How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $265,489,295 | Details |
| International Box Office | $85,096,577 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $350,585,872 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $71,331,397 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $16,763,068 | |
| Total | $88,094,465 | |
| OpusData ID: 450100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $55,820,330 (21.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 75.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $123,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,127 opening theaters/3,256 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $580,868,751 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 17th, 2000 (Wide) by Universal December 3rd, 2023 (Limited) by Universal December 12th, 2025 (Wide) by Universal (25th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | November 30th, 2000 (Wide), released as The Grinch (Australia)
December 1st, 2000 (Wide), released as The Grinch (2000) (United Kingdom) December 7th, 2000 (Wide) (New Zealand) November 20th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) November 26th, 2021 (Wide), released as The Grinch (2000) (Re: 2021) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 20th, 2001 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some crude humor. |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Live Action Remake, Remake, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Redemption, Tiny Worlds |
| Release detail: | Christmas in November |
| Social setting: | Christmas |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $55,820,330 | 3,127 | $17,851 | $55,820,330 | 1 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $52,118,445 | -7% | 3,134 | $16,630 | $137,095,800 | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $27,096,630 | -48% | 3,138 | $8,635 | $171,996,090 | 3 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 1 | $18,646,520 | -31% | 3,182 | $5,860 | $195,646,175 | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 3 | $13,805,465 | -26% | 3,256 | $4,240 | $213,634,400 | 5 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 4 | $14,728,460 | +7% | 3,164 | $4,655 | $235,119,990 | 6 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $7,286,100 | -51% | 3,161 | $2,305 | $253,367,455 | 7 |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 11 | $2,503,210 | -66% | 2,594 | $965 | $257,830,325 | 8 |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 22 | $715,905 | -71% | 912 | $785 | $259,011,600 | 9 |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 31 | $201,595 | -72% | 504 | $400 | $259,286,185 | 10 |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 34 | $155,625 | -23% | 394 | $395 | $259,484,690 | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2001 | 39 | $143,925 | -8% | 303 | $475 | $259,674,120 | 12 |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 40 | $97,980 | -32% | 284 | $345 | $259,806,995 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 44 | $113,020 | +15% | 254 | $445 | $259,951,325 | 14 |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 52 | $59,325 | -48% | 172 | $345 | $260,031,035 | 15 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | - | $126,000 | 300 | $420 | $260,204,825 | 1,048 | |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 10 | $130,000 | +3% | 300 | $433 | $260,334,825 | 1,049 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 8 | $1,909,860 | 2,250 | $849 | $264,335,490 | 1,309 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | - | $260,315 | -86% | 735 | $354 | $265,347,980 | 1,310 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $15,200,440 | 3,127 | $4,861 | $15,200,440 | 1 | ||
| Nov 18, 2000 | 1 | $17,353,691 | +14% | 3,127 | $5,550 | $32,554,131 | 2 | |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 1 | $16,729,000 | -4% | 3,127 | $5,350 | $55,082,330 | 3 | |
| Nov 20, 2000 | 1 | $3,611,685 | -78% | 3,127 | $1,155 | $58,694,015 | 4 | |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 1 | $4,878,120 | +35% | 3,127 | $1,560 | $63,572,135 | 5 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | 1 | $9,000,000 | +84% | 3,127 | $2,878 | $72,600,000 | 6 | |
