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Box office · Week 21 · May 15–21, 2005

Box Office Week 21, 2005: Highest-Grossing Releases of May 15–21

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is the highest-grossing movie released in week 21 of 2005 (May 15–21), with $905.6M worldwide, ahead of Joyeux Noel (2005) at $17.7M and Love in Magic (2005) at $6.8M. 21 films released that week report a worldwide gross, $952.2M in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 183% on Week 20, 2005, whose releases took $336.6M. By genre, Fantasy leads with $905.6M across 3 releases.

week 21 releases with a gross
21
combined worldwide
$952.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs Week 20, 2005
+183%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Hits of Week 21 of 2005?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M, 95% of the total. The top 5 together took $941.2M, 99% of what all 21 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $905.6M Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. Joyeux Noel (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $17.7M Joyeux Noel (2005)
    $1.1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. Love in Magic (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $6.8M Love in Magic (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Antarctic Journal (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $5.6M Antarctic Journal (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. The Child (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $5.5M The Child (2005)
    $651.9K US & Canada · 12% $4.9M elsewhere · 88%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Release of Week 21 of 2005, 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 2005 (May 15–21).

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) movie poster
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) May 19, 2005 · English · Action, Sci-Fi $905.6M worldwide
    May 19, 2005 US and Canada: $414.4M Rest of the world: $491.2M Worldwide: $905.6M
  2. 2 Joyeux Noel (2005) movie poster
    Joyeux Noel (2005) May 16, 2005 · French · War, Drama $17.7M worldwide
    May 16, 2005 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $17.7M
  3. 3 Love in Magic (2005) movie poster
    Love in Magic (2005) May 20, 2005 · Korean · Romance, Comedy $6.8M worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  4. 4 Antarctic Journal (2005) movie poster
    Antarctic Journal (2005) May 19, 2005 · Korean · Horror, Thriller $5.6M worldwide
    May 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
  5. 5 The Child (2005) movie poster
    The Child (2005) May 17, 2005 · French · Drama $5.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: $651.9K Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $5.5M
  6. 6 To Paint or Make Love (2005) movie poster
    To Paint or Make Love (2005) May 18, 2005 · French · Romance, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    May 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  7. 7 The Twins (2005) movie poster
    The Twins (2005) May 17, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Crime $3.4M worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  8. 8 The Tin Mine (2005) movie poster
    The Tin Mine (2005) May 17, 2005 · Thai · History, Drama $604.1K worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $604.1K
  9. 9 Chromophobia (2005) movie poster
    Chromophobia (2005) May 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller $489K worldwide
    May 21, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489K
  10. 10 La Petite Jérusalem (2005) movie poster
    La Petite Jérusalem (2005) May 16, 2005 · French · Drama $438.5K worldwide
    May 16, 2005 US and Canada: $53.6K Rest of the world: $384.9K Worldwide: $438.5K
  11. 11 Marock (2005) movie poster
    Marock (2005) May 20, 2005 · French · Romance, Drama $425.1K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $425.1K
  12. 12 Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) movie poster
    Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) May 20, 2005 · English · Thriller, Horror $251.5K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: $251.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $251.5K
  13. 13 Alice (2005) movie poster
    Alice (2005) May 16, 2005 · Portuguese · Romance, Drama $153.3K worldwide
    May 16, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $153.3K
  14. 14 Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire (2005) movie poster
    Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire (2005) May 18, 2005 · English · Documentary $68.2K worldwide
    May 18, 2005 US and Canada: $68.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $68.2K
  15. 15 Sorry, You Can’t Get Through! (2005) movie poster
    Sorry, You Can’t Get Through! (2005) May 20, 2005 · Italian · Comedy, Romance $61.6K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.6K
  16. 16 Shanghai Dreams (2005) movie poster
    Shanghai Dreams (2005) May 17, 2005 · Chinese · Drama $52.6K worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.6K
  17. 17 Princess Raccoon (2005) movie poster
    Princess Raccoon (2005) May 20, 2005 · Japanese · Fantasy, Romance $8.8K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8K
  18. 18 Tale of Cinema (2005) movie poster
    Tale of Cinema (2005) May 19, 2005 · Korean · Drama $5.7K worldwide
    May 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7K
  19. 19 Stolen Childhoods (2005) movie poster
    Stolen Childhoods (2005) May 20, 2005 · English · Documentary $3K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3K
  20. 20 The Bloodettes (2005) movie poster
    The Bloodettes (2005) May 20, 2005 · French · Crime, Mystery $1.3K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3K
  21. 21 Naina (2005) movie poster
    Naina (2005) May 20, 2005 · Hindi · Mystery, Horror $304 worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $304
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 21 of 2005?

