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. The ranking can be accessed at the right bottom corner of GSC's website.

Highest-grossing films of all times

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As of March 2025, Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan directed and written by Syamsul Yusof is currently the highest-grossing overall of all time in Malaysia.

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Rank Title Directed By Gross (RM)[3] Year Country
1 Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan[4] Syamsul Yusof 97,420,000 2022 Malaysia
2 Avengers: Endgame Anthony Russo
Joseph Russo
87,544,600 2019 United States
3 Blood Brothers: Bara Naga Syafiq Yusof
Abhilash Chandra
76,000,000 2025 Malaysia
4 Avengers: Infinity War Anthony Russo
Joseph Russo
71,498,800 2018 United States
5 Papa Zola The Movie: Game On Nizam Razak 68,200,000 2025 Malaysia
6 Spider-Man: No Way Home Jon Watts 64,215,370 2021 United States
7 Sheriff: Narko Integriti Syafiq Yusof 64,000,000 2024 Malaysia
8 Furious 7 James Wan 60,659,547 2015 United States
9 Ejen Ali The Movie 2 : Misi SATRIA Usamah Zaid Yasin 59,300,000 2025 Malaysia
10 Jumanji: The Next Level Jake Kasdan 55,669,712 2019 United States
11 Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron 54,131,411 2022 United States
12 Polis EVO 3 Syafiq Yusof 54,110,000 2023 Malaysia
13 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Jake Kasdan 54,089,433 2023 United States
14 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom J. A. Bayona 53,795,100 2018 United States
15 Ne Zha 2 Jiao Zi 52,155,136 2025 China
16 The Fate of the Furious F. Gary Gray 52,052,497 2017 United States
17 Avengers: Age of Ultron Joss Whedon 51,190,838 2015 United States
18 Munafik 2 Syamsul Yusof 48,740,000 2018 Malaysia
19 Jurassic World Colin Trevorrow 48,511,938 2015 United States
20 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Sam Raimi 47,313,076 2022 United States
21 Captain Marvel Anna Boden
Ryan Fleck
45,541,800 2019 United States
22 Iron Man 3 Shane Black 45,268,519 2013 United States
23 Transformers: Age of Extinction Michael Bay 44,081,548 2014 United States
24 Captain America: Civil War Anthony Russo
Joe Russo
43,381,100 2016 United States
25 Jurassic World: Dominion Colin Trevorrow 43,381,100 2022 United States
26 Black Panther Ryan Coogler 42,306,000 2018 United States
27 Aquaman James Wan 39,617,200 2018 United States
28 Frozen II Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
38,553,062 2019 United States
29 Ip Man 4: The Finale Wilson Yip 36,767,006 2020 Hong Kong
China
30 Hantu Kak Limah[5] Mamat Khalid 36,231,126 2018 Malaysia
31 Mechamato Movie Nizam Razak 35,878,232 2022 Malaysia
32 The Lion King (2019) Jon Favreau 35,000,000 2019 United States

Highest-grossing local films in Malaysia

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Below is the list of top 50 highest-grossing local films ever in Malaysia.

As of May 2025, Mat Kilau directed and written by Syamsul Yusof is currently the highest-grossing local film of all time in Malaysia.

