#1 of 6 #1 Japanese-language movie of September 2009
2009 · Action, Romance
$19.4M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Japanese box office · September 2009
Japanese Box Office, September 2009: Top-Grossing Releases
Ballad (2009) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in September 2009, with $19.4M worldwide, ahead of Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009) at $8.8M and Symbol (2009) at $5M. 6 Japanese-language films released in September 2009 report a worldwide gross, $40.5M in all. That is down 85% on August 2009, whose releases took $277.9M. By genre, Drama leads with $35.4M across 5 Japanese releases.
- September 2009 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $40.5M
- Ballad (2009), the #1
- $19.4M
- vs August 2009
- −85%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of September 2009?
Ballad (2009) leads with $19.4M, 48% of the total. The top 5 together took $40.1M, 99% of what all 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Japanese Release of September 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 September 2009.
- 1 Sep 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.4M
- 2 Sep 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M
- 3 Sep 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
- 4 Sep 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
- 5 Sep 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
- 6
Sep 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $320K
By release week
Which Week of September 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 37 (Sep 6–12) took $21.1M, led by Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 Ballad (2009) $19.4M Ballad (2009)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 6–12 Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009) $21.1M Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 13–19 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 2009 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 2005 earned the most: $53.2M from 4 films, led by Nana (2005). September 2009 took $40.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2000 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 2001 2 films | 2 | $1.4M | – | Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) $1.2M |
| September 2002 4 films · +721% | 4 | $11.2M | +721% | Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders (2002) $10.1M |
| September 2003 1 film · −98% | 1 | $212.8K | −98% | Robot Contest (2003) $212.8K |
| September 2004 3 films · +9773% | 3 | $21M | +9773% | Swing Girls (2004) $19.4M |
| September 2005 4 films · +153% | 4 | $53.2M | +153% | Nana (2005) $34.7M |
| September 2006 10 films · −9% | 10 | $48.4M | −9% | Tears for You (2006) $25.3M |
| September 2007 4 films · −83% | 4 | $8.4M | −83% | Closed Note (2007) $7.5M |
| September 2008 5 films · +295% | 5 | $33.1M | +295% | Paco and the Magical Book (2008) $22.7M |
| September 2009 6 films · +22% | 6 | $40.5M | +22% | Ballad (2009) $19.4M |
Archive
Japanese Box Office in 2009, Month by Month
The months of 2009 with their totals: August leads with $277.9M, led by Ponyo (2009).
- January $32.9M #1 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope (2009)
- February $43.9M #1 Yatterman (2009)
- March $54.5M #1 Drop (2009)
- April $74.8M #1 Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (2009)
- May $203.3M #1 Rookies the Movie: Graduation (2009)
- June $2M #1 Ju-On: White Ghost (2009)
- July $9.5M #1 MW (2009)
- August $277.9M #1 Ponyo (2009)
- September $40.5M #1 Ballad (2009)
- October $65.6M #1 Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler (2009)
- November $32.1M #1 No More Cry (2009)
- December $66.1M #1 One Piece Film: Strong World (2009)
FAQ
Japanese Box Office September 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in September 2009?
Ballad (2009) leads with $19.4M worldwide. Next come Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009) at $8.8M and Symbol (2009) at $5M.
How much did Japanese-language movies released in September 2009 earn?
6 Japanese-language films released in September 2009 report a worldwide gross, $40.5M in all, or $6.7M per film on average. August 2009 releases took $277.9M.
How many Japanese-language movies released in September 2009 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Ballad (2009), earned $19.4M.
How is the September 2009 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 September 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 September 2009 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.