#1 of 39 #1 English-language movie of August 2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
2006 · Action, Sport
$163.4M worldwide · 17% of the chart's total
$148.2M US & Canada · 91% $15.2M elsewhere · 9%
English box office · August 2006
English Box Office, August 2006: Top-Grossing Releases
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in August 2006, with $163.4M worldwide, ahead of World Trade Center (2006) at $163.2M and Barnyard (2006) at $116.8M. 39 English-language films released in August 2006 report a worldwide gross, $965.7M in all, 65% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 53% on July 2006, whose releases took $2B. By genre, Drama leads with $513.2M across 23 English releases.
- August 2006 releases with a gross
- 39
- combined worldwide
- $965.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 4
- vs July 2006
- −53%
#1 of 39 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of August 2006?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) leads with $163.4M, 17% of the total. The top 5 together took $645.5M, 67% of what all 39 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $163.4M Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)$148.2M US & Canada · 91% $15.2M elsewhere · 9%
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The chart
Every English Release of August 2006, 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 August 2006.
- 1 Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $148.2M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $163.4M
- 2 Aug 9, 2006 US and Canada: $70.3M Rest of the world: $93M Worldwide: $163.2M
- 3 Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $72.6M Rest of the world: $44.1M Worldwide: $116.8M
- 4 Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $65.3M Rest of the world: $48.9M Worldwide: $114.2M
- 5 Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $39.9M Rest of the world: $48M Worldwide: $87.9M
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Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $34M Rest of the world: $28M Worldwide: $62M - 7
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: $57.8M Rest of the world: $673.9K Worldwide: $58.5M - 8
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $26M Rest of the world: $31.1M Worldwide: $57.1M - 9
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $36.3M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $38.6M - 10
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: $19.2M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $20.4M - 11
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $11.4M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $16.9M - 12
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: $13M Rest of the world: $58.5K Worldwide: $13.1M - 13
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: $12.6M Rest of the world: $71.8K Worldwide: $12.6M - 14
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $7.8M Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $10.6M - 15
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $7.4M - 16
Aug 17, 2006 US and Canada: $69.2K Rest of the world: $6.7M Worldwide: $6.7M - 17
Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $4.7M - 18
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $445.3K Worldwide: $3.6M - 19
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $808.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2.7M - 20
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $830.1K Worldwide: $2.5M - 21
Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $379.4K Rest of the world: $603.4K Worldwide: $982.8K - 22
Aug 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $382.2K - 23
Aug 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $373K - 24
Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $321.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $321.9K - 25
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $224.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $224.1K - 26
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $54.7K Rest of the world: $88.7K Worldwide: $143.5K - 27
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $97.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $97.2K - 28
Aug 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $95.7K - 29
Aug 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.5K - 30
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $33.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $33.6K - 31
Aug 1, 2006 US and Canada: $23.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.5K - 32
Aug 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.8K - 33
Aug 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8K - 34
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: $8.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.1K - 35
Aug 2, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1K - 36
Aug 18, 2006 US and Canada: $5.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2K - 37
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $3.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8K - 38
Aug 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $995 - 39
Aug 9, 2006 US and Canada: $967 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $967
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2006?
Of the top 10, Invincible (2006) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while World Trade Center (2006) made 57% of its gross abroad. Across all 39 films, $625.7M (65%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) $163.4M $148.2M US & Canada · 91% $15.2M elsewhere · 9%
- 2 World Trade Center (2006) $163.2M $70.3M US & Canada · 43% $93M elsewhere · 57%
- 3 Barnyard (2006) $116.8M $72.6M US & Canada · 62% $44.1M elsewhere · 38%
- 4 Step Up (2006) $114.2M $65.3M US & Canada · 57% $48.9M elsewhere · 43%
- 5 The Illusionist (2006) $87.9M $39.9M US & Canada · 45% $48M elsewhere · 55%
- 6 Snakes on a Plane (2006) $62M $34M US & Canada · 55% $28M elsewhere · 45%
- 7 Invincible (2006) $58.5M $57.8M US & Canada · 99% $673.9K elsewhere · 1%
- 8 The Descent (2006) $57.1M $26M US & Canada · 46% $31.1M elsewhere · 54%
- 9 Accepted (2006) $38.6M $36.3M US & Canada · 94% $2.3M elsewhere · 6%
- 10 Beerfest (2006) $20.4M $19.2M US & Canada · 94% $1.2M elsewhere · 6%
Gross bands
How Many August 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
4 of 39 films crossed $100M and took $557.6M between them, 58% of the total. 25 films, 64% of the list, earned under $10M.
