Widest Openings by MPAA Rating

Data as of Apr 24, 14:44 PDT
Release Rank Theaters Gross Average Total Gross % of Total Date Distributor
Nim's Island2013,513$13,210,579$3,760$48,006,762-Apr 4, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
Dolphin Tale2023,507$19,152,401$5,461$72,286,779-Sep 23, 2011Warner Bros.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice2033,504$17,619,622$5,028$63,150,991-Jul 16, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Spies in Disguise2043,502$13,354,798$3,813$66,757,013-Dec 27, 2019Twentieth Century Fox
The Shaggy Dog2053,501$16,310,058$4,658$61,123,569-Mar 10, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Goosebumps2063,501$23,618,556$6,746$80,080,379-Oct 16, 2015Sony Pictures Releasing
Zookeeper2073,482$20,065,617$5,762$80,360,843-Jul 8, 2011Sony Pictures Releasing
This Is It2083,481$23,234,394$6,674$72,091,016-Oct 30, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
Marley & Me2093,480$36,357,586$10,447$143,153,751-Dec 26, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
The Pink Panther2103,477$20,220,412$5,815$82,226,474-Feb 10, 2006Sony Pictures Releasing
The Three Stooges2113,477$17,010,125$4,892$44,338,224-Apr 13, 2012Twentieth Century Fox
Despicable Me2123,476$56,397,125$16,224$251,639,815-Jul 9, 2010Universal Pictures
Alvin and the Chipmunks2133,475$44,307,417$12,750$217,326,974-Dec 14, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank2143,475$6,321,423$1,819$17,811,382-Jul 15, 2022Paramount Pictures
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement2153,472$22,956,453$6,611$95,170,481-Aug 13, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island2163,470$27,335,363$7,877$103,860,290-Feb 10, 2012Warner Bros.
The Cat in the Hat2173,464$38,329,160$11,065$101,149,285-Nov 21, 2003Universal Pictures
The Boxtrolls2183,464$17,275,239$4,987$50,837,305-Sep 26, 2014Focus Features
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause2193,458$19,504,038$5,640$84,500,122-Nov 3, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Kicking & Screaming2203,455$20,159,925$5,835$52,842,724-May 13, 2005Universal Pictures
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2213,452$14,611,273$4,232$35,161,554-Aug 15, 2008Warner Bros.
Tron: Legacy2223,451$44,026,211$12,757$172,062,763-Dec 17, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Scooby-Doo2233,447$54,155,312$15,710$153,294,164-Jun 14, 2002Warner Bros.
The Muppets2243,440$29,239,026$8,499$88,631,237-Nov 25, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Jack and Jill2253,438$25,003,575$7,272$74,158,157-Nov 11, 2011Sony Pictures Releasing
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie2263,434$23,851,539$6,945$73,921,000-Jun 2, 2017Twentieth Century Fox
ParaNorman2273,429$14,087,050$4,108$56,003,051-Aug 17, 2012Focus Features
The Nut Job2283,427$19,423,000$5,667$64,251,541-Jan 17, 2014Open Road Films (II)
Old Dogs2293,425$16,894,511$4,932$49,492,060-Nov 27, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Meet the Robinsons2303,413$25,123,781$7,361$97,822,171-Mar 30, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Missing Link2313,413$5,944,950$1,741$16,649,539-Apr 12, 2019United Artists Releasing
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken2323,400$5,500,990$1,617$15,753,600-Jun 30, 2023DreamWorks
The Smurfs2333,395$35,611,637$10,489$142,614,158-Jul 29, 2011Sony Pictures Releasing
Christmas with the Kranks2343,393$21,570,867$6,357$73,780,539-Nov 26, 2004Revolution Studios
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days2353,391$14,623,599$4,312$49,008,662-Aug 3, 2012Twentieth Century Fox
Cats2363,380$6,619,870$1,958$27,166,770-Dec 20, 2019Universal Pictures
Arthur Christmas2373,376$12,068,931$3,574$46,462,469-Nov 25, 2011Sony Pictures Releasing
Finding Nemo2383,374$70,251,710$20,821$339,714,978-May 30, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Daddy Day Care2393,370$27,623,580$8,196$104,297,061-May 9, 2003Revolution Studios
Agent Cody Banks2403,369$14,064,317$4,174$47,938,330-Mar 14, 2003Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Parental Guidance2413,367$14,554,053$4,322$77,267,296-Dec 28, 2012Twentieth Century Fox
The Pirates! Band of Misfits2423,358$11,137,734$3,316$31,051,126-Apr 27, 2012Sony Pictures Releasing
