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English Box Office, August 2021: Top-Grossing Releases

Free Guy (2021) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in August 2021, with $331.5M worldwide, ahead of The Suicide Squad (2021) at $168.7M and Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) at $144.3M. 50 English-language films released in August 2021 report a worldwide gross, $816.6M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 36% on July 2021, whose releases took $1.3B. By genre, Comedy leads with $648.2M across 11 English releases.

August 2021 releases with a gross
50
combined worldwide
$816.6M
films crossed $100M
3
vs July 2021
−36%
Free Guy (2021) movie poster #1 of 50
#1 English-language movie of August 2021

Free Guy (2021)

2021 · Action, Adventure

$331.5M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total

$121.6M US & Canada · 37% $209.9M elsewhere · 63%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of August 2021?

Free Guy (2021) leads with $331.5M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $775.8M, 95% of what all 50 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Free Guy (2021) movie poster Number 1
    $331.5M Free Guy (2021)
    $121.6M US & Canada · 37% $209.9M elsewhere · 63%
  2. The Suicide Squad (2021) movie poster Number 2
    $168.7M The Suicide Squad (2021)
    $55.8M US & Canada · 33% $112.9M elsewhere · 67%
  3. Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) movie poster Number 3
    $144.3M Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
    $40.1M US & Canada · 28% $104.2M elsewhere · 72%
  4. Candyman (2021) movie poster Number 4
    $77.4M Candyman (2021)
    $61.2M US & Canada · 79% $16.2M elsewhere · 21%
  5. Don't Breathe 2 (2021) movie poster Number 5
    $53.8M Don't Breathe 2 (2021)
    $32.7M US & Canada · 61% $21.1M elsewhere · 39%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of August 2021, 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 August 2021.

