French Box Office For 2012
| Rank | Release | Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Release Date | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyfall | $58,486,768 | 825 | $60,127,766 | Oct 26 | - |
| 2 | Ice Age: Continental Drift | $55,547,374 | 841 | $55,547,374 | Jun 27 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 3 | HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami | $44,547,082 | 870 | $44,547,082 | Apr 4 | - |
| 4 | La vérité si je mens! 3 | $39,641,842 | 1,051 | $39,641,842 | Feb 1 | - |
| 5 | The Avengers | $37,765,919 | 675 | $37,765,919 | Apr 25 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 6 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | $37,761,912 | 823 | $38,951,800 | Nov 14 | - |
| 7 | The Dark Knight Rises | $35,725,110 | 892 | $35,725,110 | Jul 25 | Warner Bros. |
| 8 | Astérix and Obélix: God Save Britannia | $33,777,512 | 794 | $33,777,512 | Oct 17 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 9 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | $31,466,672 | 968 | $41,354,505 | Dec 12 | Warner Bros. |
| 10 | The Dream Team | $30,285,137 | 614 | $31,156,200 | Sep 26 | Warner Bros. |
| 11 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | $27,418,889 | 827 | $27,418,889 | Jun 6 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 12 | Brave | $26,824,834 | 799 | $26,824,834 | Aug 1 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 13 | The Intouchables | $25,992,840 | 889 | $166,126,377 | Nov 2 | Gaumont |
| 14 | What's in a Name? | $25,601,451 | 705 | $25,601,451 | Apr 25 | - |
| 15 | Taken 2 | $24,400,146 | 561 | $24,400,146 | Oct 3 | Europa Filmes |
| 16 | The Amazing Spider-Man | $22,031,749 | 902 | $22,699,445 | Jul 4 | - |
| 17 | Rise of the Guardians | $20,703,943 | 855 | $25,314,994 | Nov 28 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 18 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | $20,428,860 | 623 | $20,428,860 | Jan 25 | Warner Bros. |
| 19 | The Players | $19,340,168 | 612 | $19,340,168 | Feb 29 | - |
| 20 | Men in Black³ | $18,651,235 | 782 | $18,651,235 | May 23 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| 21 | Prometheus | $15,842,943 | 665 | $15,842,943 | May 30 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 22 | The Expendables 2 | $15,825,283 | 535 | $15,825,283 | Aug 22 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 23 | Project X | $15,567,691 | 319 | $15,567,691 | Mar 14 | Warner Bros. |
| 24 | Stars 80 | $15,294,792 | 520 | $15,294,792 | Oct 24 | Warner Bros. |
| 25 | My Way | $15,293,722 | 905 | $15,293,722 | Mar 14 | StudioCanal |
| 26 | Snow White and the Huntsman | $15,156,802 | 613 | $15,156,802 | Jun 13 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 27 | Dark Shadows | $14,978,871 | 520 | $14,978,871 | May 9 | Warner Bros. |
| 28 | Rust and Bone | $14,574,783 | 659 | $14,574,783 | May 17 | UGC Distribution |
| 29 | The Hunger Games | $14,510,197 | 706 | $14,510,197 | Mar 21 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 30 | Happiness Never Comes Alone | $12,796,705 | 516 | $12,796,705 | Jun 27 | - |
| 31 | The Artist | $12,690,035 | 584 | $26,280,646 | Oct 12 | Warner Bros. |
| 32 | The Secret of the Gods | $12,665,766 | 663 | $12,665,766 | Oct 10 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 33 | American Reunion | $12,658,743 | 672 | $12,658,743 | May 2 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 34 | Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | $12,095,241 | 464 | $12,095,241 | Feb 15 | Warner Bros. |
| 35 | J. Edgar | $11,749,795 | 528 | $11,749,795 | Jan 11 | Warner Bros. |
| 36 | Big Is Beautiful | $11,530,692 | 493 | $11,530,692 | Mar 28 | UGC Distribution |