The BFG2433,357$18,775,350$5,592$55,483,770-Jul 1, 2016Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief2443,356$31,236,067$9,307$88,768,303-Feb 12, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
The Santa Clause 22453,350$29,008,696$8,659$139,236,327-Nov 1, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hotel Transylvania2463,349$42,522,194$12,696$148,313,048-Sep 28, 2012Sony Pictures Releasing
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway2473,346$10,101,066$3,018$40,501,717-Jun 11, 2021Sony Pictures Releasing
Spy Kids 3: Game Over2483,344$32,500,000$9,718$111,761,982-Jul 25, 2003Dimension Films
Tooth Fairy2493,344$14,010,409$4,189$60,022,256-Jan 22, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
Mr. Popper's Penguins2503,339$18,445,355$5,524$68,224,452-Jun 17, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
Elf2513,337$32,100,000$9,619$173,398,518-Nov 7, 2003New Line Cinema
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron2523,317$17,770,036$5,357$73,280,117-May 24, 2002DreamWorks Distribution
Ice Age2533,316$46,312,454$13,966$176,387,405-Mar 15, 2002Twentieth Century Fox
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed2543,312$29,438,331$8,888$84,216,833-Mar 26, 2004Warner Bros.
Barnyard2553,311$15,820,864$4,778$72,637,803-Aug 4, 2006Paramount Pictures
Little Women2563,308$16,755,310$5,065$108,101,214-Dec 27, 2019Sony Pictures Releasing
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams2573,307$16,711,716$5,053$85,846,429-Aug 9, 2002Dimension Films
Paddington2583,303$18,966,676$5,742$76,271,832-Jan 16, 2015-
Cheaper by the Dozen2593,298$27,557,647$8,355$138,614,544-Dec 26, 2003Twentieth Century Fox
Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World2603,295$11,644,672$3,534$38,538,188-Aug 19, 2011-
Escape from Planet Earth2613,288$15,891,055$4,833$57,012,977-Feb 15, 2013The Weinstein Company
Hotel for Dogs2623,271$17,012,212$5,200$73,034,460-Jan 16, 2009DreamWorks
A Dog's Journey2633,267$8,030,085$2,457$22,782,371-May 17, 2019Universal Pictures
Kubo and the Two Strings2643,260$12,608,372$3,867$48,023,088-Aug 19, 2016Focus Features
Dinosaur2653,257$38,854,851$11,929$137,748,063-May 19, 2000Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Stuart Little 22663,255$15,115,152$4,643$64,956,806-Jul 19, 2002Sony Pictures Releasing
I Still Believe2673,250$9,103,614$2,801$9,868,521-Mar 13, 2020Lionsgate Films
The Pink Panther 22683,243$11,588,150$3,573$35,922,978-Feb 6, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
Monsters, Inc.2693,237$62,577,067$19,331$255,873,250-Nov 2, 2001Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood2703,235$13,251,238$4,096$61,704,055-Nov 22, 2019Sony Pictures Releasing
Walking with Dinosaurs 3D2713,231$7,091,938$2,194$36,076,121-Dec 20, 2013Twentieth Century Fox
Earth to Echo2723,230$8,364,658$2,589$38,934,842-Jul 4, 2014Relativity Media
Treasure Planet2733,227$12,083,248$3,744$38,176,783-Nov 29, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Bride Wars2743,226$21,058,173$6,527$58,715,510-Jan 9, 2009Twentieth Century Fox
Good Boy2753,225$13,107,022$4,064$37,667,746-Oct 10, 2003Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Zathura: A Space Adventure2763,223$13,427,872$4,166$29,258,869-Nov 11, 2005Sony Pictures Releasing
The Road to El Dorado2773,218$12,846,652$3,992$50,863,742-Mar 31, 2000DreamWorks Distribution
Beverly Hills Chihuahua2783,215$29,300,465$9,113$94,514,402-Oct 3, 2008Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Marmaduke2793,213$11,599,661$3,610$33,644,788-Jun 4, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie2803,212$32,018,216$9,968$85,417,988-Nov 19, 2004Paramount Pictures
Show Dogs2813,212$6,023,972$1,875$17,857,020-May 18, 2018-
Spirit Untamed2823,211$6,101,050$1,900$17,716,215-Jun 4, 2021Universal Pictures
Yours, Mine & Ours2833,206$17,461,108$5,446$53,412,862-Nov 25, 2005Paramount Pictures
Deck the Halls2843,205$12,001,256$3,744$35,093,569-Nov 24, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Muppets Most Wanted2853,194$17,005,126$5,324$51,183,113-Mar 21, 2014Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Lilo & Stitch2863,191$35,260,212$11,049$145,794,338-Jun 21, 2002Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Because of Winn-Dixie2873,188$10,208,431$3,202$32,647,042-Feb 18, 2005Twentieth Century Fox
Teen Titans GO! To the Movies2883,188$10,411,189$3,265$29,790,236-Jul 27, 2018Warner Bros.
