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Japanese Box Office 2000: Highest-Grossing Japanese Movies

Godzilla 2000 (2000) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in 2000, with $12.9M worldwide, ahead of Battle Royale (2000) at $1.3M and Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) at $591K. 13 Japanese-language films released in 2000 report a worldwide gross, $16.3M in all, 64% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 90% on 1999, whose releases took $164.1M. By genre, Action leads with $14.5M across 4 Japanese releases.

2000 releases with a gross
13
combined worldwide
$16.3M
Godzilla 2000 (2000), the #1
$12.9M
vs 1999
−90%
Godzilla 2000 (2000) movie poster #1 of 13
#1 Japanese-language movie of 2000

Godzilla 2000 (2000)

2000 · Action, Adventure

$12.9M worldwide · 79% of the chart's total

$10M US & Canada · 78% $2.9M elsewhere · 22%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of 2000?

Godzilla 2000 (2000) leads with $12.9M, 79% of the total. The top 5 together took $15.5M, 95% of what all 13 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Godzilla 2000 (2000) movie poster Number 1
    $12.9M Godzilla 2000 (2000)
    $10M US & Canada · 78% $2.9M elsewhere · 22%
  2. Battle Royale (2000) movie poster Number 2
    $1.3M Battle Royale (2000)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) movie poster Number 3
    $591K Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 19 (2000) movie poster Number 4
    $355.4K 19 (2000)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Kikujirô no natsu (2000) movie poster Number 5
    $281.5K Kikujirô no natsu (2000)
    $200.9K US & Canada · 71% $80.6K elsewhere · 29%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Japanese Release of 2000, 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 2000.

  1. 1 Godzilla 2000 (2000) movie poster
    Godzilla 2000 (2000) Aug 18, 2000 · Action, Adventure $12.9M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2000 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $12.9M
  2. 2 Battle Royale (2000) movie poster
    Battle Royale (2000) Dec 16, 2000 · Action, Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    Dec 16, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  3. 3 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) movie poster
    Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) Mar 4, 2000 · Animation, Adventure $591K worldwide
    Mar 4, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $591K
  4. 4 19 (2000) movie poster
    19 (2000) Jul 14, 2000 · Crime, Drama $355.4K worldwide
    Jul 14, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $355.4K
  5. 5 Kikujirô no natsu (2000) movie poster
    Kikujirô no natsu (2000) May 26, 2000 · Drama, Comedy $281.5K worldwide
    May 26, 2000 US and Canada: $200.9K Rest of the world: $80.6K Worldwide: $281.5K
  6. 6 Ju-on: The Curse (2000) movie poster
    Ju-on: The Curse (2000) Feb 11, 2000 · Mystery, Horror $196.2K worldwide
    Feb 11, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $196.2K
  7. 7 Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000) movie poster
    Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000) Mar 25, 2000 · Horror, Mystery $196.2K worldwide
    Mar 25, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $196.2K
  8. 8 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) movie poster
    Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) Aug 25, 2000 · Fantasy, Animation $152.2K worldwide
    Aug 25, 2000 US and Canada: $151.1K Rest of the world: $1.2K Worldwide: $152.2K
  9. 9 Tales of the Unusual (2000) movie poster
    Tales of the Unusual (2000) Nov 3, 2000 · Horror, Comedy $134.1K worldwide
    Nov 3, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $134.1K
  10. 10 Versus (2000) movie poster
    Versus (2000) Oct 23, 2000 · Thriller, Action $55.5K worldwide
    Oct 23, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.5K
  11. 11 My Neighbors the Yamadas (2000) movie poster
    My Neighbors the Yamadas (2000) Dec 22, 2000 · Comedy, Animation $22.3K worldwide
    Dec 22, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.3K
  12. 12 Monday (2000) movie poster
    Monday (2000) Apr 29, 2000 · Thriller, Crime $9K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9K
  13. 13 Dead or Alive 2: Birds (2000) movie poster
    Dead or Alive 2: Birds (2000) Dec 2, 2000 · Drama, Comedy $96 worldwide
    Dec 2, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $96
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2000?

