List of highest-grossing films in Malaysia

The statistics on international films' Box Office in Malaysia has started in 2008. Box Office Mojo is the only website that provides the box office numbers for international films released in Malaysia. However, this does not include the numbers for local films.[1] For top local films gross, please view Cinema of Malaysia. Box Office - Yahoo! Malaysia and Cinema Online Malaysia are two current websites that show the ranking of films weekly inclusive of local films, but not providing any box office number.[2] Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) also provide only the ranking of both local and international films weekly, based on the popularity at its own cinema theatres. The ranking can be accessed at the right bottom corner of GSC's website.

Highest-grossing local films in Malaysia

Below is the list of top 10 highest-grossing local films ever in Malaysia.

List of grossing local films

As of September 2018, Munafik 2 is currently the highest-grossing local film of all time in Malaysia and the only film to gross above RM 40 million.

RankFilmGross (RM)Year
1Munafik 242 million2018
2Hantu Kak Limah36 million2018
3 Abang Long Fadil 2 18.15 million 2017
4 Polis Evo 17.74 million 2015
5Munafik17.04 million2016
6The Journey16.87 million2014
7Ola Bola16.67 million2016
8BoBoiBoy: The Movie15.57 million2016
9PASKAL15 million2018
10 KL Special Force 12.2 million 2018

Highest-grossing international films in Malaysia

Below is the list of top 10 highest-grossing international films ever in Malaysia.

  • Note: All grosses are based on the final week of the film in local theatres and taken in estimation of local currency, as different rates between USD and Ringgit Malaysia applied every week.

List of grossing international films

As of May 2016, Furious 7 is currently the highest-grossing international film of all time in Malaysia and holds several records - highest-grossing film in 2015, highest opening records of all time and the only film to gross above RM 60 million.

As of 2017, The Fate of the Furious has taken over as having the highest opening weekend of all time in 2017.

RankFilmGross (RM)Year
1Furious 760,659,5472015
2Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle55,340,6492017
3 The Fate of the Furious 52,052,497 2017
4 Avengers: Age of Ultron 51,190,838 2015
5Jurassic World48,511,9382015
6Iron Man 345,268,5192013
7Transformers: Age of Extinction44,081,5482014
8Captain America: Civil War43,381,1002016
9Transformers: Dark of the Moon34,661,020 (37,252,441)^2011
10 Transformers: The Last Knight 34,363,646 2017
11The Avengers33,983,2082012
12 Thor: Ragnarok 32,473,652 2017
13Fast & Furious 631,462,7802013
14Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice30,450,3002016
15The Amazing Spider-Man 229,893,1632014
16Ant-Man29,639,0082015
17Thor: The Dark World29,541,1102013
18 Spiderman: Homecoming 28,692,862 2017
19The Mermaid28,523,0002016
20Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen28,154,0042009
21Star Wars: The Force Awakens27,529,9992015
22IT27,206,2912017
23Captain America: The Winter Soldier27,083,6262014
24Avatar26,581,739^^2009/2010
25Ip Man 326,569,1002015
26San Andreas25,508,8102015
27201225,317,4832009
28Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation25,124,4722015
29The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies24,123,3202014
30 Beauty and the Beast 23,713,812 2017
31Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials23,505,5172015
32 The Mummy 23,457,101 2017
33The Jungle Book23,081,1002016
34 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 22,855,494 2017
35Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb22,436,4652014
36Big Hero 622,300,5662014
37Spectre22,194,7762015
38The Amazing Spider-Man21,993,3132012
39G.I. Joe: Retaliation21,459,8402013
40Minions21,409,4662015
41X-Men: Days of Future Past21,110,4002014
42Terminator Genisys20,825,0692015
43Man of Steel20,653,6402013
44Deadpool21,489,1002016
45 Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge 20,614,402 2017
46Maleficent20,529,8792014
47 xXx: The Return of Xander Cage 20,372,356 2017
48Skyfall20,325,8142012
49CZ1220,278,4392012
50Battleship19,999,0422012
51Robocop19,292,6582014
52Godzilla19,286,4342014
53Guardians of the Galaxy19,000,6332014
54The Maze Runner18,796,6542014
55Kingsman: The Secret Service18,622,2122015
56Kung Fu Panda 218,048,6662011
57The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug17,926,3772013
58Annabelle17,699,2072014

^ Note 1: Transformers: Dark of the Moon grossed RM34,661,020 but due to the exchange rates, United International Pictures claimed that the film banked in a total of RM37,252,441.

^^ Note 2: Including the total gross of re-release of special edition.

  • Note 3: Films that are currently running in theaters nationwide.