   Background shading indicates films playing in the week commencing 3 July 2026 in theaters around the world.
Rank Title Directed By Gross (RM)[3] Year
1 Mat Kilau : Kebangkitan Pahlawan Syamsul Yusof 97,420,000 2022
2 Blood Brothers: Bara Naga Syafiq Yusof
Abhilash Chandra
76,000,000 2025
3 Papa Zola The Movie: Game On Nizam Razak 68,200,000 2025
4 Sheriff: Narko Integriti Syafiq Yusof 64,000,000 2024
5 Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi SATRIA Usamah Zaid Yasin 59,300,000 2025
6 Polis EVO 3 Syafiq Yusof 54,110,000 2023
7 Munafik 2 Syamsul Yusof 48,000,000 2018
8 Hantu Kak Limah Mamat Khalid 36,400,000 2018
9 Mechamato Movie Nizam Razak 35,880,000 2022
10 MALBATT: Misi Bakara Adrian Teh 32,500,000 2023
11 Ejen Ali The Movie: Misi Neo Usamah Zaid Yasin 32,500,000 2019
12 Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa Zulkarnain Azhar
Frank See
30,600,000 2022
13 PASKAL Adrian Teh 30,080,000 2018
14 BoBoiBoy Movie 2 Nizam Razak 30,000,000 2019
15 Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal Ahmad Razuri Roseli
Adam Amiruddin
Syed Nurfaiz Khalid Syed Ibrahim
26,200,000 2019
16 Takluk: Lahad Datu Zulkarnain Azhar 26,000,000 2024
17 Abang Long Fadil 3 Syafiq Yusof 25,000,000 2022
18 Tarung: Unforgiven Razaisyam Rashid 23,300,000 2026
19 Polis EVO 2 Joel Soh
Andre Chiew
22,450,000 2018
20 BoBoiBoy: The Movie Nizam Razak 20,000,000 2016
21 Munafik Syamsul Yusof 19,040,000 2016
22 Abang Long Fadil 2 Syafiq Yusof 18,150,000 2017
23 Polis Evo Ghaz Abu Bakar 17,740,000 2015
24 The Journey Chiu Keng Guan 17,170,000 2014
25 Ola Bola Chiu Keng Guan 16,670,000 2016
26 Polong Zulkarnain Azhar 15,000,000 2026
27 Ah Beng vs Liang Po Po Matt Lai 14,500,000 2026
28 Libang Libu Bobby Husaini 14,100,000 2026
29 Malaikat Malam Nazifdin Nasrudin 14,000,000 2026
30 Pusaka Razaisyam Rashid 13,700,000 2019
31 Close Ur Kopitiam Vince Chong 老章 13,300,000 2025
32 Kahar: Kapla High Council Razaisyam Rashid 13,000,000 2024
33 KL Special Force Syafiq Yusof 12,220,000 2018
34 Malam Terlarang Nurhanisham Muhammad 12,000,000 2025
35 Sangkar Kabir Bhatia 12,000,000 2019
36 KL Gangster Syamsul Yusof 11,740,000 2011
37 The Experts Andre Chiew
Nazim Shah
11,160,483 2024
38 Ombak Rindu Osman Ali 10,900,000 2011
39 Dukun Dain Said 10,000,000 2018
40 Money Games Matt Lai 9,850,000 2025
41 Misteri Dilaila Syafiq Yusof 9,440,000 2019
42 Hantu Bonceng Ahmad Idham 8,540,000 2011
43 Dongeng Sang Kancil Ahmad Razuri Roseli
Nik Ahmad Rasyidi Nik Othman
8,300,000 2024
44 Ngangkung Ismail Bob Hashim 8,180,000 2010
45 Didi & Friends The Movie - Legenda Muzika Akmal Aziz Asmawi
Roshfaizal Ariffin
8,144,421 2023
46 Kongsi Farid Kamil 8,090,000 2011
47 Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan Syamsul Yusof 8,080,000 2010
48 Banduan Kroll Azry 8,000,000 2025
49 Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba Seth Larney 7,972,886 2017
50 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah Mamat Khalid 7,900,000 2010

Highest-grossing international films in Malaysia

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Below is the list of top 50 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 of Malaysia applied every weeks.
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List of highest grossing international films

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Rank Title Gross (RM) Year
1 Avengers: Endgame 87,544,600 2019
2Avengers: Infinity War71,498,8002018
3Spider-Man: No Way Home64,215,3702021
4Furious 760,659,5472015
5Jumanji: The Next Level55,669,7122019
6Avatar: The Way of Water54,131,4112022
7Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle54,089,4332017
8Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom53,795,1002018
9Ne Zha 252,155,1362025
10The Fate of the Furious52,052,4972017
11Avengers: Age of Ultron51,190,8382015
12Jurassic World48,511,9382015
13Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness47,313,0762022
14Captain Marvel45,541,8002019
15Iron Man 345,268,5192013
16Transformers: Age of Extinction44,081,5482014
17Captain America: Civil War43,381,1002016
18Jurassic World: Dominion43,263,8072022
19Black Panther42,306,0002018
20Aquaman39,617,2002018
21Frozen 238,553,0622019

^ 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 the re-release of the special edition.