Of the top 10, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Kikujirô no natsu (2000) made 29% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $10.4M (64%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Godzilla 2000 (2000) $12.9M
    $10M US & Canada · 78% $2.9M elsewhere · 22%
  2. 2 Battle Royale (2000) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) $591K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 19 (2000) $355.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Kikujirô no natsu (2000) $281.5K
    $200.9K US & Canada · 71% $80.6K elsewhere · 29%
  6. 6 Ju-on: The Curse (2000) $196.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000) $196.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) $152.2K
    $151.1K US & Canada · 99% $1.2K elsewhere · <1%
  9. 9 Tales of the Unusual (2000) $134.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Versus (2000) $55.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2000 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 13 films reached $100M. 12 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $16.3M total.

  • $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 8% of the list $12.9M · 79% of the gross
  • Under $10M 12 films, 92% of the list $3.3M · 21% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2000 Earned the Most?

August releases took the most, $13.1M from 2 films, led by Godzilla 2000 (2000). April was the quietest month ($9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Ju-on: The Curse (2000) $196.2K Ju-on: The Curse (2000)
  3. March Mar Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) $787.2K Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
  4. April Apr Monday (2000) $9K Monday (2000)
  5. May May Kikujirô no natsu (2000) $281.5K Kikujirô no natsu (2000)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul 19 (2000) $355.4K 19 (2000)
  8. August Aug Godzilla 2000 (2000) $13.1M Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct Versus (2000) $55.5K Versus (2000)
  11. November Nov Tales of the Unusual (2000) $134.1K Tales of the Unusual (2000)
  12. December Dec Battle Royale (2000) $1.4M Battle Royale (2000)
Last 10 years

How Does 2000 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1999 earned the most: $164.1M from 4 films, led by Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! (1999). 2000 took $16.3M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1991 4 films 4 $1.2M – Only Yesterday (1991) $610.8K
1992 3 films · +777% 3 $10.2M +777% Once Upon a Crime... (1992) $8.7M
1993 7 films · −86% 7 $1.4M −86% Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) $659K
1994 3 films · −88% 3 $169.4K −88% Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994) $167.8K
1995 2 films · +815% 2 $1.5M +815% Pom Poko (1995) $1.3M
1996 3 films · +268% 3 $5.7M +268% Whisper of the Heart (1996) $4.6M
1997 5 films · +617% 5 $40.9M +617% Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) $22.6M
1998 7 films · −96% 7 $1.7M −96% Cube (1998) $565.7K
1999 4 films · +9366% 4 $164.1M +9366% Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! (1999) $163.6M
2000 13 films · −90% 13 $16.3M −90% Godzilla 2000 (2000) $12.9M
By genre

Which Japanese Genres Earned the Most in 2000?

Action took $14.5M across 4 films, 89% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($14.3M) and Adventure ($13.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2000 Japanese Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $14.5M
    4 films · #1 Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  2. Thriller $14.3M
    4 films · #1 Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  3. Adventure $13.7M
    4 films · #1 Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  4. Horror $13.7M
    6 films · #1 Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  5. Sci-Fi $13.5M
    2 films · #1 Godzilla 2000 (2000)
  6. Drama $2M
    4 films · #1 Battle Royale (2000)
  7. Fantasy $798.8K
    3 films · #1 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
  8. Animation $765.5K
    3 films · #1 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
  9. Family $613.3K
    2 films · #1 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
  10. Comedy $447K
    5 films · #1 Kikujirô no natsu (2000)
Archive

Japanese Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1936 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $1.6B, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023).

2020s 7 years · $6.4B
2010s 10 years · $8.1B
2000s 10 years · $3.8B
1990s 10 years · $242.4M
1980s 8 years · $115.3M
1970s 8 years · $763.7K
1960s 10 years · $651K
1950s 9 years · $1.1M
1940s 3 years · $863.9K
1930s 2 years · $23.9K
FAQ

Japanese Box Office 2000: 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 13 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in 2000?

Godzilla 2000 (2000) leads with $12.9M worldwide, $10M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Battle Royale (2000) at $1.3M and Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) at $591K.

How much did Japanese-language movies released in 2000 earn?

13 Japanese-language films released in 2000 report a worldwide gross, $16.3M in all, or $1.3M per film on average. 1999 releases took $164.1M.

How many Japanese-language movies released in 2000 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Godzilla 2000 (2000), earned $12.9M.

How much of the 2000 Japanese box office came from the US and Canada?

$10.4M of the $16.3M total, or 64%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 10 films of the 13 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2000 Japanese 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 2000. 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 2000 Japanese 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.