#1 of 129 #1 movie of January 2016
2016 · Action, Adventure
$521.2M worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
$143.5M US & Canada · 28% $377.6M elsewhere · 72%
Box office · January 2016
January 2016 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing January Releases
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) is the highest-grossing movie released in January 2016, with $521.2M worldwide, ahead of Monster Hunt (2016) at $387.1M and Ip Man 3 (2016) at $157M. 129 films released in January 2016 report a worldwide gross, $2B in all, 21% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 60% on December 2015, whose releases took $5.1B. By genre, Action leads with $1.5B across 29 releases.
- January 2016 releases with a gross
- 129
- combined worldwide
- $2B
- films crossed $100M
- 6
- vs December 2015
- −60%
#1 of 129 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of January 2016?
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) leads with $521.2M, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.3B, 64% of what all 129 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Release of January 2016, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 129. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in January 2016.
- 1 Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $143.5M Rest of the world: $377.6M Worldwide: $521.2M
- 2 Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: $32.8K Rest of the world: $387M Worldwide: $387.1M
- 3 Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $154.4M Worldwide: $157M
- 4 Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: $474.3K Rest of the world: $125.4M Worldwide: $125.8M
- 5 Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: $91.2M Rest of the world: $33.4M Worldwide: $124.6M
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Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: $34.9M Rest of the world: $75M Worldwide: $109.9M - 7
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: $35.6M Rest of the world: $58.5M Worldwide: $94.1M - 8
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: $35.8M Rest of the world: $38.1M Worldwide: $73.9M - 9
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $27.6M Rest of the world: $24.5M Worldwide: $52.1M - 10
Jan 16, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.2M - 11
Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: $26.6M Rest of the world: $13.1M Worldwide: $39.7M - 12
2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.1M - 13
Jan 23, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.2M - 14
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $30.7M - 15
Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: $52.4K Rest of the world: $27.5M Worldwide: $27.6M - 16
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: $10.5M Worldwide: $22.2M - 17
Jan 5, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.3M - 18
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3M - 19
Jan 16, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M - 20
Jan 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8M - 21
2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M - 22
Jan 21, 2016 US and Canada: $44.3K Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $6.6M - 23
Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M - 24
Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $5.6M - 25
Jan 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M - 26
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M - 27
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 28
Jan 7, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 29
Jan 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M - 30
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: $14K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.1M - 31
Jan 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 32
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 33
Jan 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 34
Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland (2016)Jan 23, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
Jan 23, 2016 · Japanese · Action, Adventure $3.4M worldwide - 35
Jan 27, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 36
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $3.1M - 37
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $43.4K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.5M - 38
Jan 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 39
Jan 27, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 40
Jan 7, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 41
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 42
Jan 18, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 43
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 44
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 45
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 46
Woozle and Pip in Search of the Scallywagger! (2016)Jan 20, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
Jan 20, 2016 · Dutch · Animation, Family $1.7M worldwide - 47
Jan 27, 2016 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $220.1K Worldwide: $1.4M - 48
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 49
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 50
Jan 20, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in January 2016?
Of the top 10, Ride Along 2 (2016) earned the biggest share at home (73% in the US & Canada), while Monster Hunt (2016) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 129 films, $433.5M (21%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) $521.2M $143.5M US & Canada · 28% $377.6M elsewhere · 72%
- 2 Monster Hunt (2016) $387.1M $32.8K US & Canada · <1% $387M elsewhere · 100%
- 3 Ip Man 3 (2016) $157M $2.7M US & Canada · 2% $154.4M elsewhere · 98%
- 4 Detective Chinatown (2016) $125.8M $474.3K US & Canada · <1% $125.4M elsewhere · 100%
- 5 Ride Along 2 (2016) $124.6M $91.2M US & Canada · 73% $33.4M elsewhere · 27%
- 6 The 5th Wave (2016) $109.9M $34.9M US & Canada · 32% $75M elsewhere · 68%
- 7 Dirty Grandpa (2016) $94.1M $35.6M US & Canada · 38% $58.5M elsewhere · 62%
- 8 The Boy (2016) $73.9M $35.8M US & Canada · 48% $38.1M elsewhere · 52%
- 9 The Finest Hours (2016) $52.1M $27.6M US & Canada · 53% $24.5M elsewhere · 47%
- 10 Boonie Bears: The Big Top Secret (2016) $45.2M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many January 2016 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
6 of 129 films crossed $100M and took $1.4B between them, 70% of the total. 112 films, 87% of the list, earned under $10M.