Of the top 10, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) earned the biggest share at home (46% in the US & Canada), while Joyeux Noel (2005) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $416.5M (44%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
    $414.4M US & Canada · 46% $491.2M elsewhere · 54%
  2. 2 Joyeux Noel (2005) $17.7M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. 3 Love in Magic (2005) $6.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Antarctic Journal (2005) $5.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 The Child (2005) $5.5M
    $651.9K US & Canada · 12% $4.9M elsewhere · 88%
  6. 6 To Paint or Make Love (2005) $4.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Twins (2005) $3.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Tin Mine (2005) $604.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Chromophobia (2005) $489K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 La Petite Jérusalem (2005) $438.5K
    $53.6K US & Canada · 12% $384.9K elsewhere · 88%
Gross bands

How Many Week 21 of 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $905.6M between them, 95% of the total. 19 films, 90% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 1 film, 5% of the list $905.6M · 95% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 5% of the list $17.7M · 2% of the gross
  • Under $10M 19 films, 90% of the list $28.9M · 3% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 21 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 21 releases took $952.2M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 21 (May 15–21) with $952.2M, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).

  1. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 3–9 Sahara (2005) $305.7M Sahara (2005)
  2. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 10–16 The Amityville Horror (2005) $137.4M The Amityville Horror (2005)
  3. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 17–23 The Interpreter (2005) $250.2M The Interpreter (2005)
  4. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 24–30 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) $252.5M The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
  5. Week 19 Wk 19 May 1–7 Kingdom of Heaven (2005) $404.5M Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
  6. Week 20 Wk 20 May 8–14 Monster-in-Law (2005) $336.6M Monster-in-Law (2005)
  7. Week 21 Wk 21 May 15–21 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $952.2M Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  8. Week 22 Wk 22 May 22–28 Madagascar (2005) $763.1M Madagascar (2005)
  9. Week 23 Wk 23 May 29–Jun 4 Cinderella Man (2005) $175.3M Cinderella Man (2005)
Earlier years

How Does Week 21 of 2005 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, 2005 took $952.2M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 21, 1996 May 19–25 3 films 3 $485.3M – 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
Week 21, 2004 May 16–22 16 films · +81% 16 $949M +81% Shrek 2 (2004) $932.5M
Week 21, 2005 May 15–21 21 films · ±0% 21 $952.2M ±0% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $905.6M
Genres & languages

Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in Week 21 of 2005?

Fantasy took $905.6M across 3 films, 95% of the total, ahead of Action ($905.6M) and Sci-Fi ($905.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $906.4M across 5 films, 95% of the total, ahead of French-language films ($29M) and Korean-language films ($15.9M).

Week 21 of 2005 Box Office by Genre

  1. Fantasy $905.6M
    3 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  2. Action $905.6M
    1 film · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  3. Sci-Fi $905.6M
    1 film · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  4. Drama $30.3M
    10 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  5. Romance $30.1M
    7 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  6. History $18.3M
    2 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  7. War $17.7M
    1 film · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  8. Comedy $15.9M
    6 films · #1 Love in Magic (2005)
  9. Thriller $6.3M
    4 films · #1 Antarctic Journal (2005)
  10. Horror $5.8M
    4 films · #1 Antarctic Journal (2005)

Week 21 of 2005 Box Office by Language

  1. English $906.4M
    5 films · #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
  2. French $29M
    6 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  3. Korean $15.9M
    4 films · #1 Love in Magic (2005)
  4. Thai $604.1K
    1 film · #1 The Tin Mine (2005)
  5. Portuguese $153.3K
    1 film · #1 Alice (2005)
  6. Italian $61.6K
    1 film · #1 Sorry, You Can’t Get Through! (2005)
  7. Chinese $52.6K
    1 film · #1 Shanghai Dreams (2005)
  8. Japanese $8.8K
    1 film · #1 Princess Raccoon (2005)
  9. Hindi $304
    1 film · #1 Naina (2005)
Archive

Box Office in 2005, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2005 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 50 (Dec 4–10) with $1.2B, led by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005).

FAQ

Box Office Week 21 of 2005: 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 21 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing movie in week 21 of 2005 (May 15–21)?

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) leads with $905.6M worldwide, $414.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Joyeux Noel (2005) at $17.7M and Love in Magic (2005) at $6.8M.

How much did movies released in week 21 of 2005 (May 15–21) earn?

21 films released in week 21 of 2005 (May 15–21) report a worldwide gross, $952.2M in all, or $45.3M per film on average. Week 20, 2005 releases took $336.6M.

How many movies released in week 21 of 2005 (May 15–21) made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) with $905.6M.

How much of the Week 21, 2005 box office came from the US and Canada?

$416.5M of the $952.2M total, or 44%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 14 films of the 21 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 21, 2005 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 2005 (May 15–21). 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, 2005 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.