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English Box Office, May 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in May 2005, with $905.6M worldwide, ahead of Madagascar (2005) at $542.1M and Kingdom of Heaven (2005) at $218.4M. 37 English-language films released in May 2005 report a worldwide gross, $2.2B in all, 46% of it from the US & Canada. 5 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 4.5 times the total of April 2005, whose releases took $482M. By genre, Action leads with $1.1B across 5 English releases.

May 2005 releases with a gross
37
combined worldwide
$2.2B
films crossed $100M
5
vs April 2005
×4.5
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of May 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $2B, 92% of what all 37 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. Madagascar (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $542.1M Madagascar (2005)
    $193.6M US & Canada · 36% $348.5M elsewhere · 64%
  3. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $218.4M Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
    $47.5M US & Canada · 22% $170.8M elsewhere · 78%
  4. The Longest Yard (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $191.5M The Longest Yard (2005)
    $158.1M US & Canada · 83% $33.3M elsewhere · 17%
  5. Monster-in-Law (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $155.5M Monster-in-Law (2005)
    $82.9M US & Canada · 53% $72.5M elsewhere · 47%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of May 2005, 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 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 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
  3. 3 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
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 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
  6. 6 House of Wax (2005) movie poster
    House of Wax (2005) May 6, 2005 · Thriller, Horror $68.8M worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $36.7M Worldwide: $68.8M
  7. 7 Kicking & Screaming (2005) movie poster
    Kicking & Screaming (2005) May 13, 2005 · Sport, Comedy $56.1M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $52.8M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $56.1M
  8. 8 Mindhunters (2005) movie poster
    Mindhunters (2005) May 13, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $21.1M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $21.1M
  9. 9 Layer Cake (2005) movie poster
    Layer Cake (2005) May 13, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $11.9M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $9.5M Worldwide: $11.9M
  10. 10 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) movie poster
    Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) May 13, 2005 · Music, Family $9.1M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: $986.4K Worldwide: $9.1M
  11. 11 Kings & Queen (2005) movie poster
    Kings & Queen (2005) May 13, 2005 · Drama, Comedy $3.8M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $291K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $3.8M
  12. 12 Things to Do Before You’re 30 (2005) movie poster
    Things to Do Before You’re 30 (2005) May 11, 2005 · Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    May 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  13. 13 Modigliani (2005) movie poster
    Modigliani (2005) May 13, 2005 · Biography, Drama $1.5M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $205.2K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.5M
  14. 14 Mysterious Skin (2005) movie poster
    Mysterious Skin (2005) May 6, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $1.5M worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $713.2K Rest of the world: $819.7K Worldwide: $1.5M
  15. 15 Tara Road (2005) movie poster
    Tara Road (2005) May 11, 2005 · Drama $875.9K worldwide
    May 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $875.9K
  16. 16 Chromophobia (2005) movie poster
    Chromophobia (2005) May 21, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $489K worldwide
    May 21, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489K
  17. 17 You and Your Stupid Mate (2005) movie poster
    You and Your Stupid Mate (2005) May 24, 2005 · Comedy $453.2K worldwide
    May 24, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $453.2K
  18. 18 Havoc (2005) movie poster
    Havoc (2005) May 26, 2005 · Drama, Crime $371K worldwide
    May 26, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $371K
  19. 19 2001 Maniacs (2005) movie poster
    2001 Maniacs (2005) May 12, 2005 · Horror, Comedy $369K worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $369K
  20. 20 A League of Ordinary Gentlemen (2005) movie poster
    A League of Ordinary Gentlemen (2005) May 27, 2005 · Sport, Documentary $322.6K worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: $18.8K Rest of the world: $303.8K Worldwide: $322.6K
  21. 21 The Great Role (2005) movie poster
    The Great Role (2005) May 6, 2005 · Drama, Comedy $307K worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $11.4K Rest of the world: $295.6K Worldwide: $307K
  22. 22 Cake (2005) movie poster
    Cake (2005) May 12, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $285.4K worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $285.4K
  23. 23 Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) movie poster
    Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) May 20, 2005 · Thriller, Horror $251.5K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: $251.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $251.5K
  24. 24 Silent Partner (2005) movie poster
    Silent Partner (2005) May 26, 2005 · Action, Crime $121.8K worldwide
    May 26, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $121.8K
  25. 25 Boo (2005) movie poster
    Boo (2005) May 13, 2005 · Horror $118.4K worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $118.4K
  26. 26 Submerged (2005) movie poster
    Submerged (2005) May 6, 2005 · Adventure, Thriller $71.9K worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $71.9K
  27. 27 Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire (2005) movie poster
    Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire (2005) May 18, 2005 · Documentary $68.2K worldwide
    May 18, 2005 US and Canada: $68.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $68.2K
  28. 28 Tell Them Who You Are (2005) movie poster
    Tell Them Who You Are (2005) May 13, 2005 · Biography, Documentary $46.7K worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $39.1K Rest of the world: $7.7K Worldwide: $46.7K
  29. 29 Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) movie poster
    Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) May 6, 2005 · Comedy $36K worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $36K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36K
  30. 30 Shadows in the Sun (2005) movie poster
    Shadows in the Sun (2005) May 12, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $35.4K worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35.4K
  31. 31 Feed (2005) movie poster
    Feed (2005) May 11, 2005 · Thriller, Mystery $33K worldwide
    May 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33K
  32. 32 Animal (2005) movie poster
    Animal (2005) May 1, 2005 · Drama, Action $21.3K worldwide
    May 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.3K
  33. 33 Up for Grabs (2005) movie poster
    Up for Grabs (2005) May 6, 2005 · Comedy, Documentary $13.9K worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $13.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.9K
  34. 34 Writer of O (2005) movie poster
    Writer of O (2005) May 4, 2005 · Documentary $11.7K worldwide
    May 4, 2005 US and Canada: $11.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.7K
  35. 35 Fighting Tommy Riley (2005) movie poster
    Fighting Tommy Riley (2005) May 6, 2005 · Drama, Sport $10.5K worldwide
    May 6, 2005 US and Canada: $10.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.5K
  36. 36 Stolen Childhoods (2005) movie poster
    Stolen Childhoods (2005) May 20, 2005 · Documentary $3K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3K
  37. 37 Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) movie poster
    Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) May 12, 2005 · Documentary $2.1K worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2005?

