2008 Top-Grossing Movies

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2008. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2008. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2007 will most likely earn money in 2007 and 2008.

To see the top movies released in 2008 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2008” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2008 GrossTickets Sold
1The Dark KnightJul 18, 2008Warner Bros.Action$531,001,57873,955,652
2Iron ManMay 2, 2008Paramount PicturesAdventure$318,412,10144,347,089
3Indiana Jones and the Kingdom…May 22, 2008Paramount PicturesAdventure$317,101,11944,164,501
4HancockJul 1, 2008Sony PicturesAction$227,946,27431,747,392
5WALL-EJun 27, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$223,806,88931,170,876
6Kung Fu PandaJun 6, 2008Paramount PicturesAdventure$215,434,59130,004,818
7Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaNov 7, 2008Paramount PicturesAdventure$177,016,81024,654,152
8TwilightNov 21, 2008Summit Entertainm…Drama$170,672,97623,770,609
9Quantum of SolaceNov 14, 2008Sony PicturesAction$165,690,35823,076,652
10Horton Hears a WhoMar 14, 200820th Century FoxAdventure$154,529,43921,522,206
11Sex and the CityMay 30, 2008Warner Bros.Comedy$152,647,25821,260,064
12Mamma Mia!Jul 18, 2008UniversalMusical$144,130,06320,073,825
13The Chronicles of Narnia: Pri…May 16, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$141,621,49019,724,442
14The Incredible HulkJun 13, 2008UniversalAdventure$134,806,91318,775,336
15WantedJun 27, 2008UniversalAction$134,508,55118,733,781
16Get SmartJun 20, 2008Warner Bros.Comedy$130,319,20818,150,308
17Four ChristmasesNov 26, 2008Warner Bros.Comedy$118,189,83416,460,980
18JunoDec 5, 2007Fox SearchlightComedy$112,025,25415,602,403
19Tropic ThunderAug 13, 2008Paramount PicturesComedy$110,515,31315,392,105
20BoltNov 21, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$109,917,14515,308,795
21Marley & MeDec 25, 200820th Century FoxComedy$106,664,04614,855,717
22The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon…Aug 1, 2008UniversalAdventure$102,491,77614,274,621
23Journey to the Center of the …Jul 11, 2008Warner Bros.Adventure$101,704,37014,164,954
24Eagle EyeSep 26, 2008Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$101,401,69514,122,799
25Step BrothersJul 25, 2008Sony PicturesComedy$100,468,79313,992,868
26You Don’t Mess With the ZohanJun 6, 2008Sony PicturesComedy$100,018,83713,930,200
2710,000 B.C.Mar 7, 2008Warner Bros.Adventure$94,784,20113,201,142
28Beverly Hills ChihuahuaOct 3, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$93,778,95313,061,136
29The Bucket ListDec 25, 2007Warner Bros.Comedy$92,588,08012,895,276
30High School Musical 3: Senior…Oct 24, 2008Walt DisneyMusical$90,224,29012,566,057
31Pineapple ExpressAug 6, 2008Sony PicturesComedy$87,341,38012,164,538
32National Treasure: Book of Se…Dec 21, 2007Walt DisneyAdventure$86,697,81912,074,905
3321Mar 28, 2008Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$81,159,36511,303,533
34What Happens in Vegas...May 9, 200820th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$80,277,64611,180,731
35JumperFeb 14, 200820th Century FoxAdventure$80,172,12811,166,035
36CloverfieldJan 18, 2008Paramount PicturesAction$80,048,43311,148,807
37Yes ManDec 19, 2008Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$79,507,38811,073,452
38The Curious Case of Benjamin …Dec 25, 2008Paramount PicturesDrama$79,297,08611,044,162
3927 DressesJan 18, 200820th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$76,808,65410,697,584
40Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyJul 11, 2008UniversalAction$75,986,50310,583,078
41The Day the Earth Stood StillDec 12, 200820th Century FoxAdventure$74,424,25610,365,495
42Vantage PointFeb 22, 2008Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$72,266,30610,064,945
43The Spiderwick ChroniclesFeb 14, 2008Paramount PicturesAdventure$71,195,0539,915,746
44Fool’s GoldFeb 8, 2008Warner Bros.Adventure$70,231,0419,781,482
45Role ModelsNov 7, 2008UniversalComedy$66,703,7409,290,214
