897.5M and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) at $745M. 415 English-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $16.6B in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 46 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 4% on 2004, whose releases took $15.9B. By genre, Adventure leads with $6.5B across 49 English releases.

2005 releases with a gross
415
combined worldwide
$16.6B
films crossed $100M
46
vs 2004
+4%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M, 5% of the total. The top 5 together took $3.7B, 22% of what all 415 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $905.6M Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $897.5M Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
    $290.5M US & Canada · 32% $607M elsewhere · 68%
  3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $745M The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
    $291.7M US & Canada · 39% $453.3M elsewhere · 61%
  4. War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $603.9M War of the Worlds (2005)
    $234.3M US & Canada · 39% $369.6M elsewhere · 61%
  5. King Kong (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $556.9M King Kong (2005)
    $218.1M US & Canada · 39% $338.8M elsewhere · 61%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 415. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2005.

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) May 19, 2005 · Action, Sci-Fi $905.6M worldwide
    May 19, 2005 US and Canada: $414.4M Rest of the world: $491.2M Worldwide: $905.6M
  2. 2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) movie poster
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · Adventure, Mystery $897.5M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: $290.5M Rest of the world: $607M Worldwide: $897.5M
  3. 3 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) movie poster
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Dec 9, 2005 · Adventure, Fantasy $745M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2005 US and Canada: $291.7M Rest of the world: $453.3M Worldwide: $745M
  4. 4 War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster
    War of the Worlds (2005) Jun 29, 2005 · Action, Adventure $603.9M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2005 US and Canada: $234.3M Rest of the world: $369.6M Worldwide: $603.9M
  5. 5 King Kong (2005) movie poster
    King Kong (2005) Dec 14, 2005 · Adventure, Drama $556.9M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2005 US and Canada: $218.1M Rest of the world: $338.8M Worldwide: $556.9M
  6. 6 Madagascar (2005) movie poster
    Madagascar (2005) May 27, 2005 · Adventure, Comedy $542.1M worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: $193.6M Rest of the world: $348.5M Worldwide: $542.1M
  7. 7 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) movie poster
    Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Jun 10, 2005 · Action, Thriller $487.3M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2005 US and Canada: $186.3M Rest of the world: $301M Worldwide: $487.3M
  8. 8 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) movie poster
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Jul 15, 2005 · Adventure, Fantasy $475M worldwide
    Jul 15, 2005 US and Canada: $206.5M Rest of the world: $268.5M Worldwide: $475M
  9. 9 Batman Begins (2005) movie poster
    Batman Begins (2005) Jun 15, 2005 · Action, Drama $375.4M worldwide
    Jun 15, 2005 US and Canada: $206.9M Rest of the world: $168.5M Worldwide: $375.4M
  10. 10 Hitch (2005) movie poster
    Hitch (2005) Feb 11, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $371.6M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2005 US and Canada: $179.5M Rest of the world: $192.1M Worldwide: $371.6M
  11. 11 Fantastic Four (2005) movie poster
    Fantastic Four (2005) Jul 8, 2005 · Action, Adventure $333.5M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2005 US and Canada: $154.7M Rest of the world: $178.8M Worldwide: $333.5M
  12. 12 Wedding Crashers (2005) movie poster
    Wedding Crashers (2005) Jul 15, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $288.5M worldwide
    Jul 15, 2005 US and Canada: $209.3M Rest of the world: $79.2M Worldwide: $288.5M
  13. 13 Robots (2005) movie poster
    Robots (2005) Mar 11, 2005 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $262.5M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2005 US and Canada: $128.2M Rest of the world: $134.3M Worldwide: $262.5M
  14. 14 Constantine (2005) movie poster