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

Highest opening weekend films in history

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Below is the list of the 30 biggest opening weekend of all time in Malaysia. As of 4 August 2019, Avengers: Endgame has the biggest opening weekend of all time in Malaysia, grossing RM 41,835,999 in the opening weekend alone and surpassed RM 10,000,000 on the opening day itself

  • As of 31 May 2023
RankFilmGross (RM)Year
1Avengers: Endgame41,848,5002019
2Avengers: Infinity War34,893,0002018
3The Fate of the Furious27,583,4842017
4Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness26,982,2632022
5Furious 726,623,534^2015
6Captain Marvel23,165,5002019
7Jurassic World: Dominion23,015,5182022
8Transformers: Age of Extinction21,421,6832014
9Captain America: Civil War19,890,000 (estimate)2016
10Black Panther19,609,6002018
11Avengers: Age of Ultron19,351,790^^2015
12Jumanji: The Next Level19,027,5452019
13Fast X17,907,7262023
14Transformers: Rise of the Beasts17,618,6092023
15Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice16,500,000 (estimate)2016
16Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw16,164,4512019
17Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom15,488,6002018
18Spider-Man: Far From Home15,305,4002019
19Spider-Man: Homecoming15,103,8032017
20The Amazing Spider-Man 214,947,5762014
21Thor: Ragnarok14,829,7522017
22Transformers: Dark of the Moon14,799,941^^^2011
23Iron Man 314,263,206^^^2013
24Fast & Furious 613,310,5532013
25Avatar: The Way of Water13,266,5582022
26Transformers: The Last Knight13,192,7932017
27Frozen 212,893,2252019
28Ant-Man and the Wasp12,582,9002018
29Deadpool12,390,8142016
30Black Panther: Wakanda Forever12,353,8422022

^ 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.

Highest-grossing Chinese films in Malaysia

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Rank Title Chinese Release year Language Gross revenue (Malaysian ringgit)
1 Ne Zha 2 哪吒之魔童闹海 2025 Mandarin 52,155,136
2 Ip Man 4: The Finale 葉問4: 完結篇 2020 Cantonese 36,767,006
3 Kung Fu Yoga 功夫瑜伽 2017 Mandarin 29,623,280
4 The Mermaid 美人鱼 2016 Mandarin 29,221,707
5 Ip Man 3 葉問3 2015 Cantonese 29,017,792
6 Money No Enough 3 钱不够用3 2024 Mandarin 20,475,839
7 No More Bets 孤注一掷 2023 Mandarin 20,046,703
8 CZ12 十二生肖 2012 Mandarin 18,035,919
9 The Last Dance 破·地獄 2024 Cantonese 17,800,000
10 From Vegas to Macau II 賭城風雲II 2015 Cantonese 17,423,506

Highest-grossing Indian films in Malaysia

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Rank Title Title in original languages Release year Gross revenue (Malaysian ringgit) Ref
1 The Greatest of All Time தி கிரேட்டஸ்ட் ஆஃப் ஆல் டைம் 2024 17,000,000 [7]
2 Ponniyin Selvan: I பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 1 2022 16,700,000 [8]
3 2.0 2018 16,500,000 [citation needed]
4 Dilwale दिलवाले 2015 14,640,535 [9]
5 Jailer 2023 14,192,961 [10]
6 Leo லியோ 2023 13,252,400 [11]
7 Kabali கபாலி 2016 12,580,000 [citation needed]
8 Karuppu Karuppu 2026 12,500,000 [12]
9 Mersal மெர்சல் 2017 11,820,000 [citation needed]
10 Jawan जवान 2023 11,750,000 [13]
11 Bigil பிகில் 2019 11,490,000 [citation needed]
12 Vikram விக்ரம் 2022 10,970,000 [8]
13 K.G.F: Chapter 2 ಕೆ.ಜಿ.ಎಫ್: ಚಾಪ್ಟರ್ ೨ 10,150,000 [8][14]
14 Enthiran எந்திரன் 2010 9,770,000 [15]
15 Ponniyin Selvan: II பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 2 2023 8,992,936 [16]
16 Sivaji சிவாஜி 2007 8,528,800 [17][18]
17 Vedalam வேதாளம் 2015 8,020,000 [citation needed]
18 Sarkar சர்கார் 2018 7,523,550 [19]
19 Pathaan पठान 2023 4,307,030 [20]
20 Singam 2 சிங்கம் 2 2013 3,800,582 [21]
21 I 2015 3,404,582 [22]
22 Ayalaan அயலான் 2024 3,011,277.20
23 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Tamil) பாகுபலி 2 2017 1,764,380
24 Kaththi கத்தி 2014 1,748,382
25 Thuppakki துப்பாக்கி 2012 1,732,792