46Hannah Montana and Miley Cyru…Feb 1, 2008Walt DisneyConcert/Performance$65,281,7819,092,170
47The HappeningJun 13, 200820th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$64,506,8748,984,244
48Alvin and the ChipmunksDec 14, 200720th Century FoxAdventure$63,694,5318,871,105
49Forgetting Sarah MarshallApr 18, 2008UniversalRomantic Comedy$63,172,4638,798,393
50ValkyrieDec 25, 2008United ArtistsThriller/Suspense$60,733,9218,458,763
51Baby MamaApr 25, 2008UniversalComedy$60,494,2128,425,378
52Burn After ReadingSep 12, 2008Focus FeaturesBlack Comedy$60,355,3478,406,037
53Step Up 2 the StreetsFeb 14, 2008Walt DisneyDrama$58,017,7838,080,471
54Saw VOct 24, 2008LionsgateHorror$56,746,7697,903,450
55The StrangersMay 30, 2008Focus FeaturesThriller/Suspense$52,597,6107,325,572
56The Forbidden KingdomApr 18, 2008LionsgateAction$52,075,2707,252,823
57Bedtime StoriesDec 25, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$51,006,5347,103,974
58I am LegendDec 14, 2007Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$50,263,4367,000,479
59The House BunnyAug 22, 2008Sony PicturesComedy$48,237,3896,718,299
60Nim’s IslandApr 4, 200820th Century FoxAdventure$48,006,7626,686,179
61AustraliaNov 26, 200820th Century FoxDrama$46,686,7136,502,328
62Made of HonorMay 2, 2008Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$46,012,7346,408,459
63College Road TripMar 7, 2008Walt DisneyAdventure$45,610,4256,352,427
64The Sisterhood of the Traveli…Aug 6, 2008Warner Bros.Comedy$44,089,9646,140,664
65Speed RacerMay 9, 2008Warner Bros.Action$43,945,7666,120,580
66Prom NightApr 11, 2008Sony PicturesHorror$43,869,3506,109,937
67Seven PoundsDec 19, 2008Sony PicturesDrama$43,688,0006,084,680
68The Tale of DespereauxDec 19, 2008UniversalAdventure$43,661,7756,081,027
69RamboJan 25, 2008LionsgateAction$42,754,1055,954,611
70Welcome Home Roscoe JenkinsFeb 8, 2008UniversalComedy$42,436,5175,910,378
71Meet the BrownsMar 21, 2008LionsgateComedy$41,975,3885,846,154
72Nights in RodantheSep 26, 2008Warner Bros.Drama$41,802,3815,822,059
73Max PayneOct 17, 200820th Century FoxAction$40,677,2295,665,352
74Righteous KillSep 12, 2008Overture FilmsThriller/Suspense$40,081,4105,582,369
75There Will Be BloodDec 26, 2007Paramount VantageDrama$39,795,4915,542,547
76AtonementDec 7, 2007Focus FeaturesDrama$39,743,0165,535,239
77Body of LiesOct 10, 2008Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$39,315,3855,475,680
78Lakeview TerraceSep 19, 2008Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$39,263,5065,468,455
79Meet the SpartansJan 25, 200820th Century FoxComedy$38,233,6765,325,025
80Harold & Kumar Escape from Gu…Apr 25, 2008Warner Bros.Comedy$38,108,7285,307,622
81First SundayJan 11, 2008Sony PicturesComedy$37,931,8695,282,990
82The Secret Life of BeesOct 17, 2008Fox SearchlightDrama$37,525,3115,226,366
83The Family That PreysSep 12, 2008LionsgateComedy$37,105,2895,167,868
84Death RaceAug 22, 2008UniversalAction$36,316,0325,057,943
85ChangelingOct 24, 2008UniversalThriller/Suspense$35,707,3274,973,165
86Star Wars: The Clone WarsAug 15, 2008Warner Bros.Adventure$35,161,5544,897,152
87Semi-ProFeb 29, 2008New LineComedy$33,479,6984,662,911
88No Country for Old MenNov 9, 2007MiramaxWestern$33,205,0614,624,660
89FireproofSep 26, 2008Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Drama$33,199,7384,623,919
90Drillbit TaylorMar 21, 2008Paramount PicturesComedy$32,862,1044,576,895
91Definitely, MaybeFeb 14, 2008UniversalRomantic Comedy$32,241,6494,490,480
92The Love GuruJun 20, 2008Paramount PicturesComedy$32,235,7934,489,665
93Transporter 3Nov 26, 2008LionsgateAction$31,715,0624,417,140
94QuarantineOct 10, 2008Sony PicturesHorror$31,691,8114,413,901
95Nick and Norah's Infinite Pla…Oct 3, 2008Sony PicturesDrama$31,487,2934,385,417
96The EyeFeb 1, 2008LionsgateHorror$31,418,6974,375,863
97LeatherheadsApr 4, 2008UniversalComedy$31,373,9384,369,629
98Zack and Miri Make a PornoOct 31, 2008Weinstein Co.Comedy$31,233,2934,350,041
99MirrorsAug 15, 200820th Century FoxHorror$30,691,4394,274,574
100Space ChimpsJul 18, 200820th Century FoxAdventure$30,105,9684,193,032