#1 of 44 #1 English-language movie of March 2008
2008 · Adventure, Comedy
$298.6M worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
$154.5M US & Canada · 52% $144M elsewhere · 48%
English box office · March 2008
English Box Office, March 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in March 2008, with $298.6M worldwide, ahead of 10,000 BC (2008) at $269.8M and 21 (2008) at $159.8M. 44 English-language films released in March 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 50% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 3% on February 2008, whose releases took $1.2B. By genre, Drama leads with $691.8M across 22 English releases.
- March 2008 releases with a gross
- 44
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs February 2008
- −3%
#1 of 44 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of March 2008?
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) leads with $298.6M, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $864.6M, 73% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every English Release of March 2008, 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 March 2008.
- 1 Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $154.5M Rest of the world: $144M Worldwide: $298.6M
- 2 Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $94.8M Rest of the world: $175M Worldwide: $269.8M
- 3 Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $81.2M Rest of the world: $78.6M Worldwide: $159.8M
- 4 Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $45.7M Worldwide: $71.6M
- 5 Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: $34.8M Worldwide: $64.8M
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Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $45.6M Rest of the world: $5.9M Worldwide: $51.5M - 7
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $32.9M Rest of the world: $17.1M Worldwide: $49.9M - 8
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $42M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $42M - 9
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $24.9M Rest of the world: $16.8M Worldwide: $41.6M - 10
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $27.5M Worldwide: $33.5M - 11
Mar 19, 2008 US and Canada: $12.6M Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $23.3M - 12
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $22.5M - 13
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $12.3M Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $16.7M - 14
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $10.9M Rest of the world: $297.2K Worldwide: $11.2M - 15
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $44.4K Rest of the world: $10.6M Worldwide: $10.6M - 16
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $6.7M Worldwide: $7.9M - 17
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $486.8K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.5M - 18
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $2.9M - 19
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 20
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $676.9K - 21
Mar 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $463.4K - 22
Mar 26, 2008 US and Canada: $128.2K Rest of the world: $331.9K Worldwide: $460.1K - 23
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $443.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $443.6K - 24
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $402.9K Rest of the world: $11.5K Worldwide: $414.4K - 25
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2008) Mar 12, 2008 · Documentary, Adventure $402.2K worldwideMar 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $402.2K - 26
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $273.9K Rest of the world: $26.6K Worldwide: $300.4K - 27
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $170.4K Rest of the world: $38.6K Worldwide: $209K - 28
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $56.2K Rest of the world: $131.3K Worldwide: $187.5K - 29
Mar 26, 2008 US and Canada: $46K Rest of the world: $139.7K Worldwide: $185.7K - 30
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $142.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $142.7K - 31
Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $115.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $115.9K - 32
Mar 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $89.5K - 33
Mar 9, 2008 US and Canada: $54.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.6K - 34
Mar 8, 2008 US and Canada: $49K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49K - 35
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $10.7K Rest of the world: $21.1K Worldwide: $31.8K - 36
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $31.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.3K - 37
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $30.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.6K - 38
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $24K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24K - 39
Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $11.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.4K - 40
Mar 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.5K - 41
Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub (2008) Mar 14, 2008 · Documentary $3K worldwideMar 14, 2008 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3K - 42
Mar 8, 2008 US and Canada: $1.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9K - 43
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280 - 44
Mar 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 2008?
Of the top 10, Meet the Browns (2008) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Run, Fatboy, Run (2008) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 44 films, $589.9M (50%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) $298.6M $154.5M US & Canada · 52% $144M elsewhere · 48%
- 2 10,000 BC (2008) $269.8M $94.8M US & Canada · 35% $175M elsewhere · 65%
- 3 21 (2008) $159.8M $81.2M US & Canada · 51% $78.6M elsewhere · 49%
- 4 Superhero Movie (2008) $71.6M $25.9M US & Canada · 36% $45.7M elsewhere · 64%
- 5 The Bank Job (2008) $64.8M $30.1M US & Canada · 46% $34.8M elsewhere · 54%
- 6 College Road Trip (2008) $51.5M $45.6M US & Canada · 88% $5.9M elsewhere · 12%
- 7 Drillbit Taylor (2008) $49.9M $32.9M US & Canada · 66% $17.1M elsewhere · 34%
- 8 Meet the Browns (2008) $42M $42M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Never Back Down (2008) $41.6M $24.9M US & Canada · 60% $16.8M elsewhere · 40%
- 10 Run, Fatboy, Run (2008) $33.5M $6M US & Canada · 18% $27.5M elsewhere · 82%
Gross bands
How Many March 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 44 films crossed $100M and took $728.2M between them, 61% of the total. 29 films, 66% of the list, earned under $10M.
