#1 of 117 #1 movie of September 2008
2008 · Action, Mystery
$178.8M worldwide · 15% of the chart's total
$101.4M US & Canada · 57% $77.3M elsewhere · 43%
Box office · September 2008
September 2008 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing September Releases
Eagle Eye (2008) is the highest-grossing movie released in September 2008, with $178.8M worldwide, ahead of Burn After Reading (2008) at $163.7M and Nights in Rodanthe (2008) at $84.4M. 117 films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 29% on August 2008, whose releases took $1.6B. By genre, Drama leads with $762.7M across 75 releases.
- September 2008 releases with a gross
- 117
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs August 2008
- −29%
#1 of 117 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of September 2008?
Eagle Eye (2008) leads with $178.8M, 15% of the total. The top 5 together took $556.4M, 48% of what all 117 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 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 117. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in September 2008.
- 1 Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $101.4M Rest of the world: $77.3M Worldwide: $178.8M
- 2 Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $60.4M Rest of the world: $103.4M Worldwide: $163.7M
- 3 Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $41.9M Rest of the world: $42.5M Worldwide: $84.4M
- 4 Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $40.1M Rest of the world: $39.4M Worldwide: $79.5M
- 5 Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: $23.1M Worldwide: $50M
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Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $39.3M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $44.7M - 7
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $13.8M Rest of the world: $29.5M Worldwide: $43.3M - 8
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: $15.3M Rest of the world: $27.2M Worldwide: $42.5M - 9
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $19.2M Rest of the world: $22.4M Worldwide: $41.6M - 10
Sep 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.6M - 11
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $37.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $37.1M - 12
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $33.5M Rest of the world: $17K Worldwide: $33.5M - 13
Sep 11, 2008 US and Canada: $551.7K Rest of the world: $30.5M Worldwide: $31.1M - 14
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $19.5M Rest of the world: $11.4M Worldwide: $30.9M - 15
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $20.2M Rest of the world: $7.5M Worldwide: $27.7M - 16
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $13.4M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $27.1M - 17
Sep 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.7M - 18
Sep 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20M - 19
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: $623.6K Rest of the world: $15.9M Worldwide: $16.5M - 20
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $8.7K Rest of the world: $14.8M Worldwide: $14.8M - 21
Sep 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.4M - 22
Sep 17, 2008 US and Canada: $111.8K Rest of the world: $10M Worldwide: $10.1M - 23
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M - 24
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $9.3M - 25
Sep 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2M - 26
Sep 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M - 27
Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M - 28
Sep 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M - 29
Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: $17K Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $4.5M - 30
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $4M - 31
Sep 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 32
Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 33
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 34
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: $57.5K Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $3.3M - 35
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 36
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 37
Sep 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 38
Sep 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 39
Sep 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 40
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 41
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 42
Sep 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 43
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $76.8K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M - 44
Sep 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 45
Sep 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 46
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 47
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 48
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 49
Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood’s End (2008)Sep 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $957.6K
Sep 6, 2008 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy $957.6K worldwide - 50
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $922.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 2008?
Of the top 10, Lakeview Terrace (2008) earned the biggest share at home (88% in the US & Canada), while The Duchess (2008) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 117 films, $497.3M (43%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Eagle Eye (2008) $178.8M $101.4M US & Canada · 57% $77.3M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 Burn After Reading (2008) $163.7M $60.4M US & Canada · 37% $103.4M elsewhere · 63%
- 3 Nights in Rodanthe (2008) $84.4M $41.9M US & Canada · 50% $42.5M elsewhere · 50%
- 4 Righteous Kill (2008) $79.5M $40.1M US & Canada · 50% $39.4M elsewhere · 50%
- 5 The Women (2008) $50M $26.9M US & Canada · 54% $23.1M elsewhere · 46%
- 6 Lakeview Terrace (2008) $44.7M $39.3M US & Canada · 88% $5.4M elsewhere · 12%
- 7 The Duchess (2008) $43.3M $13.8M US & Canada · 32% $29.5M elsewhere · 68%
- 8 Bangkok Dangerous (2008) $42.5M $15.3M US & Canada · 36% $27.2M elsewhere · 64%
- 9 My Best Friend's Girl (2008) $41.6M $19.2M US & Canada · 46% $22.4M elsewhere · 54%
- 10 Painted Skin (2008) $37.6M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many September 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 117 films crossed $100M and took $342.5M between them, 29% of the total. 94 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M.
