Every week, we’ll take a look back at how Oscar-nominated films performed at the box office. Due to the lack of data prior to 1980, some of these early years may have minimal information. From the mid-1990s back to 1980, the data exists, but is sometimes spotty. Everything after that should be accurate. We’ll look back at 5 years ago and then go back further in 5-year increments. We also include an inflation adjustment so you can see how ticket prices have changed and how films released today compare to those of yesteryear. Sometimes, it takes a few months for the prior year’s average ticket price to be formally set, so these numbers may vary until that point. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees during that weekend at the box office followed by a section looking at the inflation-adjusted numbers. The third section is an alphabetical list of those films and the categories in which they were nominated.

Every week, we’ll take a look back at how Oscar-nominated films performed at the box office. Due to the lack of data prior to 1980, some of these early years may have minimal information. From the mid-1990s back to 1980, the data exists, but is sometimes spotty. Everything after that should be accurate. We’ll look back at 5 years ago and then go back further in 5-year increments. We also include an inflation adjustment so you can see how ticket prices have changed and how films released today compare to those of yesteryear. Sometimes, it takes a few months for the prior year’s average ticket price to be formally set, so these numbers may vary until that point. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees during that weekend at the box office followed by a section looking at the inflation-adjusted numbers. The third section is an alphabetical list of those films and the categories in which they were nominated.

5 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 13-15, 2020

Weekend Box Office:

6. Tenet – $744,654 ($56,318,471 total) {week 11}
999. Love and Monsters – $76,928 ($1,048,513 total) {week 5}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

6. Tenet – $917,433 ($69,385,829 total)
999. Love and Monsters – $94,777 ($1,291,795 total)

Oscar Details:

• Love and Monsters: Visual Effects
• Tenet: Production Design, Visual Effects [O]

10 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 13-15, 2015

Weekend Box Office:

1. Spectre (2015, 88th) – $33,681,104 ($128,981,285 total) {week 2}
4. The Martian (2015, 88th) – $6,712,171 ($207,394,787 total) {week 7}
7. Bridge of Spies (2015, 88th) – $4,268,772 ($61,675,326 total) {week 5}
12. Spotlight (2015, 88th) – $1,353,630 ($1,800,400 total) {week 2}
17. Sicario (2015, 88th) – $760,555 ($45,215,311 total) {week 9}
19. Room (2015, 88th) – $563,673 ($2,272,968 total) {week 5}
21. Brooklyn (2015, 88th) – $479,971 ($827,967 total) {week 2}
23. Steve Jobs (2015, 88th) – $399,520 ($17,380,253 total) {week 6}
31. Trumbo (2015, 88th) – $156,637 ($262,594 total) {week 2}
32. Inside Out (2015, 88th) – $155,707 ($356,158,534 total) {week 22}
66. Theeb (2015, 88th) – $11,119 ($32,073 total) {week 2}
77. Amy (2015, 88th) – $3,909 ($8,387,444 total) {week 20}
98. Cartel Land (2015, 88th) – $430 ($704,352 total) {week 18}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

1. Spectre (2015, 88th) – $45,187,816 ($173,046,066 total)
4. The Martian (2015, 88th) – $9,005,297 ($278,248,522 total)
7. Bridge of Spies (2015, 88th) – $5,727,143 ($82,745,900 total)
12. Spotlight (2015, 88th) – $1,816,080 ($2,415,483 total)
17. Sicario (2015, 88th) – $1,020,389 ($60,662,535 total)
19. Room (2015, 88th) – $756,245 ($3,049,498 total)
21. Brooklyn (2015, 88th) – $643,947 ($1,110,831 total)
23. Steve Jobs (2015, 88th) – $536,011 ($23,317,991 total)
31. Trumbo (2015, 88th) – $210,150 ($352,306 total)
32. Inside Out (2015, 88th) – $208,902 ($477,835,471 total)
66. Theeb (2015, 88th) – $14,918 ($43,030 total)
77. Amy (2015, 88th) – $5,244 ($11,252,905 total)
98. Cartel Land (2015, 88th) – $577 ($944,985 total)

Oscar Details:

• Amy (2015, 88th): Documentary Feature [O]
• Bridge of Spies (2015, 88th): Picture, Supporting Actor (Mark Rylance) [O], Original Screenplay, Original Score, Production Design, Sound Mixing
• Brooklyn (2015, 88th): Picture, Actress (Saoirse Ronan), Adapted Screenplay
• Cartel Land (2015, 88th): Documentary Feature
• Inside Out (2015, 88th): Animated Feature [O], Original Screenplay
• The Martian (2015, 88th): Picture, Actor (Matt Damon), Adapted Screenplay, Production Design, Sound Mixing, Sound Film Editing, Visual Effects
• Room (2015, 88th): Picture, Directing, Actress (Brie Larson) [O], Adapted Screenplay
• Sicario (2015, 88th): Original Score, Cinematography, Sound Film Editing
• Spectre (2015, 88th): Original Song (“Writing’s On the Wall”) [O]
• Spotlight (2015, 88th): Picture [O], Directing, Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo), Supporting Actress (Rachel McAdams), Original Screenplay [O], Film Editing
• Steve Jobs (2015, 88th): Actor (Michael Fassbender), Supporting Actress (Kate Winslet)
• Theeb (2015, 88th): Foreign Language Film
• Trumbo (2015, 88th): Actor (Bryan Cranston)

15 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 12-14, 2010

Weekend Box Office:

2. Unstoppable (2010, 83rd) – $22,688,457 ($22,688,457 total) {week 1}
12. The Social Network (2010, 83rd) – $1,770,077 ($87,807,502 total) {week 7}
13. Hereafter (2010, 83rd) – $1,318,493 ($31,448,842 total) {week 5}
18. Inside Job (2010, 83rd) – $478,767 ($1,566,031 total) {week 6}
19. 127 Hours (2010, 83rd) – $438,539 ($811,528 total) {week 2}
20. The Town (2010, 83rd) – $438,397 ($90,626,556 total) {week 9}
23. Inception (2010, 83rd) – $234,514 ($291,832,593 total) {week 18}
25. Toy Story 3 (2010, 83rd) – $207,778 ($414,638,013 total) {week 22}
70. Waste Land (2010, 83rd) – $8,271 ($38,729 total) {week 3}
85. Dogtooth (2010, 83rd) – $4,073 ($63,072 total) {week 21}
90. Animal Kingdom (2010, 83rd) – $3,437 ($989,764 total) {week 14}
94. Winter’s Bone (2010, 83rd) – $2,427 ($6,222,365 total) {week 23}
96. I Am Love (2010, 83rd) – $2,266 ($4,999,234 total) {week 22}
109. Restrepo (2010, 83rd) – $915 ($1,328,725 total) {week 21}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

2. Unstoppable (2010, 83rd) – $32,522,997 ($32,522,997 total)
12. The Social Network (2010, 83rd) – $2,537,335 ($125,868,548 total)
13. Hereafter (2010, 83rd) – $1,890,007 ($45,080,659 total)
18. Inside Job (2010, 83rd) – $686,293 ($2,244,843 total)
19. 127 Hours (2010, 83rd) – $628,628 ($1,163,293 total)
20. The Town (2010, 83rd) – $628,425 ($129,909,550 total)
23. Inception (2010, 83rd) – $336,166 ($418,330,371 total)
25. Toy Story 3 (2010, 83rd) – $297,841 ($594,367,038 total)
70. Waste Land (2010, 83rd) – $11,856 ($55,516 total)
85. Dogtooth (2010, 83rd) – $5,838 ($90,411 total)
90. Animal Kingdom (2010, 83rd) – $4,927 ($1,418,787 total)
94. Winter’s Bone (2010, 83rd) – $3,479 ($8,919,512 total)
96. I Am Love (2010, 83rd) – $3,248 ($7,166,202 total)
109. Restrepo (2010, 83rd) – $1,312 ($1,904,674 total)

Oscar Details:

• 127 Hours (2010, 83rd): Picture, Actor (James Franco), Adapted Screenplay, Original Song (“If I Rise”), Film Editing
• Animal Kingdom (2010, 83rd): Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver)
• Dogtooth (2010, 83rd): Foreign Language Film
• Hereafter (2010, 83rd): Visual Effects
• I Am Love (2010, 83rd): Costume Design
• Inception (2010, 83rd): Picture, Original Screenplay, Original Score, Cinematography [O], Art Direction, Sound Mixing [O], Sound Film Editing [O], Visual Effects [O]
• Inside Job (2010, 83rd): Documentary Feature
• Restrepo (2010, 83rd): Documentary Feature
• The Social Network (2010, 83rd): Picture, Directing, Actor (Jesse Eisenberg), Adapted Screenplay [O], Original Score [O], Film Editing [O], Cinematography, Sound Mixing
• The Town (2010, 83rd): Supporting Actor (Jeremy Renner)
• Toy Story 3 (2010, 83rd): Picture, Animated Feature [O], Adapted Screenplay, Original Song (“We Belong Together”) [O], Sound Film Editing
• Unstoppable (2010, 83rd): Sound Film Editing
• Waste Land (2010, 83rd): Documentary Feature
• Winter’s Bone (2010, 83rd): Picture, Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Supporting Actor (John Hawkes), Adapted Screenplay