25% 44% 23%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 1 film, <1% of the list $521.2M · 25% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 5 films, 4% of the list $904.4M · 44% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 11 films, 9% of the list $476.1M · 23% of the gross
- Under $10M 112 films, 87% of the list $143.7M · 7% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of January 2016 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 4 (Jan 17–23) took $901.2M, led by Monster Hunt (2016). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 1 Wk 1 Jan 1–2 Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) $48.6M Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016)
- Week 2 Wk 2 Jan 3–9 The Forest (2016) $103.2M The Forest (2016)
- Week 3 Wk 3 Jan 10–16 Detective Chinatown (2016) $369.4M Detective Chinatown (2016)
- Week 4 Wk 4 Jan 17–23 Monster Hunt (2016) $901.2M Monster Hunt (2016)
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 24–30 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) $623M Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
- Week 6 Wk 6 Jan 31–Feb 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does January 2016 Compare With January in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, January 2016 earned the most: $2B from 129 films, led by Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2007 93 films | 93 | $618.1M | – | Epic Movie (2007) $87.2M |
| January 2008 96 films · +101% | 96 | $1.2B | +101% | Welcome to the Sticks (2008) $245.1M |
| January 2009 91 films · +5% | 91 | $1.3B | +5% | Taken (2009) $226.8M |
| January 2010 113 films · −36% | 113 | $826.1M | −36% | The Book of Eli (2010) $157.1M |
| January 2011 77 films · +30% | 77 | $1.1B | +30% | The Green Hornet (2011) $227.8M |
| January 2012 94 films · −9% | 94 | $971M | −9% | Underworld: Awakening (2012) $160.1M |
| January 2013 88 films · +5% | 88 | $1B | +5% | Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) $226.3M |
| January 2014 106 films · +34% | 106 | $1.4B | +34% | From Vegas to Macau (2014) $163.9M |
| January 2015 109 films · +19% | 109 | $1.6B | +19% | Taken 3 (2015) $326.5M |
| January 2016 129 films · +26% | 129 | $2B | +26% | Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) $521.2M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in January 2016?
Action took $1.5B across 29 films, 76% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($1.5B) and Adventure ($768.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $1.1B across 43 films, 54% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language films ($724.4M) and Japanese-language films ($47.4M).
January 2016 Box Office by Genre
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Action $1.5B29 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Comedy $1.5B42 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Adventure $768.5M10 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Animation $607.9M9 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Family $556.4M7 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Fantasy $397.3M5 films · #1 Monster Hunt (2016) -
Drama $360.4M63 films · #1 Ip Man 3 (2016) -
Thriller $329M26 films · #1 The 5th Wave (2016) -
Mystery $291.2M13 films · #1 Detective Chinatown (2016) -
History $218.9M7 films · #1 Ip Man 3 (2016)
January 2016 Box Office by Language
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English $1.1B43 films · #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) -
Chinese $724.4M7 films · #1 Monster Hunt (2016) - Japanese $47.4M7 films · #1 Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie (2016)
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French $40.4M12 films · #1 Chocolat (2016) -
Hindi $22.1M5 films · #1 Airlift (2016) -
Korean $11.5M5 films · #1 A Melody to Remember (2016) -
Spanish $8.1M9 films · #1 No Filter (2016) -
Russian $7.4M2 films · #1 Mafia: Survival Game (2016) -
Italian $6.9M4 films · #1 Correspondence (2016) -
Cantonese $5.9M2 films · #1 House of Wolves (2016)
Archive
Box Office in 2016, Month by Month
The months of 2016 with their totals: December leads with $4.6B, led by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).
- January $2B #1 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
- February $2B #1 Deadpool (2016)
- March $2.9B #1 Zootopia (2016)
- April $2B #1 The Jungle Book (2016)
- May $2.9B #1 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- June $3.6B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- July $4.3B #1 The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
- August $2.4B #1 Suicide Squad (2016)
- September $2.3B #1 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
- October $1.5B #1 Inferno (2016)
- November $3.7B #1 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
- December $4.6B #1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
FAQ
Box Office January 2016: 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 129 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in January 2016?
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) leads with $521.2M worldwide, $143.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Monster Hunt (2016) at $387.1M and Ip Man 3 (2016) at $157M.
How much did movies released in January 2016 earn?
129 films released in January 2016 report a worldwide gross, $2B in all, or $15.9M per film on average. December 2015 releases took $5.1B.
How many movies released in January 2016 made $1 billion?
None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) with $521.2M.
How is the January 2016 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 January 2016. 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 January 2016 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.