Highest-grossing animated films in Malaysia

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Below is the list of highest-grossing animated films ever in top 50 of Malaysia. Papa Zola The Movie is currently the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysia.

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RankTitleGross (RM)YearCountry
1 Papa Zola The Movie: Game On68,200,0002025Malaysia
2Ejen Ali The Movie 2 : Misi SATRIA59,300,0002025Malaysia
3Ne Zha 252,155,1362025China
4Frozen 238,553,0622019United States
5Mechamato Movie35,880,0002022Malaysia
6Ejen Ali The Movie : Misi Neo32,500,0002019Malaysia
7Zootopia 230,433,0002025United States
8BoBoiBoy Movie 230,000,0002019Malaysia
9Minions: The Rise of Gru28,881,0002022United States
10 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 28,229,494 2025 Japan
11Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal26,200,0002019Malaysia
12Incredibles 221,100,0002018United States
13Big Hero 620,900,5662014United States
14BoBoiBoy: The Movie20,100,0002016Malaysia
15How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World20,000,0002019United States
16The Super Mario Bros. Movie18,193,3742023United States
17Kung Fu Panda 218,048,6662011United States
18Kung Fu Panda 417,918,0202024United States
19Inside Out 216,995,8222024United States
20Despicable Me 416,683,8352024United States
21Frozen15,147,7402013United States
22Kung Fu Panda 314,831,0212016United States
23Moana 214,280,0002024United States
24The Angry Birds Movie13,860,9242016United States
Finland
25Toy Story 410,823,6622019United States
26Suzume9,290,9492023Japan
27Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa9,200,0002008United States
28Kung Fu Panda9,100,0002008United States
29Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation8,615,6482018United States
30Dongeng Sang Kancil8,300,0002024Malaysia
31Didi & Friends The Movie - Legenda Muzika8,144,4212023Malaysia
32Rise of the Guardians7,855,3992012United States
33Rio7,845,2212011United States
34One Piece Film Red7,700,0002022Japan
35The Garfield Movie7,004,2502024United States
36Geng: The Adventure Begins6,314,5262009Malaysia
37The Angry Birds Movie 25,403,4382019United States
Finland
38Puss in Boots: The Last Wish5,400,0002022United States
39Up5,191,7942009United States
40Demon Slayer: Mugen Train5,000,0002021Japan
41The First Slam Dunk4,840,0002023Japan
42Jujutsu Kaisen 04,680,0002022Japan
43Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse4,580,0002023United States
44Ribbit4,000,0002014Malaysia
45Ne Zha3,600,0002019China
46One Piece: Stampede3,000,0002019Japan
47Zootopia2,772,6972016United States
48Weathering with You2,700,0002019Japan
49SeeFood2,360,0002011Malaysia
50Sing 22,200,0002022United States

Year to year international films box office in Malaysia

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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 to 29 April 2012.[23] 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[24] 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 US$10 million in Malaysia - $10,881,761. The film was retained in the cinema for 15 weeks.[25][26]

Year 2007

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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

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
115 JunSivaji2,435,416
28 NovVel868,850
38 NovAzhagiya Tamil Magan756,334
414 DecBilla742,059
512 JanPokkiri650,000
614 AprUnnale Unnale250,905
728 SepMalaikottai173,125
87 SepMarudhamalai123,609
920 JulKireedam103,521
1010 AugArya91,389

Year 2008

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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.[27]

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

Chinese Movies

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RankFilmGross ($USD)
1CJ73,695,033
2The Forbidden Kingdom2,662,783
3Kung Fu Dunk1,858,974
4Ip Man1,448,373
5Ah Long Pte Ltd1,378,946
6Money No Enough 21,342,065
7Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon670,030
8Red Cliff: Part 1645,025
9Painted Skin626,440
10Long Tor Tai520,711

Tamil Movies

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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

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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 later surpassed by its own sequel, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 2011.[28]

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-Blood PrinceWarner Bros. Pictures8,310,303
102 JulX-Men Origins: Wolverine20th Century Fox8,210,239

Chinese Movies

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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

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
115 OctAadhavan1,456,618
217 DecVettaikaaran1,329,618
320 AugKanthaswamy1,077,658
42 AprAyan1,046,027
515 JanVillu639,236
65 FebNaan Kadavul380,756
715 OctPeraanmai194,835
814 MaySarvam116,299
928 MayThoranai103,480
105 Mar197766,013

Year 2010

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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.[29][30]

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 Bros. Pictures12,502,677
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 Bros. Pictures10,943,856

Chinese Movies

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Tamil Movies

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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

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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.[26] 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.[31]
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 Bros. Pictures13,681,954
918 AprThorUnited International Pictures11,198,842Actual ranking including local film KL Gangster put Thor at number 10, which grossed US$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.

Chinese Movies

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RankFilmLanguageGross ($USD)
1All's Well, Ends Well 2011[32] (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

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
125 Oct7 Aum Arivu1,104,911
21 SepMankatha1,068,841
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

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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.[33] 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.[34] The Avengers was retained in cinema for 15 weeks. On 22 July, The Dark Knight Rises[35] opened to RM6,972,371, which is more than double the debut of The Dark Knight, RM3,249,930 back in 2008.[36] 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.[37] 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 US$10 million in Malaysia.[38] 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 Pictures20,325,814Skyfall 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.[39]
619 JulThe Dark Knight RisesWarner Bros. Pictures17,477,430The 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 Pictures16,055,988
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 Bros. Pictures15,100,342No 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 Bros. Pictures13,568,921Journey 2: The Mysterious Island tripled the overall gross of Journey to the Center of the Earth back in 2008.

Chinese Movies

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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

Tamil Movies

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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

Year 2013

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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.[40] 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.[41] 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.[42] On 4 July, Despicable Me 2 broke the highest opening weekend record for an animated film[43] 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[44] 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.[45] 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.[24] 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.[46] 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.[47] 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 Bros. Pictures20,653,640Opened 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[48] 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 Bros. Pictures17,926,377Smaug opened to a strong RM7,200,077, about a 34% increase over The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012.[49] 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 Bros. Pictures16,005,340
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 four 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.

Chinese Movies

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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

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
125 JanVishwaroopam1,789,629
25 JulySingam II1,780,490
31 NovArrambam1,287,486
49 AugThalaivaa738,363
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

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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.[50] 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.[51] 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 Pictures29,893,163It opened at RM14,947,576, which was the second-highest opening weekend in 2014 surpassing Transformers: Dark of the Moon.[52] 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.[53]
418 DecThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesWarner Bros. Pictures24,123,320The 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.[54] 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 Pictures19,292,658The 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 Bros. Pictures19,286,434Scoring 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 Bros. Pictures17,699,207Annabelle 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.[55] The film has grossed a total of RM17.16 million.[56] The records were then refurnished by other local productions - Munafik and Polis Evo but it still remains as the highest-grossing local Chinese film.

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
122 OctKaththi2,748,382
211 DecLingaa1,673,983
315 AugAnjaan1,190,388
418 JulVelaiilla Pattadhari1,153,188
522 MayKochadaiiyaan855,591
69 JanJilla855,591
710 JanVeeram818,391
84 AprMaan Karate818,391
919 SepAranmanai738,852
1022 OctPoojai669,593

Year 2015

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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,[57] 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.[58] 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.[59] 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.[60] 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. Overtaken by Ip Man 4 in 2019.
728 MaySan AndreasWarner Bros. Pictures25,508,810
830 JulMission: Impossible – Rogue NationUnited International Pictures25,124,472
910 SepMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials20th Century Fox23,505,517
105 NovSpectreSony Pictures22,194,776

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
114 JanI2,058,439
210 NovVedalam1,857,422 [61]
317 AprKanchana 21,586,048
429 MayMassu Engira Masilamani1,462,385
55 FebYennai Arindhaal1,265,894
610 OctPuli1,109,602
716 JulyMaari1,018,748
827 FebKaaki Sattai931,132
912 FebAnegan855,338
109 JulyBaahubali: The Beginning839,584

Year 2016

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  • As of 26 January 2019.
RankRelease dateFilm titleStudioGross (RM)Note
128 AprCaptain America: Civil WarWalt Disney Pictures43,381,100
224 MarBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeWarner Bros. Pictures30,450,300
311 FebThe MermaidSony Pictures28,214,290
427 OctDoctor StrangeWalt Disney Pictures24,195,400
57 AprThe Jungle BookWalt Disney Pictures23,081,100
611 FebDeadpool20th Century Fox21,842,600
74 FebFrom Vegas to Macau IIIGolden Screen Cinemas16,005,200
815 DecRogue One: A Star Wars StoryWalt Disney Pictures15,068,200
929 DecThe Great Wall20th Century Fox14,714,500
1010 MarKung Fu Panda 320th Century Fox14,407,000

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
122 JulKabali3,100,960
214 AprTheri1,487,985
39 SepIru Mugan1,197,226
46 May241,127,259
529 JanAranmanai 21,078,789
67 OctRemo990,433
714 JanRajini Murugan855,591
827 OctKodi624,954
928 OctKaashmora513,097
107 JulyDhilluku Dhuddu483,595

Year 2017

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  • As of 21 January 2018.
Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 21 Dec Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Sony Pictures 54,089,433[62]
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 Spider-Man: Homecoming Sony Pictures 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 Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
118 OctMersal2,796,920
228 AprBaahubali 2: The Conclusion (Tamil Only)1,764,380
324 AugVivegam1,434,520
49 FebSi31,380,820
514 JanBairavaa1,169,864
69 MarVelaikkaran1,158,350
711 AugVelaiilla Pattadhari 2941,166
814 AprShivalinga670,539
92 FebBogan452,224
1021 JulVikram Vedha422,820

Year 2018

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  • As of 26 January 2019.
Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 25 Apr Avengers: Infinity War Walt Disney Pictures 71,498,800
2 7 June Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom United International Pictures 53,795,100
3 14 Feb Black Panther Walt Disney Pictures 42,306,000
4 13 Dec Aquaman Warner Bros. Pictures 39,617,200
5 4 Oct Venom Sony Pictures 28,902,100
6 20 Dec Bumblebee Paramount Pictures 28,510,900
7 22 March Pacific Rim: Uprising United International Pictures 26,876,700
8 26 July Mission: Impossible – Fallout Paramount Pictures 26,047,100
9 4 July Ant-Man and the Wasp Walt Disney Pictures 23,563,100
10 14 June Incredibles 2 Walt Disney Pictures 21,775,600

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
129 Nov2.04,076,820
26 NovSarkar2,136,350
36 JunKaala1,674,186
412 JanThaanaa Serndha Koottam896,514
511 MayIrumbu Thirai473,199
622 JunTik Tik Tik432,048
726 JanBhaagamathie388,843
813 JulKadaikutty Singam295,682
92 FebOru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren223,772
109 FebKalakalappu 2189,564

Year 2019

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  • As of 22 December 2019 for Hollywood films and February 2020 for Chinese films[63]
Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 24 Apr Avengers: Endgame Walt Disney Pictures 86,999,400 Avengers: Endgame is the highest-grossing movie of all time in Malaysia and had a record-breaking opening weekend of RM 41,848,500
2 5 Dec Jumanji: The Next Level Sony Pictures 55, 669,712
3 6 Mar Captain Marvel Walt Disney Pictures 45,541,800
4 21 Nov Frozen 2 Walt Disney Pictures 41,000,000 Frozen II is the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysia based on Box Office Mojo
5 20 Dec Ip Man 4 Lotus Five Star 37,000,000 Ip Man 4 is the highest grossing Chinese film in Malaysia based on local media reports[64]
6 1 Aug Hobbs & Shaw United International Pictures 34,766,700
7 3 Jul Spider-Man: Far From Home Sony Pictures 32,121,600
8 17 Oct Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Walt Disney Pictures 31,540,800
9 19 Jul The Lion King Walt Disney Pictures 25,659,100
10 23 May Aladdin Walt Disney Pictures 23,003,500

