2006 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2006. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2006. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2005 will most likely earn money in 2005 and 2006.

To see the top movies released in 2006 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2006” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2006 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Pirates of the Caribbean: Dea…Jul 7, 2006Walt DisneyAdventure$772,955,28464,628,368
2CarsJun 9, 2006Walt DisneyAdventure$445,684,34637,264,577
3X-Men: The Last StandMay 26, 200620th Century FoxAction$427,935,12135,780,529
4The Da Vinci CodeMay 19, 2006Sony PicturesAdventure$397,211,02533,211,624
5Superman ReturnsJun 28, 2006Warner Bros.Adventure$365,409,95430,552,672
6Ice Age: The MeltdownMar 31, 200620th Century FoxAdventure$356,664,76829,821,469
7Happy FeetNov 17, 2006Warner Bros.Musical$321,308,82726,865,287
8Over the HedgeMay 19, 2006Paramount PicturesAdventure$283,058,21523,667,075
9Casino RoyaleNov 17, 2006Sony PicturesAction$280,342,29823,439,991
10Talladega Nights: The Ballad …Aug 4, 2006Sony PicturesComedy$270,630,83822,627,996
11ClickJun 23, 2006Sony PicturesComedy$250,776,81620,967,961
12Mission: Impossible IIIMay 5, 2006Paramount PicturesAction$243,767,34720,381,885
13BoratNov 3, 200620th Century FoxComedy$229,342,42919,175,788
14The Devil Wears PradaJun 30, 200620th Century FoxComedy$227,770,36719,044,345
15The DepartedOct 6, 2006Warner Bros.Drama$219,771,14118,375,513
16The Break-UpJun 2, 2006UniversalRomantic Comedy$216,746,74318,122,637
17Night at the MuseumDec 22, 200620th Century FoxAdventure$211,485,94817,682,772
18The Pursuit of HappynessDec 15, 2006Sony PicturesDrama$179,695,20215,024,682
19Scary Movie 4Apr 14, 2006Weinstein/Dimensi…Comedy$165,633,43713,848,950
20Failure to LaunchMar 10, 2006Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$161,989,87713,544,304
21Inside ManMar 24, 2006UniversalThriller/Suspense$161,621,58813,513,511
22Open SeasonSep 29, 2006Sony PicturesAdventure$153,974,80812,874,148
23The Santa Clause 3: The Escap…Nov 3, 2006Walt DisneyAdventure$152,556,73312,755,580
24The Chronicles of Narnia: The…Dec 9, 2005Walt DisneyAdventure$150,222,84012,560,438
25The Pink PantherFeb 10, 2006Sony PicturesAdventure$150,141,77512,553,660
26Eight BelowFeb 17, 2006Walt DisneyAdventure$149,020,80612,459,934
27Saw IIIOct 27, 2006LionsgateHorror$146,512,23512,250,187
28Nacho LibreJun 16, 2006Paramount PicturesComedy$146,437,86212,243,968
29You, Me and DupreeJul 14, 2006UniversalComedy$138,093,46511,546,276
30Monster HouseJul 21, 2006Sony PicturesAdventure$134,501,63011,245,956
31Barnyard: The Original Party …Aug 4, 2006Paramount PicturesAdventure$132,891,12111,111,298
32Jackass: Number TwoSep 22, 2006Paramount PicturesReality$132,890,59511,111,254
33R.V.Apr 28, 2006Sony PicturesAdventure$130,468,14310,908,708
34V for VendettaMar 17, 2006Warner Bros.Action$128,749,92010,765,044
35World Trade CenterAug 9, 2006Paramount PicturesDrama$128,326,04010,729,602
36Big Momma’s House 2Jan 27, 200620th Century FoxComedy$128,119,85110,712,362
37Brokeback MountainDec 9, 2005Focus FeaturesDrama$126,299,44410,560,154
38Step UpAug 11, 2006Walt DisneyDrama$119,286,1579,973,759
39Miami ViceJul 28, 2006UniversalAction$115,857,6529,687,095
40Madea’s Family ReunionFeb 24, 2006LionsgateComedy$115,506,1019,657,701
41The Fast and the Furious: Tok…Jun 16, 2006UniversalAction$114,148,4599,544,185
42Underworld: EvolutionJan 20, 2006Sony PicturesAction$113,791,4119,514,332
43Flushed AwayNov 3, 2006Paramount PicturesAdventure$112,721,8489,424,904
44Déjà VuNov 22, 2006Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$112,432,1789,400,684
45The Shaggy DogMar 10, 2006Walt DisneyComedy$111,608,8379,331,843
46PoseidonMay 12, 2006Warner Bros.Adventure$110,789,4379,263,331
47Little Miss SunshineJul 26, 2006Fox SearchlightComedy$108,624,3419,082,303