    Constantine (2005) Feb 18, 2005 · Thriller, Fantasy $230.9M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2005 US and Canada: $76M Rest of the world: $154.9M Worldwide: $230.9M
  15. 15 Flightplan (2005) movie poster
    Flightplan (2005) Sep 23, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $223.4M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2005 US and Canada: $89.7M Rest of the world: $133.7M Worldwide: $223.4M
  16. 16 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) movie poster
    Kingdom of Heaven (2005) May 6, 2005 · Action, Adventure $218.4M worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $47.5M Rest of the world: $170.8M Worldwide: $218.4M
  17. 17 Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) movie poster
    Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) Dec 21, 2005 · Comedy, Crime $204.7M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2005 US and Canada: $110.3M Rest of the world: $94.3M Worldwide: $204.7M
  18. 18 The Pacifier (2005) movie poster
    The Pacifier (2005) Mar 4, 2005 · Action, Drama $198.6M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2005 US and Canada: $113.1M Rest of the world: $85.6M Worldwide: $198.6M
  19. 19 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) movie poster
    Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Oct 5, 2005 · Adventure, Comedy $192.8M worldwide
    Oct 5, 2005 US and Canada: $56.1M Rest of the world: $136.7M Worldwide: $192.8M
  20. 20 The Longest Yard (2005) movie poster
    The Longest Yard (2005) May 27, 2005 · Drama, Sport $191.5M worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: $158.1M Rest of the world: $33.3M Worldwide: $191.5M
  21. 21 Walk the Line (2005) movie poster
    Walk the Line (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · Biography, Drama $186.8M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: $119.5M Rest of the world: $67.3M Worldwide: $186.8M
  22. 22 Brokeback Mountain (2005) movie poster
    Brokeback Mountain (2005) Dec 9, 2005 · Drama, Romance $178.1M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2005 US and Canada: $83M Rest of the world: $95M Worldwide: $178.1M
  23. 23 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) movie poster
    The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Aug 19, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $177.4M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2005 US and Canada: $109.4M Rest of the world: $67.9M Worldwide: $177.4M
  24. 24 The Ring Two (2005) movie poster
    The Ring Two (2005) Mar 18, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $164M worldwide
    Mar 18, 2005 US and Canada: $76.2M Rest of the world: $87.8M Worldwide: $164M
  25. 25 The Island (2005) movie poster
    The Island (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · Action, Sci-Fi $162.9M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $35.8M Rest of the world: $127.1M Worldwide: $162.9M
  26. 26 Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) movie poster
    Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) Dec 9, 2005 · Drama, Romance $162.2M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2005 US and Canada: $57.5M Rest of the world: $104.8M Worldwide: $162.2M
  27. 27 Monster-in-Law (2005) movie poster
    Monster-in-Law (2005) May 13, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $155.5M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $82.9M Rest of the world: $72.5M Worldwide: $155.5M
  28. 28 Saw II (2005) movie poster
    Saw II (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · Mystery, Thriller $147.7M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $87M Rest of the world: $60.7M Worldwide: $147.7M
  29. 29 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) movie poster
    The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $145.2M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: $75.1M Rest of the world: $70.1M Worldwide: $145.2M
  30. 30 Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) movie poster
    Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) Jun 22, 2005 · Adventure, Sport $144.1M worldwide
    Jun 22, 2005 US and Canada: $66M Rest of the world: $78.1M Worldwide: $144.1M
  31. 31 The Legend of Zorro (2005) movie poster
    The Legend of Zorro (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · Action, Adventure $142.4M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $46.5M Rest of the world: $95.9M Worldwide: $142.4M
  32. 32 Bewitched (2005) movie poster