58% 39%
- $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 4 films, 10% of the list $557.6M · 58% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 26% of the list $377.8M · 39% of the gross
- Under $10M 25 films, 64% of the list $30.3M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2006 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 30–Aug 5) took $354.5M, led by Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 30–Aug 5 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) $354.5M Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 6–12 World Trade Center (2006) $283.5M World Trade Center (2006)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 13–19 The Illusionist (2006) $222.6M The Illusionist (2006)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 20–26 Invincible (2006) $105M Invincible (2006)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 27–Sep 2 Grimm Love (2006) $95.7K Grimm Love (2006)
Earlier years
How Does August 2006 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $1.6B from 30 films, led by Rush Hour 2 (2001). August 2006 took $965.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1997 29 films | 29 | $791.1M | – | The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M |
| August 1998 19 films · −44% | 19 | $446.5M | −44% | Blade (1998) $131.2M |
| August 1999 24 films · +164% | 24 | $1.2B | +164% | The Sixth Sense (1999) $672.8M |
| August 2000 23 films · −34% | 23 | $783.4M | −34% | Hollow Man (2000) $190.2M |
| August 2001 30 films · +100% | 30 | $1.6B | +100% | Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M |
| August 2002 28 films · −45% | 28 | $858.8M | −45% | Signs (2002) $408.2M |
| August 2003 34 films · +19% | 34 | $1B | +19% | American Wedding (2003) $232.7M |
| August 2004 38 films · −11% | 38 | $909.1M | −11% | Collateral (2004) $220.2M |
| August 2005 41 films · +9% | 41 | $992M | +9% | The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $177.4M |
| August 2006 39 films · −3% | 39 | $965.7M | −3% | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) $163.4M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in August 2006?
Drama took $513.2M across 23 films, 53% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($390.9M) and Action ($282.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
August 2006 English Box Office by Genre
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Drama $513.2M23 films · #1 World Trade Center (2006) -
Comedy $390.9M14 films · #1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) -
Action $282.5M3 films · #1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) -
Romance $246.6M10 films · #1 Step Up (2006) -
Sport $221.9M2 films · #1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) -
Thriller $217.9M6 films · #1 The Illusionist (2006) -
History $163.2M1 film · #1 World Trade Center (2006) -
Family $146.8M3 films · #1 Barnyard (2006) -
Crime $127.1M5 films · #1 Step Up (2006) -
Animation $116.8M1 film · #1 Barnyard (2006)
Archive
English Box Office in 2006, Month by Month
The months of 2006 with their totals: December leads with $2.8B, led by Night at the Museum (2006).
- January $630.5M #1 Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
- February $842.8M #1 The Pink Panther (2006)
- March $1.6B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- April $879.4M #1 Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- May $2.4B #1 The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- June $2.1B #1 Cars (2006)
- July $2B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- August $965.7M #1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
- September $983.9M #1 Open Season (2006)
- October $967.2M #1 The Departed (2006)
- November $1.6B #1 Casino Royale (2006)
- December $2.8B #1 Night at the Museum (2006)
FAQ
English Box Office August 2006: 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 39 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in August 2006?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) leads with $163.4M worldwide, $148.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come World Trade Center (2006) at $163.2M and Barnyard (2006) at $116.8M.
How much did English-language movies released in August 2006 earn?
39 English-language films released in August 2006 report a worldwide gross, $965.7M in all, or $24.8M per film on average. July 2006 releases took $2B.
How many English-language movies released in August 2006 made $1 billion?
None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) with $163.4M.
How is the August 2006 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 August 2006. 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 August 2006 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.