61% 37%
- $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 3 films, 7% of the list $728.2M · 61% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 12 films, 27% of the list $439.3M · 37% of the gross
- Under $10M 29 films, 66% of the list $21.2M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of March 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 10 (Mar 2–8) took $410.9M, led by 10,000 BC (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 2–8 10,000 BC (2008) $410.9M 10,000 BC (2008)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 9–15 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) $371.8M Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 16–22 Drillbit Taylor (2008) $128.3M Drillbit Taylor (2008)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 23–29 21 (2008) $277.6M 21 (2008)
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 30–Apr 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does March 2008 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 2006 earned the most: $1.6B from 46 films, led by Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006). March 2008 took $1.2B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1999 21 films | 21 | $1.1B | – | The Matrix (1999) $467.8M |
| March 2000 23 films · −17% | 23 | $896.4M | −17% | Erin Brockovich (2000) $257.9M |
| March 2001 23 films · −21% | 23 | $705.3M | −21% | Spy Kids (2001) $147.9M |
| March 2002 19 films · +87% | 19 | $1.3B | +87% | Ice Age (2002) $383.3M |
| March 2003 25 films · −47% | 25 | $698.9M | −47% | Bringing Down the House (2003) $164.7M |
| March 2004 24 films · +24% | 24 | $866.9M | +24% | Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) $181.2M |
| March 2005 28 films · +29% | 28 | $1.1B | +29% | Robots (2005) $262.5M |
| March 2006 46 films · +44% | 46 | $1.6B | +44% | Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) $667.1M |
| March 2007 46 films · −7% | 46 | $1.5B | −7% | 300 (2007) $456.1M |
| March 2008 44 films · −21% | 44 | $1.2B | −21% | Horton Hears a Who! (2008) $298.6M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in March 2008?
Drama took $691.8M across 22 films, 58% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($622.2M) and Comedy ($565.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
March 2008 English Box Office by Genre
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Drama $691.8M22 films · #1 10,000 BC (2008) -
Adventure $622.2M6 films · #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) -
Comedy $565.9M11 films · #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) -
Family $351.6M3 films · #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) -
Animation $298.6M1 film · #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008) -
Fantasy $269.8M1 film · #1 10,000 BC (2008) -
Thriller $172.3M10 films · #1 Superhero Movie (2008) -
Action $136.9M6 films · #1 Superhero Movie (2008) -
Romance $96.1M7 films · #1 Meet the Browns (2008) -
Sci-Fi $94M2 films · #1 Superhero Movie (2008)
Archive
English Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: July leads with $3.1B, led by The Dark Knight (2008).
- January $610.2M #1 Cloverfield (2008)
- February $1.2B #1 Jumper (2008)
- March $1.2B #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- April $787.8M #1 The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- May $2.4B #1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- June $2.1B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- July $3.1B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- August $1.4B #1 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
- September $893.2M #1 Eagle Eye (2008)
- October $1.3B #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $2.7B #1 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
- December $2.4B #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
English Box Office March 2008: 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 March 2008?
Horton Hears a Who! (2008) leads with $298.6M worldwide, $154.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 10,000 BC (2008) at $269.8M and 21 (2008) at $159.8M.
How much did English-language movies released in March 2008 earn?
44 English-language films released in March 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $27M per film on average. February 2008 releases took $1.2B.
How many English-language movies released in March 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Horton Hears a Who! (2008) with $298.6M.
How is the March 2008 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 March 2008. 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 March 2008 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.