Top Opening Weekends By Season

Data as of Nov 21, 6:58 PST
Rank Release Opening % of Total Theaters Average Total Gross Wide Date Distributor
201Semi-Pro$15,200,00045.4%3,121$4,870$33,479,698Feb 29, 2008New Line Cinema
202A Civil Action$15,163,48426.7%1,802$8,414$56,709,981Jan 8, 1999Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
203Daybreakers$15,146,69250.3%2,523$6,003$30,101,577Jan 8, 2010Lionsgate
204The Number 23$15,107,00042.9%2,759$5,475$35,193,167Feb 23, 2007New Line Cinema
205Confessions of a Shopaholic$15,066,36034%2,507$6,009$44,277,350Feb 13, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
206Collateral Damage$15,058,43237.6%2,824$5,332$40,077,257Feb 8, 2002Warner Bros.
207Orange County$15,053,22636.6%2,317$6,496$41,076,018Jan 11, 2002Paramount Pictures
208The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death$15,027,41556.7%2,602$5,775$26,501,323Jan 2, 2015Relativity Media
209The Roommate$15,002,63540.2%2,534$5,920$37,300,000Feb 4, 2011Screen Gems
210The Boy Next Door$14,910,10542.1%2,602$5,730$35,423,380Jan 23, 2015Universal Pictures
211Dog$14,883,92824.1%3,677$4,047$61,778,069Feb 18, 2022United Artists Releasing
212The Rite$14,789,39344.8%2,985$4,954$33,047,633Jan 28, 2011Warner Bros.
213Queen of the Damned$14,757,53548.6%2,511$5,877$30,336,800Feb 22, 2002Warner Bros.
214The Messengers$14,713,32141.6%2,528$5,820$35,374,833Feb 2, 2007Screen Gems
215Curious George$14,703,40525.2%2,566$5,730$58,360,760Feb 10, 2006Universal Pictures
216Absolute Power$14,678,01629.3%2,568$5,715$50,068,310Feb 14, 1997Sony Pictures Releasing
217Smokin' Aces$14,638,75540.9%2,218$6,599$35,787,686Jan 26, 2007Universal Pictures
218Crossroads$14,527,18739.1%2,380$6,103$37,191,304Feb 15, 2002Paramount Pictures
219Nanny McPhee$14,503,65030.8%1,995$7,270$47,144,110Jan 27, 2006Universal Pictures
220Next Friday$14,465,15625.2%1,103$13,114$57,328,603Jan 14, 2000New Line Cinema
221Sphere$14,433,95739%2,814$5,129$37,020,277Feb 13, 1998Warner Bros.
222National Security$14,369,69439.5%2,729$5,265$36,381,186Jan 17, 2003Sony Pictures Releasing
223Snow Day$14,331,81923.9%2,664$5,379$60,020,107Feb 11, 2000Paramount Pictures
224In Good Company$14,289,75031.2%1,566$9,125$45,806,659Jan 14, 2005Universal Pictures
2258MM$14,252,88838.9%2,370$6,013$36,663,315Feb 26, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
226Isn't It Romantic$14,247,75829.2%3,444$4,136$48,791,187Feb 15, 2019Warner Bros.
227Knock at the Cabin$14,127,17039.9%3,643$3,877$35,397,980Feb 3, 2023Universal Pictures
228Gods of Egypt$14,123,90345.3%3,117$4,531$31,153,464Feb 26, 2016Lionsgate
229Tom & Jerry$14,112,62930.3%2,475$5,702$46,536,687Feb 26, 2021Warner Bros.
230Tooth Fairy$14,010,40923.3%3,344$4,189$60,022,256Jan 22, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
231Racing Stripes$13,920,05228%3,185$4,370$49,772,522Jan 14, 2005Warner Bros.