Race to Witch Mountain2893,187$24,402,214$7,656$67,172,594-Mar 13, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Racing Stripes2903,185$13,920,052$4,370$49,772,522-Jan 14, 2005Warner Bros.
PAW Patrol: The Movie2913,184$13,148,340$4,129$40,127,371-Aug 20, 2021Paramount Pictures
Cheaper by the Dozen 22923,175$9,309,387$2,932$82,571,173-Dec 23, 2005Twentieth Century Fox
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow2933,170$15,580,278$4,914$37,762,677-Sep 17, 2004Paramount Pictures
The Last Airbender2943,169$40,325,019$12,724$131,772,187-Jul 2, 2010Paramount Pictures
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules2953,167$23,751,502$7,499$52,698,535-Mar 25, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium2963,164$9,630,085$3,043$32,061,555-Nov 16, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones2973,161$80,027,814$25,317$302,191,252-May 17, 2002Twentieth Century Fox
Runaway Bride2983,158$35,055,556$11,100$152,257,509-Jul 30, 1999Paramount Pictures
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul2993,157$7,126,084$2,257$20,738,724-May 19, 2017Twentieth Century Fox
Paul Blart: Mall Cop3003,144$31,832,636$10,124$146,336,178-Jan 16, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising3013,141$3,745,315$1,192$8,794,452-Oct 5, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius3023,139$13,832,786$4,406$80,936,232-Dec 21, 2001Paramount Pictures
Bridge to Terabithia3033,139$22,564,612$7,188$82,272,442-Feb 16, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy3043,133$21,103,203$6,735$51,085,416-Apr 29, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Pacifier3053,131$30,552,694$9,758$113,086,868-Mar 4, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
How the Grinch Stole Christmas3063,127$55,082,330$17,615$260,745,620-Nov 17, 2000Universal Pictures
Playing with Fire3073,125$12,723,781$4,071$44,451,847-Nov 8, 2019Paramount Pictures
The Haunted Mansion3083,122$24,278,410$7,776$75,847,266-Nov 28, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hairspray3093,121$27,800,000$8,907$118,871,849-Jul 20, 2007New Line Cinema
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs3103,119$30,304,648$9,716$124,870,275-Sep 18, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
Monster Trucks3113,119$10,950,705$3,510$33,370,166-Jan 13, 2017Paramount Pictures
The Prince of Egypt3123,118$14,524,321$4,658$101,413,188-Dec 18, 1998DreamWorks Distribution
Hannah Montana: The Movie3133,118$32,324,487$10,367$79,576,189-Apr 10, 2009Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Mars Needs Moms3143,117$6,914,488$2,218$21,392,758-Mar 11, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
We Bought a Zoo3153,117$9,360,434$3,003$75,624,550-Dec 23, 2011Twentieth Century Fox
Annie3163,116$15,861,939$5,090$85,911,262-Dec 19, 2014Sony Pictures Releasing
TMNT3173,110$24,255,205$7,799$54,149,098-Mar 23, 2007Warner Bros.
Quest for Camelot3183,107$6,041,602$1,944$22,510,798-May 15, 1998Warner Bros.
Aliens in the Attic3193,106$8,008,423$2,578$25,200,412-Jul 31, 2009Twentieth Century Fox
Shorts3203,105$6,410,339$2,064$20,919,166-Aug 21, 2009Warner Bros.
