How much of the March 2009 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$633.1M of the $1.1B total, or 57%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 12 films of the 34 report no domestic figure.

English box office · March 2009

English Box Office, March 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Monsters vs Aliens (2009) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in March 2009, with $381.5M worldwide, ahead of Watchmen (2009) at $185.4M and Knowing (2009) at $183.7M. 34 English-language films released in March 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 15% on February 2009, whose releases took $964.3M. By genre, Sci-Fi leads with $856.9M across 4 English releases.

March 2009 releases with a gross: 34
combined worldwide: $1.1B
films crossed $100M: 4
vs February 2009: +15%

#1 of 34

#1 English-language movie of March 2009

Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

2009 · Action, Adventure

$381.5M worldwide · 34% of the chart's total

$198.4M US & Canada · 52% $183.2M elsewhere · 48%

Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of March 2009?

Monsters vs Aliens (2009) leads with $381.5M, 34% of the total. The top 5 together took $948.9M, 85% of what all 34 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

Number 1

$381.5M Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
$198.4M US & Canada · 52% $183.2M elsewhere · 48%
Number 2

$185.4M Watchmen (2009)
$107.5M US & Canada · 58% $77.9M elsewhere · 42%
Number 3

$183.7M Knowing (2009)
$80M US & Canada · 44% $103.7M elsewhere · 56%
Number 4

$106.4M Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
$67.2M US & Canada · 63% $39.2M elsewhere · 37%
Number 5

$92M I Love You, Man (2009)
$71.4M US & Canada · 78% $20.5M elsewhere · 22%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of March 2009, 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 2009.

1
Monsters vs Aliens (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Action, Adventure $381.5M worldwide

Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $198.4M Rest of the world: $183.2M Worldwide: $381.5M
2
Watchmen (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Action, Sci-Fi $185.4M worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: $107.5M Rest of the world: $77.9M Worldwide: $185.4M
3
Knowing (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Action, Sci-Fi $183.7M worldwide

Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: $80M Rest of the world: $103.7M Worldwide: $183.7M
4
Race to Witch Mountain (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $106.4M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $67.2M Rest of the world: $39.2M Worldwide: $106.4M
5
I Love You, Man (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Comedy, Romance $92M worldwide

Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: $71.4M Rest of the world: $20.5M Worldwide: $92M
6
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $77.6M worldwide

Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $55.4M Rest of the world: $22.2M Worldwide: $77.6M
7
The Last House on the Left (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $46M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $32.8M Rest of the world: $13.2M Worldwide: $46M
8
Sunshine Cleaning (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $16.6M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $12.1M Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $16.6M
9
Miss March (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Comedy $4.6M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: $48.3K Worldwide: $4.6M
10
The Edge of Love (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Biography, Drama $4.3M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
11
12 (2009) Mar 4, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $3.8M worldwide

Mar 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
12
Horsemen (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Drama, Mystery $2.4M worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
13
Valentino: The Last Emperor (2009) Mar 18, 2009 · Documentary $2.2M worldwide

Mar 18, 2009 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $448.3K Worldwide: $2.2M
14
Goodbye Solo (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Drama $942.2K worldwide

Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $870.8K Rest of the world: $71.4K Worldwide: $942.2K
15
Angel (2009) Mar 18, 2009 · Drama, Romance $934.6K worldwide

Mar 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $934.6K
16
The Great Buck Howard (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Comedy $900.7K worldwide

Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: $750.6K Rest of the world: $150.1K Worldwide: $900.7K
17
Book of Blood (2009) Mar 7, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $567.7K worldwide

Mar 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $567.7K
18
Love the Beast (2009) Mar 12, 2009 · Documentary, Action $511.1K worldwide

Mar 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $511.1K
19
The Perfect Sleep (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Action, Drama $453.7K worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $48.8K Rest of the world: $404.9K Worldwide: $453.7K
20
The Age of Stupid (2009) Mar 14, 2009 · History, Documentary $346.2K worldwide

Mar 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $346.2K
21
Perestroika (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Drama $242.7K worldwide

Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: $242.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $242.7K
22
Brothers at War (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · War, Documentary $153.1K worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: $153.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $153.1K
23
Two Fists, One Heart (2009) Mar 19, 2009 · Action, Romance $141.7K worldwide

