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English Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing English Movies, Page 5

The Dark Knight (2008) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 2008, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) at $786.6M and Mamma Mia! (2008) at $703.2M. 540 English-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $20B in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 55 crossed $100 million. That is down 2% on 2007, whose releases took $20.5B. By genre, Action leads with $9B across 69 English releases.

2008 releases with a gross
540
combined worldwide
$20B
films crossed $100M
55
vs 2007
−2%
The Dark Knight (2008) movie poster #1 of 540
#1 English-language movie of 2008

The Dark Knight (2008)

2008 · Action, Drama

$1B worldwide · 5% of the chart's total

$535M US & Canada · 53% $477.6M elsewhere · 47%
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Every English Release of 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 201 to 250 of 540. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2008.

  1. 201 The Meerkats (2008) movie poster
    The Meerkats (2008) Oct 15, 2008 · Documentary, Family $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  2. 202 Choke (2008) movie poster
    Choke (2008) Sep 26, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $4M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $4M
  3. 203 Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past (2008) movie poster
    Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past (2008) Nov 27, 2008 · Comedy $3.7M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  4. 204 The Midnight Meat Train (2008) movie poster
    The Midnight Meat Train (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Drama, Mystery $3.5M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: $83.4K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $3.5M
  5. 205 Heaven on Earth (2008) movie poster
    Heaven on Earth (2008) Sep 6, 2008 · Drama $3.5M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  6. 206 Pathology (2008) movie poster
    Pathology (2008) Apr 18, 2008 · Thriller, Horror $3.2M worldwide
    Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $109.8K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.2M
  7. 207 The Wackness (2008) movie poster
    The Wackness (2008) Jul 3, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $3.2M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2008 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $3.2M
  8. 208 Mother of Tears (2008) movie poster
    Mother of Tears (2008) Jun 6, 2008 · Thriller, Fantasy $3.1M worldwide
    Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $58.7K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.1M
  9. 209 Caregiver (2008) movie poster
    Caregiver (2008) May 28, 2008 · Drama $3.1M worldwide
    May 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  10. 210 Garfield’s Fun Fest (2008) movie poster
    Garfield’s Fun Fest (2008) Aug 5, 2008 · Animation, Adventure $3.1M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  11. 211 Married Life (2008) movie poster
    Married Life (2008) Mar 7, 2008 · Drama, Romance $2.9M worldwide
    Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $2.9M
  12. 212 When Did You Last See Your Father? (2008) movie poster
    When Did You Last See Your Father? (2008) Jun 6, 2008 · Biography, Drama $2.8M worldwide
    Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $2.8M
  13. 213 Sukiyaki Western Django (2008) movie poster
    Sukiyaki Western Django (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Action, Western $2.7M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: $50.7K Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $2.7M
  14. 214 Redbelt (2008) movie poster
    Redbelt (2008) May 2, 2008 · Action, Drama $2.7M worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $328.1K Worldwide: $2.7M
  15. 215 The Air I Breathe (2008) movie poster
    The Air I Breathe (2008) Jan 25, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $2.6M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2008 US and Canada: $25.8K Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $2.6M
  16. 216 Good Time Max (2008) movie poster
    Good Time Max (2008) Oct 28, 2008 · Drama $2.4M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  17. 217 JCVD (2008) movie poster
    JCVD (2008) Nov 7, 2008 · Action, Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $470.7K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2.3M
  18. 218 Romulus, My Father (2008) movie poster
    Romulus, My Father (2008) Feb 29, 2008 · Biography, Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Feb 29, 2008 US and Canada: $4.3K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.2M
  19. 219 The Black Balloon (2008) movie poster
    The Black Balloon (2008) Dec 5, 2008 · Drama $2.1M worldwide
    Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  20. 220 Farm House (2008) movie poster
    Farm House (2008) Oct 25, 2008 · Thriller, Horror $2.1M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  21. 221 Hollywood, I’m Sleeping Over Tonight (2008) movie poster
    Hollywood, I’m Sleeping Over Tonight (2008) Nov 19, 2008 · Documentary $1.9M worldwide
    Nov 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  22. 222 Henry Poole Is Here (2008) movie poster
    Henry Poole Is Here (2008) Aug 15, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 15, 2008 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $87.3K Worldwide: $1.9M
  23. 223 Smother (2008) movie poster
    Smother (2008) Sep 26, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  24. 224 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
