#1 of 141 #1 movie of September 2006
2006 · Adventure, Comedy
$200.8M worldwide · 15% of the chart's total
$85.1M US & Canada · 42% $115.7M elsewhere · 58%
Box office · September 2006
September 2006 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing September Releases
Open Season (2006) is the highest-grossing movie released in September 2006, with $200.8M worldwide, ahead of The Queen (2006) at $124.9M and The Guardian (2006) at $95M. 141 films released in September 2006 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 17% on August 2006, whose releases took $1.1B. By genre, Drama leads with $736.8M across 73 releases.
- September 2006 releases with a gross
- 141
- combined worldwide
- $1.3B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs August 2006
- +17%
#1 of 141 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of September 2006?
Open Season (2006) leads with $200.8M, 15% of the total. The top 5 together took $573.4M, 44% of what all 141 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 Release of September 2006, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 141. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in September 2006.
- 1 Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $85.1M Rest of the world: $115.7M Worldwide: $200.8M
- 2 Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: $56.4M Rest of the world: $68.5M Worldwide: $124.9M
- 3 Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $55M Rest of the world: $40M Worldwide: $95M
- 4 Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $72.8M Rest of the world: $11.9M Worldwide: $84.6M
- 5 Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $24.6M Rest of the world: $43.4M Worldwide: $68.1M
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Sep 27, 2006 US and Canada: $17.6M Rest of the world: $38.2M Worldwide: $55.8M - 7
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $22.5M Rest of the world: $26.8M Worldwide: $49.3M - 8
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $27.8M Rest of the world: $15.1M Worldwide: $42.9M - 9
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $38.4M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $41.5M - 10
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $23.6M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $38.8M - 11
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: $23.4M Rest of the world: $14.2M Worldwide: $37.6M - 12
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.1M - 13
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: $12M Rest of the world: $15.1M Worldwide: $27.2M - 14
Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.3M - 15
Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $17.8M Rest of the world: $6.7M Worldwide: $24.5M - 16
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.5M - 17
Sep 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.6M - 18
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.8M - 19
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $17M Worldwide: $18.6M - 20
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $15.7M Worldwide: $17.9M - 21
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $17.9M - 22
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $16.8M - 23
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $14.5M Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $16.6M - 24
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $11.6M Rest of the world: $4.2M Worldwide: $15.9M - 25
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $4.7M Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $15.1M - 26
Sep 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M - 27
Sep 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.7M - 28
Sep 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3M - 29
Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $129.7K Worldwide: $10.3M - 30
Sep 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M - 31
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $9.5M - 32
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 33
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $652.2K Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.4M - 34
Sep 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M - 35
Sep 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M - 36
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $228.5K Rest of the world: $4.7M Worldwide: $4.9M - 37
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M - 38
Sep 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 39
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: $216.7K Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $4M - 40
Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $252.3K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $3.8M - 41
Sep 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 42
Sep 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 43
Sep 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 44
Sep 7, 2006 US and Canada: $321.9K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.8M - 45
Sep 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 46
Sep 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 47
Sep 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 48
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2006)Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
Sep 1, 2006 · Japanese · Animation, Action $2.1M worldwide - 49
Sep 29, 2006 US and Canada: $517.8K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $2M - 50
TKKG - The Secret of the Mysterious Mind Machine (2006)Sep 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
Sep 28, 2006 · German · Adventure, Family $2M worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 2006?
Of the top 10, Gridiron Gang (2006) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while The Last King of Scotland (2006) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 141 films, $572.7M (44%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Open Season (2006) $200.8M $85.1M US & Canada · 42% $115.7M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 The Queen (2006) $124.9M $56.4M US & Canada · 45% $68.5M elsewhere · 55%
- 3 The Guardian (2006) $95M $55M US & Canada · 58% $40M elsewhere · 42%
- 4 Jackass Number Two (2006) $84.6M $72.8M US & Canada · 86% $11.9M elsewhere · 14%
- 5 Fearless (2006) $68.1M $24.6M US & Canada · 36% $43.4M elsewhere · 64%
- 6 The Last King of Scotland (2006) $55.8M $17.6M US & Canada · 32% $38.2M elsewhere · 68%
- 7 The Black Dahlia (2006) $49.3M $22.5M US & Canada · 46% $26.8M elsewhere · 54%
- 8 Crank (2006) $42.9M $27.8M US & Canada · 65% $15.1M elsewhere · 35%
- 9 Gridiron Gang (2006) $41.5M $38.4M US & Canada · 93% $3M elsewhere · 7%
- 10 The Wicker Man (2006) $38.8M $23.6M US & Canada · 61% $15.2M elsewhere · 39%
Gross bands
How Many September 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 141 films crossed $100M and took $325.7M between them, 25% of the total. 112 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.