20 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 18-20, 2005

Weekend Box Office:

2. Walk the Line (2005, 78th) – $22,347,341 ($22,347,341 total) {week 1}
10. Pride & Prejudice (2005, 78th) – $2,141,554 ($6,000,723 total) {week 2}
11. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005, 78th) – $1,668,875 ($16,855,662 total) {week 7}
15. Capote (2005, 78th) – $846,450 ($7,725,427 total) {week 8}
19. Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005, 78th) – $285,592 ($54,728,446 total) {week 7}
20. The Squid and the Whale (2005, 78th) – $280,866 ($2,787,794 total) {week 7}
22. North Country (2005, 78th) – $228,328 ($17,884,392 total) {week 5}
31. Paradise Now (2005, 78th) – $121,141 ($530,147 total) {week 4}
33. A History of Violence (2005, 78th) – $109,352 ($30,745,328 total) {week 9}
34. March of the Penguins (2005, 78th) – $106,032 ($77,273,739 total) {week 22}
38. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, 78th) – $77,963 ($206,376,804 total) {week 19}
40. Corpse Bride (2005, 78th) – $67,710 ($52,829,776 total) {week 10}
41. The Constant Gardener (2005, 78th) – $57,938 ($33,496,839 total) {week 12}
63. War of the Worlds (2005, 78th) – $17,203 ($234,277,056 total) {week 21}
64. Cinderella Man (2005, 78th) – $15,316 ($61,630,949 total) {week 25}
88. Junebug (2005, 78th) – $5,694 ($2,668,419 total) {week 16}
133. Darwin’s Nightmare (2005, 78th) – $650 ($81,505 total) {week 16}
139. Hustle & Flow (2005, 78th) – $150 ($22,201,636 total) {week 18}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

2. Walk the Line (2005, 78th) – $39,430,332 ($39,430,332 total)
10. Pride & Prejudice (2005, 78th) – $3,778,623 ($10,587,859 total)
11. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005, 78th) – $2,944,614 ($29,740,645 total)
15. Capote (2005, 78th) – $1,493,502 ($13,630,980 total)
19. Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005, 78th) – $503,907 ($96,564,544 total)
20. The Squid and the Whale (2005, 78th) – $495,569 ($4,918,869 total)
22. North Country (2005, 78th) – $402,869 ($31,555,768 total)
31. Paradise Now (2005, 78th) – $213,745 ($935,408 total)
33. A History of Violence (2005, 78th) – $192,944 ($54,247,997 total)
34. March of the Penguins (2005, 78th) – $187,086 ($136,344,148 total)
38. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, 78th) – $137,560 ($364,137,543 total)
40. Corpse Bride (2005, 78th) – $119,470 ($93,214,472 total)
41. The Constant Gardener (2005, 78th) – $102,228 ($59,102,847 total)
63. War of the Worlds (2005, 78th) – $30,353 ($413,365,601 total)
64. Cinderella Man (2005, 78th) – $27,024 ($108,743,531 total)
88. Junebug (2005, 78th) – $10,047 ($4,708,240 total)
133. Darwin’s Nightmare (2005, 78th) – $1,147 ($143,810 total)
139. Hustle & Flow (2005, 78th) – $265 ($39,173,245 total)

Oscar Details:

• Capote (2005, 78th): Picture, Directing, Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman) [O], Supporting Actress (Catherine Keener), Adapted Screenplay
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, 78th): Costume Design
• Cinderella Man (2005, 78th): Supporting Actor (Paul Giamatti), Film Editing, Makeup
• The Constant Gardener (2005, 78th): Supporting Actress (Rachel Weisz) [O], Adapted Screenplay, Origianl Score, Film Editing
• Corpse Bride (2005, 78th): Animated Feature
• Darwin’s Nightmare (2005, 78th): Documentary Feature
• Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005, 78th): Picture, Directing, Actor (David Strathairn), Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction
• A History of Violence (2005, 78th): Supporting Actor (William Hurt), Adapted Screenplay
• Hustle & Flow (2005, 78th): Actor (Terrence Howard), Original Song (“It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp”) [O]
• Junebug (2005, 78th): Supporting Actress (Amy Adams)
• March of the Penguins (2005, 78th): Documentary Feature [O]
• North Country (2005, 78th): Actress (Charlize Theron), Supporting Actress (Frances McDormand)
• Paradise Now (2005, 78th): Foreign Language Film
• Pride & Prejudice (2005, 78th): Actress (Keira Knightley), Original Score, Art Direction, Costume Design
• The Squid and the Whale (2005, 78th): Original Screenplay
• Walk the Line (2005, 78th): Actor (Joaquin Phoenix), Actress (Reese Witherspoon) [O], Film Editing, Costume Design, Sound Mixing
• Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005, 78th): Animated Feature [O]
• War of the Worlds (2005, 78th): Sound Mixing, Sound Film Editing, Visual Effects