Highest opening weekend films in history

RankFilmGross (RM)Year
1 The Fate of the Furious 27,583,484 2017
2Furious 726,623,534^2015
3Transformers: Age of Extinction21,421,6832014
4Captain America: Civil War19,890,000 (estimate)2016
5Avengers: Age of Ultron19,351,790^^2015
6Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice16,500,000 (estimate)2016
7 Spiderman: Homecoming 15,103,803 2017
8The Amazing Spider-Man 214,947,5762014
9 Thor: Ragnarok 14,829,752 2017
10Transformers: Dark of the Moon14,799,941^^^2011
11Iron Man 314,263,206^^^2013
12Fast & Furious 613,310,5532013
13 Transformers: The Last Knight 13,192,793 2017
14Deadpool12,390,8142016
15Star Wars: The Force Awakens11,652,7722015
16Captain America: The Winter Soldier11,650,3292014
17Thor: The Dark World11,460,5282013
18 Kingsman: The Golden Circle 11,431,578 2017
19Godzilla10,916,3732014
20 Beauty and the Beast 10,918,147 2017
21 The Mummy 10,821,377 2017
22G.I. Joe: Retaliation10,153,6342013
23Spectre10,122,3182015
24The Amazing Spider-Man10,107,9732012
25Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation10,063,5852015
26The Avengers10,050,9832012
27X-Men: Days of Future Past9,967,6022014
28Man of Steel9,882,8982013
29Ant-Man9,771,3292015
30The Mermaid9,622,0812016
31 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 9,551,203 2017
32The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies9,204,1772014
33Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen9,002,0822009
34Guardians of the Galaxy8,787,1732014
35The Jungle Book8,763,589 (estimate)2016
36Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials8,506,6082015
37San Andreas8,351,2712015
38Minions8,277,0722015

^ Note 1: Furious 7 grossed RM20,769,458 on its opening weekend from Thursday to Sunday. However, if include sneak previews from 9pm onward on Wednesday, it opened to a total of RM26,623,534.

^^ Note 2: Avengers: Age of Ultron grossed RM17,876,018 on its opening weekend from Thursday to Sunday. If include sneak previews from Wednesday midnight onward, it opened to RM19,351,790.

^^^ Note 3: Iron Man 3 was considered to have higher opening weekend as it was a 3-day opening weekend compared to Transformers: Dark of the Moon 4-day opening weekend. The list ranks the films according to the total gross of opening weekend regardless of total days of opening weekend.

List of highest grossing Tamil films

Below are the rankings of the highest-grossing Tamil-language films in Malaysia. This list not include other Indian language films, like Bollywood or Telugu films.

RankFilmGenreGross (USD)Year
1KabaliMobster Drama3,100,9602016
2Mersal (film)Action film3,001,9732017
3EnthiranScience fiction2,796,9202010
4SivajiAction Masala2,435,4162007
5VedalamAction2,010,4562015
6ISci-fi1,942,9122015
7KaththiAction1,889,6292014
8DasavatharamScience Fiction1,874,7052008
9Singam 2Action Masala1,748,3822013
10ThuppakkiAction-thriller film1,732,7922012
11Baahubali 2: The ConclusionEpic-Fantasy1,714,7052017
12LingaaAction1,673,9832014
13Kanchana 2Horror Comedy1,586,0482015
14TheriAction-thriller1,497,4522016
15ArrambamAction1,487,9852013
16SingamAction Masala1,471,5082010
17BairavaaAction1,462,3852017
18VivegamAction-Drama1,463,0702017
19Iru MuganAction-Sci -fi1,456,6182016
20VettaikaranMasala1,329,4282009
21AadhavanAction Massala1,309,8982008
22ThalaivaaMobster1,287,4862013
23Yennai ArindhaalNeo-Noir Crime-Drama1,265,8942015
24MassHorror comedy1,197,2262015
25Anjaan Mobster1,190,3882014
26Si3Action1,169,8642017
27Velaiilla PattadhariComedy Drama1,153,1882014
28MaattrraanScience Fiction1,124,8122012
2924Science Fiction1,127,2592016
30MankathaBlack Comedy Action-Heist1,104,9112011
31PuliFantasy1,109,6022015
32Aranmanai 2Horror Comedy1,078,7892016
33VelayuthamAction1,077,6582011
347aum ArivuScience Fiction-Martial Art Films1,068,8412011
35AyanAction Comedy1,046,0272009

^ Note : Kabali which released in an all-time record number of 133 screens in Malaysia has taken a historical opening in Malaysia. The movie has collected 6,642,913 MYR in just 3 days. It's the highest opening weekend gross for any Indian movie in Malaysia but it broke after a year gap by Thalapathy Vijay starrer Mersal by collected 7,280,869 million MYR. However, Kabali and Mersal failed to beat the all-time highest-grossing box office collection of Dilwale (Bollywood) in Malaysia, where Dilwale grossed RM14,640,535 (US$3,748,696).[3]

Year to year international films box office in Malaysia

For list of highest-grossing local production films in history: Highest-grossing local production films.

