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August 2008 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing August Releases, Page 2

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) is the highest-grossing movie released in August 2008, with $403.4M worldwide, ahead of Tropic Thunder (2008) at $195.7M and Pineapple Express (2008) at $101.6M. 122 films released in August 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.6B in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 50% on July 2008, whose releases took $3.3B. By genre, Action leads with $975.9M across 21 releases.

August 2008 releases with a gross
122
combined worldwide
$1.6B
films crossed $100M
3
vs July 2008
−50%
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Every Release of August 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 100 of 122. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in August 2008.

  1. 51 The Last Joint Venture (2008) movie poster
    The Last Joint Venture (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Norwegian · Mystery, Comedy $2M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  2. 52 Henry Poole Is Here (2008) movie poster
    Henry Poole Is Here (2008) Aug 15, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 15, 2008 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $87.3K Worldwide: $1.9M
  3. 53 Boshkash (2008) movie poster
    Boshkash (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Arabic · Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  4. 54 Leur morale… et la nôtre (2008) movie poster
    Leur morale… et la nôtre (2008) Aug 27, 2008 · French · Comedy $1.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  5. 55 Crying for Love (2008) movie poster
    Crying for Love (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Danish · Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  6. 56 In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008) movie poster
    In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · English · Comedy, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: $172.6K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.3M
  7. 57 La Lingerie (2008) movie poster
    La Lingerie (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · Cantonese · Romance, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  8. 58 Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) movie poster
    Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · Hindi · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $16.4K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M
  9. 59 C Kkompany (2008) movie poster
    C Kkompany (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Hindi · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  10. 60 Stormheart (2008) movie poster
    Stormheart (2008) Aug 15, 2008 · Finnish · Family, Drama $931K worldwide
    Aug 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $931K
  11. 61 Plus One (2008) movie poster
    Plus One (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · Russian · Comedy, Drama $927.3K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $927.3K
  12. 62 Kuselan (2008) movie poster
    Kuselan (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Tamil · Drama $899.2K worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $899.2K
  13. 63 33 Scenes from Life (2008) movie poster
    33 Scenes from Life (2008) Aug 10, 2008 · Polish · Drama $870.5K worldwide
    Aug 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $870.5K
  14. 64 Birdwatchers (2008) movie poster
    Birdwatchers (2008) Aug 31, 2008 · English · Drama $830.9K worldwide
    Aug 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $830.9K
  15. 65 I.O.U.S.A. (2008) movie poster
    I.O.U.S.A. (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · English · Documentary $826.8K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $821K Rest of the world: $5.8K Worldwide: $826.8K
  16. 66 Vampire Party (2008) movie poster
    Vampire Party (2008) Aug 6, 2008 · French · Comedy, Horror $675.2K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $675.2K
  17. 67 My Mexican Shivah (2008) movie poster
    My Mexican Shivah (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Comedy $666.6K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: $13K Rest of the world: $653.5K Worldwide: $666.6K
  18. 68 Beer for My Horses (2008) movie poster
    Beer for My Horses (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · English · Comedy $666K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $666K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $666K
  19. 69 Susuk (2008) movie poster
    Susuk (2008) Aug 7, 2008 · Malay · Thriller, Horror $660K worldwide
    Aug 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $660K
  20. 70 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008) movie poster
    Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · Hindi $615.2K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $615.2K
  21. 71 Berlin Calling (2008) movie poster
    Berlin Calling (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · German · Comedy, Music $598.9K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $598.9K
  22. 72 Trouble the Water (2008) movie poster
    Trouble the Water (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · English · Documentary $522.8K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $520.2K Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $522.8K
  23. 73 Chamku (2008) movie poster
    Chamku (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Hindi · Thriller, Crime $519K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $519K
  24. 74 The Fifth Commandment (2008) movie poster
    The Fifth Commandment (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · English · Action, Adventure $496K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $496K
  25. 75 Dhaam Dhoom (2008) movie poster
    Dhaam Dhoom (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Tamil · Mystery, Thriller $415.5K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $415.5K
  26. 76 Hell Ride (2008) movie poster
    Hell Ride (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · English · Action, Adventure $390.1K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $213.6K Rest of the world: $176.5K Worldwide: $390.1K
  27. 77 Small Country (2008) movie poster
    Small Country (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $357.2K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $357.2K
  28. 78 Lecture 21 (2008) movie poster
    Lecture 21 (2008) Aug 13, 2008 · English · Fantasy, History $338.6K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $338.6K
  29. 79 Pa-ra-da (2008) movie poster
    Pa-ra-da (2008) Aug 28, 2008 · French · Drama $313K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $313K
  30. 80 Gods (2008) movie poster
    Gods (2008) Aug 10, 2008 · Spanish · Drama $292K worldwide
    Aug 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $292K
  31. 81 Machan (2008) movie poster
    Machan (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Sinhala · Comedy, Drama $282.9K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $282.9K
  32. 82 For a Moment, Freedom (2008) movie poster
    For a Moment, Freedom (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · English · Drama, Adventure $279K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $279K
  33. 83 Country Wedding (2008) movie poster
    Country Wedding (2008) Aug 28, 2008 · Icelandic · Drama, Comedy $199.1K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K
  34. 84 Vinyan (2008) movie poster
    Vinyan (2008) Aug 30, 2008 · English · Horror, Thriller $156.9K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $156.9K
  35. 85 La Rabbia di Pasolini (2008) movie poster
    La Rabbia di Pasolini (2008) Aug 28, 2008 · Italian · Documentary $125.9K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $125.9K
  36. 86 Momma's Man (2008) movie poster
    Momma's Man (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · English · Drama $123.4K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $100.4K Rest of the world: $23K Worldwide: $123.4K
  37. 87 Pirate for the Sea (2008) movie poster
    Pirate for the Sea (2008) Aug 30, 2008 · English · Documentary $94.7K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.7K
  38. 88 Embodiment of Evil (2008) movie poster
    Embodiment of Evil (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · Portuguese · Thriller, Horror $91.8K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $91.8K
  39. 89 À l’aventure (2008) movie poster
    À l’aventure (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · French · Drama $81.3K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.3K
  40. 90 Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008) movie poster
    Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008) Aug 6, 2008 · English · Music, Documentary $81.1K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2008 US and Canada: $30.9K Rest of the world: $50.2K Worldwide: $81.1K
  41. 91 Plastic City (2008) movie poster
    Plastic City (2008) Aug 30, 2008 · Japanese · Action, Thriller $80.9K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $80.9K
  42. 92 Prodigal Sons (2008) movie poster
    Prodigal Sons (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · English · Documentary $73.5K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: $73.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $73.5K
  43. 93 Beautiful Losers (2008) movie poster
    Beautiful Losers (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · English · Music, Documentary $64.1K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $56.4K Rest of the world: $7.7K Worldwide: $64.1K
  44. 94 Kallang Roar The Movie (2008) movie poster
    Kallang Roar The Movie (2008) Aug 21, 2008 · English $62.1K worldwide
    Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $62.1K
  45. 95 The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) movie poster
    The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) Aug 12, 2008 · English · Action, Thriller $61.8K worldwide
    Aug 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.8K
  46. 96 Sell Out! (2008) movie poster
    Sell Out! (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · English · Comedy, Music $59.4K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.4K
  47. 97 What We Do Is Secret (2008) movie poster
    What We Do Is Secret (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · English · Biography, Drama $58.8K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $58.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $58.8K
  48. 98 Show of Hands (2008) movie poster
    Show of Hands (2008) Aug 28, 2008 · English · Romance, Comedy $51K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51K
  49. 99 Action Boys (2008) movie poster
    Action Boys (2008) Aug 28, 2008 · Korean · Documentary, Comedy $49.1K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.1K
  50. 100 Story of Jen (2008) movie poster
    Story of Jen (2008) Aug 14, 2008 · French · Drama, Mystery $36.1K worldwide
    Aug 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.1K
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Box Office in 2008, Month by Month

The months of 2008 with their totals: July leads with $3.3B, led by The Dark Knight (2008).