#1 of 56 #1 English-language movie of March 2012
2012 · Action, Adventure
$695.2M worldwide · 32% of the chart's total
$408M US & Canada · 59% $287.2M elsewhere · 41%
English box office · March 2012
English Box Office, March 2012: Top-Grossing Releases
The Hunger Games (2012) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in March 2012, with $695.2M worldwide, ahead of The Lorax (2012) at $349.3M and Wrath of the Titans (2012) at $302M. 56 English-language films released in March 2012 report a worldwide gross, $2.1B in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 45% on February 2012, whose releases took $1.5B. By genre, Action leads with $1.5B across 8 English releases.
- March 2012 releases with a gross
- 56
- combined worldwide
- $2.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 6
- vs February 2012
- +45%
#1 of 56 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of March 2012?
The Hunger Games (2012) leads with $695.2M, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.8B, 85% of what all 56 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every English Release of March 2012, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 56. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in March 2012.
- 1 Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $408M Rest of the world: $287.2M Worldwide: $695.2M
- 2 Mar 1, 2012 US and Canada: $214.5M Rest of the world: $134.8M Worldwide: $349.3M
- 3 Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: $83.7M Rest of the world: $218.3M Worldwide: $302M
- 4 Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $73.1M Rest of the world: $211.1M Worldwide: $284.1M
- 5 Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $138.4M Rest of the world: $63.1M Worldwide: $201.6M
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Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $54.7M Rest of the world: $48M Worldwide: $102.7M - 7
Mar 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $68.6M - 8
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $9M Rest of the world: $25.5M Worldwide: $34.6M - 9
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $18.5M Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $22M - 10
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $12.8M Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $16.5M - 11
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $13M - 12
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $498.6K Rest of the world: $11.1M Worldwide: $11.6M - 13
Mar 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M - 14
Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $7M - 15
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: $39.3K Worldwide: $5.4M - 16
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: $435.3K Worldwide: $4.7M - 17
Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $269K Worldwide: $4.4M - 18
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $3.1M - 19
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $72.7K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M - 20
Mar 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 21
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 22
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $8.5K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.3M - 23
Mar 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 24
Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 25
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $540.2K Rest of the world: $443K Worldwide: $983.1K - 26
Mar 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $391.4K - 27
Mar 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327.4K - 28
Mar 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $320K - 29
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $256.8K - 30
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $201.4K Rest of the world: $22.1K Worldwide: $223.6K - 31
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $186.1K - 32
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $180.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $180.1K - 33
Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure (2012) Mar 30, 2012 · Documentary $177.7K worldwideMar 30, 2012 US and Canada: $177.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $177.7K - 34
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $156.8K - 35
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $123.3K - 36
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: $759 Rest of the world: $117K Worldwide: $117.8K - 37
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $4.9K Rest of the world: $97.9K Worldwide: $102.8K - 38
Mar 28, 2012 US and Canada: $76.4K Rest of the world: $4.6K Worldwide: $81K - 39
Mar 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79.7K - 40
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $17.8K Rest of the world: $53.1K Worldwide: $70.9K - 41
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $55.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $55.3K - 42
Mar 16, 2012 US and Canada: $40.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.6K - 43
Mar 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35.2K - 44
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $31.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.5K - 45
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $22.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.1K - 46
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $21.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.7K - 47
Mar 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.1K - 48
Mar 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.5K - 49
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: $13.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.1K - 50
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: $7.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 2012?