The historical box office record in Malaysia was made by Furious 7 in April 2015, which held the 4-day opening record of RM26,623,534 and the highest-grossing film of RM60,659,547. In 2012, while The Avengers broke the best Friday opening day gross of all time, it was unable to break Transformers: Dark of the Moon 4-day weekend opening record gross, making RM10,050,983 from 26–29 April 2012.[4] On 28 April 2014, Iron Man 3 broke a new 3-day opening record by grossing RM14,263,206. The film later surpassed Transformers: Dark of the Moon to be the highest-grossing film of all time, earning a gross of RM45,268,519[5] until Furious 7 took the crown after becoming the first film to gross over RM50 million. Transformers: Dark of the Moon was the first film to break USD $10 million in Malaysia - $10,881,761. The film was retained in the cinema for 15 weeks.[6][7]

Year 2007

Transformers grossed more than $5 million in cinemas. It was retained in cinemas for a total of 14 weeks.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleGross (RM)
128 JunTransformers16,651,000
21 MaySpider-Man 315,398,800
324 MayPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End12,444,300
415 JulGhost Rider8,720,420
59 AugRush Hour 38,113,060
615 JunSivaji7,574,460
727 DecAliens vs. Predator: Requiem7,451,510
812 JulHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix7,377,420
922 MarMr. Bean's Holiday6,993,870
1020 DecNational Treasure: Book of Secrets6,936,120
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
115 JunSivaji2,435,416
28 NovBilla982,059
38 NovVel868,850
414 DecAzhagiya Tamil Magan756,334
512 JanPokkiri650,000
614 AprUnnale Unnale250,905
728 SepMalaikottai173,125
87 SepMarudhamalai123,609
920 JulKireedam103,521
1010 AugArya91,389

Year 2008

The top film in Malaysia for year 2008 was CJ7 Cheung Gong 7 Hou which grossed RM11,715,385. This was the only year when a non-Hollywood movie became the highest-grossing film in Malaysia.[8]

RankRelease DateFilm TitleGross (RM)
17 FebCJ711,715,385
26 NovQuantum of Solace11,496,806
331 JulThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor11,388,032
430 AprIron Man11,226,006
517 JulThe Dark Knight9,350,711
622 MayIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull9,174,836
713 NovMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa9,125,635
86 JunKung Fu Panda9,030,498
915 MayThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian8,954,936
1017 AprThe Forbidden Kingdom8,642,787
RankFilmGross ($USD)
1CJ73,695,033
2The Forbidden Kingdom2,662,783
3Kung Fu Dunk1,858,974
4Ah Long Pte Ltd1,378,946
5Money No Enough 21,342,065
6Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon670,030
7Red Cliff: Part 1645,025
8Painted Skin626,440
9Long Tor Tai520,711
10Art of the Devil 3393,914
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
112 JunDasavatharam1,721,109
213 NovVaaranam Aayiram796,297
31 MayKuruvi754,201
431 JulKuselan569,967
523 OctAegan486,419
617 JanBheema483,854
731 JanIndiralohathil Na Azhagappan451,753
828 AugDhaam Dhoom347,297
914 AugSathyam266,702
1030 OctSeval247,934

Year 2009

In 2009, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen topped the box office, grossing RM28,154,004, which was a record in Malaysia box office. It was latter surpassed by its own sequel, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 2011.[9]

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)
124 JunTransformers: Revenge of the FallenUnited International Pictures28,154,004
217 DecAvatar20th Century Fox26,581,739
312 Nov2012Sony Pictures25,317,483
428 MayTerminator SalvationSony Pictures13,684,170
52 AprFast & FuriousUnited International Pictures10,474,751
621 MayNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian20th Century Fox10,089,399
76 AugG.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraUnited International Pictures9,880,034
82 JulIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs20th Century Fox8,649,171
916 JulHarry Potter and the Half-Blooded PrinceWarner Brothers8,310,303
102 JulX-Men Origins: Wolverine20th Century Fox8,210,239
RankFilmGross ($USD)
1The Storm Warriors1,891,453
2All's Well, Ends Well 20091,655,109
3Where Got Ghost?1,515,577
4Shinjuku Incident1,112,234
5Bodyguards and Assassins997,751
6Red Cliff920,257
7Love Matters874,663
8Haeundae847,853
9The Wedding Game829,474
10The Treasure Hunter741,811
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
117 DecVettaikaaran1,329,618
215 OctAadhavan1,229,428
320 AugKanthaswamy1,077,658
42 AprAyan1,046,027
515 JanVillu639,236
65 FebNaan Kadavul380,756
715 OctPeranmai194,835
814 MaySarvam116,299
928 MayThoranai103,480
105 Mar197766,013

