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Box office · Week 21 · May 18–24, 2003

Box Office Week 21, 2003: Highest-Grossing Releases of May 18–24

Bruce Almighty (2003) is the highest-grossing movie released in week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24), with $484.6M worldwide, ahead of The In-Laws (2003) at $26.9M and Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) at $6.9M. 13 films released that week report a worldwide gross, $523.6M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 33% on Week 20, 2003, whose releases took $781.2M. By genre, Comedy leads with $512.7M across 4 releases.

week 21 releases with a gross
13
combined worldwide
$523.6M
film crossed $100M
1
vs Week 20, 2003
−33%
Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster #1 of 13
#1 movie of Week 21, 2003

Bruce Almighty (2003)

2003 · Drama, Fantasy

$484.6M worldwide · 93% of the chart's total

$242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Hits of Week 21 of 2003?

Bruce Almighty (2003) leads with $484.6M, 93% of the total. The top 5 together took $523.1M, almost all of what the 13 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster Number 1
    $484.6M Bruce Almighty (2003)
    $242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
  2. The In-Laws (2003) movie poster Number 2
    $26.9M The In-Laws (2003)
    $20.5M US & Canada · 76% $6.4M elsewhere · 24%
  3. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) movie poster Number 3
    $6.9M Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
    $2.3M US & Canada · 34% $4.5M elsewhere · 66%
  4. Andaaz (2003) movie poster Number 4
    $3.5M Andaaz (2003)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Blackball (2003) movie poster Number 5
    $1.2M Blackball (2003)
    $48K US & Canada · 4% $1.2M elsewhere · 96%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Release of Week 21 of 2003, 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 week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24).

  1. 1 Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster
    Bruce Almighty (2003) May 23, 2003 · English · Drama, Fantasy $484.6M worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: $242.8M Rest of the world: $241.8M Worldwide: $484.6M
  2. 2 The In-Laws (2003) movie poster
    The In-Laws (2003) May 23, 2003 · Action, Thriller $26.9M worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: $20.5M Rest of the world: $6.4M Worldwide: $26.9M
  3. 3 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) movie poster
    Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) May 18, 2003 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi $6.9M worldwide
    May 18, 2003 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $6.9M
  4. 4 Andaaz (2003) movie poster
    Andaaz (2003) May 23, 2003 · Hindi · Music, Drama $3.5M worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  5. 5 Blackball (2003) movie poster
    Blackball (2003) May 18, 2003 · English · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    May 18, 2003 US and Canada: $48K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M
  6. 6 Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) movie poster
    Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) May 23, 2003 · English · Music, Documentary $160.6K worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: $160.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $160.6K
  7. 7 Tiresia (2003) movie poster
    Tiresia (2003) May 20, 2003 · French · Drama $104.6K worldwide
    May 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.6K
  8. 8 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) movie poster
    The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) May 24, 2003 · English · War, History $90.1K worldwide
    May 24, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $90.1K
  9. 9 Shara (2003) movie poster
    Shara (2003) May 23, 2003 · Japanese · Drama $46.3K worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.3K
  10. 10 Niki and Flo (2003) movie poster
    Niki and Flo (2003) May 18, 2003 · Romanian · Drama $24.6K worldwide
    May 18, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.6K
  11. 11 Robinson’s Crusoe (2003) movie poster
    Robinson’s Crusoe (2003) May 22, 2003 · Chinese $7K worldwide
    May 22, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7K
  12. 12 Struggle (2003) movie poster
    Struggle (2003) May 18, 2003 · English $3.6K worldwide
    May 18, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6K
  13. 13 No Rest for the Brave (2003) movie poster
    No Rest for the Brave (2003) May 20, 2003 · French · Comedy, Drama $2.3K worldwide
    May 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 21 of 2003?

Of the top 10, Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Blackball (2003) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $265.8M (51%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Bruce Almighty (2003) $484.6M
    $242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
  2. 2 The In-Laws (2003) $26.9M
    $20.5M US & Canada · 76% $6.4M elsewhere · 24%
  3. 3 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) $6.9M
    $2.3M US & Canada · 34% $4.5M elsewhere · 66%
  4. 4 Andaaz (2003) $3.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Blackball (2003) $1.2M
    $48K US & Canada · 4% $1.2M elsewhere · 96%
  6. 6 Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) $160.6K
    $160.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Tiresia (2003) $104.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) $90.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Shara (2003) $46.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Niki and Flo (2003) $24.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 21 of 2003 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 13 films crossed $100M and took $484.6M between them, 93% of the total. 11 films, 85% 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 1 film, 8% of the list $484.6M · 93% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 8% of the list $26.9M · 5% of the gross
  • Under $10M 11 films, 85% of the list $12.1M · 2% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 21 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 21 releases took $523.6M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 22 (May 25–31) with $1.2B, led by Finding Nemo (2003).