23212 Monkeys$13,842,99024.2%1,533$9,030$57,141,459Jan 5, 1996Universal Pictures
233Zoolander 2$13,841,14648%3,394$4,078$28,848,693Feb 12, 2016Paramount Pictures
234Big Fish$13,811,19120.7%2,406$5,740$66,809,693Jan 9, 2004Sony Pictures Releasing
235Sleeping with the Enemy$13,777,94313.6%1,406$9,799$101,599,005Feb 8, 1991Twentieth Century Fox
236The Whole Nine Yards$13,731,07024%2,910$4,718$57,262,492Feb 18, 2000Warner Bros.
237The Commuter$13,701,45237.7%2,892$4,737$36,343,858Jan 12, 2018Lionsgate
238Underworld: Blood Wars$13,688,75145.1%3,070$4,458$30,353,973Jan 6, 2017Screen Gems
239Firewall$13,635,46328%2,840$4,801$48,751,189Feb 10, 2006Warner Bros.
240Music and Lyrics$13,623,63026.9%2,955$4,610$50,572,589Feb 16, 2007Warner Bros.
241Resident Evil: The Final Chapter$13,601,68250.7%3,104$4,381$26,830,068Jan 27, 2017Screen Gems
242Glory Road$13,594,73431.9%2,222$6,118$42,647,449Jan 13, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
243Hanging Up$13,567,97837.6%2,618$5,182$36,050,230Feb 18, 2000Sony Pictures Releasing
244Hall Pass$13,535,37430%2,950$4,588$45,060,734Feb 25, 2011Warner Bros.
245The Wedding Planner$13,510,29322.4%2,785$4,851$60,400,856Jan 26, 2001Sony Pictures Releasing
246The Bye Bye Man$13,501,34960.3%2,220$6,081$22,395,806Jan 13, 2017STX Entertainment
247Endless Love$13,307,12556.8%2,896$4,595$23,438,250Feb 14, 2014Universal Pictures
248Snitch$13,167,60730.7%2,511$5,243$42,930,462Feb 22, 2013Lionsgate
249Because I Said So$13,122,86530.8%2,526$5,195$42,674,040Feb 2, 2007Universal Pictures
250Hannibal Rising$13,051,65047.2%3,003$4,346$27,670,986Feb 9, 2007-
251Rings$13,002,63246.8%2,931$4,436$27,793,018Feb 3, 2017Paramount Pictures
252Death on the Nile$12,891,12328.3%3,280$3,930$45,630,104Feb 11, 202220th Century Studios
253A Man Called Otto$12,828,78520%3,802$3,374$64,267,657Jan 13, 2023Columbia Pictures
254Last Holiday$12,806,18833.3%2,514$5,093$38,399,961Jan 13, 2006Paramount Pictures
255Elektra$12,804,79352.5%3,204$3,996$24,409,722Jan 14, 2005Twentieth Century Fox
256The Forest$12,741,17647.9%2,451$5,198$26,594,261Jan 8, 2016Focus Features
25780 for Brady$12,701,64032.3%3,912$3,246$39,330,588Feb 3, 2023Paramount Pictures
258The 15:17 to Paris$12,554,28634.6%3,042$4,126$36,276,286Feb 9, 2018Warner Bros.
259Groundhog Day$12,517,67217.7%1,640$7,632$70,906,973Feb 12, 1993Columbia Pictures
260One Missed Call$12,511,47346.5%2,240$5,585$26,890,041Jan 4, 2008Warner Bros.
261Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience$12,510,37465.3%1,271$9,842$19,162,740Feb 27, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
262The Eye$12,425,77639.5%2,436$5,100$31,418,697Feb 1, 2008Lionsgate
263Hoodwinked!$12,401,90024.1%2,394$5,180$51,386,611Jan 13, 2006The Weinstein Company
264When in Rome$12,350,04137.8%2,456$5,028$32,680,633Jan 29, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
265Fantasy Island$12,310,42045.1%2,784$4,421$27,309,289Feb 14, 2020Sony Pictures Releasing
266Million Dollar Baby$12,265,48212.2%2,010$6,102$100,492,203Jan 28, 2005Warner Bros.