Year 2010

In year 2010, the top film was Avatar, which made RM26,159,953 including RM1,123,320 of its 3D-reissued on 25 August 2010. Not counting the re-released version, the original film was one of the film that was retained the most longest in cinema, for a total of 29 weeks.[10][11]

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)
129 AprIron Man 2United International Pictures15,176,953
210 JuneThe Karate KidSony Pictures13,460,360
39 DecThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader20th Century Fox12,734,700
41 AprClash of the TitansWarner Brothers12,502,677
527 MayPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeWalt Disney Pictures12,283,284
61 OctEnthiranSun Pictures12,268,732
74 MarchAlice in WonderlandWalt Disney Pictures11,562,895
829 AprIp Man 2Golden Screen Cinemas11,414,916
910 SepResident Evil: AfterlifeSony Pictures11,061,721
1018 NovHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1Warner Brothers10,943,856
RankFilmGross ($USD)
1Ip Man 23,488,158
2Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen2,049,033
372 Tenants of Prosperity1,885,887
4Little Big Soldier1,512,361
5The Child's Eye1,487,116
6All's Well, Ends Well1,172,656
714 Blades1,007,827
8Yuet Gwong Bo Hup910,000
9Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame887,808
10The Legend Is Born – Ip Man873,806
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
130 SepEnthiran3,048,246
227 MaySingam1,471,508
317 JunRaavanan906,396
423 DecManmadan Ambu653,942
514 JanAayirathil Oruvan443,008
61 AprPaiyaa434,202
74 FebAsal377,228
829 AprSura297,497
922 JulThillalangadi318,633
1019 AugNaan Mahaan Alla302,309

Year 2011

The highest-grossing film was Transformers: Dark of the Moon that made RM34,661,020, which was one of the biggest record in Malaysia's film industry. It was also the only film that made over $10 million (USD) in 2011 and in Malaysia's Box Office history. Followed by this were Kung Fu Panda 2 and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol grossing RM18,048,666 and RM17,297,093 respectively.[7] In 2012, The Avengers became the second film after Transformers: Dark of the Moon to earn more than $10 million (USD) in Malaysia's Box Office.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
130 JunTransformers: Dark of the MoonUnited International Pictures34,661,020*Transformers: Dark of the Moon opened at RM14,799,941 for its first 4 days opening weekend and became the top opening weekend gross film for 2011 in Malaysia. It was also the top-grossing film of the year.[12]
226 MayKung Fu Panda 2United International Pictures18,048,666Kung Fu Panda 2 is the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysia for the year 2011. It doubled the box office of Kung Fu Panda back in 2008.
315 DecMission: Impossible – Ghost ProtocolUnited International Pictures17,297,093
419 MayPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesWalt Disney Pictures16,566,061
55 MayFast FiveUnited International Pictures16,535,815
615 SepJohnny English RebornUnited International Pictures16,430,754
713 OctReal SteelWalt Disney Pictures15,112,861
814 JulHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Warner Brothers13,681,954
918 AprThorUnited International Pictures11,198,842Actual ranking including local film KL Gangster put Thor at number 10, which grossed USD 4,321,809 (13,804,200).
102 JunX-Men: First Class20th Century Fox10,628,635
  • Note: The final actual grossing of Transformers: Dark of the Moon was RM 37,252,441 (claimed by United International Pictures Malaysia), but the number was adjusted at week 14 release of the film due to difference in currency exchange, leading to official number of RM 34,661,020 stated in Box Office Mojo. Including local film KL Gangster which grossed about RM 12,978,352, it should be ranking #9 just above Thor.

Below are list of highest-grossing Chinese- / Cantonese-language films from overseas in Malaysia.

RankFilmLanguageGross ($USD)
1All's Well, Ends Well 2011[13] (Hong Kong)Cantonese2,307,095
2I Love Hong Kong (Hong Kong)Cantonese2,237,346
3Shaolin (film) (Hong Kong)Cantonese2,207,445
4The Sorcerer and the White Snake (Hong Kong)Mandarin1,336,639
5The Lost Bladesman (Hong Kong)Cantonese1,335,682
6The Ghosts Must Be Crazy (Singapore)Mandarin, Hokkien, English, Tamil and Malay1,141,073
7San Kei Hap Lui (China)Mandarin1,128,343
8Wu Xia/Dragon (China)Mandarin843,606
9A Chinese Ghost Story (China and Hong Kong)Mandarin764,210
10Wo Zhi Nu Run Xin590,315
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
11 SepMankatha1,104,911
225 Oct7aum Arivu1,068,841
315 JanKaavalan733,169
413 JanSiruthai552,074
516 JunAvan Ivan528,597
623 DecRajapattai370,550
725 NovMayakkam Enna339,603
821 AprKo281,481
97 JulVenghai191,088
1014 JulDeiva Thirumagal104,740

