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English Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing English Movies, Page 6

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 251 to 300 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. 251 The Signal (2008) movie poster
    The Signal (2008) Feb 22, 2008 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $1M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2008 US and Canada: $251.2K Rest of the world: $789.2K Worldwide: $1M
  2. 252 Up the Yangtze (2008) movie poster
    Up the Yangtze (2008) Apr 25, 2008 · Documentary $1M worldwide
    Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $784K Rest of the world: $245.2K Worldwide: $1M
  3. 253 Sangre De Mi Sangre (2008) movie poster
    Sangre De Mi Sangre (2008) May 16, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $1M worldwide
    May 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  4. 254 Battle in Seattle (2008) movie poster
    Battle in Seattle (2008) Sep 19, 2008 · Action, Drama $908.8K worldwide
    Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $224.2K Rest of the world: $684.7K Worldwide: $908.8K
  5. 255 Emma Smith: My Story (2008) movie poster
    Emma Smith: My Story (2008) Apr 11, 2008 · Drama, History $881.8K worldwide
    Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $881.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $881.8K
  6. 256 Fugitive Pieces (2008) movie poster
    Fugitive Pieces (2008) May 2, 2008 · Drama $843.9K worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $635.8K Rest of the world: $208.2K Worldwide: $843.9K
  7. 257 Birdwatchers (2008) movie poster
    Birdwatchers (2008) Aug 31, 2008 · Drama $830.9K worldwide
    Aug 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $830.9K
  8. 258 I.O.U.S.A. (2008) movie poster
    I.O.U.S.A. (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · Documentary $826.8K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $821K Rest of the world: $5.8K Worldwide: $826.8K
  9. 259 How About You... (2008) movie poster
    How About You... (2008) Nov 14, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $802.3K worldwide
    Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: $78.2K Rest of the world: $724.1K Worldwide: $802.3K
  10. 260 Far Cry (2008) movie poster
    Far Cry (2008) Oct 2, 2008 · Thriller, Sci-Fi $783.5K worldwide
    Oct 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $783.5K
  11. 261 Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger (2008) movie poster
    Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger (2008) Feb 10, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $780.7K worldwide
    Feb 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $780.7K
  12. 262 Blonde and Blonder (2008) movie poster
    Blonde and Blonder (2008) Jan 18, 2008 · Comedy, Action $779.3K worldwide
    Jan 18, 2008 US and Canada: $42.2K Rest of the world: $737.1K Worldwide: $779.3K
  13. 263 Dark Floors (2008) movie poster
    Dark Floors (2008) Feb 8, 2008 · Fantasy, Horror $772.7K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $772.7K
  14. 264 The Square (2008) movie poster
    The Square (2008) Jun 15, 2008 · Thriller, Crime $728.9K worldwide
    Jun 15, 2008 US and Canada: $406.1K Rest of the world: $322.8K Worldwide: $728.9K
  15. 265 Forever Strong (2008) movie poster
    Forever Strong (2008) Sep 26, 2008 · Drama, Sport $719.6K worldwide
    Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $719.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $719.6K
  16. 266 Free Style (2008) movie poster
    Free Style (2008) Dec 24, 2008 · Family, Drama $716.4K worldwide
    Dec 24, 2008 US and Canada: $141.1K Rest of the world: $575.2K Worldwide: $716.4K
  17. 267 Delgo (2008) movie poster
    Delgo (2008) Dec 12, 2008 · Adventure, Fantasy $694.8K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2008 US and Canada: $694.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $694.8K
  18. 268 Towelhead (2008) movie poster
    Towelhead (2008) Sep 12, 2008 · Drama $691.7K worldwide
    Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $372.1K Rest of the world: $319.6K Worldwide: $691.7K
  19. 269 A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) movie poster
    A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) Nov 17, 2008 · Comedy $691.5K worldwide
    Nov 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $691.5K
  20. 270 Maradona by Kusturica (2008) movie poster
    Maradona by Kusturica (2008) May 28, 2008 · Documentary $684.2K worldwide
    May 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $684.2K
  21. 271 Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) movie poster
    Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) Apr 18, 2008 · Comedy, War $681.7K worldwide
    Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $385K Rest of the world: $296.8K Worldwide: $681.7K
  22. 272 The Leap Years (2008) movie poster
    The Leap Years (2008) Feb 29, 2008 · Romance $681.1K worldwide
    Feb 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $681.1K
  23. 273 Hero Wanted (2008) movie poster
    Hero Wanted (2008) Mar 28, 2008 · Thriller, Crime $676.9K worldwide
    Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $676.9K
  24. 274 Anamorph (2008) movie poster
    Anamorph (2008) Apr 18, 2008 · Thriller $674.8K worldwide
    Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $7K Rest of the world: $667.9K Worldwide: $674.8K
  25. 275 Beer for My Horses (2008) movie poster