| Nov 23, 2000 | 1 | $12,400,000 | +38% | 3,127 | $3,965 | $85,000,000 | 7 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $20,300,000 | +64% | +34% | 3,127 | $6,492 | $105,300,000 | 8 |
| Nov 27, 2000 | 1 | $2,178,130 | -40% | 3,134 | $695 | $139,273,930 | 11 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | 1 | $2,037,100 | -6% | -58% | 3,134 | $650 | $141,311,030 | 12 |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 1 | $1,770,710 | -13% | -80% | 3,134 | $565 | $143,081,740 | 13 |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 1 | $1,817,720 | +3% | -85% | 3,134 | $580 | $144,899,460 | 14 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $6,345,000 | +249% | -69% | 3,138 | $2,022 | $151,244,000 | 15 |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 1 | $11,980,000 | +89% | 3,138 | $3,818 | $163,224,000 | 16 | |
| Dec 3, 2000 | 1 | $8,316,000 | -31% | 3,138 | $2,650 | $171,996,090 | 17 | |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 1 | $1,192,440 | -86% | -45% | 3,138 | $380 | $173,188,530 | 18 |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 1 | $1,365,030 | +14% | -33% | 3,138 | $435 | $174,553,560 | 19 |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 1 | $1,190,895 | -13% | -33% | 3,138 | $380 | $175,744,455 | 20 |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 1 | $1,255,200 | +5% | -31% | 3,138 | $400 | $176,999,655 | 21 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 2 | $4,385,000 | +249% | -31% | 3,185 | $1,377 | $181,385,000 | 22 |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 1 | $8,620,000 | +97% | -28% | 3,185 | $2,706 | $190,005,000 | 23 |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 1 | $5,584,000 | -35% | -33% | 3,182 | $1,755 | $195,646,175 | 24 |
| Dec 11, 2000 | 2 | $859,140 | -85% | -28% | 3,182 | $270 | $196,505,315 | 25 |
| Dec 12, 2000 | 2 | $1,193,250 | +39% | -13% | 3,182 | $375 | $197,698,565 | 26 |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 1 | $985,555 | -17% | -17% | 3,182 | $310 | $198,684,120 | 27 |
| Dec 14, 2000 | 1 | $1,144,815 | +16% | -9% | 3,182 | $360 | $199,828,935 | 28 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 3 | $3,101,000 | +171% | -29% | 3,255 | $953 | $202,874,000 | 29 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 3 | $5,101,000 | +64% | -41% | 3,255 | $1,567 | $207,975,000 | 30 |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 2 | $4,477,000 | -12% | -20% | 3,256 | $1,375 | $213,634,400 | 31 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | 2 | $1,204,720 | -73% | +40% | 3,256 | $370 | $214,839,120 | 32 |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 2 | $1,579,160 | +31% | +32% | 3,256 | $485 | $216,418,280 | 33 |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 2 | $1,759,125 | +11% | +78% | 3,256 | $540 | $218,177,405 | 34 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 5 | $3,850,000 | +24% | 3,150 | $1,222 | $222,027,000 | 36 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | 3 | $5,286,000 | +37% | +4% | 3,150 | $1,678 | $227,313,000 | 37 |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 2 | $2,910,000 | -45% | -35% | 3,150 | $924 | $230,223,000 | 38 |
| Dec 25, 2000 | 5 | $2,483,785 | -15% | +106% | 3,150 | $789 | $235,119,990 | 39 |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 6 | $3,274,740 | +32% | +107% | 3,150 | $1,040 | $238,394,730 | 40 |
| Dec 27, 2000 | 6 | $3,005,555 | -8% | +71% | 3,164 | $950 | $241,400,285 | 41 |
| Dec 28, 2000 | 6 | $2,942,520 | -2% | 3,164 | $930 | $244,342,805 | 42 | |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $3,150,000 | +7% | -18% | 3,170 | $994 | $247,493,000 | 43 |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 6 | $2,612,000 | -17% | -51% | 3,170 | $824 | $250,105,000 | 44 |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 6 | $1,524,105 | -42% | -48% | 3,170 | $481 | $251,629,105 | 45 |
| Jan 1, 2001 | 8 | $1,738,350 | +14% | -30% | 3,161 | $550 | $253,367,455 | 46 |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 8 | $948,295 | -45% | -71% | 3,161 | $300 | $254,315,750 | 47 |
| Jan 3, 2001 | 9 | $537,370 | -43% | -82% | 3,161 | $170 | $254,853,120 | 48 |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 10 | $473,995 | -12% | -84% | 3,161 | $150 | $255,327,115 | 49 |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 11 | $713,000 | -53% | 2,594 | $275 | $257,830,325 | 52 | |
| Jan 8, 2001 | 14 | $129,665 | -82% | -93% | 2,594 | $50 | $257,959,990 | 53 |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 14 | $128,995 | -1% | -86% | 2,594 | $50 | $258,088,985 | 54 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 16 | $102,385 | -21% | -81% | 2,594 | $39 | $258,191,370 | 55 |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 | $104,225 | +2% | -78% | 2,594 | $40 | $258,295,595 | 56 |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 21 | $177,840 | +37% | 912 | $195 | $259,011,600 | 60 | |
| Dec 11, 2020 | - | $34,000 | 300 | $113 | $260,078,825 | 7,330 | ||
| Dec 25, 2020 | - | $14,000 | 150 | $93 | $260,348,825 | 7,344 | ||
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9 | $478,455 | 2,250 | $213 | $262,904,085 | 9,157 | ||
| Dec 13, 2025 | - | $787,910 | +65% | 2,250 | $350 | $263,691,995 | 9,158 | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | - | $643,495 | -18% | 2,250 | $286 | $264,335,490 | 9,159 | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | - | $163,025 | -75% | 2,250 | $72 | $264,498,515 | 9,160 | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | - | $254,385 | +56% | 2,250 | $113 | $264,752,900 | 9,161 | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | - | $222,845 | -12% | 2,250 | $99 | $264,975,745 | 9,162 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 10 | $111,920 | -50% | 2,250 | $50 | $265,087,665 | 9,163 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | - | $58,995 | -47% | -88% | 735 | $80 | $265,146,660 | 9,164 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | - | $79,110 | +34% | -90% | 735 | $108 | $265,225,770 | 9,165 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | - | $122,210 | +54% | -81% | 735 | $166 | $265,347,980 | 9,166 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | - | $45,105 | -63% | -72% | 735 | $61 | $265,393,085 | 9,167 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | - | $57,805 | +28% | -77% | 735 | $79 | $265,450,890 | 9,168 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | - | $32,645 | -44% | -85% | 735 | $44 | $265,483,535 | 9,169 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | - | $5,760 | -82% | -95% | 735 | $8 | $265,489,295 | 9,170 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $84,977,355 | 3,127 | $27,175 | $84,977,355 | 1 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $59,922,105 | -29% | 3,134 | $19,120 | $144,899,460 | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $32,100,195 | -46% | 3,138 | $10,230 | $176,999,655 | 3 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 1 | $22,829,280 | -29% | 3,182 | $7,175 | $199,828,935 | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 | $20,562,595 | -10% | 3,256 | $6,315 | $220,391,530 | 5 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 5 | $25,689,825 | +25% | 3,164 | $8,119 | $246,081,355 | 6 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $9,245,760 | -64% | 3,161 | $2,925 | $255,327,115 | 7 |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 13 | $2,968,580 | -68% | 2,594 | $1,144 | $258,295,695 | 8 |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 22 | $788,895 | -73% | 912 | $865 | $259,084,590 | 9 |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 33 | $244,475 | -69% | 504 | $485 | $259,329,065 | 10 |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 34 | $201,130 | -18% | 394 | $510 | $259,530,195 | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2001 | 39 | $178,820 | -11% | 303 | $590 | $259,709,015 | 12 |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 37 | $129,290 | -28% | 284 | $455 | $259,838,305 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 47 | $133,405 | +3% | 254 | $525 | $259,971,710 | 14 |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 51 | $73,115 | -45% | 172 | $425 | $260,044,825 | 15 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9 | $2,662,035 | 2,250 | $1,183 | $265,087,665 | 1,309 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 18 | $401,630 | -85% | 735 | $546 | $265,489,295 | 1,310 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/30/2000 | $703,885 | 264 | 264 | 276 | $11,449 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 12/7/2000 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | $644 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 12/1/2000 | $0 | 0 | 290 | 676 | $216,621 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $84,867,863 | |||||||||