Year 2012

In 2012, the top film was The Avengers which grossed RM33,983,208, followed by The Amazing Spider-Man, grossing RM21,993,313. On 8 July, The Amazing Spider-Man surpassed The Avengers (RM10,050,983) to score the best opening weekend this year with RM10,107,973.[14] However, The Avengers still scored the biggest Friday's single opening day gross of the year. Both are still unable to top Transformers: Dark of the Moon with advance ticketing sales and more addition of midnight shows.[15] The Avengers was retained in cinema for 15 weeks. On 22 July, The Dark Knight Rises[16] opened to RM6,972,371, which is more than double the debut of The Dark Knight, RM3,249,930 back in 2008.[17] The Dark Knight Rises was the second film retained the longest in cinema for 17 weeks while Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted was the animated film retained the longest in cinema for 24 weeks in 2012.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
127 AprThe AvengersWalt Disney Pictures33,983,028The Avengers scored the second-best Friday's opening day in 2012 and became the top 4-day opening weekend gross for the year 2012 until it is surpassed by The Amazing Spider-Man. It is the second-best opening of all time in Malaysia for the films released by Walt Disney Pictures until the record was taken over by other MCU films.[18] In second week, The Avengers dropped by just 25.6%, grossing RM7,410,498 and became the highest-grossing film in 2012. At week 4 release in Malaysia, it became the second film to surpass USD $10 million in Malaysia.[19] It was retained in cinema for 15 weeks.
25 JulyThe Amazing Spider-ManSony Pictures Entertainment21,993,313Scored the highest opening weekend in 2012 surpassing The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man is the 2nd-highest-grossing film in Malaysia for the year 2012.
31 NovSkyfallSony Pictures Entertainment20,325,814Skyfall opened at RM7,595,365 during its first weekend to claim the third-highest opening weekend in 2012. Skyfall's overall gross surpassed Quantum of Solace's total gross of RM11,496,806. It was also the third film of the year to surpass RM20 million.
420 DecCZ12Golden Screen Cinemas20,278,439The first ever Chinese film to top the box office at #1 for three consecutive weeks.
512 AprilBattleshipUnited International Pictures19,999,042Battleship opened at RM7,394,405 for its first 4 days opening weekend and became the fourth-highest opening weekend gross film for 2012.[20]
619 JulThe Dark Knight RisesWarner Brothers17,477,430The Dark Knight Rises opened at RM6,972,371, which doubled the opening weekend gross of its predecessor back in 2008. The opening weekend gross was already 66% of overall gross of The Dark Knight. Using the currency rates in 2012, box office of The Dark Knight Rises is 60% ahead of The Dark Knight, while 65% if using the currency rates in 2008. It was retained at IMAX theatre for 8 weeks, which was the longest record for any other films. As for normal halls, it was retained for 17 weeks, behind Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted's 24 weeks record.
724 MayMen in Black 3Sony Pictures Entertainment16,055,988
816 AugThe Expendables 2N/A15,128,364The Expendables doubled The Expendables total gross of RM6,518,821 back in 2010.
913 DecThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyWarner Brothers15,100,342No box office record of The Lord of the Rings trilogy so no comparison could be done with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It could be assumed that with 10 years of inflation, the latter grossed more than any of the trilogy.
1019 JanJourney 2: The Mysterious IslandWarner Brothers13,568,921Journey 2: The Mysterious Island tripled the overall gross of Journey to the Center of the Earth back in 2008.
RankFilmGross ($USD)
1CZ126,533,781
2Cold War2,144,883
3I Love Hong Kong 20121,869,065
4The Viral Factor1,798,028
5All's Well, Ends Well1,549,033
6We Not Naughty1,294,814
7The Wedding Diary1,258,537
8Motorway766,200
9Ah Boys to Men663,015
10Fierce Wife: Final Episode576,920
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
113 NovThuppakki1,732,792
212 OctMaattrraan1,124,812
313 JulBilla II947,634
412 JanNanban872,498
513 NovPodaa Podi482,864
612 JanVettai431,769
714 DecNeethaane En Ponvasantham429,264
823 DecRajapattai370,550[21]
914 SepSundarapandian46,597