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never3213,105$29,514,054$9,505$73,013,910-Feb 11, 2011Paramount Pictures
Spy Kids3223,104$26,546,881$8,552$112,719,001-Mar 30, 2001Miramax
The Tale of Despereaux3233,104$10,103,675$3,255$50,877,145-Dec 19, 2008Universal Pictures
The Game Plan3243,103$22,950,971$7,396$90,648,202-Sep 28, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Fame3253,096$10,011,682$3,233$22,455,510-Sep 25, 2009Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Wonder3263,096$27,547,866$8,897$132,422,809-Nov 17, 2017Lionsgate Films
Garfield: The Movie3273,094$21,727,611$7,022$75,369,589-Jun 11, 2004Twentieth Century Fox
A Dog's Way Home3283,090$11,251,263$3,641$42,004,346-Jan 11, 2019Sony Pictures Releasing
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day3293,088$18,360,230$5,945$66,954,149-Oct 10, 2014Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Adventures of Tintin3303,087$9,720,993$3,149$77,591,831-Dec 23, 2011Paramount Pictures
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas3313,086$6,874,477$2,227$26,483,452-Jul 4, 2003DreamWorks Distribution
The Nativity Story3323,083$8,025,000$2,602$37,629,831-Dec 1, 2006New Line Cinema
Downton Abbey3333,079$31,033,665$10,079$96,853,865-Sep 20, 2019Focus Features
Diary of a Wimpy Kid3343,077$22,126,166$7,190$64,003,625-Mar 19, 2010Twentieth Century Fox
Radio3353,074$13,303,724$4,327$52,333,738-Oct 24, 2003Revolution Studios
Secretariat3363,072$12,694,770$4,132$59,713,955-Oct 8, 2010Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Book of Life3373,071$17,005,218$5,537$50,151,543-Oct 17, 2014Twentieth Century Fox
Nacho Libre3383,070$28,309,599$9,221$80,197,993-Jun 16, 2006Paramount Pictures
Eight Below3393,066$20,188,176$6,584$81,612,565-Feb 17, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Dog's Purpose3403,059$18,222,810$5,957$64,508,620-Jan 27, 2017Universal Pictures
Mission to Mars3413,054$22,855,247$7,483$60,883,407-Mar 10, 2000Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Ant Bully3423,050$8,432,465$2,764$28,142,535-Jul 28, 2006Warner Bros.
Dr. Dolittle 23433,049$25,037,039$8,211$112,952,899-Jun 22, 2001Twentieth Century Fox
Home on the Range3443,047$13,880,771$4,555$50,030,461-Apr 2, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Miracles from Heaven3453,047$14,812,393$4,861$61,705,123-Mar 18, 2016TriStar Pictures
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back3463,043$31,036,678$10,199$85,744,662-Nov 12, 1999Warner Bros.
Rugrats Go Wild3473,041$11,556,869$3,800$39,402,572-Jun 13, 2003Paramount Pictures
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas3483,040$10,518,435$3,460$35,268,275-Apr 28, 2000Universal Pictures
Cats & Dogs3493,040$21,707,617$7,140$93,385,515-Jul 6, 2001Warner Bros.
Planet 513503,035$12,286,129$4,048$42,194,060-Nov 20, 2009Sony Pictures Releasing
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters3513,031$14,401,054$4,751$68,559,554-Aug 9, 2013Twentieth Century Fox
Eragon3523,020$23,239,907$7,695$75,030,163-Dec 15, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Strange Magic3533,020$5,504,441$1,822$12,429,583-Jan 23, 2015Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Ordinary Angels3543,020$6,163,600$2,040$19,174,421-Feb 23, 2024-
Million Dollar Arm3553,019$10,515,659$3,483$36,457,627-May 16, 2014Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hoot3563,018$3,400,000$1,126$8,117,637-May 5, 2006New Line Cinema
National Treasure3573,017$35,142,554$11,648$173,008,894-Nov 19, 2004Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rocky Balboa3583,017$12,158,168$4,029$70,270,943-Dec 22, 2006Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
The Last Mimzy3593,017$10,200,000$3,380$21,471,047-Mar 23, 2007New Line Cinema
Astro Boy3603,014$6,702,923$2,223$19,551,067-Oct 23, 2009Summit Entertainment
Here Comes the Boom3613,014$11,816,596$3,920$45,290,318-Oct 12, 2012Sony Pictures Releasing
Secondhand Lions3623,013$12,900,000$4,281$42,070,939-Sep 19, 2003New Line Cinema
Underdog3633,013$11,585,121$3,845$43,760,605-Aug 3, 2007Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Wild Thornberrys3643,012$6,013,847$1,996$40,108,697-Dec 20, 2002Paramount Pictures
Meet Dave3653,011$5,251,918$1,744$11,803,254-Jul 11, 2008Twentieth Century Fox
Imagine That3663,008$5,503,519$1,829$16,123,323-Jun 12, 2009Paramount Pictures
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
20th Anniversary
3673,007$14,223,110$4,730$35,306,015-Mar 22, 2002Universal Pictures
New York Minute3683,006$5,962,106$1,983$14,071,441-May 7, 2004Warner Bros.