| International Total | $85,096,577 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jim Carrey | The Grinch |
Supporting
| Jeffrey Tambor | Mayor of Whoville | |
| Christine Baranski | Martha May Who-vier | |
| Bill Irwin | Lou Lou Who | |
| Molly Shannon | Betty Lou Who | |
| Clint Howard | Whobris | |
| Taylor Momsen | Cindy Lou Who |
Narrator
| Anthony Hopkins | Narrator |
Supporting
| Jeremy Howard | Dru Lou-Who | |
| Frankie Ray | Who | |
| Walter Franks | Clerk | |
| Josh Ryan Evans | 8 Year Old Grinch | |
| Rance Howard | Elderly Timekeeper | |
| Ron Howard | Townsperson | |
| Verne Troyer | Bandmember | |
| Bryce Dallas Howard | Surprised Who | |
| Frank Welker | Max the Dog | |
| T.J. Thyne | Stu Lou Who |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ron Howard | Director | |
| Todd Hallowell | Executive Producer | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Jeffrey Price | Screenwriter | |
| Peter S. Seaman | Screenwriter | |
| Dr Seuss | Story Creator | |
| Donald Peterman | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Corenblith | Production Designer | |
| Daniel P. Hanley | Editor | |
| Mike Hill | Editor | |
| James Horner | Composer | |
| Bonnie Greenberg-Goodman* | Music Supervisor | |
| Dan Webster | Supervising Art Director | |
| Lauren Polizzi | Art Director | |
| Kevin Cross | Set Designer | |
| Al Hobbs | Set Designer | |
| Andrea Dopaso | Set Designer | |
| Suzan Wexler | Set Designer | |
| Will Hawkins | Set Designer | |
| Merideth Boswell | Set Decorator | |
| Rita Ryack | Costume Designer | |
| David MacMillan | Sound Mixer | |
| Scott Hecker | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Rick Baker | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Kevin Mack | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Associate Producer | |
| Louis Velis | Associate Producer | |
| David Womark | Associate Producer | |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Assistant Director | |
| Todd Hallowell | Second Unit Director | |
| Keith Peterman | Second Unit Camera | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $55,820,330 (21.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 75.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $123,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,127 opening theaters/3,256 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $580,868,751 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 17th, 2000 (Wide) by Universal December 3rd, 2023 (Limited) by Universal December 12th, 2025 (Wide) by Universal (25th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | November 30th, 2000 (Wide), released as The Grinch (Australia)
December 1st, 2000 (Wide), released as The Grinch (2000) (United Kingdom) December 7th, 2000 (Wide) (New Zealand) November 20th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) November 26th, 2021 (Wide), released as The Grinch (2000) (Re: 2021) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 20th, 2001 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some crude humor. |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Live Action Remake, Remake, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Redemption, Tiny Worlds |
| Release detail: | Christmas in November |
| Social setting: | Christmas |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $55,820,330 | 3,127 | $17,851 | $55,820,330 | 1 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $52,118,445 | -7% | 3,134 | $16,630 | $137,095,800 | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $27,096,630 | -48% | 3,138 | $8,635 | $171,996,090 | 3 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 1 | $18,646,520 | -31% | 3,182 | $5,860 | $195,646,175 | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 3 | $13,805,465 | -26% | 3,256 | $4,240 | $213,634,400 | 5 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 4 | $14,728,460 | +7% | 3,164 | $4,655 | $235,119,990 | 6 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $7,286,100 | -51% | 3,161 | $2,305 | $253,367,455 | 7 |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 