List of 2022 box office number-one films in Pakistan explained

This is a list of films which ranked number one at the weekend box office for the year 2022 in Pakistan.

Box office records

• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) release in Pakistan 3 days after Eid al-Fitr when five local films already running in theaters from first day of Eid but still manage to surpassed them all at the weekend box office, this angered local producers and they demanded a ban on foreign films but the fans reaction on social media block off the protest as the audience was more interested in watching Doctor Strange.^{[1] [2]}
  • The film earned PKR 70 million in Pakistan in its opening weekend. Its debut set the following records: best opening of 2022, second biggest opening since Covid-19 (after No Way Home), Fourth best opening for an MCU film.
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness later crossed 200 million milestone in Pakistan becoming the second film to do so during the pandemic era after (2021).^[3]
  • In July, the film gross more than 230 million becoming the highest-grossing film of 2022 (until it was surpassed by London Nahi Jaunga (2022)), Sixteenth highest-grossing film of all time in Pakistan and 3rd highest grossing MCU film in Pakistan after No Way Home and (2019).^[4]
• (2022) records the second biggest opening for a Tom Cruise film in Pakistan after .(2018)
  • Additionally, the film surpassed to become Tom Cruise's highest-grossing film at the Pakistani box office.
• On 23 July, London Nahi Jaunga became the second film of 2022 and third film during the pandemic era to cross the 200 million mark in Pakistan.^[5]
  • On 27 July, the film surpassed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) to become the highest grossing film of 2022 at the Pakistani box office.^[6]
  • The film records the biggest fourth weekend of 2022 in Pakistan grossing over 2.5 crore.^[7]
  • The film grossed PKR 300 million at domestic box office and become the tenth highest-grossing film of all time in Pakistan.
• As of 30 July, earned PKR 147.0 million in first three weeks of its release and become the 5th highest grossing MCU film in Pakistan.
• The film The Legend of Maula Jatt records the second biggest domestic box office opening in Pakistan and the biggest for a Pakistani film. The film opened on Friday and grossed 45 million (including 17.5 million from Thursday night previews) the highest ever opening day in Pakistan.^[8] It then collected 34.5 million on Saturday and 33.5 million on Sunday the highest grossed Saturday and Sunday ever, taking its opening weekend total to 113.0 million domestically, surpassing Sultan and JPNA 2 to become the second highest domestic box office opening in Pakistan only behind .(145.0 million).^[9]

Highest-grossing films

†

Denotes films still running in theatres

In-Year Release

Highest-grossing films of 2022 by In-year release in Pakistan!Rank!Film!Domestic gross!Country!Language!Year!Source(s)

1	The Legend of Maula Jatt †		Pakistan	Punjabi	2022	^[10]
2	London Nahi Jaunga		Pakistan	Urdu	2022
3	Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness		United States	English	2022
4			United States	English	2022	^[11]
5	Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad		Pakistan	Urdu	2022	^[12]
6			United States	English	2022
7	Jurassic World Dominion		United States	English	2022	^[13]
8	The Batman		United States	English	2022	^[14]
9	Ghabrana Nahi Hai		Pakistan	Urdu	2022
10	Dum Mastam		Pakistan	Urdu	2022
11	†		United States	English	2022	^[15]
12	Kamli		Pakistan	Urdu	2022	^[16]
13	Parde Mein Rehne Do		Pakistan	Urdu	2022
14	†		United States	English	2022	^[17]
15	Chakkar		Pakistan	Urdu	2022	^[18]
16			United States	English	2022
As of January 2023; [These are Pakistani box office numbers. For worldwide gross, see [[List of Pakistani films of 2022]]]

Opening weekends

The following list shows top highest-grossing opening weekends of 2022 in Pakistan, which include local and Foreign films. These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation.

Rank	Film	Opening Weekend gross	Country	Weekend Days	Ref.
1	The Legend of Maula Jatt			3	^[19]
2	London Nahi Jaunga			3 (Eid Holidays)	^[20]
3	Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness			3 (Eid Holidays)	^[21]
4				3+ (Eid Holidays)	^[22]
5	Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad			3 (Eid Holidays)	^[23]
6	Jurassic World Dominion			3
7	The Batman			3
8	Ghabrana Nahi Hai			3 (Eid Holidays)	^[24]
9				3	^[25]
10	Dum Mastam			3 (Eid Holidays)
11	Parde Mein Rehne Do			3 (Eid Holidays)
As of 18 October 2022; [These are top opening weekends of 2022 '''in Pakistan.]

See also

• List of highest-grossing films in Pakistan
• List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
• Lists of Pakistani films
• Cinema of Pakistan
• Lists of highest-grossing films