2673 Days to Kill$12,242,21839.9%2,872$4,262$30,697,999Feb 21, 2014Relativity Media
268Fist Fight$12,201,87337.9%3,185$3,831$32,187,017Feb 17, 2017Warner Bros.
269The Photograph$12,181,86559.2%2,516$4,841$20,578,185Feb 14, 2020Universal Pictures
270A Walk to Remember$12,177,48829.5%2,411$5,050$41,281,092Jan 25, 2002Warner Bros.
271Ace Ventura: Pet Detective$12,115,10516.8%1,750$6,922$72,217,396Feb 4, 1994Warner Bros.
272Darkness Falls$12,024,91736.9%2,837$4,238$32,551,396Jan 24, 2003Revolution Studios
273Return to Never Land$11,889,63124.6%2,605$4,564$48,430,258Feb 15, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
274Risen$11,801,27132%2,915$4,048$36,880,033Feb 19, 2016Sony Pictures Releasing
275Night Swim$11,797,15536.3%3,250$3,629$32,494,740Jan 5, 2024Universal Pictures International (UPI)
276Good Morning, Vietnam$11,752,9139.5%785$14,971$123,922,370Jan 15, 1988Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
277Donnie Brasco$11,660,21627.8%1,503$7,757$41,909,762Feb 28, 1997Sony Pictures Releasing
278Patriots Day$11,613,76536.4%3,120$3,722$31,886,361Jan 13, 2017Lionsgate
279The Pink Panther 2$11,588,15032.3%3,243$3,573$35,922,978Feb 6, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
280Pitch Black$11,577,68829.5%1,832$6,319$39,240,659Feb 18, 2000USA Films
281Big Fat Liar$11,554,01523.9%2,531$4,565$48,360,547Feb 8, 2002Universal Pictures
282One for the Money$11,515,79043.6%2,737$4,207$26,414,527Jan 27, 2012Lionsgate
283Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training$11,505,41465.2%1,949$5,903$17,657,658Feb 23, 2024Sony Pictures Releasing
284The Jungle Book 2$11,441,73323.9%2,808$4,074$47,901,582Feb 14, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
285The Mechanic$11,422,00639.2%2,703$4,225$29,121,498Jan 28, 2011CBS Films
286The Grudge$11,404,11353.7%2,642$4,316$21,221,803Jan 3, 2020Sony Pictures Releasing
287The Count of Monte Cristo$11,376,15021%2,007$5,668$54,234,062Jan 25, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
288Hail, Caesar!$11,355,22537.2%2,232$5,087$30,498,085Feb 5, 2016Universal Pictures
289Untraceable$11,354,06939.6%2,368$4,794$28,687,835Jan 25, 2008Screen Gems
290Selma$11,307,39421.7%2,179$5,189$52,076,908Jan 9, 2015Paramount Pictures
291A Dog's Way Home$11,251,26326.8%3,090$3,641$42,004,346Jan 11, 2019Sony Pictures Releasing
292Joyful Noise$11,225,19036.3%2,735$4,104$30,932,113Jan 13, 2012Warner Bros.
293Daddy's Little Girls$11,210,75435.7%2,111$5,310$31,366,978Feb 16, 2007Lionsgate
294The Mothman Prophecies$11,208,85131.4%2,331$4,808$35,746,370Jan 25, 2002Screen Gems
295The Wedding Date$11,129,58035.1%1,694$6,570$31,726,995Feb 4, 2005Universal Pictures
296Dirty Grandpa$11,111,87531.2%2,912$3,815$35,593,113Jan 22, 2016Lionsgate
297Annihilation$11,071,58433.8%2,012$5,502$32,732,301Feb 23, 2018Paramount Pictures
298Cold Pursuit$11,030,23334.3%2,630$4,194$32,138,862Feb 8, 2019Lionsgate
299Born on the Fourth of July$11,023,65015.7%1,310$8,415$70,001,698Jan 5, 1990Universal Pictures
300McFarland, USA$11,020,79824.8%2,755$4,000$44,482,410Feb 20, 2015Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
301Paddington 2$11,001,96126.9%3,702$2,971$40,891,591Jan 12, 2018Warner Bros.
