#1 of 44 #1 English-language movie of May 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
2007 · Action, Adventure
$961.7M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total
$309.4M US & Canada · 32% $652.3M elsewhere · 68%
English box office · May 2007
English Box Office, May 2007: Top-Grossing Releases
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in May 2007, with $961.7M worldwide, ahead of Spider-Man 3 (2007) at $891.7M and Shrek the Third (2007) at $808.3M. 44 English-language films released in May 2007 report a worldwide gross, $2.9B in all, 37% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 4.9 times the total of April 2007, whose releases took $591.6M. By genre, Action leads with $2B across 6 English releases.
- May 2007 releases with a gross
- 44
- combined worldwide
- $2.9B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs April 2007
- ×4.9
#1 of 44 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of May 2007?
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) leads with $961.7M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.8B, 96% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $961.7M Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)$309.4M US & Canada · 32% $652.3M elsewhere · 68%
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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every English Release of May 2007, 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 2007.
- 1 May 25, 2007 US and Canada: $309.4M Rest of the world: $652.3M Worldwide: $961.7M
- 2 May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $337.3M Rest of the world: $554.4M Worldwide: $891.7M
- 3 May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $322.7M Rest of the world: $485.6M Worldwide: $808.3M
- 4 May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $28.6M Rest of the world: $36.4M Worldwide: $65M
- 5 May 22, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.1M
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May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $19.1M Rest of the world: $5.9M Worldwide: $25M - 7
May 2, 2007 US and Canada: $19.1M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $22.2M - 8
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $17.5M - 9
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $9.2M - 10
May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: $598.9K Worldwide: $8.7M - 11
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $8.5M - 12
May 25, 2007 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $8.1M - 13
May 25, 2007 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $7.2M - 14
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $137.2K Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $5.5M - 15
May 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 16
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 17
May 30, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 18
May 23, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $936.5K - 19
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $656K - 20
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $458.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $458.2K - 21
May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $302.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $302.8K - 22
May 9, 2007 US and Canada: $263.2K Rest of the world: $35.8K Worldwide: $299K - 23
May 2, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $283.6K - 24
May 9, 2007 US and Canada: $19.3K Rest of the world: $206.7K Worldwide: $226K - 25
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $126.7K Rest of the world: $66.4K Worldwide: $193.1K - 26
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $171.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $171.3K - 27
May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $151.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $151.8K - 28
May 30, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $124.4K - 29
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: $64.5K Rest of the world: $47.5K Worldwide: $112K - 30
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $96K Rest of the world: $12.2K Worldwide: $108.2K - 31
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $102.2K - 32
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $83.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $83.4K - 33
May 30, 2007 US and Canada: $78.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $78.9K - 34
May 4, 2007 US and Canada: $72.6K Rest of the world: $877 Worldwide: $73.4K - 35
May 11, 2007 US and Canada: $46.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.2K - 36
May 9, 2007 US and Canada: $31.9K Rest of the world: $8.2K Worldwide: $40K - 37
May 12, 2007 US and Canada: $21.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4K - 38
May 25, 2007 US and Canada: $10.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2K - 39
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) May 1, 2007 · Documentary $10K worldwideMay 1, 2007 US and Canada: $8.9K Rest of the world: $1K Worldwide: $10K - 40
May 11, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8K - 41
May 25, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5K - 42
May 25, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8K - 43
May 15, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2K - 44
May 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $954
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 2007?