25 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 17-19, 2000

Weekend Box Office:

1. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, 73rd) – $55,082,330 ($55,082,330 total) {week 1}
8. Meet the Parents (2000, 73rd) – $6,367,685 ($138,513,485 total) {week 7}
12. Billy Elliot (2000, 73rd) – $1,774,290 ($8,403,080 total) {week 6}
17. You Can Count on Me (2000, 73rd) – $301,478 ($462,176 total) {week 2}
20. Requiem for a Dream (2000, 73rd) – $224,188 ($1,338,894 total) {week 7}
23. Almost Famous (2000, 73rd) – $166,878 ($31,203,848 total) {week 10}
28. The Contender (2000, 73rd) – $142,108 ($17,366,454 total) {week 6}
29. Dancer in the Dark (2000, 73rd) – $133,754 ($3,623,395 total) {week 9}
34. The Perfect Storm (2000, 73rd) – $92,903 ($182,450,592 total) {week 21}
40. Wonder Boys (2000, 73rd) – $68,485 ($18,945,558 total) {week 39}
55. The Cell (2000, 73rd) – $29,935 ($60,861,717 total) {week 14}
56. Hollow Man (2000, 73rd) – $27,966 ($73,209,340 total) {week 16}
999. One Day in September (1999, 71st) – $15,149 ($15,149 total) {week 1}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

1. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, 73rd) – $115,580,919 ($115,580,919 total)
8. Meet the Parents (2000, 73rd) – $13,361,506 ($290,647,034 total)
12. Billy Elliot (2000, 73rd) – $3,723,046 ($17,632,437 total)
17. You Can Count on Me (2000, 73rd) – $632,600 ($969,798 total)
20. Requiem for a Dream (2000, 73rd) – $470,420 ($2,809,442 total)
23. Almost Famous (2000, 73rd) – $350,165 ($65,475,978 total)
28. The Contender (2000, 73rd) – $298,190 ($36,440,556 total)
29. Dancer in the Dark (2000, 73rd) – $280,660 ($7,603,079 total)
34. The Perfect Storm (2000, 73rd) – $194,941 ($382,841,595 total)
40. Wonder Boys (2000, 73rd) – $143,704 ($39,754,037 total)
55. The Cell (2000, 73rd) – $62,814 ($127,707,981 total)
56. Hollow Man (2000, 73rd) – $58,682 ($153,617,372 total)
999. One Day in September (1999, 71st) – $31,788 ($31,788 total)

Oscar Details:

• Almost Famous (2000, 73rd): Supporting Actress (Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand), Original Screenplay [O], Film Editing
• Billy Elliot (2000, 73rd): Directing, Supporting Actress (Julie Walters), Original Screenplay
• The Cell (2000, 73rd): Makeup
• The Contender (2000, 73rd): Actress (Joan Allen), Supporting Actor (Jeff Bridges)
• Dancer in the Dark (2000, 73rd): Original Song (“I’ve Seen It All”)
• Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, 73rd): Art Direction, Costume Design, Makeup [O]
• Hollow Man (2000, 73rd): Visual Effects
• Meet the Parents (2000, 73rd): Original Song (“A Fool in Love”)
• One Day in September (1999, 71st): Documentary Feature
• The Perfect Storm (2000, 73rd): Sound, Visual Effects
• Requiem for a Dream (2000, 73rd): Actress (Ellen Burstyn)
• Wonder Boys (2000, 73rd): Adapted Screenplay, Original Song (“Things Have Changed”), Film Editing
• You Can Count on Me (2000, 73rd): Actress (Laura Linney), Original Screenplay

30 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 17-19, 1995

Weekend Box Office:

3. The American President (1995, 68th) – $10,014,558 ($10,014,558 total) {week 1}
9. Seven (1995, 68th) – $1,641,769 ($84,225,310 total) {week 9}
999. Apollo 13 (1995, 68th) – $158,565 ($171,842,845 total) {week 21}
999. Braveheart (1995, 68th) – $13,634 ($66,937,077 total) {week 26}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