302Monster Trucks$10,950,70532.8%3,119$3,510$33,370,166Jan 13, 2017Paramount Pictures
303The DUFF$10,809,14931.8%2,575$4,197$34,030,343Feb 20, 2015Lionsgate
304The Boy$10,778,39230.1%2,671$4,035$35,819,556Jan 22, 2016STX Entertainment
305The Gentlemen$10,651,88429.2%2,165$4,920$36,471,795Jan 24, 2020STX Entertainment
306Season of the Witch$10,612,37542.7%2,816$3,768$24,827,228Jan 7, 2011Relativity Media
307Black Sheep$10,593,60932.7%2,045$5,180$32,417,995Feb 2, 1996Paramount Pictures
308Spice World$10,527,22235.9%2,339$4,500$29,342,592Jan 23, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
309Breach$10,504,99031.6%1,489$7,055$33,231,264Feb 16, 2007Universal Pictures
310Pompeii$10,340,82344.5%2,658$3,890$23,219,748Feb 21, 2014TriStar Pictures
311The 5th Wave$10,326,35629.6%2,908$3,551$34,916,787Jan 22, 2016Sony Pictures Releasing
312The Uninvited$10,325,82436.1%2,344$4,405$28,596,818Jan 30, 2009DreamWorks
313The Finest Hours$10,288,93237.3%3,143$3,273$27,569,558Jan 29, 2016Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
314Reno 911!: Miami$10,273,47750.5%2,702$3,802$20,342,161Feb 23, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
315Plane$10,265,32632%3,023$3,395$32,111,181Jan 13, 2023Lionsgate
316Good Will Hunting$10,261,4717.4%1,787$5,742$138,433,435Jan 9, 1998Miramax
317From Dusk Till Dawn$10,240,80539.6%2,004$5,110$25,836,616Jan 19, 1996Miramax
318Dragonfly$10,216,02533.7%2,507$4,075$30,323,400Feb 22, 2002Universal Pictures
319Because of Winn-Dixie$10,208,43131.3%3,188$3,202$32,647,042Feb 18, 2005Twentieth Century Fox
320The Lazarus Effect$10,203,43739.5%2,666$3,827$25,801,570Feb 27, 2015Relativity Media
321Children of Men$10,197,77528.7%1,209$8,434$35,552,383Jan 5, 2007Universal Pictures
322Hostiles$10,110,73933.9%2,816$3,590$29,819,114Jan 26, 2018Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
323Biker Boyz$10,106,99245.8%1,766$5,723$22,076,772Jan 31, 2003DreamWorks Distribution
324Push$10,079,10931.7%2,313$4,357$31,811,527Feb 6, 2009Summit Entertainment
325Recess: School's Out$10,065,87327.4%2,624$3,836$36,706,141Feb 16, 2001Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
326Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close$10,045,33231.5%2,630$3,819$31,847,881Jan 20, 2012Warner Bros.
327Valentine$10,024,64849.2%2,310$4,339$20,384,136Feb 2, 2001Warner Bros.
328Like a Boss$10,011,27245.2%3,078$3,252$22,169,514Jan 10, 2020Paramount Pictures
329Torque$9,970,55747%2,463$4,048$21,215,059Jan 16, 2004Warner Bros.