| 37 | Ted | $11,451,649 | 348 | $11,451,649 | Oct 10 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 38 | Zarafa | $11,169,839 | 698 | $11,169,839 | Feb 8 | - |
| 39 | Wreck-It Ralph | $10,865,211 | 765 | $14,398,462 | Dec 5 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 40 | Titanic 2012 3D Release | $10,589,600 | 394 | $10,589,600 | Apr 4 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 41 | On the Other Side of the Tracks | $10,530,603 | 629 | $18,903,888 | Dec 19 | - |
| 42 | A Perfect Plan | $9,899,552 | 581 | $9,899,552 | Oct 31 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 43 | Total Recall | $9,856,778 | 534 | $10,188,589 | Aug 15 | - |
| 44 | In the House | $9,529,425 | 393 | $9,529,425 | Oct 10 | - |
| 45 | Step Up Revolution | $9,489,199 | 322 | $9,489,199 | Aug 8 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 46 | Argo | $9,111,343 | 363 | $9,111,343 | Nov 7 | Warner Bros. |
| 47 | Kirikou and the Men and Women | $9,065,301 | 952 | $9,065,301 | Oct 3 | - |
| 48 | John Carter | $8,939,150 | 506 | $8,939,150 | Mar 7 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 49 | Battleship | $8,918,606 | 602 | $8,918,606 | Apr 11 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 50 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | $8,912,079 | 521 | $8,986,288 | Jan 18 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| 51 | Populaire | $8,834,559 | 550 | $9,748,864 | Nov 28 | - |
| 52 | Chronicle | $8,710,258 | 351 | $8,710,258 | Feb 22 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 53 | Life of Pi | $8,692,780 | 589 | $14,488,422 | Dec 19 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 54 | Ducoboo 2: Crazy Vacation | $8,510,533 | 624 | $8,510,533 | Apr 25 | UGC Distribution |
| 55 | The Bourne Legacy | $7,754,204 | 580 | $7,754,204 | Sep 19 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 56 | Haute Cuisine | $7,753,225 | 531 | $7,753,225 | Sep 19 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 57 | The Pirates! Band of Misfits | $7,446,580 | 630 | $7,528,866 | Mar 28 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| 58 | Wrath of the Titans | $7,324,412 | 455 | $7,324,412 | Mar 28 | Warner Bros. |
| 59 | Frankenweenie | $7,290,604 | 399 | $7,290,604 | Oct 31 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 60 | Paranormal Activity 4 | $7,290,604 | 260 | $7,290,604 | Oct 31 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 61 | Looper | $7,188,606 | 359 | $7,188,606 | Oct 31 | - |
| 62 | Porn in the Hood | $7,111,372 | 343 | $7,227,171 | Jul 11 | - |
| 63 | Mirror Mirror | $6,906,282 | 547 | $6,906,282 | Apr 11 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 64 | Camille Rewinds | $6,810,991 | 535 | $6,810,991 | Sep 12 | - |
| 65 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | $6,794,630 | 602 | $18,202,712 | Dec 21 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 66 | The Dictator | $6,755,864 | 350 | $6,755,864 | Jun 20 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 67 | African Cats | $6,012,431 | 402 | $6,012,431 | Feb 1 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 68 | The Descendants | $5,747,561 | 239 | $5,747,561 | Jan 25 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 69 | Love Lasts Three Years | $5,576,229 | 292 | $5,576,229 | Jan 18 | Europa Filmes |
| 70 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 2012 3D Release | $5,528,275 | 330 | $5,528,275 | Feb 8 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 71 | War Horse | $5,395,663 | 425 | $5,395,663 | Feb 22 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 72 | Safe House | $5,360,224 | 309 | $5,360,224 | Feb 22 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 73 | Jack Reacher | $5,303,926 | 616 | $11,897,672 | Dec 26 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 74 | Little Brother, Big Trouble: A Christmas Adventure | $5,239,974 | 719 | $6,512,812 | Nov 28 | Bac Films |