3. The American President (1995, 68th) – $26,037,851 ($26,037,851 total)
9. Seven (1995, 68th) – $4,268,599 ($218,985,806 total)
999. Apollo 13 (1995, 68th) – $412,269 ($446,791,397 total)
999. Braveheart (1995, 68th) – $35,448 ($174,036,400 total)

Oscar Details:

• The American President (1995, 68th): Original Musical or Comedy Score
• Apollo 13 (1995, 68th): Picture, Supporting Actor (Ed Harris), Supporting Actress (Kathleen Quinlan), Adapted Screenplay, Original Dramatic Score, Film Editing [O], Art Direction, Sound [O], Visual Effects
• Braveheart (1995, 68th): Picture [O], Directing [O], Original Screenplay, Original Dramatic Score, Film Editing, Cinematography [O], Costume Design, Makeup [O], Sound, Sound Effects Film Editing [O]
• Seven (1995, 68th): Film Editing

35 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 16-18, 1990

Weekend Box Office:

1. Home Alone (1990, 63rd) – $17,081,997 ($17,081,997 total) {week 1}
5. Ghost (1990, 63rd) – $3,001,897 ($190,315,716 total) {week 19}
7. Reversal of Fortune (1990, 63rd) – $1,726,542 ($7,079,558 total) {week 5}
12. Avalon (1990, 63rd) – $1,017,450 ($12,234,424 total) {week 7}
999. Dances With Wolves (1990, 63rd) – $565,083 ($1,532,461 total) {week 2}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

1. Home Alone (1990, 63rd) – $45,673,141 ($45,673,141 total)
5. Ghost (1990, 63rd) – $8,026,349 ($508,858,333 total)
7. Reversal of Fortune (1990, 63rd) – $4,616,357 ($18,929,031 total)
12. Avalon (1990, 63rd) – $2,720,416 ($32,711,900 total)
999. Dances With Wolves (1990, 63rd) – $1,510,896 ($4,097,431 total)

Oscar Details:

• Avalon (1990, 63rd): Original Screenplay, Original Score, Cinematography, Costume Design
• Dances With Wolves (1990, 63rd): Picture [O], Directing [O], Actor (Kevin Costner), Supporting Actor (Graham Greene), Supporting Actress (Mary McDonnell), Adapted Screenplay [O], Original Score [O], Film Editing [O], Cinematography [O], Art Direction, Costume Design, Sound [O]
• Ghost (1990, 63rd): Picture, Supporting Actress (Whoopi Goldberg) [O], Original Screenplay [O], Original Score, Film Editing
• Home Alone (1990, 63rd): Original Song (“Somewhere in My Memory”), Original Score
• Reversal of Fortune (1990, 63rd): Directing, Actor (Jeremy Irons) [O], Adapted Screenplay

40 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 15-17, 1985

Weekend Box Office:

2. Jagged Edge (1985, 58th) – $2,341,962 ($28,871,084 total) {week 7}
5. Back to the Future (1985, 58th) – $1,947,661 ($178,376,369 total) {week 20}
13. Agnes of God (1985, 58th) – $867,678 ($23,510,920 total) {week 10}
14. Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985, 58th) – $621,180 ($13,421,006 total) {week 6}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

2. Jagged Edge (1985, 58th) – $7,461,293 ($91,980,834 total)
5. Back to the Future (1985, 58th) – $6,205,083 ($568,292,038 total)
13. Agnes of God (1985, 58th) – $2,764,349 ($74,903,804 total)
14. Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985, 58th) – $1,979,027 ($42,758,191 total)

Oscar Details:

• Agnes of God (1985, 58th): Actress (Anne Bancroft), Supporting Actress (Meg Tilly), Original Score
• Back to the Future (1985, 58th): Original Screenplay, Original Song (“The Power of Love’), Sound, Sound Effects Film Editing [O]
• Jagged Edge (1985, 58th): Supporting Actor (Robert Loggia)
• Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985, 58th): Makeup

45 Years Ago: The Weekend of Nov. 14-16, 1980

Weekend Box Office:

2. Raging Bull (1980, 53rd) – $128,590 ($128,590 total) {week 1}

Weekend Box Office (Adjusted for Inflation):

2. Raging Bull (1980, 53rd) – $540,652 ($540,652 total)

Oscar Details:

• Raging Bull (1980, 53rd): Picture, Director, Actor (Robert De Niro) [O], Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci), Supporting Actress (Cathy Moriarty), Film Editing [O], Cinematography, Sound