    Bewitched (2005) Jun 24, 2005 · Fantasy, Comedy $131.4M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2005 US and Canada: $63.3M Rest of the world: $68.1M Worldwide: $131.4M
  33. 33 Munich (2005) movie poster
    Munich (2005) Dec 23, 2005 · Drama, History $131M worldwide
    Dec 23, 2005 US and Canada: $47.4M Rest of the world: $83.6M Worldwide: $131M
  34. 34 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) movie poster
    Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) Dec 21, 2005 · Adventure, Comedy $130.2M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2005 US and Canada: $82.6M Rest of the world: $47.6M Worldwide: $130.2M
  35. 35 Pride & Prejudice (2005) movie poster
    Pride & Prejudice (2005) Nov 11, 2005 · Drama, Romance $129.4M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2005 US and Canada: $44.8M Rest of the world: $84.6M Worldwide: $129.4M
  36. 36 March of the Penguins (2005) movie poster
    March of the Penguins (2005) Jun 24, 2005 · Family, Documentary $127.4M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2005 US and Canada: $77.4M Rest of the world: $50M Worldwide: $127.4M
  37. 37 Hide and Seek (2005) movie poster
    Hide and Seek (2005) Jan 28, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $127.4M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2005 US and Canada: $51.1M Rest of the world: $76.3M Worldwide: $127.4M
  38. 38 Corpse Bride (2005) movie poster
    Corpse Bride (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · Fantasy, Romance $117.2M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $53.4M Rest of the world: $63.8M Worldwide: $117.2M
  39. 39 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster
    The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · Action, Adventure $111.1M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $80.3M Rest of the world: $30.8M Worldwide: $111.1M
  40. 40 Cinderella Man (2005) movie poster
    Cinderella Man (2005) Jun 3, 2005 · Biography, Drama $108.5M worldwide
    Jun 3, 2005 US and Canada: $61.6M Rest of the world: $46.9M Worldwide: $108.5M
  41. 41 The Amityville Horror (2005) movie poster
    The Amityville Horror (2005) Apr 15, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $107.5M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2005 US and Canada: $65.2M Rest of the world: $42.3M Worldwide: $107.5M
  42. 42 The Brothers Grimm (2005) movie poster
    The Brothers Grimm (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · Adventure, Thriller $105.3M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $37.9M Rest of the world: $67.4M Worldwide: $105.3M
  43. 43 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) movie poster
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Apr 29, 2005 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $104.5M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2005 US and Canada: $51.1M Rest of the world: $53.4M Worldwide: $104.5M
  44. 44 Guess Who (2005) movie poster
    Guess Who (2005) Mar 25, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $103.1M worldwide
    Mar 25, 2005 US and Canada: $68.9M Rest of the world: $34.2M Worldwide: $103.1M
  45. 45 Just Like Heaven (2005) movie poster
    Just Like Heaven (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · Fantasy, Comedy $102.9M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $48.3M Rest of the world: $54.5M Worldwide: $102.9M
  46. 46 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) movie poster
    Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) Mar 24, 2005 · Action, Comedy $101.4M worldwide
    Mar 24, 2005 US and Canada: $48.5M Rest of the world: $52.9M Worldwide: $101.4M
  47. 47 Are We There Yet? (2005) movie poster
    Are We There Yet? (2005) Jan 21, 2005 · Adventure, Drama $97.9M worldwide
    Jan 21, 2005 US and Canada: $82.7M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $97.9M
  48. 48 Jarhead (2005) movie poster
    Jarhead (2005) Nov 4, 2005 · Biography, Drama $97.1M worldwide
    Nov 4, 2005 US and Canada: $62.7M Rest of the world: $34.4M Worldwide: $97.1M
  49. 49 Red Eye (2005) movie poster
    Red Eye (2005) Aug 19, 2005 · Thriller $96.3M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2005 US and Canada: $57.9M Rest of the world: $38.4M Worldwide: $96.3M
  50. 50 Be Cool (2005) movie poster
    Be Cool (2005) Mar 4, 2005 · Comedy, Crime $95.8M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2005 US and Canada: $56M Rest of the world: $39.7M Worldwide: $95.8M
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2005?