330Proud Mary$9,959,05347.7%2,125$4,686$20,877,013Jan 12, 2018Screen Gems
331Moonfall$9,868,99751.8%3,446$2,863$19,060,660Feb 4, 2022Lionsgate
332Rumble in the Bronx$9,858,38030.4%1,736$5,678$32,392,047Feb 23, 1996New Line Cinema
333Dragon Ball Super: Broly$9,816,19732%1,238$7,929$30,712,119Jan 18, 2019FUNimation Entertainment
334Thirteen Days$9,768,89928.2%2,029$4,814$34,592,089Jan 12, 2001New Line Cinema
335The Thin Red Line$9,765,76226.8%1,528$6,391$36,400,491Jan 15, 1999Twentieth Century Fox
336Definitely, Maybe$9,764,27030.3%2,204$4,430$32,241,649Feb 15, 2008Universal Pictures
337Sweet November$9,733,95438.5%2,268$4,291$25,288,103Feb 16, 2001Warner Bros.
338The Spy Next Door$9,726,05640%2,924$3,326$24,307,086Jan 15, 2010Lionsgate
339Just Mercy$9,713,22827%2,375$4,089$36,001,502Jan 10, 2020Warner Bros.
340Cursed$9,600,00049.7%2,805$3,422$19,297,522Feb 25, 2005Dimension Films
341Great Expectations$9,593,29036.3%1,867$5,138$26,420,672Jan 30, 1998Twentieth Century Fox
342Happy Death Day 2U$9,497,66533.7%3,207$2,961$28,148,130Feb 15, 2019Universal Pictures
343Sanctum$9,447,93040.7%2,787$3,390$23,209,310Feb 4, 2011Universal Pictures
344The Tigger Movie$9,427,53220.7%2,723$3,462$45,554,533Feb 11, 2000Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
345Freedom Writers$9,405,58225.7%1,360$6,915$36,605,602Jan 5, 2007Paramount Pictures
346Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen$9,350,57231.9%2,503$3,735$29,331,068Feb 20, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
347The International$9,331,73936.7%2,364$3,947$25,450,527Feb 13, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
348Winchester$9,307,62637.1%2,480$3,753$25,091,816Feb 2, 2018Lionsgate
349Side Effects$9,303,14528.9%2,605$3,571$32,172,757Feb 8, 2013Open Road Films (II)
350Mr. Holland's Opus$9,257,33411.2%1,409$6,570$82,569,971Jan 19, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
351Hard to Kill$9,213,63119.4%1,301$7,081$47,410,827Feb 9, 1990Warner Bros.
352Leap Year$9,202,81535.5%2,511$3,665$25,918,920Jan 8, 2010Universal Pictures
353Loaded Weapon 1$9,202,72232.9%1,989$4,626$27,979,399Feb 5, 1993New Line Cinema
354Missing$9,154,69528.2%3,025$3,026$32,502,025Jan 20, 2023Sony Pictures Releasing
355The Relic$9,064,14326.7%2,095$4,326$33,956,608Jan 10, 1997Paramount Pictures
356The Hurricane$9,014,80517.8%1,454$6,200$50,699,241Jan 14, 2000Universal Pictures
357Rollerball$9,013,54847.5%2,762$3,263$18,990,798Feb 8, 2002Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
358Man of the House$8,917,25145.3%2,422$3,681$19,699,706Feb 25, 2005Sony Pictures Releasing
359Defiance$8,911,82731.1%1,789$4,981$28,644,813Jan 16, 2009Paramount Vantage
360Twisted$8,904,29935.3%2,703$3,294$25,198,598Feb 27, 2004Paramount Pictures
361A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors$8,880,55519.8%1,343$6,612$44,793,222Feb 27, 1987New Line Cinema
362The Legend of Hercules$8,868,31847.1%2,104$4,214$18,848,538Jan 10, 2014Lionsgate
363My Favorite Martian$8,828,58624%2,275$3,880$36,850,101Feb 12, 1999Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
364The Witch$8,800,23035%2,046$4,301$25,138,705Feb 19, 2016A24
365About Schmidt$8,800,00013.5%816$10,784$65,016,287Jan 3, 2003New Line Cinema
366That Awkward Moment$8,742,10933.5%2,809$3,112$26,068,955Jan 31, 2014Focus Features
367Falling Down$8,724,45221.3%1,220$7,151$40,903,593Feb 26, 1993Warner Bros.
