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English box office · Week 51 · Dec 14–20, 2008

English Box Office, Week 51 of 2008: English Releases of Dec 14–20

Yes Man (2008) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20), with $223.2M worldwide, ahead of Seven Pounds (2008) at $169.7M and The Tale of Despereaux (2008) at $87M. 10 English-language films released that week report a worldwide gross, $527.5M in all, 46% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 7% on Week 50, 2008, whose releases took $566.4M. By genre, Comedy leads with $310.6M across 4 English releases.

week 51 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$527.5M
films crossed $100M
2
vs Week 50, 2008
−7%
Yes Man (2008) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 English-language movie of Week 51, 2008

Yes Man (2008)

2008 · Comedy, Romance

$223.2M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total

$97.7M US & Canada · 44% $125.6M elsewhere · 56%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of Week 51 of 2008?

Yes Man (2008) leads with $223.2M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $526.5M, almost all of what the 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Yes Man (2008) movie poster Number 1
    $223.2M Yes Man (2008)
    $97.7M US & Canada · 44% $125.6M elsewhere · 56%
  2. Seven Pounds (2008) movie poster Number 2
    $169.7M Seven Pounds (2008)
    $70M US & Canada · 41% $99.8M elsewhere · 59%
  3. The Tale of Despereaux (2008) movie poster Number 3
    $87M The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
    $50.9M US & Canada · 59% $36.1M elsewhere · 41%
  4. The Wrestler (2008) movie poster Number 4
    $44.7M The Wrestler (2008)
    $26.2M US & Canada · 59% $18.5M elsewhere · 41%
  5. The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) movie poster Number 5
    $1.8M The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of Week 51 of 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 week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20).

  1. 1 Yes Man (2008) movie poster
    Yes Man (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $223.2M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: $97.7M Rest of the world: $125.6M Worldwide: $223.2M
  2. 2 Seven Pounds (2008) movie poster
    Seven Pounds (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Drama $169.7M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: $70M Rest of the world: $99.8M Worldwide: $169.7M
  3. 3 The Tale of Despereaux (2008) movie poster
    The Tale of Despereaux (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Adventure, Fantasy $87M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: $50.9M Rest of the world: $36.1M Worldwide: $87M
  4. 4 The Wrestler (2008) movie poster
    The Wrestler (2008) Dec 17, 2008 · Drama, Sport $44.7M worldwide
    Dec 17, 2008 US and Canada: $26.2M Rest of the world: $18.5M Worldwide: $44.7M
  5. 5 The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) movie poster
    The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) Dec 17, 2008 · Documentary $1.8M worldwide
    Dec 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  6. 6 Nothing But the Truth (2008) movie poster
    Nothing But the Truth (2008) Dec 17, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $409.8K worldwide
    Dec 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $409.8K
  7. 7 Stone of Destiny (2008) movie poster
    Stone of Destiny (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Crime, Drama $347K worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $347K
  8. 8 Last Train Home (2008) movie poster
    Last Train Home (2008) Dec 15, 2008 · Horror $309.7K worldwide
    Dec 15, 2008 US and Canada: $288.3K Rest of the world: $21.4K Worldwide: $309.7K
  9. 9 Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2008) movie poster
    Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2008) Dec 16, 2008 · Animation, Family $10.1K worldwide
    Dec 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1K
  10. 10 The Class (2008) movie poster
    The Class (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Drama $7.2K worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 51 of 2008?

Of the top 10, Last Train Home (2008) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while Seven Pounds (2008) made 59% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $245M (46%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Yes Man (2008) $223.2M
    $97.7M US & Canada · 44% $125.6M elsewhere · 56%
  2. 2 Seven Pounds (2008) $169.7M
    $70M US & Canada · 41% $99.8M elsewhere · 59%
  3. 3 The Tale of Despereaux (2008) $87M
    $50.9M US & Canada · 59% $36.1M elsewhere · 41%
  4. 4 The Wrestler (2008) $44.7M
    $26.2M US & Canada · 59% $18.5M elsewhere · 41%
  5. 5 The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) $1.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Nothing But the Truth (2008) $409.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Stone of Destiny (2008) $347K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Last Train Home (2008) $309.7K
    $288.3K US & Canada · 93% $21.4K elsewhere · 7%
  9. 9 Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2008) $10.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Class (2008) $7.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 51 of 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $393M between them, 74% of the total. 6 films, 60% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 2 films, 20% of the list $393M · 74% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 20% of the list $131.7M · 25% of the gross
  • Under $10M 6 films, 60% of the list $2.9M · <1% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 51 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 51 releases took $527.5M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 52 (Dec 21–27) with $1.2B, led by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).