| 75 | Nous York | $5,189,055 | 384 | $5,189,055 | Nov 7 | - |
| 76 | A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise | $5,153,678 | 610 | $5,153,678 | Aug 15 | - |
| 77 | Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | $5,018,374 | 616 | $20,133,828 | Dec 14 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 78 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | $5,006,445 | 271 | $5,006,445 | Feb 8 | StudioCanal |
| 79 | The Lorax | $4,796,248 | 645 | $4,796,248 | Jul 18 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 80 | The Lion King 2011 3D Release | $4,735,968 | 356 | $5,447,547 | Apr 11 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 81 | Resident Evil: Retribution | $4,594,953 | 418 | $4,594,953 | Sep 26 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 82 | Radiostars | $4,533,793 | 309 | $4,533,793 | Apr 11 | - |
| 83 | The Tall Man | $4,532,359 | 214 | $4,532,359 | Sep 5 | - |
| 84 | Ernest & Celestine | $4,520,158 | 654 | $6,470,088 | Dec 12 | - |
| 85 | The Iron Lady | $4,518,318 | 334 | $4,518,318 | Feb 15 | - |
| 86 | Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | $4,256,875 | 356 | $4,256,875 | Feb 15 | - |
| 87 | Amour | $4,255,623 | 302 | $4,255,623 | Oct 24 | - |
| 88 | Seeking Justice | $4,215,110 | 266 | $4,215,110 | Jan 4 | - |
| 89 | The Impossible | $4,147,373 | 261 | $4,147,373 | Nov 21 | - |
| 90 | We Bought a Zoo | $4,118,751 | 345 | $4,118,751 | Apr 18 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 91 | Lockout | $4,005,013 | 342 | $4,005,013 | Apr 18 | Europa Filmes |
| 92 | The Dandelions | $4,004,245 | 500 | $4,041,869 | Aug 22 | - |
| 93 | Underworld: Awakening | $3,903,316 | 282 | $3,903,316 | Feb 8 | - |
| 94 | Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter | $3,901,082 | 475 | $3,901,082 | Aug 8 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 95 | To Rome with Love | $3,884,851 | 433 | $3,884,851 | Jul 4 | - |
| 96 | A Better Life | $3,873,681 | 295 | $3,873,681 | Jan 4 | - |
| 97 | Savages | $3,822,014 | 307 | $3,822,014 | Sep 26 | - |
| 98 | Granny's Funeral | $3,807,194 | 292 | $3,807,194 | Jun 20 | UGC Distribution |
| 99 | Mes héros | $3,782,590 | 409 | $4,860,627 | Dec 12 | - |
| 100 | The Angels' Share | $3,744,840 | 230 | $3,744,840 | Jun 27 | - |
| 101 | The Woman in Black | $3,681,801 | 259 | $3,681,801 | Mar 14 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 102 | Farewell, My Queen | $3,626,953 | 260 | $3,626,953 | Mar 21 | - |
| 103 | Hollywoo | $3,566,098 | 592 | $19,595,941 | Dec 7 | StudioCanal |
| 104 | Thérèse | $3,406,055 | 376 | $3,406,055 | Nov 21 | UGC Distribution |
| 105 | Lawless | $3,388,544 | 309 | $3,388,544 | Sep 12 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 106 | Looking for Hortense | $3,320,591 | 301 | $3,320,591 | Sep 5 | - |
| 107 | Moonrise Kingdom | $3,288,025 | 284 | $3,288,025 | May 16 | - |
| 108 | Sinister | $3,261,878 | 162 | $3,261,878 | Nov 7 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 109 | Bowling | $3,181,021 | 378 | $3,248,951 | Jul 18 | - |
| 110 | [REC] 3: Genesis | $3,125,167 | 233 | $3,125,167 | Apr 4 | - |
| 111 | Partners in Crime | $3,111,322 | 372 | $3,111,322 | Aug 22 | - |
| 112 | All Together | $3,062,436 | 292 | $3,062,436 | Jan 18 | Bac Films |
| 113 | The Devil Inside | $2,995,937 | 199 | $2,995,937 | Feb 22 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 114 | The Chef | $2,899,501 | 360 | $2,902,408 | Mar 7 | - |
| 115 | This Means War | $2,810,148 | 406 | $2,810,148 | Mar 21 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 116 | Capital | $2,804,415 | 279 | $2,804,415 | Nov 14 | - |
| 117 | Another Woman's Life | $2,785,802 | 218 | $2,785,802 | Feb 15 | - |