Of the top 10, Batman Begins (2005) earned the biggest share at home (55% in the US & Canada), while Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 415 films, $7.9B (48%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. 2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $897.5M
    $290.5M US & Canada · 32% $607M elsewhere · 68%
  3. 3 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) $745M
    $291.7M US & Canada · 39% $453.3M elsewhere · 61%
  4. 4 War of the Worlds (2005) $603.9M
    $234.3M US & Canada · 39% $369.6M elsewhere · 61%
  5. 5 King Kong (2005) $556.9M
    $218.1M US & Canada · 39% $338.8M elsewhere · 61%
  6. 6 Madagascar (2005) $542.1M
    $193.6M US & Canada · 36% $348.5M elsewhere · 64%
  7. 7 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) $487.3M
    $186.3M US & Canada · 38% $301M elsewhere · 62%
  8. 8 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) $475M
    $206.5M US & Canada · 43% $268.5M elsewhere · 57%
  9. 9 Batman Begins (2005) $375.4M
    $206.9M US & Canada · 55% $168.5M elsewhere · 45%
  10. 10 Hitch (2005) $371.6M
    $179.5M US & Canada · 48% $192.1M elsewhere · 52%
Gross bands

How Many 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

46 of 415 films crossed $100M and took $11.8B between them, 71% of the total. 262 films, 63% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 6 films, 1% of the list $4.3B · 26% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 40 films, 10% of the list $7.6B · 46% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 107 films, 26% of the list $4.5B · 27% of the gross
  • Under $10M 262 films, 63% of the list $268.2M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2005 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $2.8B from 33 films, led by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). April was the quietest month ($482M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Hide and Seek (2005) $561.2M Hide and Seek (2005)
  2. February Feb Hitch (2005) $962.5M Hitch (2005)
  3. March Mar Robots (2005) $1.1B Robots (2005)
  4. April Apr The Amityville Horror (2005) $482M The Amityville Horror (2005)
  5. May May Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $2.2B Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  6. June Jun War of the Worlds (2005) $2.2B War of the Worlds (2005)
  7. July Jul Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) $1.5B Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
  8. August Aug The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $992M The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
  9. September Sep Flightplan (2005) $1.2B Flightplan (2005)
  10. October Oct Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) $1B Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
  11. November Nov Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $1.7B Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
  12. December Dec The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) $2.8B The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Last 10 years

How Does 2005 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2003 earned the most: $17.1B from 344 films, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). 2005 took $16.6B.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1996 232 films 232 $9.2B – Independence Day (1996) $817.4M
1997 237 films · +28% 237 $11.8B +28% Titanic (1997) $2.3B
1998 254 films · −15% 254 $10B −15% Armageddon (1998) $553.7M
1999 262 films · +29% 262 $12.9B +29% Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B
2000 271 films · −6% 271 $12.2B −6% Mission: Impossible II (2000) $546.4M
2001 301 films · +10% 301 $13.4B +10% Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
2002 369 films · +4% 369 $13.9B +4% Spider-Man (2002) $825.8M
2003 344 films · +23% 344 $17.1B +23% The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) $1.1B
2004 391 films · −7% 391 $15.9B −7% Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M
2005 415 films · +4% 415 $16.6B +4% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in 2005?

Adventure took $6.5B across 49 films, 39% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($6.5B) and Drama ($6.4B). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2005 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Adventure $6.5B
    49 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
  2. Comedy $6.5B
    151 films · #1 Madagascar (2005)
  3. Drama $6.4B
    203 films · #1 War of the Worlds (2005)
  4. Thriller $4.9B
    83 films · #1 War of the Worlds (2005)
  5. Romance $4.8B
    84 films · #1 King Kong (2005)
  6. Action $4.6B
    51 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  7. Family $4.6B
    36 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
  8. Fantasy $4.5B
    22 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  9. Sci-Fi $2.8B
    22 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  10. Mystery $2.3B
    32 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Archive

English Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $28.7B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).

2020s 7 years · $104.1B
2010s 10 years · $261.1B
2000s 10 years · $170.3B
1990s 10 years · $84.5B
1980s 10 years · $33.4B
1970s 10 years · $9.6B
1960s 10 years · $1.4B
1950s 10 years · $757.2M
1940s 10 years · $651.4M
1930s 10 years · $213.2M
1920s 3 years · $60.4K
1910s 1 year · $160
FAQ

English Box Office 2005: 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 415 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M worldwide, $414.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) at $897.5M and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) at $745M.

How much did English-language movies released in 2005 earn?

415 English-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $16.6B in all, or $40M per film on average. 2004 releases took $15.9B.

How many English-language movies released in 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 46 films crossed $100 million, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) with $905.6M.

How much of the 2005 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$7.9B of the $16.6B total, or 48%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 78 films of the 415 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2005 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 2005. 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 2005 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.