    Beer for My Horses (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · Comedy $666K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $666K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $666K
  26. 276 Camille (2008) movie poster
    Camille (2008) Apr 13, 2008 · Romance, Comedy $631.3K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $631.3K
  27. 277 Water Lilies (2008) movie poster
    Water Lilies (2008) Apr 4, 2008 · Drama $628.3K worldwide
    Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $85.4K Rest of the world: $542.8K Worldwide: $628.3K
  28. 278 Bombay To Bangkok (2008) movie poster
    Bombay To Bangkok (2008) Jan 11, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $600.7K worldwide
    Jan 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $600.7K
  29. 279 Scaregivers (2008) movie poster
    Scaregivers (2008) Nov 26, 2008 · Comedy, Horror $576.9K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $576.9K
  30. 280 Miss Conception (2008) movie poster
    Miss Conception (2008) Jun 6, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $569.2K worldwide
    Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $2.1K Rest of the world: $567.1K Worldwide: $569.2K
  31. 281 Nobel Son (2008) movie poster
    Nobel Son (2008) Dec 5, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $550.8K worldwide
    Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: $540.4K Rest of the world: $10.4K Worldwide: $550.8K
  32. 282 Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008) movie poster
    Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008) Oct 26, 2008 · Comedy, Drama $532.9K worldwide
    Oct 26, 2008 US and Canada: $532.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $532.9K
  33. 283 Everybody Wants to Be Italian (2008) movie poster
    Everybody Wants to Be Italian (2008) Sep 5, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $532.7K worldwide
    Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: $351.4K Rest of the world: $181.3K Worldwide: $532.7K
  34. 284 Trouble the Water (2008) movie poster
    Trouble the Water (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · Documentary $522.8K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $520.2K Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $522.8K
  35. 285 Splinter (2008) movie poster
    Splinter (2008) Oct 31, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $522.5K worldwide
    Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: $14.2K Rest of the world: $508.3K Worldwide: $522.5K
  36. 286 Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008) movie poster
    Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008) Feb 1, 2008 $521.1K worldwide
    Feb 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $521.1K
  37. 287 Bigga Than Ben (2008) movie poster
    Bigga Than Ben (2008) May 31, 2008 · Comedy, Drama $508.7K worldwide
    May 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $508.7K
  38. 288 The Other End of the Line (2008) movie poster
    The Other End of the Line (2008) Oct 31, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $507.5K worldwide
    Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: $115.6K Rest of the world: $391.9K Worldwide: $507.5K
  39. 289 Run for Your Life (2008) movie poster
    Run for Your Life (2008) Oct 29, 2008 · History, Documentary $507.2K worldwide
    Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $507.2K
  40. 290 While She Was Out (2008) movie poster
    While She Was Out (2008) Dec 12, 2008 · Drama, Thriller $498.1K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $498.1K
  41. 291 The Fifth Commandment (2008) movie poster
    The Fifth Commandment (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · Action, Adventure $496K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $496K
  42. 292 The Stone Angel (2008) movie poster
    The Stone Angel (2008) Jul 11, 2008 · Drama $474K worldwide
    Jul 11, 2008 US and Canada: $459.2K Rest of the world: $14.8K Worldwide: $474K
  43. 293 Outpost (2008) movie poster
    Outpost (2008) Mar 11, 2008 · Action, Adventure $463.4K worldwide
    Mar 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $463.4K
  44. 294 Alexandra (2008) movie poster
    Alexandra (2008) Mar 26, 2008 · Drama, War $460.1K worldwide
    Mar 26, 2008 US and Canada: $128.2K Rest of the world: $331.9K Worldwide: $460.1K
  45. 295 The Promotion (2008) movie poster
    The Promotion (2008) Jun 6, 2008 · Comedy $457.7K worldwide
    Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $408.7K Rest of the world: $49K Worldwide: $457.7K
  46. 296 The Hammer (2008) movie poster
    The Hammer (2008) Mar 21, 2008 · Sport, Comedy $443.6K worldwide
    Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: $443.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $443.6K
  47. 297 Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema (2008) movie poster
    Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema (2008) Feb 11, 2008 · Drama, Action $421.6K worldwide
    Feb 11, 2008 US and Canada: $7.3K Rest of the world: $414.3K Worldwide: $421.6K
  48. 298 Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008) movie poster
    Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008) Jul 19, 2008 · Action, Adventure $415.1K worldwide
    Jul 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $415.1K
  49. 299 Snow Angels (2008) movie poster
    Snow Angels (2008) Mar 7, 2008 · Drama, Romance $414.4K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: $402.9K Rest of the world: $11.5K Worldwide: $414.4K
  50. 300 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
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