Of the top 10, Kicking & Screaming (2005) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while Layer Cake (2005) made 80% of its gross abroad. Across all 37 films, $998.1M (46%) 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 Madagascar (2005) $542.1M
    $193.6M US & Canada · 36% $348.5M elsewhere · 64%
  3. 3 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) $218.4M
    $47.5M US & Canada · 22% $170.8M elsewhere · 78%
  4. 4 The Longest Yard (2005) $191.5M
    $158.1M US & Canada · 83% $33.3M elsewhere · 17%
  5. 5 Monster-in-Law (2005) $155.5M
    $82.9M US & Canada · 53% $72.5M elsewhere · 47%
  6. 6 House of Wax (2005) $68.8M
    $32.1M US & Canada · 47% $36.7M elsewhere · 53%
  7. 7 Kicking & Screaming (2005) $56.1M
    $52.8M US & Canada · 94% $3.2M elsewhere · 6%
  8. 8 Mindhunters (2005) $21.1M
    $4.5M US & Canada · 21% $16.7M elsewhere · 79%
  9. 9 Layer Cake (2005) $11.9M
    $2.3M US & Canada · 20% $9.5M elsewhere · 80%
  10. 10 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) $9.1M
    $8.1M US & Canada · 89% $986.4K elsewhere · 11%
Gross bands

How Many May 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

5 of 37 films crossed $100M and took $2B between them, 92% of the total. 28 films, 76% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 5% of the list $1.4B · 66% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 3 films, 8% of the list $565.3M · 26% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 11% of the list $157.8M · 7% of the gross
  • Under $10M 28 films, 76% of the list $22M · 1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 21 (May 15–21) took $906.4M, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 19 Wk 19 May 1–7 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) $289.1M Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
  2. Week 20 Wk 20 May 8–14 Monster-in-Law (2005) $262.4M Monster-in-Law (2005)
  3. Week 21 Wk 21 May 15–21 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $906.4M Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  4. Week 22 Wk 22 May 22–28 Madagascar (2005) $734.8M Madagascar (2005)
  5. Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does May 2005 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 2005 took $2.2B.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1996 17 films 17 $1.2B – 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
May 2005 37 films · −10% 37 $2.2B −10% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in May 2005?

Action took $1.1B across 5 films, 51% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($952M) and Fantasy ($905.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

May 2005 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $1.1B
    5 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  2. Comedy $952M
    13 films · #1 Madagascar (2005)
  3. Fantasy $905.6M
    1 film · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  4. Sci-Fi $905.6M
    1 film · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  5. Adventure $760.5M
    3 films · #1 Madagascar (2005)
  6. Family $607.2M
    3 films · #1 Madagascar (2005)
  7. Animation $542.1M
    1 film · #1 Madagascar (2005)
  8. Sport $247.9M
    4 films · #1 The Longest Yard (2005)
  9. Drama $235.1M
    14 films · #1 The Longest Yard (2005)
  10. History $218.4M
    1 film · #1 Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Archive

English Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: December leads with $2.8B, led by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005).

FAQ

English Box Office May 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 37 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in May 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 Madagascar (2005) at $542.1M and Kingdom of Heaven (2005) at $218.4M.

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

37 English-language films released in May 2005 report a worldwide gross, $2.2B in all, or $59.3M per film on average. April 2005 releases took $482M.

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

None. 5 films crossed $100 million, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) with $905.6M.

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

$998.1M of the $2.2B total, or 46%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 14 films of the 37 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 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 May 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 May 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.