368The Eagle$8,684,46444.6%2,296$3,782$19,490,041Feb 11, 2011Focus Features
369Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon$8,647,2956.8%693$12,478$128,078,872Jan 12, 2001Sony Pictures Classics
370I, Frankenstein$8,610,44145.1%2,753$3,127$19,075,290Jan 24, 2014Lionsgate
371Fools Rush In$8,588,06829.1%1,674$5,130$29,481,428Feb 14, 1997Sony Pictures Releasing
372Happy Gilmore$8,514,12521.9%2,022$4,210$38,824,099Feb 16, 1996Universal Pictures
373The Royal Tenenbaums$8,512,12216.3%751$11,334$52,364,010Jan 4, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
374Medicine Man$8,494,27118.7%1,304$6,514$45,500,797Feb 7, 1992Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
375Haywire$8,425,37044.5%2,439$3,454$18,942,396Jan 20, 2012Relativity Media
376The Juror$8,411,17837%2,205$3,814$22,754,725Feb 2, 1996Sony Pictures Releasing
377Chicago$8,400,0004.9%616$13,636$170,687,518Jan 24, 2003Miramax
378Evita$8,381,05516.7%704$11,904$50,047,179Jan 10, 1997Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
379Sleepless$8,344,12840.1%1,803$4,627$20,783,704Jan 13, 2017Open Road Films (II)
380I Am Sam$8,315,58120.6%1,268$6,558$40,311,852Jan 25, 2002New Line Cinema
381Project Almanac$8,310,25237.2%2,893$2,872$22,348,241Jan 30, 2015Paramount Pictures
382Devil's Due$8,308,22052.5%2,544$3,265$15,821,461Jan 17, 2014Twentieth Century Fox
383Awakenings$8,306,53215.9%1,282$6,479$52,096,475Jan 11, 1991Columbia Pictures
384Magic Mike's Last Dance$8,305,31731.9%1,496$5,551$26,005,156Feb 10, 2023Warner Bros.
385Broken City$8,268,90842%2,620$3,156$19,701,164Jan 18, 2013Twentieth Century Fox
386The Hitcher$8,234,00050%2,831$2,908$16,472,961Jan 19, 2007Rogue Pictures
387The Other Boleyn Girl$8,203,06130.6%1,166$7,035$26,814,957Feb 29, 2008Sony Pictures Releasing
388Dark Skies$8,189,16647%2,313$3,540$17,418,667Feb 22, 2013-
389Platoon$8,179,1495.9%856$9,555$138,530,565Feb 6, 1987Orion Pictures
390From Paris with Love$8,158,86033.9%2,722$2,997$24,077,427Feb 5, 2010Lionsgate
391Reindeer Games$8,128,35634.8%2,204$3,688$23,368,995Feb 25, 2000Miramax
392Girl, Interrupted$8,123,76728.1%1,902$4,271$28,912,646Jan 14, 2000Sony Pictures Releasing
393Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood$8,112,88440.3%1,010$8,032$20,109,115Jan 12, 1996Miramax
394Sommersby$8,104,62416.2%1,432$5,659$50,081,992Feb 5, 1993Warner Bros.
395The Replacement Killers$8,046,55341.9%1,936$4,156$19,204,929Feb 6, 1998Sony Pictures Releasing
396BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas$8,022,77499.1%1,210$6,630$8,093,270Feb 3, 2023Trafalgar Releasing
397Snatch$8,005,16326.4%1,444$5,543$30,328,156Jan 19, 2001Screen Gems
398Man on a Ledge$8,001,93243%2,998$2,669$18,620,000Jan 27, 2012Lionsgate
399Marry Me$7,949,98035.4%3,642$2,182$22,438,180Feb 11, 2022Universal Pictures
400Muppet Treasure Island$7,906,68923%2,070$3,819$34,327,391Feb 16, 1996Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures