Most Popular Movies 2006
This chart shows the 2006 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2006 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2006 - Top 2006 Worldwide
| ← 2005 | Most Popular Overall | 2007 → |
| Cars |
| Director: John Lasseter |
| Lead Roles: Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, Paul Newman as Doc Hudson, Bonnie Hunt as Sally, Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, Cheech Marin as Ramone, Tony Shalhoub as Luigi, Guido Quaroni as Guido, Jenifer Lewis as Flo, Paul Dooley as Sarge, Michael Wallis as Sheriff, George Carlin as Filmore, Katherine Helmond as Lizzie, John Ratzenberger as Mack, Joe Ranft as Red/Peterbilt, Michael Keaton as Chick Hicks, Richard Petty as The King, Jeremy Piven as Harv |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 1, 2006 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Culture Clash, Auto Racing, Family Movie, Family Adventure, Romance, Life in a Small Town, Mentor |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $244,082,982 |
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International BO: $217,547,576 |
Synopsis
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. En route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters - including Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, and Mater - who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame, and sponsorship.
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest |
| Director: Gore Verbinski |
| Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Bill Nighy as Davy Jones |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 6, 2006 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Keywords: Pirates, Visual Effects, 1700s, Motion Capture Performance, Filmed in Palos Verdes, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in Walt Disney Animation Studios Burbank CA, Filmed in Burbank, CA, Filmed in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Filmed in White Cay, Bahamas, Filmed in the Bahamas, Filmed in Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Supernatural, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Theme Park Ride, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $423,315,812 |
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International BO: $642,863,913 |
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| The Omen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 6, 2006 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: The Devil, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror |
| Classification: Remake, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $54,607,383 |
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International BO: $64,688,201 |
| Babel |
| Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu |
| Lead Roles: Brad Pitt as Richard, Cate Blanchett as Susan, Gael Garcia Bernal as Santiago, Koji Yakusho as Yasujiro |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 27, 2006 (Limited) by Paramount Vantage |
| Keywords: Segments, Deaf, Life Drama, Accidental Death, Dysfunctional Family, Set in Morocco, Immigration, Suicide, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, 2007 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $34,302,837 |
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International BO: $97,818,375 |
Synopsis
An accident connects four groups of people on three different continents: two young Moroccan goatherds, a vacationing American couple, a deaf Japanese teen and her father, and a Mexican nanny who takes her young charges across a border without parental permission.
| Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker |
| Lead Roles: Alex Pettyfer as Alex Rider |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 13, 2006 (Limited) by Weinstein Co. |
| Keywords: Kid Spies |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $659,210 |
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International BO: $20,063,240 |
| The Da Vinci Code |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2006 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Religious, Artists, Treasure Hunters, Secret Societies, Set in Paris, Set in France |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $217,536,138 |
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International BO: $550,284,321 |
| Nacho Libre |
| Director: Jared Hess |
| Lead Roles: Jack Black as Ignacio/Nacho, Ana de la Reguera as Sister Encarnacion, Hector Jimenez as Reguera Esqueleto, Peter Stormare as The Gypsy Emperor, Darius A. Rose as Chancho |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 2006 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Miscellaneous Sports, Wrestling |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $80,197,993 |
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International BO: $19,098,469 |
| Unidentified |
| Director: Rich Christiano |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 28, 2006 (Limited) by Five & Two Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $224,099 |
| Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties |
| Director: Tim Hill |
| Lead Roles: Bill Murray as Garfield |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 2006 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox, released as Garfield's A Tail of Two Kitties |
| Keywords: Mistaken Identity, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Family Adventure, Vacation, Set in London, Doppelganger, Royalty |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,426,747 |
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International BO: $119,558,626 |
| Hostel |
| Director: Eli Roth |
| Lead Roles: Jay Hernandez as Paxton, Derek Richardson as Josh |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 6, 2006 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror, Torture Porn |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $47,326,473 |
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International BO: $34,914,637 |
| The Marine |
| Director: John Bonito |
| Lead Roles: John Cena as John Triton |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 13, 2006 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Kidnap, Returning Soldiers, War, Action Thriller, Heist, Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $18,844,784 |
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International BO: $3,320,824 |
| High School Musical |
| Director: Kenny Ortega |
| Video Release Date: May 23, 2006 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| Keywords: TV Premiere, Tween |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $5,940 |
Synopsis
Troy Bolton, the star athlete at a small-town high school, falls for nerdy beauty Gabriella Montez at a holiday karaoke party. When they return to campus, Troy and Gabriella audition for the upcoming school musical. Meanwhile, the jealous Sharpay Evans onspires to squelch their chances. The two must struggle to make it to auditions while also meeting their existing obligations to the basketball team and the academic decathlon.