Year 2013

Both CZ12 and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey continued their strength from last year holiday weekend to dominate the box office for several weeks consecutively. Heading into January, CZ12 broke record by becoming the second-highest-grossing Chinese film in Malaysia, earning RM20,278,439.[22] It is also the Jackie Chan's highest-grossing film in local box office. Meanwhile, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey had grossed RM15,100,342. It was basically higher than The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The top film of the year in Malaysia was Iron Man 3, grossing RM45,268,519. It had officially become the first film ever to gross over RM40 million.[23] This was followed by Fast & Furious 6 which grossed a total of RM31,462,780. On 26 April, Iron Man 3 broke the highest opening day record previously held by The Avengers. It also opened to RM14,263,206, which was the highest opening record for 3 days opening after advance ticketing showed a strong selling out.[24] On 4 July, Despicable Me 2 broke the highest opening weekend record for an animated film[25] which was previously held by Kung Fu Panda 2. The minion comedy opened to RM5,596,983 even after a strong RM1,098,734 limited sneak previews from its previous weekend, which was higher than Kung Fu Panda 2 's RM5,025,339 back in 2011. Meanwhile, directed by Malaysian director James Wan, The Conjuring is the highest-grossing horror film ever in Malaysia with RM11,800,000[26] until it was later surpassed by its own spin-off Annabelle in 2014.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
126 AprIron Man 3Walt Disney Pictures45,268,519Scored the best 3 days opening record of RM14,243,206 million, the second-highest opening weekend in comparison with gross, and the highest opening day surpassing The Avengers. * During its second weekend of release, it dropped only 42.3% and the cume had reached RM33,248,398, which was higher than Transformers: Dark of the Moon second weekend grossing of RM26,443,250.[27] On 19 May, Iron Man 3 surpassed Transformers: Dark of the Moon to become the highest-grossing film ever in Malaysia until the record was shattered by Furious 7.[5] The film was retained in cinema for 15 weeks.
223 MayFast & Furious 6United International Pictures31,462,780Scored the second-highest opening weekend in 2013 with a total of RM13,310,553.[28] It was also the third film of the year to surpass RM 20 million and the fourth film to cross RM30 million.
331 OctThor: The Dark WorldWalt Disney Pictures29,541,110The sequel opened to a strong RM11,460,528 on its first weekend, scoring the third-highest opening weekend of the year.[29] It was also the third-highest-grossing film of the year, and grossed nearly 2.5 times higher than Thor (RM11,198,842) back in 2011.
428 MarG.I. Joe: RetaliationUnited International Pictures21,695,792Became the fourth-best opening weekend of the year and it was the first film in 2013 to break RM 20 million.
513 JuneMan of SteelWarner Brothers20,653,640Opened to RM9,882,898 which was higher than The Dark Knight Rises's opening weekend of RM6,972,371. It was the highest opening weekend film ever for Warner Brothers in Malaysia[30] and the fourth-highest opening weekend film of the year until all records were taken by its sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
612 DecThe Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugWarner Brothers17,926,377Smaug opened to a strong RM7,200,077, about a 34% increase over The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012.[31] On second weekend, Smaug dropped 60.1%, which was steeper than Journey's 52.3% last year. However, it was still 28.1% ahead of its predecessor at the same time frame which grossed RM10,125,911.
720 JuneWorld War ZUnited International Pictures16,654,256
811 JulyPacific RimWarner Brothers16,005,340
94 JulyDespicable Me 2United International Pictures15,737,168Despicable Me 2 breaks the highest opening weekend record ever for any animation by grossing RM5,596,983. With the increasing popularity of minions, the sequel has already grossed 4 times higher than its predecessor Despicable Me's RM3,757,206 back in 2010.
1025 JulyThe Wolverine20th Century Fox12,083,818

Note: By comparing opening gross, Transformers: Dark of the Moon still hold the best opening weekend with RM 14.8 million while Iron Man 3 trailed behind with RM 13.8 million. However, with inflation and IMAX boost, Iron Man 3 could be considered scoring the best opening weekend since it had already grossed RM 13.8 million in just 3 days. The opening record for Transformers: Dark of the Moon was a 4 days opening record. All of the records were later surpassed by Transformers: Age of Extinction, Furious 7 and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Meanwhile, in terms of US dollar, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters grossed less than Oz: The Great and Powerful.

RankFilmGross ($USD)
1Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons3,192,253
2Hotel Deluxe2,191,991
3I Love Hong Kong1,824,376
4The Wedding Diary 21,374,560
5Ah Boys To Men - Part 21,150,585
6Saving General Yang1,039,709
7Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters930,716
8Taxi! Taxi!899,697
9Ip Man: The Final Fight728,764
10The Tower697,493
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
15 JulSingam II1,789,629
231 OctArrambam1,497,452
38 AugThalaivaa1,287,486
427 SepRaja Rani738,363
520 DecBiriyani683,609
66 SepVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam539,369
71 NovAll in All Azhagu Raja499,034
822 NovIrandam Ulagam421,122
91 MayEthir Neechal406,486
1018 JulMaryan326,902