11 | $2,503,210 | -66% | 2,594 | $965 | $257,830,325 | 8 |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 22 | $715,905 | -71% | 912 | $785 | $259,011,600 | 9 |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 31 | $201,595 | -72% | 504 | $400 | $259,286,185 | 10 |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 34 | $155,625 | -23% | 394 | $395 | $259,484,690 | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2001 | 39 | $143,925 | -8% | 303 | $475 | $259,674,120 | 12 |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 40 | $97,980 | -32% | 284 | $345 | $259,806,995 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 44 | $113,020 | +15% | 254 | $445 | $259,951,325 | 14 |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 52 | $59,325 | -48% | 172 | $345 | $260,031,035 | 15 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | - | $126,000 | 300 | $420 | $260,204,825 | 1,048 | |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 10 | $130,000 | +3% | 300 | $433 | $260,334,825 | 1,049 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 8 | $1,909,860 | 2,250 | $849 | $264,335,490 | 1,309 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | - | $260,315 | -86% | 735 | $354 | $265,347,980 | 1,310 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $15,200,440 | 3,127 | $4,861 | $15,200,440 | 1 | ||
| Nov 18, 2000 | 1 | $17,353,691 | +14% | 3,127 | $5,550 | $32,554,131 | 2 | |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 1 | $16,729,000 | -4% | 3,127 | $5,350 | $55,082,330 | 3 | |
| Nov 20, 2000 | 1 | $3,611,685 | -78% | 3,127 | $1,155 | $58,694,015 | 4 | |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 1 | $4,878,120 | +35% | 3,127 | $1,560 | $63,572,135 | 5 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | 1 | $9,000,000 | +84% | 3,127 | $2,878 | $72,600,000 | 6 | |
| Nov 23, 2000 | 1 | $12,400,000 | +38% | 3,127 | $3,965 | $85,000,000 | 7 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $20,300,000 | +64% | +34% | 3,127 | $6,492 | $105,300,000 | 8 |
| Nov 27, 2000 | 1 | $2,178,130 | -40% | 3,134 | $695 | $139,273,930 | 11 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | 1 | $2,037,100 | -6% | -58% | 3,134 | $650 | $141,311,030 | 12 |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 1 | $1,770,710 | -13% | -80% | 3,134 | $565 | $143,081,740 | 13 |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 1 | $1,817,720 | +3% | -85% | 3,134 | $580 | $144,899,460 | 14 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $6,345,000 | +249% | -69% | 3,138 | $2,022 | $151,244,000 | 15 |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 1 | $11,980,000 | +89% | 3,138 | $3,818 | $163,224,000 | 16 | |
| Dec 3, 2000 | 1 | $8,316,000 | -31% | 3,138 | $2,650 | $171,996,090 | 17 | |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 1 | $1,192,440 | -86% | -45% | 3,138 | $380 | $173,188,530 | 18 |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 1 | $1,365,030 | +14% | -33% | 3,138 | $435 | $174,553,560 | 19 |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 1 | $1,190,895 | -13% | -33% | 3,138 | $380 | $175,744,455 | 20 |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 1 | $1,255,200 | +5% | -31% | 3,138 | $400 | $176,999,655 | 21 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 2 | $4,385,000 | +249% | -31% | 3,185 | $1,377 | $181,385,000 | 22 |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 1 | $8,620,000 | +97% | -28% | 3,185 | $2,706 | $190,005,000 | 23 |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 1 | $5,584,000 | -35% | -33% | 3,182 | $1,755 | $195,646,175 | 24 |
| Dec 11, 2000 | 2 | $859,140 | -85% | -28% | 3,182 | $270 | $196,505,315 | 25 |
| Dec 12, 2000 | 2 | $1,193,250 | +39% | -13% | 3,182 | $375 | $197,698,565 | 26 |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 1 | $985,555 | -17% | -17% | 3,182 | $310 | $198,684,120 | 27 |