| Black Gold |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 6, 2006 (Limited) by California Newsreel |
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Domestic BO: $93,477 |
| The Devil Wears Prada |
| Director: David Frankel |
| Lead Roles: Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 2006 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Boss From Hell, Fashion, Job Interview |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $124,740,460 |
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International BO: $201,332,695 |
| The Oh in Ohio |
| Director: Billy Kent |
| Lead Roles: Parker Posey as Priscilla, Paul Rudd as Jack, Mischa Barton as Kristen Taylor, Danny DeVito as Wayne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 14, 2006 (Limited) by Cyan |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $418,689 |
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International BO: $229,494 |
Synopsis
A woman gets a belated introduction to the joy of sex in this comedy. Priscilla is a thirtysomething public-relations agent with the unenviable job of trying to lure new businesses to Cleveland, OH. Priscilla is married to Jack, a high-school teacher who is reaching the end of his patience with his career. Things aren’t going especially well at home for Priscilla and Jack—she seems unable to have an orgasm, and while Priscilla insists she's perfectly happy with their sex life, Jack is driven to distraction by his inability to arouse his wife. When Kristen, one of Jack’s students, begins displaying an extra-curricular interest in him, he throws caution to the wind and begins an affair with her, and has soon moved out of the house. Left on her own, Priscilla finally begins feeling sexual frustration, and turns to Alyssa, an outspoken sex therapist who advises her to learn how to pleasure herself. Alyssa’s advice proved to be right on the money, and soon Priscilla is a changed women who is looking for a new man in her life. She soon finds one in Wayne, a swimming-pool salesman whose sloppy appearance belies his talent in the bedroom.
| Hoodwinked |
| Director: Cory Edwards |
| Lead Roles: Anne Hathaway as Red Riding Hood, Glenn Close as Granny, Jim Belushi as Woodsman, Patrick Warburton as The Wolf, Anthony Anderson as Detective Bill Stork, David Ogden Stiers as Nicky Flippers, Xzibit as Chief Grizzly |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 16, 2005 (Oscar Qualifying Run) by Weinstein Co. |
| Keywords: Extreme Sports, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Non-Chronological, Police Procedural, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $51,386,611 |
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International BO: $58,456,779 |
| Final Destination 3 |
| Director: James Wong |
| Lead Roles: Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Wendy Christensen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 2006 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $54,098,051 |
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International BO: $58,700,000 |
Synopsis
Six years after a group of high-school students first cheated death, another teen has a premonition that she and her friends will be involved in a horrifying roller-coaster accident. When the vision proves true, the student and her fellow survivors must deal with the repercussions of cheating the Grim Reaper.
| Just My Luck |
| Director: Donald Petrie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 12, 2006 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Movie Business, Music Industry, Tween, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $17,326,650 |
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International BO: $20,833,255 |
| An Inconvenient Truth |
| Director: Davis Guggenheim |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 2006 (Limited) by Paramount Vantage |
| Keywords: Environment, Extreme Weather, Agitprop, Academics, Oscars Best Documentary Winner, Political Documentary |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $24,146,161 |
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International BO: $29,219,764 |
| Over the Hedge |
| Director: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as RJ, Garry Shandling as Verne, Steve Carell as Hammy, Wanda Sykes as Stella, William Shatner as Ozzie, Nick Nolte as Vincent |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2006 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Independent/Other Comics, Family Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Heist |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $155,019,340 |
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International BO: $188,377,907 |
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| The Guardian |
| Director: Andrew Davis |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Costner as Ben Randall, Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 29, 2006 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Search and Rescue, Plane Crash, Survivor Guilt, Lone Survivor, Death of a Mentor, Car Accident |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $55,011,732 |
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International BO: $39,961,808 |
Synopsis
Legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall becomes the sole survivor of a deadly crash at the height of a massive storm. In the wake of the accident, he is sent against his will to teach at "A" School - the elite training program that turns arrogant young recruits into the best and bravest of Rescue Swimmers. Reeling with grief and regret, Ben throws himself into teaching the only way he knows how, turning the entire program upside down with his unconventional, out-of-the-box training methods. But Ben understands exactly what's at stake - he knows that his students will one day have to make tough decisions between who dies and who lives. When he knocks heads with the cocky swimming champ, Jake Fischer, Ben sees someone with what it takes to be the best of the best - if only he can combine his raw talent with the heart and dedication necessary and avoid the mistakes that Ben himself has made. Heading out on his first treacherous mission to the fierce, turbulent waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, Jake will have to put all that he’s learned into action as he discovers just what it means to truly risk everything.
| Firewall |
| Director: Richard Loncraine |
| Lead Roles: Harrison Ford as Jack Stanfield, Virginia Madsen as Beth Stanfield, Carly Schroeder as Sarah Stanfield, Jimmy Bennett as Andy Stanfield |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 2006 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Kidnap, Heist, Revenge, Crime, Crime Thriller, No Honor Among Thieves |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $48,751,189 |
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International BO: $34,000,000 |
| Winter Passing |
| Director: Adam Rapp |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 17, 2006 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $107,492 |
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International BO: $6,291 |
| Lucky Number Slevin |
| Director: Paul McGuigan |
| Lead Roles: Josh Hartnett as Slevin, Morgan Freeman as The Boss, Lucy Liu as Lyndsey, Bruce Willis as Mr. Goodkat |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 7, 2006 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Organized Crime, Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Mistaken Identity, LGBTQ+, Revenge, Death of a Son or Daughter, Crime Boss, Hitmen, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Non-Chronological, Prologue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $22,495,466 |
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International BO: $33,000,000 |
| 16 Blocks |
| Director: Richard Donner |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Jack Mosley, Mos Def as Eddie Bunker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 3, 2006 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Corrupt Cops, Action Thriller, Fugitive / On the Run, Framed |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $36,895,141 |
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International BO: $28,700,000 |