Of the top 10, A Thousand Words (2012) earned the biggest share at home (84% in the US & Canada), while John Carter (2012) made 74% of its gross abroad. Across all 56 films, $1B (48%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Hunger Games (2012) $695.2M $408M US & Canada · 59% $287.2M elsewhere · 41%
- 2 The Lorax (2012) $349.3M $214.5M US & Canada · 61% $134.8M elsewhere · 39%
- 3 Wrath of the Titans (2012) $302M $83.7M US & Canada · 28% $218.3M elsewhere · 72%
- 4 John Carter (2012) $284.1M $73.1M US & Canada · 26% $211.1M elsewhere · 74%
- 5 21 Jump Street (2012) $201.6M $138.4M US & Canada · 69% $63.1M elsewhere · 31%
- 6 Project X (2012) $102.7M $54.7M US & Canada · 53% $48M elsewhere · 47%
- 7 StreetDance 2 (2012) $68.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) $34.6M $9M US & Canada · 26% $25.5M elsewhere · 74%
- 9 A Thousand Words (2012) $22M $18.5M US & Canada · 84% $3.6M elsewhere · 16%
- 10 Silent House (2012) $16.5M $12.8M US & Canada · 77% $3.8M elsewhere · 23%
Gross bands
How Many March 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
6 of 56 films crossed $100M and took $1.9B between them, 90% of the total. 44 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.
32% 58%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 2% of the list $695.2M · 32% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 5 films, 9% of the list $1.2B · 58% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 11% of the list $166.4M · 8% of the gross
- Under $10M 44 films, 79% of the list $45.9M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of March 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 12 (Mar 18–24) took $772.9M, led by The Hunger Games (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 26–Mar 3 The Lorax (2012) $458.3M The Lorax (2012)
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 4–10 John Carter (2012) $371.2M John Carter (2012)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 11–17 21 Jump Street (2012) $230M 21 Jump Street (2012)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 18–24 The Hunger Games (2012) $772.9M The Hunger Games (2012)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 25–31 Wrath of the Titans (2012) $314.8M Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Earlier years
How Does March 2012 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 2012 earned the most: $2.1B from 56 films, led by The Hunger Games (2012).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2003 25 films | 25 | $698.9M | – | 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 |
| March 2010 33 films · +48% | 33 | $1.6B | +48% | Alice in Wonderland (2010) $1B |
| March 2011 45 films · −28% | 45 | $1.2B | −28% | Rango (2011) $245.7M |
| March 2012 56 films · +82% | 56 | $2.1B | +82% | The Hunger Games (2012) $695.2M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in March 2012?
Action took $1.5B across 8 films, 69% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($1.3B) and Sci-Fi ($979.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
March 2012 English Box Office by Genre
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Action $1.5B8 films · #1 The Hunger Games (2012) -
Adventure $1.3B4 films · #1 The Hunger Games (2012) -
Sci-Fi $979.6M5 films · #1 The Hunger Games (2012) -
Drama $847.1M25 films · #1 The Hunger Games (2012) -
Thriller $707.3M9 films · #1 The Hunger Games (2012) -
Fantasy $586.2M4 films · #1 Wrath of the Titans (2012) -
Comedy $400.4M19 films · #1 21 Jump Street (2012) -
Animation $349.3M1 film · #1 The Lorax (2012) -
Family $349.3M1 film · #1 The Lorax (2012) -
Crime $212M6 films · #1 21 Jump Street (2012)
Archive
English Box Office in 2012, Month by Month
The months of 2012 with their totals: November leads with $4.1B, led by Skyfall (2012).
- January $566.6M #1 Underworld: Awakening (2012)
- February $1.5B #1 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
- March $2.1B #1 The Hunger Games (2012)
- April $888.5M #1 American Reunion (2012)
- May $3.3B #1 The Avengers (2012)
- June $3.3B #1 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
- July $3.2B #1 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
- August $1.5B #1 The Expendables 2 (2012)
- September $1.5B #1 Hotel Transylvania (2012)
- October $1.4B #1 Taken 2 (2012)
- November $4.1B #1 Skyfall (2012)
- December $2.7B #1 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
FAQ
English Box Office March 2012: 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 56 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in March 2012?
The Hunger Games (2012) leads with $695.2M worldwide, $408M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Lorax (2012) at $349.3M and Wrath of the Titans (2012) at $302M.
How much did English-language movies released in March 2012 earn?
56 English-language films released in March 2012 report a worldwide gross, $2.1B in all, or $38.3M per film on average. February 2012 releases took $1.5B.
How many English-language movies released in March 2012 made $1 billion?
None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by The Hunger Games (2012) with $695.2M.
How is the March 2012 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 2012. 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 2012 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.