| 118 | StreetDance 2 2012 Re-release | $2,746,879 | 216 | $2,879,249 | May 9 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 119 | On the Road | $2,707,624 | 381 | $2,707,624 | May 23 | - |
| 120 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | $2,651,923 | 316 | $2,651,923 | Jun 20 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 121 | Not Dead | $2,632,890 | 335 | $2,632,890 | Jun 6 | - |
| 122 | The Grey | $2,626,093 | 334 | $2,626,093 | Feb 29 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 123 | Delicacy | $2,606,631 | 387 | $6,001,283 | Dec 21 | StudioCanal |
| 124 | Just Like Brothers | $2,432,220 | 243 | $2,432,220 | Nov 21 | - |
| 125 | The Cabin in the Woods | $2,367,009 | 155 | $2,367,009 | May 2 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 126 | Armed Hands | $2,356,908 | 296 | $2,356,908 | Jul 11 | - |
| 127 | The Vow | $2,348,586 | 175 | $2,381,281 | May 16 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| 128 | 21 Jump Street | $2,294,016 | 196 | $2,294,016 | Jun 6 | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| 129 | My Best Holidays | $2,282,178 | 243 | $2,282,178 | Mar 7 | - |
| 130 | Cosmopolis | $2,270,504 | 365 | $2,270,504 | May 23 | - |
| 131 | Mais qui a re-tué Pamela Rose? | $2,222,953 | 410 | $2,222,953 | Dec 5 | - |
| 132 | ParaNorman | $2,201,007 | 305 | $2,201,007 | Aug 22 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 133 | Puss in Boots | $2,157,801 | 671 | $33,237,577 | Nov 30 | Paramount Pictures International |
| 134 | The Suicide Shop | $2,155,179 | 250 | $2,155,179 | Sep 26 | - |
| 135 | L'oncle Charles | $2,107,227 | 405 | $2,107,227 | Mar 21 | - |
| 136 | From Up on Poppy Hill | $2,096,083 | 240 | $2,096,083 | Jan 11 | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 137 | Plan de table | $2,085,193 | 192 | $2,085,193 | Apr 11 | - |
| 138 | On Air | $2,058,209 | 189 | $2,058,209 | Jan 11 | Diaphana Distribution |
| 139 | Magic Mike | $1,992,157 | 367 | $1,992,157 | Aug 15 | - |
| 140 | Blind Man | $1,974,101 | 255 | $1,974,101 | Mar 7 | Europa Filmes |
| 141 | Dépression et des potes | $1,973,314 | 271 | $1,973,314 | May 2 | - |
| 142 | Silent Hill: Revelation | $1,960,917 | 260 | $1,960,917 | Nov 28 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 143 | Man on a Ledge | $1,900,212 | 254 | $1,900,212 | Feb 15 | StudioCanal |
| 144 | Hope Springs | $1,892,711 | 282 | $1,892,711 | Oct 10 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 145 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | $1,857,366 | 199 | $1,857,366 | May 9 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 146 | What the Day Owes the Night | $1,835,816 | 242 | $1,835,816 | Sep 12 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 147 | The Watch | $1,815,893 | 300 | $1,815,893 | Sep 12 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 148 | Trouble with the Curve | $1,806,478 | 360 | $1,806,478 | Nov 21 | Warner Bros. |
| 149 | House in Brittany | $1,805,634 | 230 | $1,805,634 | Aug 15 | UGC Distribution |
| 150 | Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close | $1,797,701 | 300 | $1,797,701 | Feb 29 | Warner Bros. |
| 151 | The Lookout | $1,793,916 | 316 | $1,793,916 | Sep 5 | - |
| 152 | Hand in Hand | $1,753,167 | 235 | $2,178,660 | Dec 19 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 153 | Safe | $1,749,510 | 165 | $1,749,510 | Jun 27 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 154 | A Few Hours of Spring | $1,738,235 | 193 | $1,738,235 | Sep 19 | Diaphana Distribution |
| 155 | Maman | $1,677,739 | 309 | $1,694,740 | May 9 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 156 | Margin Call | $1,560,973 | 71 | $1,560,973 | May 2 | - |