References

1. Web site: Bilal . Kasim . 10 May 2022 . Doctor Strange And Pakistani Filmmakers: Is The Anger Justified? . 2022-07-25 . Galaxy Lollywood . en-US.
2. Web site: Shaikh . Sajeer . 7 May 2022 . Pakistani Filmmakers Unhappy With The Release Of 'Doctor Strange' . 2022-07-25 . Galaxy Lollywood . en-US.
3. Web site: 23 May 2022 . Box Office: "Doctor Strange" Continues Minting Money; Crosses 150 Million PKR in Pakistan . 2022-05-25 . PakistaniCinema.Net . en-US.
4. Web site: 13 August 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Nears ⭐30cr⭐ Mark By The End Of 5th Week! It Will Be Only 2nd Film To Hit 30cr Mark Post Pandemic. . 25 August 2022 . twitter.com/Boxofficedetail . en.
5. Web site: EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Registers A ⭐Strong ⭐ 3rd Friday As The Film Crosses PKR 20 crore Mark At The Boxoffice. 2nd Film Of 2022 To Hit 20cr Mark! . 2022-07-25 . Twitter . en.
6. Web site: EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Has Become Highest Grossing Film Of 2022 In Pakistan Overtaking #DoctorStrange2!! . 29 July 2022 . twitter.com/Boxofficedetail . en.
7. Web site: EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Registers ⭐Biggest⭐ 4th Weekend Of 2022 By Collecting Over PKR 2.5cr. The Film Has Crossed 27cr Mark Becoming Only Film Of 2022 To Hit That Mark! . 2022-08-25 . Twitter . en.
8. Web site: #TheLegendOfMaulaJatt Clocks Biggest Opening Day Ever For A Pakistani Film Despite Being A Non-Holiday Release & Without Support From Nueplex, Cinepax & Cinestar . 2022-10-17 . Twitter . en.
9. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . 18 October 2022 . 'The Legend Of Maula Jatt': Pakistani Epic Sets Global Opening Weekend Record . 2022-10-18 . Deadline . en-US.
10. Web site: Breaking.. #TheLegendOfMaulaJatt Crosses 190cr Mark Worldwide By End Of 5th Weekend As The Film Is Now Inches Away From 200cr Mark! The Film Is Nearing 75cr Mark In Pakistan Whereas North America Should Hit 50cr Soon. . 2022-11-15 . Twitter . en.
11. Web site: ⭐ EXCLUSIVE #TopGunMaverick 8 Weeks Box Office Collections Pakistan :: Blockbuster . 2022-07-25 . twitter.com/Boxofficedetail . en.
12. Web site: EXCLUSIVE.. #QuaidEAzamZindabad Shows ⭐ Excellent ⭐ Hold In 4th Weekend By Registering 4th Weekend Similar To 3rd Weekend. Solid Trend!! . 2022-08-02 . Twitter . en.
13. Web site: EXCLUSIVE #JurassicWorld Six Weeks Box Office Collections In Pakistan, Nearing Massive 15cr Mark . 25 July 2022 . Twitter.
14. Web site: 9 March 2022 . 'The Batman' Off to a Good Start at Pakistani Box Office . 2022-03-14 . PakistaniCinema.Net . en-US.
15. Web site: Exclusive.. Despite Winter Wave and No Release In Rwp/Isl #AvatarTheWayOfWater Ropes In A Pretty Decent PKR 7.5cr approx in Pakistan By End Of 4th Week! . 2023-01-15 . Twitter . en.
16. Web site: 1 July 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. #Kamli Crosses 5cr Mark At The Boxoffice Becoming Only 3rd Pakistani Film Of 2022 To HIT that mark after #GhabranaNahiHai & #DumMastam . 2022-07-10 . boxofficedetail . en.
17. Web site: Exclusive. #BlackPanther2 Got Hit By #TheLegendOfMaulaJatt Wave & Non Release in Rwp/Isl. World Cup Final effected it on SUN As The Film Raked In PKR 2.6cr approx On First Week . 2022-11-15 . Twitter . en.
18. Web site: 30 May 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. EID Releases Business Got Hit By #TopGunMaverick This Weekend. However the five films have collected a total 24.5+ crores till now . boxofficedetail . en.
19. Web site: Breaking.. #TheLegendOfMaulaJatt Is Getting Better With Each Day On Weekdays. The Film Records Biggest Non-Holiday Wednesday Of All Time In Pakistan Taking 6 Days Tally Close To 18cr! . 2022-10-21 . Twitter . en.
20. Web site: 13 July 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Hits It Out Of The Park Over The Eid Weekend. The Film Recorded ⭐ Phenomenal⭐ 90–91% Average Occupancy Through Out The Eid Three Days Despite Fierce Clash. . 2022-07-17 . Twitter.com/boxofficedetail . en.
21. Web site: 9 May 2022 . Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' and Eid Releases Together Generated a Good Turn Out This Weekend . 2022-05-12 . PakistaniCinema.Net . en-US.
22. Web site: 13 July 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. Despite Intense Clash From Local Films, #ThorLoveAndThunder Has Recorded A ⭐Huge⭐ 5 Days Total Of PKR 6.3 crores. The Film Should Be Heading Towards 10 crores mark before end of Coming Sunday! . 2022-07-17 . twitter.com/boxofficedetail . en.
23. Web site: 13 July 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. Despite Rains In Karachi and Fierce Clash, #QuaidEAzamZindabad Has Scored A ⭐Huge⭐ Eid Weekend Of Over 5 crores approx. Nationwide Average Occupancy Was A ⭐Massive⭐ 85+% throughout the Eid! . 2022-07-16 . Twitter . en.
24. Web site: Web Desk . 7 May 2022 . Box Office: Here's How Local Films Fared During Eid Holidays . 2022-07-16 . PakistaniCinema.Net . en-US.
25. Web site: 30 May 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. #TopGunMarverick Registers A Pretty Good Opening Weekend In Pakistan . Boxofficedetail.