Year 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction is the highest-grossing film of the year with a stunning gross of RM44,081,548. The robots adventure broke all of its predecessors' opening records, earning RM21,421,683 on its first weekend of release. The total gross of box office on that weekend was RM22,800,872, marking the biggest opening weekend of the year in local box office and has once again proven how popular is Transformers franchise here. It is followed by The Amazing Spider-Man 2 with a tremendous gross of RM29,893,163. It scored the second-best opening weekend of the year, shattering the previous record held by Transformers: Dark of the Moon, grossing RM14,947,576, which was also a significant improvement over The Amazing Spider-Man's opening weekend of RM10,107,973. In third, Captain America: The Winter Soldier grossed a total of RM27,083,626, which was three times bigger than Captain America: The First Avenger back in 2011.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
126 JuneTransformers: Age of ExtinctionUnited International Pictures44,081,548The autobots continued to show its popularity and strength by shattering all of the opening and total gross records of the previous three installments. It opened to RM21,421,683, the first film ever to open over RM20 million and a record of RM97,816 per screen average.[32] To compare, the box office sales of the movie was 72 percent more than Avatar, 55 percent more than Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 52 percent more than Thor: The Dark World and 27 percent more than The Avengers.[33] In comparison, it grossed 60% bigger than Transformers, 33% bigger than Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and 12% more than Transformers: Dark of the Moon. It is the highest-grossing film of 2014.
21 MayThe Amazing Spider-Man 2Sony Pictures Entertainment29,893,163It opened at RM14,947,576, which was the second-highest opening weekend in 2014 surpassing Transformers: Dark of the Moon.[34] On its second weekend, it dropped a steep 62.6% and 75.2% in second and third weekend as compared to its predecessor's 50.1% and 72.6%, suggesting that it was much more front loaded. With opening of nearly RM14.95 million, it was a disappointing run considering it closed RM15 million behind Iron Man 3 but it was still overall an increase of 37% from The Amazing Spider-Man back in 2012.
327 MarchCaptain America: The Winter SoldierWalt Disney Pictures27,083,626The sequel grossed 3 times bigger than Captain America: The First Avenger and it opened to RM11,650,329 which was the third-highest opening weekend in 2014.[35]
418 DecThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesWarner Brothers24,123,320The highest-grossing entry in The Hobbit (film series) and the only middle earth installment that grosses RM20 million and above.
525 DecNight at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb20th Century Fox22,436,465
613 NovBig Hero 6Walt Disney Pictures22,300,566The highest-grossing animation in Malaysia.
722 MayX-Men: Days of Future Past20th Century Fox21,110,400It doubled the opening weekend of X-Men: First Class in 2011, grossing a total of RM9,967,602 during its opening weekend.[36] It also improved significantly from its predecessor which grossed a total of RM10,628,635.
829 MayMaleficentWalt Disney Pictures20,529,879The highest-grossing fairy tale film released by Disney, bigger than all the installments of Pirates of the Caribbean.
930 JanRobocopSony Pictures Entertainment19,292,658The first film of the year to gross over RM10 million. It was #1 for two consecutive weeks but was surpassed by local production The Journey on its third week of release.
1015 MayGodzillaWarner Brothers19,286,434Scoring the fourth-best opening weekend in 2014 and grossed more than Emmerich's Godzilla in 1998.
1131 JulGuardians of the GalaxyWalt Disney Pictures19,000,633Guardians are not a well-known superheroes franchise locally, but its opening weekend of RM8,787,173 which was the sixth-largest of the year, considered impressive thanks to the branding of The Avengers.
1211 SepThe Maze Runner20th Century Fox18,796,654
132 OctAnnabelleWarner Brothers17,699,207Annabelle opened to RM7,957,820 on its opening weekend after the success of The Conjuring in 2013.
147 AugTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesUnited International Pictures17,232,925
1530 JanThe JourneyAstro Shaw17,160,000On 23 Feb, local Chinese production The Journey has become the highest-grossing local film ever in Malaysia's box office, grossing a RM12.92 million, not only beating Robocop on that weekend, but also surpassing the record previously held by KL Gangster's RM11.74 million.[37] The film has grossed a total of RM17.16 million.[38] The records were then refurnished by other local productions - Munafik and Polis Evo but it still remains as the highest-grossing local Chinese film.
RankFilmGross
1Kaththi1,748,382[39]
2Lingaa1,673,983[40]
3Anjaan1,190,388[41]
4Velaiilla Pattadhari1,153,188
5Kochadaiiyaan855,591[42]
6Jilla855,591[43]
7Veeram [44]818,391
8Maan Karate818,391[45]
9Aranmanai738,852
1oPoojai669,593[46]

Year 2015

The three top films were Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Jurassic World with each grossing above RM40 million for a combination total of RM160 million. Furious 7 surprised local box office by its outstanding performance, breaking all of the records held by Transformers and The Avengers franchise. It opened to RM20,769,458 on its opening weekend and RM26,623,534,[47] if inclusive of sneak previews beginning at 9pm on Wednesday. It is the highest-grossing film of the year with a shocking RM60,659,547, marking the first film to fly pass RM50 million in local box office history.[48] Avengers: Age of Ultron followed at #2, its opening weekend of RM17,816,018 was the second-highest opening weekend of the year and nearly doubled of The Avengers's opening weekend back in 2012.[49] Coming in third is Jurassic World with a RM48,511,938.

RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
12 AprFurious 7United International Pictures60,659,547Furious 7 opened to RM20,769,458 on its opening weekend, beating the previous record holder Transformers: Age of Extinction. On its second week, it dropped 50.4%, grossing a total of RM47,392,755 which had already surpassed the overall gross of Fast & Furious 6 and Iron Man 3.[50] It was the first film to gross over RM50 million and the only film to gross over RM60 million in local box office history.
223 AprAvengers: Age of UltronWalt Disney Pictures51,190,838It doubled the opening weekend of Avengers (RM10,050,983) and it already earned more than double the total gross of its predecessor. It was the second film to earn over RM50 million together with Furious 7.
311 JunJurassic WorldUnited International Pictures48,511,938
416 JulAnt-ManWalt Disney Pictures29,639,008
517 DecStar Wars: The Force AwakensWalt Disney Pictures27,529,999
624 DecIp Man 3Fivestar Pictures27,206,291The highest-grossing foreign Chinese film and the highest-grossing entry in the Ip Man film series.
728 MaySan AndreasWarner Bros.25,508,810
830 JulMission: Impossible – Rogue NationUnited International Pictures25,124,472
910 SepMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials20th Century Fox23,505,517
105 NovSpectreSony Pictures Entertainment22,194,776
RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
110 NovVedalam2,058,439[51]
214 JanI1,910,456[52]
317 AprKanchana 21,586,048
429 MayMasss1,462,385
55 FebYennai Arindhaal1,265,894
610 OctPuli1,109,602[53]
716 JulyMaari1,018,748
827 FebKaaki Sattai931,132
912 FebAnegan855,338
109 JulyBaahubali: The Beginning839,584

Year 2016

  • As of 12 August 2016.
RankRelease DateFilm TitleStudioGross (RM)Note
128 AprCaptain America: Civil WarWalt Disney Pictures43,381,100
224 MarBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeWarner Bros.30,450,300
311 FebThe MermaidSony Pictures Entertainment28,214,290
47 AprThe Jungle BookWalt Disney Pictures23,081,100
511 FebDeadpool20th Century Fox21,489,100
64 FebFrom Vegas to Macau IIIN/A16,005,200
710 MarKung Fu Panda 320th Century Fox14,407,000
814 AprTrain to Busan13,994,500
922 JulyKabaliV Creations13,864,501
1012 MayThe Angry Birds MovieSony Pictures Entertainment13,377,800
RankFilmGross
1Kabali3,100,960[54]
2Theri1,487,985[55]
3Iru Mugan1,197,226[56]
4241,127,259[57]
5Aranmanai 21,078,789[58]
6Remo990,433[59]
7Rajini Murugan855,591[60]
8Kodi624,954[61]
9Kaashmora513,097[62]
10Dhilluku Dhuddu483,595

Year 2017

  • As of 21 January 2018.
Rank Release Date Film Title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 21 Dec Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Sony Pictures Entertainment 54,089,433[63]
2 13 Apr The Fate of the Furious United International Pictures 52,052,497
3 22 Jun Transformers: The Last Knight United International Pictures 34,363,646
4 26 Oct Thor: Ragnarok Walt Disney Pictures 32,473,652
5 6 Jul Spiderman: Homecoming Sony Pictures Entertainment 28,692,862
6 30 Mar Beauty and the Beast Walt Disney Pictures 23,713,812
7 8 Jun The Mummy United International Pictures 23,457,101
8 27 Apr Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Walt Disney Pictures 22,855,494
9 25 May Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge Walt Disney Pictures 20,614,402
10 26 Jan xXx: The Return of Xander Cage United International Pictures 20,372,356

Tamil Movie

RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
118 OctMersal2,796,920[64]
228 AprBaahubali 2: The Conclusion (Tamil Only)1,764,380[65]
324 AugVivegam1,434,520[66]
49 FebSi31,380,820[67]
514 JanBairavaa1,169,864[67]
69 MarVelaikkaran1,158,350[68]
711 AugVelaiilla Pattadhari 2941,166[69]
814 AprShivalinga670,539[70]
92 FebBogan 452,224[71]
1021 JulVikram Vedha422,820[72]

2018

Tamil Movie

RankRelease DateFilmGross ($USD)
16 JunKaala1,674,186[73]
212 JanThaanaa Serndha Koottam896,514[74]
311 MayIrumbu Thirai473,199 [75]
422 JunTik Tik Tik432,048[76]
526 JanBhaagamathie388,843[77]
613 JulKadaikutty Singam295,682[78]
72 FebOru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren223,772[79]
89 FebKalakalappu 2189,564[80]
912 JanSketch130,964[81]
1016 FebNaachiyaar119,725[82]

See also

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