  1. 1 Free Guy (2021) movie poster
    Free Guy (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Action, Adventure $331.5M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: $121.6M Rest of the world: $209.9M Worldwide: $331.5M
  2. 2 The Suicide Squad (2021) movie poster
    The Suicide Squad (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Action, Adventure $168.7M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $55.8M Rest of the world: $112.9M Worldwide: $168.7M
  3. 3 Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) movie poster
    Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Adventure, Comedy $144.3M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $40.1M Rest of the world: $104.2M Worldwide: $144.3M
  4. 4 Candyman (2021) movie poster
    Candyman (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Thriller, Horror $77.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: $61.2M Rest of the world: $16.2M Worldwide: $77.4M
  5. 5 Don't Breathe 2 (2021) movie poster
    Don't Breathe 2 (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Action, Drama $53.8M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: $32.7M Rest of the world: $21.1M Worldwide: $53.8M
  6. 6 The Night House (2021) movie poster
    The Night House (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Mystery, Thriller $15.4M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $7.1M Rest of the world: $8.3M Worldwide: $15.4M
  7. 7 The Protégé (2021) movie poster
    The Protégé (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Action, Thriller $8.7M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $8.7M
  8. 8 Annette (2021) movie poster
    Annette (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Drama, Romance $3.7M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  9. 9 People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan (2021) movie poster
    People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Comedy $3.2M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M
  10. 10 CODA (2021) movie poster
    CODA (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Drama, Music $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  11. 11 Flag Day (2021) movie poster
    Flag Day (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Drama, Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $424.7K Rest of the world: $876.8K Worldwide: $1.3M
  12. 12 Crime Story (2021) movie poster
    Crime Story (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Drama, Thriller $845.4K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $845.4K
  13. 13 The Little Garden Gnome (2021) movie poster
    The Little Garden Gnome (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Horror $762.2K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $762.2K
  14. 14 Buckley's Chance (2021) movie poster
    Buckley's Chance (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Family $663.7K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $663.7K
  15. 15 Bleed with Me (2021) movie poster
    Bleed with Me (2021) Aug 10, 2021 · Thriller, Horror $641K worldwide
    Aug 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $641K
  16. 16 If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power (2021) movie poster
    If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Music, Fantasy $629.9K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $626.9K Rest of the world: $3K Worldwide: $629.9K
  17. 17 The Lost Leonardo (2021) movie poster
    The Lost Leonardo (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Drama $600.2K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: $445.7K Rest of the world: $154.4K Worldwide: $600.2K
  18. 18 Demonic (2021) movie poster
    Demonic (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Sci-Fi, Drama $366.7K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $71.3K Rest of the world: $295.3K Worldwide: $366.7K
  19. 19 Bad Blood (2021) movie poster
    Bad Blood (2021) Aug 28, 2021 · Horror $280.5K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280.5K
  20. 20 Vivo (2021) movie poster
    Vivo (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Adventure, Comedy $278.4K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $278.4K
  21. 21 No Man of God (2021) movie poster
    No Man of God (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Biography, Drama $215.9K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $215.9K
  22. 22 Swan Song (2021) movie poster
    Swan Song (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Drama $177.2K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $126.1K Rest of the world: $51.1K Worldwide: $177.2K
  23. 23 The Pebble and the Boy (2021) movie poster
    The Pebble and the Boy (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Drama $137.2K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $137.2K
  24. 24 Paper Tiger (2021) movie poster
    Paper Tiger (2021) Aug 24, 2021 · Drama, Thriller $118.4K worldwide
    Aug 24, 2021 US and Canada: $112.7K Rest of the world: $5.7K Worldwide: $118.4K
  25. 25 Love in Bright Landscapes (2021) movie poster
    Love in Bright Landscapes (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Documentary $96.2K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $96.2K
  26. 26 Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) movie poster
    Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Music, Documentary $68K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $68K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $68K
  27. 27 Don’t Forget I Love You (2021) movie poster
    Don’t Forget I Love You (2021) Aug 8, 2021 · Comedy, Romance $65.6K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $65.6K
  28. 28 Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow (2021) movie poster
    Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Documentary $61.2K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.2K
  29. 29 Little Tornadoes (2021) movie poster
    Little Tornadoes (2021) Aug 16, 2021 · War, Family $56.1K worldwide
    Aug 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $56.1K
  30. 30 Palazzo Di Cozzo (2021) movie poster
    Palazzo Di Cozzo (2021) Aug 15, 2021 · Documentary $53K worldwide
    Aug 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53K
  31. 31 Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021) movie poster
    Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021) Aug 4, 2021 · Music, Family $50.4K worldwide
    Aug 4, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.4K
  32. 32 Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021) movie poster
    Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Western, Horror $44.7K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: $44.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.7K
  33. 33 Cryptozoo (2021) movie poster
    Cryptozoo (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Animation $37.9K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $33.8K Rest of the world: $4.1K Worldwide: $37.9K
  34. 34 Ma Belle, My Beauty (2021) movie poster
    Ma Belle, My Beauty (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Drama, Romance $27.7K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: $27.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.7K
  35. 35 Death Valley (2021) movie poster
    Death Valley (2021) Aug 7, 2021 · Fantasy, Sci-Fi $27.4K worldwide
    Aug 7, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.4K
  36. 36 John and the Hole (2021) movie poster
    John and the Hole (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Drama, Thriller $26.1K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $25.4K Rest of the world: $683 Worldwide: $26.1K
  37. 37 Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2021) movie poster
    Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Comedy $19.5K worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.5K
  38. 38 Sparkling: The Story of Champagne (2021) movie poster
    Sparkling: The Story of Champagne (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Documentary $18.8K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.8K
  39. 39 Ablaze (2021) movie poster
    Ablaze (2021) Aug 16, 2021 · Documentary $18.7K worldwide
    Aug 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.7K
  40. 40 Misha and the Wolves (2021) movie poster
    Misha and the Wolves (2021) Aug 11, 2021 · Documentary $16.2K worldwide
    Aug 11, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.2K
  41. 41 Naked Singularity (2021) movie poster
    Naked Singularity (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Drama, Comedy $14.6K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $3.1K Rest of the world: $11.5K Worldwide: $14.6K
  42. 42 Bring Your Own Brigade (2021) movie poster
    Bring Your Own Brigade (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Documentary $13.4K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: $13.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.4K
  43. 43 The Meaning of Hitler (2021) movie poster
    The Meaning of Hitler (2021) Aug 13, 2021 · Documentary $12.8K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2021 US and Canada: $12.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.8K
  44. 44 Notorious Nick (2021) movie poster
    Notorious Nick (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · Action, Drama $9.1K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1K
  45. 45 Baking Up Love (2021) movie poster
    Baking Up Love (2021) Aug 28, 2021 · Comedy, Romance $8.8K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2021 US and Canada: $8.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.8K
  46. 46 Sunburn (2021) movie poster
    Sunburn (2021) Aug 18, 2021 · Drama $8.2K worldwide
    Aug 18, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.2K
  47. 47 The Old Ways (2021) movie poster
    The Old Ways (2021) Aug 25, 2021 · Fantasy, Horror $5.9K worldwide
    Aug 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9K
  48. 48 Habit (2021) movie poster
    Habit (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Action, Drama $5.3K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3K
  49. 49 I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) (2021) movie poster
    I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) (2021) Aug 7, 2021 · Drama, Comedy $3.8K worldwide
    Aug 7, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8K
  50. 50 Isabella (2021) movie poster
    Isabella (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Drama $906 worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $906
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2021?

Of the top 10, The Protégé (2021) earned the biggest share at home (85% in the US & Canada), while Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) made 72% of its gross abroad. Across all 50 films, $328.1M (40%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Free Guy (2021) $331.5M
    $121.6M US & Canada · 37% $209.9M elsewhere · 63%
  2. 2 The Suicide Squad (2021) $168.7M
    $55.8M US & Canada · 33% $112.9M elsewhere · 67%
  3. 3 Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) $144.3M
    $40.1M US & Canada · 28% $104.2M elsewhere · 72%
  4. 4 Candyman (2021) $77.4M
    $61.2M US & Canada · 79% $16.2M elsewhere · 21%
  5. 5 Don't Breathe 2 (2021) $53.8M
    $32.7M US & Canada · 61% $21.1M elsewhere · 39%
  6. 6 The Night House (2021) $15.4M
    $7.1M US & Canada · 46% $8.3M elsewhere · 54%
  7. 7 The Protégé (2021) $8.7M
    $7.4M US & Canada · 85% $1.3M elsewhere · 15%
  8. 8 Annette (2021) $3.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan (2021) $3.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 CODA (2021) $1.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many August 2021 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 50 films crossed $100M and took $644.6M between them, 79% of the total. 44 films, 88% 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 3 films, 6% of the list $644.6M · 79% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 6% of the list $146.6M · 18% of the gross
  • Under $10M 44 films, 88% of the list $25.3M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2021 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 33 (Aug 8–14) took $393.3M, led by Free Guy (2021). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 1–7 The Suicide Squad (2021) $173.1M The Suicide Squad (2021)
  2. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 8–14 Free Guy (2021) $393.3M Free Guy (2021)
  3. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 15–21 Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) $171.9M Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
  4. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 22–28 Candyman (2021) $78.2M Candyman (2021)
  5. Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does August 2021 Compare With August in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, August 2014 earned the most: $2.2B from 56 films, led by Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). August 2021 took $816.6M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 2012 62 films 62 $1.5B – The Expendables 2 (2012) $315M
August 2013 58 films · +24% 58 $1.8B +24% Elysium (2013) $286.1M
August 2014 56 films · +18% 56 $2.2B +18% Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) $773.4M
August 2015 65 films · −48% 65 $1.1B −48% Straight Outta Compton (2015) $201.6M
August 2016 53 films · +66% 53 $1.9B +66% Suicide Squad (2016) $749.2M
August 2017 69 films · −62% 69 $715.6M −62% Annabelle: Creation (2017) $306.6M
August 2018 85 films · +159% 85 $1.9B +159% The Meg (2018) $529.3M
August 2019 86 films · −8% 86 $1.7B −8% Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) $760.7M
August 2020 52 films · −91% 52 $146.9M −91% The New Mutants (2020) $49.2M
August 2021 50 films · +456% 50 $816.6M +456% Free Guy (2021) $331.5M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in August 2021?

Comedy took $648.2M across 11 films, 79% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($644.8M) and Action ($562.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

August 2021 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $648.2M
    11 films · #1 Free Guy (2021)
  2. Adventure $644.8M
    4 films · #1 Free Guy (2021)
  3. Action $562.8M
    6 films · #1 Free Guy (2021)
  4. Fantasy $500.9M
    5 films · #1 Free Guy (2021)
  5. Sci-Fi $500.6M
    4 films · #1 Free Guy (2021)
  6. Mystery $184.4M
    3 films · #1 The Suicide Squad (2021)
  7. Thriller $158.7M
    11 films · #1 Candyman (2021)
  8. Horror $148.7M
    9 films · #1 Candyman (2021)
  9. Family $145.4M
    5 films · #1 Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
  10. Animation $144.7M
    4 films · #1 Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
Archive

English Box Office in 2021, Month by Month

The months of 2021 with their totals: December leads with $2.8B, led by Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

FAQ

English Box Office August 2021: 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 50 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in August 2021?

Free Guy (2021) leads with $331.5M worldwide, $121.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Suicide Squad (2021) at $168.7M and Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) at $144.3M.

How much did English-language movies released in August 2021 earn?

50 English-language films released in August 2021 report a worldwide gross, $816.6M in all, or $16.3M per film on average. July 2021 releases took $1.3B.

How many English-language movies released in August 2021 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Free Guy (2021) with $331.5M.

How much of the August 2021 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$328.1M of the $816.6M total, or 40%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 28 films of the 50 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 2021 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 August 2021. 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 August 2021 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.