Mar 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $141.7K
24
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) Mar 3, 2009 · Comedy, Crime $117.4K worldwide

Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $117.4K
25
American Swing (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Documentary $30.2K worldwide

Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $30.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2K
26
Explicit Ills (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Drama $28.6K worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: $28.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.6K
27
Guest of Cindy Sherman (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Documentary $27.1K worldwide

Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $27.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.1K
28
Cook County (2009) Mar 26, 2009 · Drama $18K worldwide

Mar 26, 2009 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K
29
Sherman's Way (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Comedy $13.3K worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: $13.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.3K
30
Reunion (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Drama $8K worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: $8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8K
31
Am I Black Enough for You (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Music, Documentary $7.4K worldwide

Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4K
32
Objectified (2009) Mar 14, 2009 · Documentary $7.2K worldwide

Mar 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2K
33
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo (2009) Mar 25, 2009 · Documentary $5.9K worldwide

Mar 25, 2009 US and Canada: $5.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.9K
34
The Athlete (2009) Mar 9, 2009 · Drama, History $611 worldwide

Mar 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $611

US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in March 2009?

Of the top 10, Miss March (2009) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Knowing (2009) made 56% of its gross abroad. Across all 34 films, $633.1M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009) $381.5M
$198.4M US & Canada · 52% $183.2M elsewhere · 48%
2 Watchmen (2009) $185.4M
$107.5M US & Canada · 58% $77.9M elsewhere · 42%
3 Knowing (2009) $183.7M
$80M US & Canada · 44% $103.7M elsewhere · 56%
4 Race to Witch Mountain (2009) $106.4M
$67.2M US & Canada · 63% $39.2M elsewhere · 37%
5 I Love You, Man (2009) $92M
$71.4M US & Canada · 78% $20.5M elsewhere · 22%
6 The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) $77.6M
$55.4M US & Canada · 71% $22.2M elsewhere · 29%
7 The Last House on the Left (2009) $46M
$32.8M US & Canada · 71% $13.2M elsewhere · 29%
8 Sunshine Cleaning (2009) $16.6M
$12.1M US & Canada · 73% $4.5M elsewhere · 27%
9 Miss March (2009) $4.6M
$4.5M US & Canada · 99% $48.3K elsewhere · 1%
10 The Edge of Love (2009) $4.3M
No US & Canada figure reported

Gross bands

How Many March 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

4 of 34 films crossed $100M and took $856.9M between them, 77% of the total. 26 films, 76% of the list, earned under $10M.

77% 21%

$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 4 films, 12% of the list $856.9M · 77% of the gross
$10M to $100M 4 films, 12% of the list $232.1M · 21% of the gross
Under $10M 26 films, 76% of the list $22.7M · 2% of the gross

By release week

Which Week of March 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 13 (Mar 22–28) took $460.1M, led by Monsters vs Aliens (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

Earlier years

How Does March 2009 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 2009 took $1.1B.

Month	Films	Worldwide	Change	Biggest film
March 2000 23 films	23	$896.4M	–	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
March 2009 34 films · −6%	34	$1.1B	−6%	Monsters vs Aliens (2009) $381.5M

By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in March 2009?

Sci-Fi took $856.9M across 4 films, 77% of the total, ahead of Action ($751.7M) and Thriller ($606.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

March 2009 English Box Office by Genre

Sci-Fi $856.9M
4 films · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Action $751.7M
6 films · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Thriller $606.2M
9 films · #1 Watchmen (2009)
Drama $523M
18 films · #1 Watchmen (2009)
Comedy $495.7M
7 films · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Adventure $488.5M
4 films · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Family $488M
3 films · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Animation $381.5M
1 film · #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Mystery $372M
4 films · #1 Watchmen (2009)
Horror $124.1M
3 films · #1 The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

English Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: December leads with $5B, led by Avatar (2009).

FAQ

English Box Office March 2009: 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 34 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in March 2009?

Monsters vs Aliens (2009) leads with $381.5M worldwide, $198.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Watchmen (2009) at $185.4M and Knowing (2009) at $183.7M.

How much did English-language movies released in March 2009 earn?

34 English-language films released in March 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $32.7M per film on average. February 2009 releases took $964.3M.

How many English-language movies released in March 2009 made $1 billion?

None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by Monsters vs Aliens (2009) with $381.5M.

How is the March 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.