| 157 | Hugo | $1,555,044 | 700 | $9,600,362 | Dec 14 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 158 | The Possession | $1,503,763 | 148 | $2,872,245 | Dec 26 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 159 | A Dangerous Method | $1,495,455 | 227 | $3,661,292 | Dec 21 | - |
| 160 | Paris by Night | $1,493,816 | 166 | $1,493,816 | Jan 4 | UGC Distribution |
| 161 | Killing Them Softly | $1,482,679 | 139 | $1,482,679 | Dec 5 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 162 | Le Havre | $1,389,332 | 264 | $3,502,247 | Dec 21 | Pyramide Distribution |
| 163 | One for the Money | $1,371,626 | 227 | $1,371,626 | Feb 8 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 164 | Ma première fois | $1,362,522 | 199 | $1,362,522 | Jan 18 | - |
| 165 | Superstar | $1,300,104 | 282 | $1,321,241 | Aug 29 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 166 | The Darkest Hour | $1,261,065 | 300 | $1,261,065 | Jan 11 | 20th Century Fox International |
| 167 | Paris-Manhattan | $1,251,157 | 254 | $1,251,157 | Jul 18 | - |
| 168 | Anna Karenina | $1,232,291 | 130 | $1,232,291 | Dec 5 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 169 | The Paperboy | $1,225,043 | 190 | $1,225,043 | Oct 17 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 170 | Starbuck | $1,222,563 | 189 | $1,222,563 | Jun 27 | Diaphana Distribution |
| 171 | The Man Who Laughs | $1,221,745 | 352 | $1,667,317 | Dec 26 | Europa Filmes |
| 172 | My Week with Marilyn | $1,221,043 | 217 | $1,221,043 | Apr 4 | StudioCanal |
| 173 | The Raid: Redemption | $1,211,887 | 181 | $1,211,887 | Jun 20 | - |
| 174 | One Night | $1,208,930 | 165 | $1,208,930 | Mar 14 | Diaphana Distribution |
| 175 | Bachelorette | $1,192,880 | 176 | $1,192,880 | Oct 17 | - |
| 176 | Trespass | $1,180,065 | 181 | $1,180,065 | Jul 18 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 177 | New Year's Eve | $1,143,164 | 350 | $4,437,377 | Dec 21 | Warner Bros. |
| 178 | The Other Son | $1,137,851 | 159 | $1,137,851 | Apr 4 | - |
| 179 | Welcome Aboard | $1,080,666 | 380 | $1,080,666 | Jun 13 | - |
| 180 | You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet | $1,064,943 | 171 | $1,064,943 | Sep 26 | - |
| 181 | 30° couleur | $1,055,939 | 180 | $1,055,939 | Mar 14 | - |
| 182 | Il était une fois, une fois | $1,055,482 | 248 | $1,055,482 | Feb 15 | UGC Distribution |
| 183 | Take Shelter | $1,052,566 | 103 | $1,052,569 | Jan 4 | - |
| 184 | Un jour mon père viendra | $1,047,887 | 307 | $1,047,887 | Jan 4 | - |
| 185 | The Cold Light of Day | $1,036,092 | 152 | $1,036,092 | May 2 | - |
| 186 | Haywire | $1,027,596 | 136 | $1,027,596 | Jul 11 | UGC Distribution |
| 187 | Two Days in New York | $1,020,582 | 186 | $1,020,582 | Mar 28 | - |
| 188 | Premium Rush | $1,001,712 | 141 | $1,005,041 | Sep 5 | - |
| 189 | Contraband | $980,793 | 141 | $980,793 | May 16 | Universal Pictures International (UPI) |
| 190 | Arrête de pleurer Pénélope | $949,631 | 242 | $949,631 | Jun 6 | - |
| 191 | Tucker and Dale vs Evil | $935,023 | 126 | $935,023 | Feb 1 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 192 | Blood from a Stone | $903,008 | 156 | $903,008 | Feb 22 | Wild Bunch Distribution |
| 193 | Chernobyl Diaries | $850,245 | 103 | $850,245 | Jul 11 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 194 | Do Not Disturb | $832,150 | 265 | $832,150 | Oct 3 | UGC Distribution |
| 195 | My Lucky Star | $800,299 | 254 | $800,299 | Jul 11 | - |
| 196 | Monsieur Lazhar | $764,497 | 153 | $764,497 | Sep 5 | UGC Distribution |
| 197 | Killer Joe | $746,398 | 78 | $746,398 | Sep 5 | Pyramide Distribution |
| 198 | 10 jours en or | $737,228 | 231 | $737,228 | Jan 11 | Metropolitan Filmexport |
| 199 | Bel Ami | $697,603 | 132 | $697,603 | Jun 27 | - |
| 200 | Another Happy Day | $643,053 | 81 | $643,053 | Feb 1 | - |