29% 61% 9%
- $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, 2% of the list $342.5M · 29% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 21 films, 18% of the list $715.4M · 61% of the gross
- Under $10M 94 films, 80% of the list $106.7M · 9% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 37 (Sep 7–13) took $436.2M, led by Burn After Reading (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 Bangkok Dangerous (2008) $101.3M Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 Burn After Reading (2008) $436.2M Burn After Reading (2008)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 Lakeview Terrace (2008) $257.3M Lakeview Terrace (2008)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 Eagle Eye (2008) $367M Eagle Eye (2008)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 Mag-ingat ka sa… Kulam (2008) $2.8M Mag-ingat ka sa… Kulam (2008)
Earlier years
How Does September 2008 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 2008 took $1.2B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1999 40 films | 40 | $826.4M | – | 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 |
| September 2007 148 films · −6% | 148 | $1.2B | −6% | The Game Plan (2007) $147.9M |
| September 2008 117 films · −5% | 117 | $1.2B | −5% | Eagle Eye (2008) $178.8M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in September 2008?
Drama took $762.7M across 75 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Crime ($428.7M) and Thriller ($415.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $893.2M across 48 films, 77% of the total, ahead of French-language films ($101.3M) and Chinese-language films ($41.3M).
September 2008 Box Office by Genre
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Drama $762.7M75 films · #1 Burn After Reading (2008) -
Crime $428.7M16 films · #1 Burn After Reading (2008) -
Thriller $415.2M16 films · #1 Eagle Eye (2008) -
Comedy $390.4M40 films · #1 Burn After Reading (2008) -
Action $360.3M12 films · #1 Eagle Eye (2008) -
Mystery $258.3M2 films · #1 Eagle Eye (2008) -
Romance $239.2M22 films · #1 Nights in Rodanthe (2008) -
Fantasy $122.4M9 films · #1 Painted Skin (2008) -
Family $86.3M12 films · #1 Igor (2008) -
History $64.2M4 films · #1 The Duchess (2008)
September 2008 Box Office by Language
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English $893.2M48 films · #1 Eagle Eye (2008) -
French $101.3M11 films · #1 The Women (2008) -
Chinese $41.3M5 films · #1 Painted Skin (2008) - Japanese $33.1M5 films · #1 Paco and the Magical Book (2008)
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Korean $25.7M3 films · #1 The Divine Weapon (2008) -
Spanish $13M9 films · #1 Tear This Heart Out (2008) -
Cantonese $10.6M2 films · #1 Connected (2008) -
Hindi $6.4M4 films · #1 Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) -
Danish $6.4M1 film · #1 Sunshine Barry & the Disco Worms (2008) -
Swedish $5.7M2 films · #1 Patrik, Age 1.5 (2008)
Archive
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).
- January $1.2B #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- February $1.5B #1 Jumper (2008)
- March $1.4B #1 Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- April $963.2M #1 The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- May $2.8B #1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- June $2.3B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- July $3.3B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- August $1.6B #1 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
- September $1.2B #1 Eagle Eye (2008)
- October $1.5B #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $3.1B #1 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
- December $2.9B #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
Box Office September 2008: 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 117 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in September 2008?
Eagle Eye (2008) leads with $178.8M worldwide, $101.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Burn After Reading (2008) at $163.7M and Nights in Rodanthe (2008) at $84.4M.
How much did movies released in September 2008 earn?
117 films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $10M per film on average. August 2008 releases took $1.6B.
How many movies released in September 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Eagle Eye (2008) with $178.8M.
How is the September 2008 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 2008. 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 2008 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.