| Dec 14, 2000 | 1 | $1,144,815 | +16% | -9% | 3,182 | $360 | $199,828,935 | 28 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 3 | $3,101,000 | +171% | -29% | 3,255 | $953 | $202,874,000 | 29 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 3 | $5,101,000 | +64% | -41% | 3,255 | $1,567 | $207,975,000 | 30 |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 2 | $4,477,000 | -12% | -20% | 3,256 | $1,375 | $213,634,400 | 31 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | 2 | $1,204,720 | -73% | +40% | 3,256 | $370 | $214,839,120 | 32 |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 2 | $1,579,160 | +31% | +32% | 3,256 | $485 | $216,418,280 | 33 |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 2 | $1,759,125 | +11% | +78% | 3,256 | $540 | $218,177,405 | 34 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 5 | $3,850,000 | +24% | 3,150 | $1,222 | $222,027,000 | 36 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | 3 | $5,286,000 | +37% | +4% | 3,150 | $1,678 | $227,313,000 | 37 |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 2 | $2,910,000 | -45% | -35% | 3,150 | $924 | $230,223,000 | 38 |
| Dec 25, 2000 | 5 | $2,483,785 | -15% | +106% | 3,150 | $789 | $235,119,990 | 39 |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 6 | $3,274,740 | +32% | +107% | 3,150 | $1,040 | $238,394,730 | 40 |
| Dec 27, 2000 | 6 | $3,005,555 | -8% | +71% | 3,164 | $950 | $241,400,285 | 41 |
| Dec 28, 2000 | 6 | $2,942,520 | -2% | 3,164 | $930 | $244,342,805 | 42 | |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $3,150,000 | +7% | -18% | 3,170 | $994 | $247,493,000 | 43 |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 6 | $2,612,000 | -17% | -51% | 3,170 | $824 | $250,105,000 | 44 |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 6 | $1,524,105 | -42% | -48% | 3,170 | $481 | $251,629,105 | 45 |
| Jan 1, 2001 | 8 | $1,738,350 | +14% | -30% | 3,161 | $550 | $253,367,455 | 46 |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 8 | $948,295 | -45% | -71% | 3,161 | $300 | $254,315,750 | 47 |
| Jan 3, 2001 | 9 | $537,370 | -43% | -82% | 3,161 | $170 | $254,853,120 | 48 |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 10 | $473,995 | -12% | -84% | 3,161 | $150 | $255,327,115 | 49 |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 11 | $713,000 | -53% | 2,594 | $275 | $257,830,325 | 52 | |
| Jan 8, 2001 | 14 | $129,665 | -82% | -93% | 2,594 | $50 | $257,959,990 | 53 |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 14 | $128,995 | -1% | -86% | 2,594 | $50 | $258,088,985 | 54 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 16 | $102,385 | -21% | -81% | 2,594 | $39 | $258,191,370 | 55 |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 | $104,225 | +2% | -78% | 2,594 | $40 | $258,295,595 | 56 |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 21 | $177,840 | +37% | 912 | $195 | $259,011,600 | 60 | |
| Dec 11, 2020 | - | $34,000 | 300 | $113 | $260,078,825 | 7,330 | ||
| Dec 25, 2020 | - | $14,000 | 150 | $93 | $260,348,825 | 7,344 | ||
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9 | $478,455 | 2,250 | $213 | $262,904,085 | 9,157 | ||
| Dec 13, 2025 | - | $787,910 | +65% | 2,250 | $350 | $263,691,995 | 9,158 | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | - | $643,495 | -18% | 2,250 | $286 | $264,335,490 | 9,159 | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | - | $163,025 | -75% | 2,250 | $72 | $264,498,515 | 9,160 | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | - | $254,385 | +56% | 2,250 | $113 | $264,752,900 | 9,161 | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | - | $222,845 | -12% | 2,250 | $99 | $264,975,745 | 9,162 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 10 | $111,920 | -50% | 2,250 | $50 | $265,087,665 | 9,163 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | - | $58,995 | -47% | -88% | 735 | $80 | $265,146,660 | 9,164 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | - | $79,110 | +34% | -90% | 735 | $108 | $265,225,770 | 9,165 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | - | $122,210 | +54% | -81% | 735 | $166 | $265,347,980 | 9,166 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | - | $45,105 | -63% | -72% | 735 | $61 | $265,393,085 | 9,167 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | - | $57,805 | +28% | -77% | 735 | $79 | $265,450,890 | 9,168 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | - | $32,645 | -44% | -85% | 735 | $44 | $265,483,535 | 9,169 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | - | $5,760 | -82% | -95% | 735 | $8 | $265,489,295 | 9,170 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2000 | 1 | $84,977,355 | 3,127 | $27,175 | $84,977,355 | 1 