25% 65% 10%
- $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 2 films, 1% of the list $325.7M · 25% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 27 films, 19% of the list $856.4M · 65% of the gross
- Under $10M 112 films, 79% of the list $132.2M · 10% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 2006 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 39 (Sep 24–30) took $562.1M, led by Open Season (2006). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 27–Sep 2 Crank (2006) $144.3M Crank (2006)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Sep 3–9 The Covenant (2006) $149.7M The Covenant (2006)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 10–16 The Black Dahlia (2006) $211M The Black Dahlia (2006)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 17–23 Jackass Number Two (2006) $247.3M Jackass Number Two (2006)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 24–30 Open Season (2006) $562.1M Open Season (2006)
Earlier years
How Does September 2006 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 2005 earned the most: $1.5B from 117 films, led by Flightplan (2005). September 2006 took $1.3B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1997 28 films | 28 | $540M | – | L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M |
| September 1998 35 films · −16% | 35 | $453.7M | −16% | Rush Hour (1998) $244.7M |
| September 1999 40 films · +82% | 40 | $826.4M | +82% | American Beauty (1999) $356.3M |
| September 2000 51 films · −44% | 51 | $461.2M | −44% | Remember the Titans (2000) $136.8M |
| September 2001 69 films · −9% | 69 | $419.6M | −9% | Don't Say a Word (2001) $100M |
| September 2002 88 films · +79% | 88 | $752.9M | +79% | Sweet Home Alabama (2002) $180.6M |
| September 2003 82 films · +14% | 82 | $855.8M | +14% | Lost in Translation (2003) $118.7M |
| September 2004 101 films · +1% | 101 | $862.9M | +1% | Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) $129.3M |
| September 2005 117 films · +73% | 117 | $1.5B | +73% | Flightplan (2005) $223.4M |
| September 2006 141 films · −12% | 141 | $1.3B | −12% | Open Season (2006) $200.8M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in September 2006?
Drama took $736.8M across 73 films, 56% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($522.1M) and Action ($376.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $983.9M across 60 films, 75% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language films ($48.4M) and Korean-language films ($33M).
September 2006 Box Office by Genre
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Drama $736.8M73 films · #1 The Queen (2006) -
Comedy $522.1M48 films · #1 Open Season (2006) -
Action $376.5M21 films · #1 The Guardian (2006) -
Adventure $345.7M10 films · #1 Open Season (2006) -
Thriller $291.2M23 films · #1 The Last King of Scotland (2006) -
Biography $267M5 films · #1 The Queen (2006) -
Family $240.1M7 films · #1 Open Season (2006) -
Animation $239.6M7 films · #1 Open Season (2006) -
Romance $220.1M26 films · #1 The Black Dahlia (2006) -
Crime $208.1M12 films · #1 The Black Dahlia (2006)
September 2006 Box Office by Language
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English $983.9M60 films · #1 Open Season (2006) - Japanese $48.4M10 films · #1 Tears for You (2006)
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Korean $33M7 films · #1 Maundy Thursday (2006) -
Spanish $25.8M8 films · #1 Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006) -
Chinese $23.8M5 films · #1 The Banquet (2006) -
Cantonese $22.2M2 films · #1 Rob-B-Hood (2006) -
Hindi $18.6M5 films · #1 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) -
French $11.2M10 films · #1 Les Aristos (2006) - German $4.8M2 films · #1 The Trip to Panama (2006)
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Danish $2.3M1 film · #1 The Art of Crying (2006)
Archive
Box Office in 2006, Month by Month
The months of 2006 with their totals: December leads with $3.4B, led by Night at the Museum (2006).
- January $883.4M #1 Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
- February $1B #1 The Pink Panther (2006)
- March $1.8B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- April $1B #1 Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- May $2.5B #1 The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- June $2.5B #1 Cars (2006)
- July $2.3B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- August $1.1B #1 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
- September $1.3B #1 Open Season (2006)
- October $1.3B #1 The Departed (2006)
- November $2B #1 Casino Royale (2006)
- December $3.4B #1 Night at the Museum (2006)
FAQ
Box Office September 2006: 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 141 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in September 2006?
Open Season (2006) leads with $200.8M worldwide, $85.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Queen (2006) at $124.9M and The Guardian (2006) at $95M.
How much did movies released in September 2006 earn?
141 films released in September 2006 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, or $9.3M per film on average. August 2006 releases took $1.1B.
How many movies released in September 2006 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Open Season (2006) with $200.8M.
How is the September 2006 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 2006. 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 September 2006 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.