2006 in film was a year of both commercial success and critical acclaim. Blockbuster sequels like "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Ice Age: The Meltdown" dominated the box office, alongside the adaptation of the best-selling novel, "The Da Vinci Code."
At the awards front, the controversial drama "Crash" became a surprise winner for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, while "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "King Kong" each garnered three awards. The documentary "March of the Penguins" captured hearts and won Best Documentary Feature.
Beyond these highlights, the year offered a diverse range of films across genres. Popular franchises like "X-Men," "Mission: Impossible," and "Superman Returns" continued in the action genre, while Pixar's "Cars" marked their 20th anniversary with innovative animation. Comedies like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Borat" showcased contrasting styles, while dramas such as "The Departed," "Little Miss Sunshine," and "The Pursuit of Happyness" received critical praise.
Highest-grossing films[]
The highest-grossing films of 2006 worldwide were:
Movies released in 2006[]
By English-speaking countries[]
- List of films released in 2006 in the United States
- List of films released in 2006 in the United Kingdom
- List of films released in 2006 in Australia
By non-English speaking countries (External Wikis)[]
By Hispanic countries[]
- List of films released in 2006 in Argentina
- List of films released in 2006 in Mexico
- List of films released in 2006 in Venezuela
- List of films released in 2006 in Spain