The Greatest Showman3693,006$8,805,843$2,929$174,340,174-Dec 22, 2017Twentieth Century Fox
Tarzan3703,005$34,221,968$11,388$171,091,819-Jun 18, 1999Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Frankenweenie3713,005$11,412,213$3,797$35,291,068-Oct 5, 2012Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Furry Vengeance3722,997$6,627,564$2,211$17,630,465-Apr 30, 2010Summit Entertainment
Gnomeo & Juliet3732,994$25,356,909$8,469$99,967,670-Feb 11, 2011Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London3742,973$8,014,005$2,695$23,630,159-Mar 12, 2004Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace3752,970$64,820,970$21,825$431,088,295-May 21, 1999Twentieth Century Fox
Letters to Juliet3762,968$13,540,486$4,562$53,032,453-May 14, 2010Summit Entertainment
Son of the Mask3772,966$7,700,000$2,596$17,018,422-Feb 18, 2005New Line Cinema
What a Girl Wants3782,964$11,434,964$3,857$36,105,433-Apr 4, 2003Warner Bros.
Freaky Friday3792,954$22,203,007$7,516$110,230,332-Aug 8, 2003Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties3802,946$7,288,977$2,474$28,426,747-Jun 16, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Rugrats in Paris3812,934$22,718,184$7,743$76,507,756-Nov 17, 2000Paramount Pictures
Life of Pi3822,927$22,451,514$7,670$124,987,023-Nov 23, 2012Twentieth Century Fox
The Spy Next Door3832,924$9,726,056$3,326$24,307,086-Jan 15, 2010Lionsgate Films
Invincible3842,917$17,031,122$5,838$57,806,952-Aug 25, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty3852,909$12,765,508$4,388$58,236,838-Dec 27, 2013Twentieth Century Fox
Sky High3862,905$14,631,784$5,036$63,946,815-Jul 29, 2005Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Finding Nemo
2012 3D Release
3872,904$16,687,773$5,746$41,128,283-Sep 14, 2012Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Looney Tunes: Back in Action3882,903$9,317,371$3,209$20,991,364-Nov 14, 2003Warner Bros.
Everyone's Hero3892,896$6,061,762$2,093$14,523,101-Sep 15, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Ratchet & Clank3902,891$4,869,278$1,684$8,821,329-Apr 29, 2016Focus Features
Mulan3912,888$22,745,143$7,875$120,620,254-Jun 19, 1998Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Stuart Little3922,878$15,018,223$5,218$140,035,367-Dec 17, 1999Sony Pictures Releasing
Flicka3932,877$7,703,551$2,677$21,000,147-Oct 20, 2006Twentieth Century Fox
Are We Done Yet?3942,877$14,262,724$4,957$49,662,533-Apr 6, 2007Revolution Studios
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze3952,868$20,030,473$6,984$78,656,813-Mar 22, 1991New Line Cinema
Firehouse Dog3962,860$3,838,916$1,342$13,932,383-Apr 6, 2007Twentieth Century Fox
Max3972,855$12,155,254$4,257$42,656,255-Jun 26, 2015Warner Bros.
The Wild3982,854$9,684,809$3,393$37,384,046-Apr 14, 2006Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Catch That Kid3992,847$5,824,860$2,045$16,703,799-Feb 6, 2004Twentieth Century Fox
Arctic Dogs4002,844$2,901,335$1,020$5,801,249-Nov 1, 2019Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures