Aug 5, 2008 by Brian Gallagher

The Dark Knight Passes $400 Million in Record Time

The Dark Knight didn't have a case of the Monday's as it set yet another box office record yesterday. According to Variety, The Dark Knight earned $6.3 million on Monday to bring its total to $400.1 million, breaking the record for the fastest film to reach $400 million domestic.

The $400 million milestone was set in just 18 days, shattering the previous record held by Shrek 2, which needed 43 days to cross that box office landmark.

After just three weeks in release, The Dark Knight stands a good chance at breaking the $500 million barrier that only Titanic has crossed, and there is a chance it could break that film's all-time domestic box office record of $600.8 million.

The Dark Knight was released July 18th, 2008 and stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Monique Gabriela Curnen. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.


Sources: Variety

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Comments (34)

  1. Rusty_Croker

    Alright its week 5. The Dark Knight has 475 mil. Batman has to sink that stupid, worthless Titanic movie. At least cross the 500 mil landmark and there is chance that it can make enough money abroad to throw Titanic off the throne.

    3 years agoby @rusty-crokerFlag

  2. moviedirector88

    first of al I just wana say to Phil Mata: gahahahahahahahaha! ^^

    and secondly I totally agree that Titanic did so good was because it was a good date movie.... seriusly please, BEAT AND SINK TITANIC!
    I am so sick of still hearing that movie still being nr.1 when it comes to pulling in so much money!
    Atleast James Cameron is still happy for his suxces

    3 years agoby @moviedirector88Flag

  3. Phil Mata

    I swear to god if TDH dethrones Titanic's top spot I'm gonna friggen c*m in my pants the moment I hear or read it.

    4 years agoby @phil-mataFlag

  4. Nyfresh

    damn, wonder wats gonna b the next movie 2 reach 400 millions????

    4 years agoby @leo16Flag

  5. XJWS79

    If this doesn't make Nolan want to make a third movie, I don't know what will.

    4 years agoby @xjws79Flag

  6. The Kwisatz Haderach

    sweet stuff, come on bats kick Titanic off its throne!

    4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag

  7. J.Crane

    Seen it 5 times & hav spent over $100 on The Dark Knight, including T-shirt, movie tickets & pop corns...xD

    4 years agoby @aungmyoFlag

  8. JR

    yes go tdk take titanics # 1 spot

    4 years agoby @supbitchFlag

  9. Phatlightning

    I agree with GNR, the reason Titanic made the money it did is because it was a very good "date" movie, you could take a girl out on a date to see it. Batman isn't that kind of movie, once the action/batman junkies have had their fill, it will be done.

    4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag

  10. ShadowfoxSC

    damn 0,o

    4 years agoby @shadowscFlag

  11. -GnR-

    i think they will have to re-release it to break titanic's record....other than that i think it will end up collecting just above 500 million.....which will be a great milestone as well.

    4 years agoby @gnrFlag

  12. Diaigma

    I see...

    I thought that didn't seem right. Thanks for that clarification. Well, if it makes at least 15 million a week for another 3 months...it could happen.

    I remember when Titanic made a steady 10 million a week for almost half a year...let's hope Dark Knight can knock that off.

    I guess I better go see the bat a couple more times to help push it along.

    4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  13. mcesenas

    diaigma i think wat 4weston7 means is that there is no way that the dark knight will make 200 million more so it can have 600 mill total

    4 years agoby @mcesenasFlag

  14. Diaigma

    Sink the Titanic Batman. Do it!

    4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  15. Diaigma

    4weston...was that a typo or...cause it has made 200 million. 400 actually...and it deserves every penny.

    4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  16. 4weston7

    It was a great movie but there is no way it will get 200 million.

    4 years agoby @4weston7Flag

  17. CelluloidDreams

    Go "Dark Knight"...Go "Dark Knight" GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  18. Psycho

    It will fanboy.

    4 years agoby @physco-123Flag

  19. fanboy

    I have a good feelling it can and will break Titanics alltime record

    4 years agoby @fanboyFlag

  20. TericK

    I've seen it 3 times now, the next time will be on DVD sorry.

    4 years agoby @terickFlag

  21. MovieBuff

    that funny Phat... lmao

    4 years agoby @moviebuff123Flag

  22. slyjai

    Congratulations on being the biggest grossing Batman film of all-time!! Also, on being the flick to shatter all boxoffice records!!! So, what's next??? Titanic, that's what!! We will celebrate in due course!!

    4 years agoby @slyjaiFlag

  23. Psycho

    The Dark knight deserves the number spot.

    4 years agoby @physco-123Flag

  24. Chad Vital

    how would The Dark Knight get 200 million dollars now? If they were smart they'd re-release it with director's cut footage then it'd get 200 million easy lol.

    4 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag

  25. Phatlightning

    alright alright, I'll go see it 20,000,000 more times, sheesh.

    4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag

  26. MovieBuff

    There's a chance... but its a small chance. STILL.... no matter how slim the chance is, I hope Dark Knight does it. BREAK ALL THE RECORDS BROTHER KNIGHT!!!!

    4 years agoby @moviebuff123Flag

  27. DasBoot

    Woo!
    I hope that The Dark Knight takes the title away from Titanic.

    4 years agoby @dasbootFlag

  28. Shadow Of The Day

    Cool.

    4 years agoby @asifFlag

  29. T.Clark

    Great news, but is neone surprised?...nope ;)

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  30. Tronticon

    Dayum!!!!

    4 years agoby @tronticonFlag

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