  25. 225 Mary (2008) movie poster
    Mary (2008) Oct 17, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  26. 226 A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2008) movie poster
    A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2008) Sep 19, 2008 · Drama, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $76.8K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M
  27. 227 The Cottage (2008) movie poster
    The Cottage (2008) Feb 7, 2008 · Comedy, Horror $1.6M worldwide
    Feb 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  28. 228 The Hottie & the Nottie (2008) movie poster
    The Hottie & the Nottie (2008) Feb 8, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $1.6M worldwide
    Feb 8, 2008 US and Canada: $27.7K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.6M
  29. 229 Bra Boys (2008) movie poster
    Bra Boys (2008) Apr 11, 2008 · Sport, Documentary $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $155.1K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.6M
  30. 230 Good (2008) movie poster
    Good (2008) Dec 31, 2008 · Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Dec 31, 2008 US and Canada: $27.3K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.6M
  31. 231 Vice (2008) movie poster
    Vice (2008) May 9, 2008 · Drama, Mystery $1.5M worldwide
    May 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  32. 232 Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) movie poster
    Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) Jul 4, 2008 · Biography, Music $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2008 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $239.9K Worldwide: $1.5M
  33. 233 Dean Spanley (2008) movie poster
    Dean Spanley (2008) Dec 12, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Dec 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  34. 234 Savage Grace (2008) movie poster
    Savage Grace (2008) May 30, 2008 · Drama $1.4M worldwide
    May 30, 2008 US and Canada: $435.7K Rest of the world: $997.1K Worldwide: $1.4M
  35. 235 A Tale of Two Continents (2008) movie poster
    A Tale of Two Continents (2008) Mar 21, 2008 · Comedy, Adventure $1.4M worldwide
    Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  36. 236 The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) movie poster
    The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) Apr 27, 2008 · Family, Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2008 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M
  37. 237 Second Hand Wedding (2008) movie poster
    Second Hand Wedding (2008) May 7, 2008 · Comedy, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    May 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  38. 238 Before the Rains (2008) movie poster
    Before the Rains (2008) May 9, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    May 9, 2008 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $287.1K Worldwide: $1.3M
  39. 239 War, Inc. (2008) movie poster
    War, Inc. (2008) May 23, 2008 · Action, Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    May 23, 2008 US and Canada: $580.9K Rest of the world: $715.3K Worldwide: $1.3M
  40. 240 In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008) movie poster
    In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: $172.6K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.3M
  41. 241 Franklyn (2008) movie poster
    Franklyn (2008) Oct 16, 2008 · Fantasy, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  42. 242 Sex and Death 101 (2008) movie poster
    Sex and Death 101 (2008) Apr 4, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $23.6K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M
  43. 243 Wild Ocean (2008) movie poster
    Wild Ocean (2008) Apr 14, 2008 · Documentary $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  44. 244 Encounters at the End of the World (2008) movie poster
    Encounters at the End of the World (2008) Jun 11, 2008 · Documentary $1.2M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2008 US and Canada: $944.9K Rest of the world: $260.5K Worldwide: $1.2M
  45. 245 Boy A (2008) movie poster
    Boy A (2008) Jul 23, 2008 · Drama, Romance $1.2M worldwide
    Jul 23, 2008 US and Canada: $113.7K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.2M
  46. 246 Wendy and Lucy (2008) movie poster
    Wendy and Lucy (2008) Dec 10, 2008 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Dec 10, 2008 US and Canada: $865.7K Rest of the world: $327.3K Worldwide: $1.2M
  47. 247 Fast Track: No Limits (2008) movie poster
    Fast Track: No Limits (2008) Feb 21, 2008 · Action, Thriller $1.2M worldwide
    Feb 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  48. 248 House (2008) movie poster
    House (2008) Nov 7, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $575K Rest of the world: $566K Worldwide: $1.1M
  49. 249 American Teen (2008) movie poster
    American Teen (2008) Jul 25, 2008 · Documentary $1.1M worldwide
    Jul 25, 2008 US and Canada: $942.4K Rest of the world: $187.8K Worldwide: $1.1M
  50. 250 Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) movie poster
    Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) Jun 5, 2008 · Drama $1.1M worldwide
    Jun 5, 2008 US and Canada: $1.7K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.1M
Archive

English Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $28.7B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).

2020s 7 years · $104B
2010s 10 years · $261.1B
2000s 10 years · $170.3B
1990s 10 years · $84.5B
1980s 10 years · $33.4B
1970s 10 years · $9.6B
1960s 10 years · $1.4B
1950s 10 years · $757.2M
1940s 10 years · $651.4M
1930s 10 years · $213.2M
1920s 3 years · $60.4K
1910s 1 year · $160