48King KongDec 14, 2005UniversalAdventure$108,407,2489,064,151
49Curious GeorgeFeb 10, 2006UniversalAdventure$106,519,8968,906,346
50Little ManJul 14, 2006Sony PicturesComedy$106,445,2828,900,107
51InvincibleAug 25, 2006Walt DisneyDrama$105,552,8478,825,489
52The BenchwarmersApr 7, 2006Sony PicturesComedy$105,269,5358,801,801
53Fun with Dick & JaneDec 21, 2005Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$103,143,5188,624,040
54EragonDec 15, 200620th Century FoxAdventure$103,021,1288,613,807
55The GuardianSep 29, 2006Walt DisneyAction$100,369,9098,392,133
56The OmenJun 6, 200620th Century FoxHorror$99,710,5808,337,005
57Final Destination 3Feb 10, 2006New LineHorror$98,780,5638,259,244
58Charlotte’s WebDec 15, 2006Paramount PicturesDrama$95,922,1238,020,244
59The PrestigeOct 20, 2006Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$95,816,1218,011,381
60The Lake HouseJun 16, 2006Warner Bros.Drama$95,552,3867,989,330
61HoodwinkedJan 13, 2006Weinstein Co.Adventure$93,528,4187,820,102
62The HolidayDec 8, 2006Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$91,350,8187,638,028
63FirewallFeb 10, 2006Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$89,017,4387,442,930
64Date MovieFeb 17, 200620th Century FoxComedy$88,647,2027,411,973
65Rocky BalboaDec 20, 2006MGMDrama$87,537,3987,319,180
66When a Stranger CallsFeb 3, 2006Sony PicturesHorror$87,390,5597,306,903
67HostelJan 6, 2006LionsgateHorror$86,415,9727,225,416
68Nanny McPheeJan 27, 2006UniversalAdventure$86,046,9967,194,565
69Silent HillApr 21, 2006Sony PicturesHorror$85,788,1347,172,921
70ApocalyptoDec 8, 2006Walt DisneyAction$77,884,6816,512,097
71Glory RoadJan 13, 2006Walt DisneyDrama$77,872,2896,511,061
72Lady in the WaterJul 21, 2006Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$77,210,7826,455,751
73The Hills Have EyesMar 10, 2006Fox SearchlightHorror$76,286,2906,378,452
74John Tucker Must DieJul 28, 200620th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$74,885,5066,261,330
75Stranger Than FictionNov 10, 2006Sony PicturesComedy$73,832,8056,173,311
76The IllusionistAug 18, 2006Yari Film Group R…Drama$72,618,6226,071,791
77The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: …Oct 6, 2006New LineHorror$72,136,8086,031,506
78The Grudge 2Oct 13, 2006Sony PicturesHorror$71,474,8575,976,159
79Gridiron GangSep 15, 2006Sony PicturesDrama$70,176,5755,867,607
80Last HolidayJan 13, 2006Paramount PicturesComedy$70,116,5705,862,589
81Man of the YearOct 13, 2006UniversalComedy$68,367,7065,716,363
82The WildApr 14, 2006Walt DisneyAdventure$68,261,5565,707,488
83DreamgirlsDec 15, 2006Paramount PicturesMusical$67,677,8885,658,686
8416 BlocksMar 3, 2006Warner Bros.Action$67,347,6535,631,075
85Cheaper by the Dozen 2Dec 21, 200520th Century FoxComedy$66,852,3085,589,658
86AcceptedAug 18, 2006UniversalComedy$66,325,0565,545,573
87The SentinelApr 21, 200620th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$66,246,8915,539,038
88The Nativity StoryDec 1, 2006New LineDrama$66,239,3595,538,408
89Blood DiamondDec 8, 2006Warner Bros.Action$65,235,0155,454,433
90MunichDec 23, 2005UniversalThriller/Suspense$64,097,2555,359,302
91The Good ShepherdDec 22, 2006UniversalDrama$64,029,8145,353,663
92Deck the HallsNov 22, 200620th Century FoxComedy$63,459,1415,305,948
93Take the LeadApr 7, 2006New LineDrama$63,437,4215,304,132
94Snakes on a PlaneAug 18, 2006New LineThriller/Suspense$62,120,4485,194,017
95She’s the ManMar 17, 2006Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$61,512,0695,143,150
96Flags of Our FathersOct 20, 2006Paramount PicturesDrama$61,356,4005,130,134
97Memoirs of a GeishaDec 9, 2005Sony PicturesDrama$57,858,9544,837,705
98United 93Apr 28, 2006UniversalDrama$57,487,3384,806,634
99Employee of the MonthOct 6, 2006LionsgateComedy$51,939,0024,342,726
100Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitti…Jun 16, 200620th Century FoxAdventure$51,905,9384,339,961