Of the top 10, Delta Farce (2007) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while Paris, je t'aime (2007) made 72% of its gross abroad. Across all 44 films, $1.1B (37%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) $961.7M $309.4M US & Canada · 32% $652.3M elsewhere · 68%
- 2 Spider-Man 3 (2007) $891.7M $337.3M US & Canada · 38% $554.4M elsewhere · 62%
- 3 Shrek the Third (2007) $808.3M $322.7M US & Canada · 40% $485.6M elsewhere · 60%
- 4 28 Weeks Later (2007) $65M $28.6M US & Canada · 44% $36.4M elsewhere · 56%
- 5 Death Proof (2007) $31.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Georgia Rule (2007) $25M $19.1M US & Canada · 76% $5.9M elsewhere · 24%
- 7 Waitress (2007) $22.2M $19.1M US & Canada · 86% $3.2M elsewhere · 14%
- 8 Paris, je t'aime (2007) $17.5M $4.9M US & Canada · 28% $12.6M elsewhere · 72%
- 9 Away from Her (2007) $9.2M $4.6M US & Canada · 50% $4.6M elsewhere · 50%
- 10 Delta Farce (2007) $8.7M $8.1M US & Canada · 93% $598.9K elsewhere · 7%
Gross bands
How Many May 2007 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 44 films crossed $100M and took $2.7B between them, 92% of the total. 36 films, 82% of the list, earned under $10M.
92%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 3 films, 7% of the list $2.7B · 92% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 11% of the list $160.9M · 6% of the gross
- Under $10M 36 films, 82% of the list $60.2M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of May 2007 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 21 (May 20–26) took $1B, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 29–May 5 Spider-Man 3 (2007) $949.6M Spider-Man 3 (2007)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 6–12 28 Weeks Later (2007) $99.9M 28 Weeks Later (2007)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 13–19 Shrek the Third (2007) $822.5M Shrek the Third (2007)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 20–26 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) $1B Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 Paano Kita Iibigin (2007) $1.7M Paano Kita Iibigin (2007)
Earlier years
How Does May 2007 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2007 earned the most: $2.9B from 44 films, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 26 films | 26 | $784.9M | – | 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 |
| May 2006 33 films · +8% | 33 | $2.4B | +8% | The Da Vinci Code (2006) $760M |
| May 2007 44 films · +22% | 44 | $2.9B | +22% | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) $961.7M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in May 2007?
Action took $2B across 6 films, 68% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($1.8B) and Fantasy ($1.8B). A film counts once for each of its genres.
May 2007 English Box Office by Genre
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Action $2B6 films · #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) -
Adventure $1.8B4 films · #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) -
Fantasy $1.8B4 films · #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) -
Thriller $1B10 films · #1 Spider-Man 3 (2007) -
Comedy $874.6M16 films · #1 Shrek the Third (2007) -
Animation $808.3M1 film · #1 Shrek the Third (2007) -
Family $808.3M1 film · #1 Shrek the Third (2007) -
Drama $102.9M25 films · #1 Georgia Rule (2007) -
Romance $92.1M11 films · #1 Georgia Rule (2007) -
Horror $83.6M5 films · #1 28 Weeks Later (2007)
Archive
English Box Office in 2007, Month by Month
The months of 2007 with their totals: December leads with $3.2B, led by I Am Legend (2007).
- January $424.5M #1 Epic Movie (2007)
- February $1.1B #1 Ghost Rider (2007)
- March $1.5B #1 300 (2007)
- April $591.6M #1 Disturbia (2007)
- May $2.9B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
- June $2.5B #1 Ratatouille (2007)
- July $2.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- August $1.5B #1 The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
- September $1B #1 The Game Plan (2007)
- October $899.5M #1 Saw IV (2007)
- November $1.8B #1 Enchanted (2007)
- December $3.2B #1 I Am Legend (2007)
FAQ
English Box Office May 2007: 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 44 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in May 2007?
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) leads with $961.7M worldwide, $309.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Spider-Man 3 (2007) at $891.7M and Shrek the Third (2007) at $808.3M.
How much did English-language movies released in May 2007 earn?
44 English-language films released in May 2007 report a worldwide gross, $2.9B in all, or $65.5M per film on average. April 2007 releases took $591.6M.
How many English-language movies released in May 2007 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) with $961.7M.
How is the May 2007 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 2007. 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 2007 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.