  1. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) $660.9M Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
  2. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 Quantum of Solace (2008) $969.3M Quantum of Solace (2008)
  3. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Twilight (2008) $721.6M Twilight (2008)
  4. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Four Christmases (2008) $332M Four Christmases (2008)
  5. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 Frost/Nixon (2008) $61.8M Frost/Nixon (2008)
  6. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 7–13 Gran Torino (2008) $566.4M Gran Torino (2008)
  7. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 14–20 Yes Man (2008) $527.5M Yes Man (2008)
  8. Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 21–27 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) $1.2B The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
  9. Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 28–31 Defiance (2008) $52.8M Defiance (2008)
Earlier years

How Does Week 51 of 2008 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 51, 2003 earned the most: $1.5B from 9 films, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Week 51, 2008 took $527.5M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 51, 1999 Dec 12–18 7 films 7 $559.3M – Stuart Little (1999) $300.1M
Week 51, 2000 Dec 10–16 6 films · −27% 6 $407M −27% The Emperor's New Groove (2000) $169.7M
Week 51, 2001 Dec 16–22 8 films · +263% 8 $1.5B +263% The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $888.5M
Week 51, 2002 Dec 15–21 8 films · −65% 8 $520.1M −65% Two Weeks Notice (2002) $199M
Week 51, 2003 Dec 14–20 9 films · +187% 9 $1.5B +187% The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) $1.1B
Week 51, 2004 Dec 12–18 8 films · −65% 8 $524.4M −65% The Aviator (2004) $213.7M
Week 51, 2005 Dec 11–17 5 films · +34% 5 $700.5M +34% King Kong (2005) $556.9M
Week 51, 2006 Dec 17–23 9 films · +38% 9 $969.9M +38% Night at the Museum (2006) $574.5M
Week 51, 2007 Dec 16–22 10 films · −5% 10 $916.9M −5% National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) $459.2M
Week 51, 2008 Dec 14–20 10 films · −42% 10 $527.5M −42% Yes Man (2008) $223.2M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in Week 51 of 2008?

Comedy took $310.6M across 4 films, 59% of the total, ahead of Romance ($223.2M) and Drama ($215.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

Week 51 of 2008 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $310.6M
    4 films · #1 Yes Man (2008)
  2. Romance $223.2M
    1 film · #1 Yes Man (2008)
  3. Drama $215.2M
    5 films · #1 Seven Pounds (2008)
  4. Animation $87M
    2 films · #1 The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
  5. Family $87M
    2 films · #1 The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
  6. Adventure $87M
    1 film · #1 The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
  7. Fantasy $87M
    1 film · #1 The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
  8. Sport $44.7M
    1 film · #1 The Wrestler (2008)
  9. Documentary $1.8M
    1 film · #1 The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)
  10. Thriller $409.8K
    1 film · #1 Nothing But the Truth (2008)
Archive

English Box Office in 2008, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2008 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 29 (Jul 13–19) with $1.8B, led by The Dark Knight (2008).

FAQ

English Box Office Week 51 of 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20)?

Yes Man (2008) leads with $223.2M worldwide, $97.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Seven Pounds (2008) at $169.7M and The Tale of Despereaux (2008) at $87M.

How much did English-language movies released in week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20) earn?

10 English-language films released in week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20) report a worldwide gross, $527.5M in all, or $52.8M per film on average. Week 50, 2008 releases took $566.4M.

How many English-language movies released in week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20) made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Yes Man (2008) with $223.2M.

How much of the Week 51, 2008 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$245M of the $527.5M total, or 46%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 5 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 51, 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 week 51 of 2008 (Dec 14–20). 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 week 51, 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.