Tamil Movies

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RankRelease dateFilmGross ($USD)
125 OctBigil3,550,000[65]
210 JanPetta 2,250,000
310 JanViswasam1,497,455[66]
410 AugNerkonda paarvai1,169,864

Year 2020

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Figures provided are from Box Office Mojo and supplemented from local reports.[67][68] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting globally since the early 2020s, cinemas were forced to be shut down multiple times and it massively affected box office in Malaysia as well as around the world.[69][70] During days where cinemas were allowed to operate strict restrictions and regulations were placed.[71] (As of 27 December 2022)

Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 23 Jan Enter the Fat Dragon Golden Screen Cinemas 12,150,000
2 23 Jan Birds of Prey Warner Bros. Pictures 10,085,072
3 23 Jan Dolittle United International Pictures 9,079,237
4 23 Jan Bad Boys for Life Sony Pictures 8,255,467
5 13 Feb Sonic the Hedgehog Paramount Pictures 7,162,022
6 4 Sep Mulan Walt Disney Pictures 6,239,180
7 9 Jan Underwater Walt Disney Pictures 4,869,769
8 5 Mar The Invisible Man Sony Pictures 4,374,146
9 27 Feb Fantasy Island Sony Pictures 2,921,974
19 2 Jan The Grudge Sony Pictures 2,514,517

Year 2021

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All figures provided are from Box Office Mojo.[72] (As of 27 December 2022)

Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 16 Dec Spider-Man: No Way Home Sony Pictures 64,215,370
2 25 Mar Godzilla vs. Kong Warner Bros. Pictures 19,479,150
3 4 Nov Eternals Walt Disney Pictures 11,193,862
4 7 Oct Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Walt Disney Pictures 7,980,572
5 30 Dec The King's Man Walt Disney Pictures 6,148,703
6 8 Apr Mortal Kombat Walt Disney Pictures 3,546,114
7 30 Dec Sing 2 Walt Disney Pictures 2,406,706
8 5 Mar Raya and the Last Dragon Walt Disney Pictures 2,294,797
9 21 Oct F9: The Fast Saga United International Pictures 1,850,003
10 23 Sep Black Widow Walt Disney Pictures 1,032,918

Year 2022

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All figures provided are from Box Office Mojo.[73] (As of 5 May 2023)

Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 15 Dec Avatar: The Way of Water Walt Disney Pictures 54,131,411
2 4 May Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Walt Disney Pictures 47,313,076
3 9 Jun Jurassic World: Dominion United International Pictures 43,263,807
4 10 Nov Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Walt Disney Pictures 33,360,138
5 26 May Top Gun: Maverick Paramount Pictures 31,018,743 Estimated amount
6 30 Jun Minions: The Rise of Gru United International Pictures 30,342,021
7 20 Oct Black Adam Warner Bros. Pictures 25,874,400
8 21 Apr Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Paramount Pictures 7,134,036
9 22 Dec Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Universal Pictures 5,933,590
10 29 Sep Smile Paramount Pictures 5,004,903

Year 2023

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All figures provided are from Box Office Mojo and supplemented by local reports.[74] [75] (As of 24 June 2024)

Rank Release date Film title Studio Gross (RM) Note
1 18 May Fast X Universal Pictures 36,771,880
2 8 Jun Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Paramount Pictures 35,536,097
3 21 Dec Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Warner Bros. Pictures 30,000,000 (estimated)
4 3 August Meg 2: The Trench Warner Bros. Pictures 22,023,000
5 16 Feb Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Walt Disney Pictures 21,466,005
6 13 July Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Paramount Pictures 20,137,304 (estimated)
7 5 May Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Walt Disney Pictures 19,771,663
8 20 Apr The Super Mario Bros. Movie Universal Pictures 18,201,010
8 20 July Barbie Warner Bros. Pictures 16,915,178
9 23 Mar John Wick: Chapter 4 Lionsgate 16,226,519
10 20 Apr Evil Dead Rise Warner Bros. Pictures 15,581,340

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