  1. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 6–12 Anger Management (2003) $260M Anger Management (2003)
  2. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 13–19 Holes (2003) $223.2M Holes (2003)
  3. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 20–26 Identity (2003) $142.5M Identity (2003)
  4. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 X2: X-Men United (2003) $479.8M X2: X-Men United (2003)
  5. Week 19 Wk 19 May 4–10 Daddy Day Care (2003) $222M Daddy Day Care (2003)
  6. Week 20 Wk 20 May 11–17 The Matrix Reloaded (2003) $781.2M The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
  7. Week 21 Wk 21 May 18–24 Bruce Almighty (2003) $523.6M Bruce Almighty (2003)
  8. Week 22 Wk 22 May 25–31 Finding Nemo (2003) $1.2B Finding Nemo (2003)
  9. Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 1–7 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) $293.6M 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Earlier years

How Does Week 21 of 2003 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 21, 1999 earned the most: $1B from 4 films, led by Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Week 21, 2003 took $523.6M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 21, 1994 May 15–21 4 films 4 $185.6M – Maverick (1994) $183M
Week 21, 1995 May 21–27 6 films · +194% 6 $544.9M +194% Casper (1995) $288.1M
Week 21, 1996 May 19–25 3 films · −11% 3 $485.3M −11% Mission: Impossible (1996) $457.7M
Week 21, 1997 May 18–24 3 films · +35% 3 $655.9M +35% The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) $618.6M
Week 21, 1998 May 17–23 7 films · −35% 7 $427M −35% Godzilla (1998) $379M
Week 21, 1999 May 16–22 4 films · +145% 4 $1B +145% Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $1B
Week 21, 2000 May 14–20 5 films · −50% 5 $527.1M −50% Dinosaur (2000) $349.8M
Week 21, 2001 May 20–26 4 films · −14% 4 $450.8M −14% Pearl Harbor (2001) $449.2M
Week 21, 2002 May 19–25 23 films · −29% 23 $321.6M −29% Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) $122.6M
Week 21, 2003 May 18–24 13 films · +63% 13 $523.6M +63% Bruce Almighty (2003) $484.6M
Genres & languages

Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in Week 21 of 2003?

Comedy took $512.7M across 4 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Drama ($488.4M) and Fantasy ($484.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $492.9M across 6 films, 94% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language films ($3.5M) and French-language films ($106.9K).

Week 21 of 2003 Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $512.7M
    4 films · #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
  2. Drama $488.4M
    7 films · #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
  3. Fantasy $484.6M
    1 film · #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
  4. Thriller $27M
    2 films · #1 The In-Laws (2003)
  5. Action $26.9M
    1 film · #1 The In-Laws (2003)
  6. Music $10.6M
    3 films · #1 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
  7. Adventure $7M
    2 films · #1 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
  8. Animation $6.9M
    1 film · #1 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
  9. Sci-Fi $6.9M
    1 film · #1 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
  10. Romance $3.5M
    2 films · #1 Andaaz (2003)

Week 21 of 2003 Box Office by Language

  1. English $492.9M
    6 films · #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
  2. Hindi $3.5M
    1 film · #1 Andaaz (2003)
  3. French $106.9K
    2 films · #1 Tiresia (2003)
  4. Japanese $46.3K
    1 film · #1 Shara (2003)
  5. Romanian $24.6K
    1 film · #1 Niki and Flo (2003)
  6. Chinese $7K
    1 film · #1 Robinson’s Crusoe (2003)
Archive

Box Office in 2003, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2003 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 51 (Dec 14–20) with $1.5B, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

FAQ

Box Office Week 21 of 2003: 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 movie in week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24)?

Bruce Almighty (2003) leads with $484.6M worldwide, $242.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The In-Laws (2003) at $26.9M and Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) at $6.9M.

How much did movies released in week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24) earn?

13 films released in week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24) report a worldwide gross, $523.6M in all, or $40.3M per film on average. Week 20, 2003 releases took $781.2M.

How many movies released in week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24) made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Bruce Almighty (2003) with $484.6M.

How much of the Week 21, 2003 box office came from the US and Canada?

$265.8M of the $523.6M total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 13 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 21, 2003 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 week 21 of 2003 (May 18–24). 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.

How often is the week 21, 2003 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.