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 1 | $59,922,105 | -29% | 3,134 | $19,120 | $144,899,460 | 2 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 1 | $32,100,195 | -46% | 3,138 | $10,230 | $176,999,655 | 3 |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 1 | $22,829,280 | -29% | 3,182 | $7,175 | $199,828,935 | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 | $20,562,595 | -10% | 3,256 | $6,315 | $220,391,530 | 5 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 5 | $25,689,825 | +25% | 3,164 | $8,119 | $246,081,355 | 6 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | 6 | $9,245,760 | -64% | 3,161 | $2,925 | $255,327,115 | 7 |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 13 | $2,968,580 | -68% | 2,594 | $1,144 | $258,295,695 | 8 |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 22 | $788,895 | -73% | 912 | $865 | $259,084,590 | 9 |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 33 | $244,475 | -69% | 504 | $485 | $259,329,065 | 10 |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 34 | $201,130 | -18% | 394 | $510 | $259,530,195 | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2001 | 39 | $178,820 | -11% | 303 | $590 | $259,709,015 | 12 |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 37 | $129,290 | -28% | 284 | $455 | $259,838,305 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 47 | $133,405 | +3% | 254 | $525 | $259,971,710 | 14 |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 51 | $73,115 | -45% | 172 | $425 | $260,044,825 | 15 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9 | $2,662,035 | 2,250 | $1,183 | $265,087,665 | 1,309 | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 18 | $401,630 | -85% | 735 | $546 | $265,489,295 | 1,310 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/30/2000 | $703,885 | 264 | 264 | 276 | $11,449 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 12/7/2000 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | $644 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 12/1/2000 | $0 | 0 | 290 | 676 | $216,621 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $84,867,863 | |||||||||
| International Total | $85,096,577 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jim Carrey | The Grinch |
Supporting
| Jeffrey Tambor | Mayor of Whoville | |
| Christine Baranski | Martha May Who-vier | |
| Bill Irwin | Lou Lou Who | |
| Molly Shannon | Betty Lou Who | |
| Clint Howard | Whobris | |
| Taylor Momsen | Cindy Lou Who |
Narrator
| Anthony Hopkins | Narrator |
Supporting
| Jeremy Howard | Dru Lou-Who | |
| Frankie Ray | Who | |
| Walter Franks | Clerk | |
| Josh Ryan Evans | 8 Year Old Grinch | |
| Rance Howard | Elderly Timekeeper | |
| Ron Howard | Townsperson | |
| Verne Troyer | Bandmember | |
| Bryce Dallas Howard | Surprised Who | |
| Frank Welker | Max the Dog | |
| T.J. Thyne | Stu Lou Who |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ron Howard | Director | |
| Todd Hallowell | Executive Producer | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Jeffrey Price | Screenwriter | |
| Peter S. Seaman | Screenwriter | |
| Dr Seuss | Story Creator | |
| Donald Peterman | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Corenblith | Production Designer | |
| Daniel P. Hanley | Editor | |
| Mike Hill | Editor | |
| James Horner | Composer | |
| Bonnie Greenberg-Goodman* | Music Supervisor | |
| Dan Webster | Supervising Art Director | |
| Lauren Polizzi | Art Director | |
| Kevin Cross | Set Designer | |
| Al Hobbs | Set Designer | |
| Andrea Dopaso | Set Designer | |
| Suzan Wexler | Set Designer | |
| Will Hawkins | Set Designer | |
| Merideth Boswell | Set Decorator | |
| Rita Ryack | Costume Designer | |
| David MacMillan | Sound Mixer | |
| Scott Hecker | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Rick Baker | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Kevin Mack | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Associate Producer | |
| Louis Velis | Associate Producer | |
| David Womark | Associate Producer | |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Assistant Director | |
| Todd Hallowell | Second Unit Director | |
| Keith Peterman | Second Unit Camera | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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