This is a list of films produced and/or distributed by Universal Pictures (founded in 1912 as the Universal Film Manufacturing Company) from 2000 to 2009. It is the main motion picture production and distribution arm of Universal Studios, a subsidiary of the NBCUniversal division of Comcast.
2000 Release date Title Notes January 28, 2000 Isn't She Great North American, U.K. and Irish distribution only; produced by Mutual Film Company and Lobell-Bergman Productions February 18, 2000 Pitch Black distribution outside the U.S. theatrically only; produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Interscope Communications; rights licensed to Sandrew Metronome for Scandinavia, A&P Filmcilik for Turkey, GAGA-Humax for Japan and Shaw Entertainment for Singapore; distributed theatrically in the U.S. by USA Films March 3, 2000 Agnes Browne distribution in Canada, Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, the Benelux and Scandinavia only; produced by October Films March 17, 2000 Erin Brockovich Nominated for the Academy Award for Best PictureNominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – DramaNorth American distribution only; co-production with Columbia Pictures and Jersey Films March 24, 2000 Waking the Dead Canadian and international distribution only; produced by Egg Pictures; rights licensed to Lolistar for France; distributed in the U.S. by USA Films March 31, 2000 The Skulls distribution in North America, the U.K., Ireland, Japan and Indonesia only; produced by Original Film and Newmarket Capital Group April 14, 2000 Up at the Villa distribution in Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Austria and Spain only; produced by October Films, Intermedia Films and Mirage Enterprises; distributed in the U.S. by USA Films April 21, 2000 U-571 distribution in North and Latin America, Italy, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore only; produced by Canal+ Image and Dino De Laurentiis Company April 28, 2000 The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas co-production with Hanna-Barbera Productions and Amblin Entertainment May 5, 2000 Gladiator Winner of the Academy Award for Best PictureWinner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Dramainternational distribution outside Korea only; co-production with DreamWorks Pictures, Red Wagon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions May 12, 2000 Screwed co-production with Robert Simonds Productions and Brillstein-Grey Entertainment June 30, 2000 The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle co-production with Capella International, KC Medien, Tribeca Productions and Jay Ward Productions; rights licensed to Momentum Pictures for the U.K. and Ireland, Sandrew Metronome for Scandinavia, Universe Entertainment for Hong Kong, Avsar Film for Turkey and West Film for the CIS July 21, 2000 Mad About Mambo Canadian and international distribution only; produced by Phoenix Pictures, First City Features and Plurabelle Films; rights licensed to Sandrew Metronome for Scandinavia and GAGA-Humax for Japan; distributed in the U.S. by USA Films July 28, 2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps co-production with Imagine Entertainment Wonderland distribution outside the U.S. theatrically only; produced by Revolution Films and Kismet Film Company; rights licensed to Sandrew Metronome for Scandinavia and Asmik Ace for Japan distributed in the U.S. by USA Films August 25, 2000 Bring It On North American distribution only; produced by Beacon Pictures September 8, 2000 The Watcher North American, U.K., Irish, Australian and New Zealand distribution only; produced by Interlight Nurse Betty distribution in Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Japan only; produced by Pacifica Film Distribution, Propaganda Films and ab'-strakt pictures; distributed in the U.S. by USA Filmshttp://www.hollywood.com/movies/b-o-analysis-moviegoers-stay-home-57153135/ October 6, 2000 Meet the Parents North American distribution only; co-production with DreamWorks Pictures, Nancy Tenenbaum Films and Tribeca Productions Rat Canadian and international distribution only; produced by The Jim Henson Company; rights licensed to Monolith Films for Poland, InterCom for Hungary and West Film for the CIS; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus October 13, 2000 Billy Elliot Canadian and international distribution outside France only; produced by StudioCanal, BBC Films, Working Title Films, Tiger Aspect Pictures and WT2 Productions; rights licensed to West Film for the CIS and Nippon Herald Films for Japan; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus November 17, 2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas co-production with Imagine Entertainment December 8, 2000 The Man Who Cried distribution in the U.S. on home media and television, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Benelux only; produced by StudioCanal, Working Title Films and Adventure Pictures; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus December 22, 2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou? Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedyinternational distribution outside France only; co-production with Touchstone Pictures, StudioCanal and Working Title Films; rights licensed to Momentum Pictures for the U.K. and Ireland, Egmont Entertainment for Scandinavia, Lusomundo for Portugal, ITI Cinema for Poland, Prooptiki for Greece and Cyprus and GAGA-Humax for Japan distributed in North America by Buena Vista Pictures The Family Man North American distribution only; produced by Beacon Pictures and Saturn Films
2001 Release date Title Notes February 2, 2001 Head over Heels co-production with Robert Simonds Productions February 9, 2001 Hannibal international distribution outside Germany, Austria, Italy and Japan only; co-production with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Dino De Laurentiis Company and Scott Free Productions; rights licensed to Monolith Films for Poland, InterCom for Hungary and Pyramid Films for the CIS, distributed in North America by MGM Distribution Co. April 6, 2001 Beautiful Creatures distribution outside the U.S. theatrically only; produced by DNA Films; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus April 11, 2001 Josie and the Pussycats North American distribution only; co-production with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Marc Platt Productions and Riverdale Productions April 12, 2001 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles U.K., Irish, Australian, New Zealand and Scandinavian distribution only; produced by Silver Lion Films and Bungalow Films; distributed in North America by Paramount Pictures April 13, 2001 Bridget Jones's Diary international distribution outside France only; co-production with StudioCanal, Miramax Films and Working Title Films May 4, 2001 The Mummy Returns distribution only; produced by Alphaville Films Pavilion of Women distribution outside the U.S. theatrically, China and Hong Kong only; produced by Beijing Film Studio; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus June 22, 2001 The Fast and the Furious co-production with Original Film June 29, 2001 Strictly Sinatra distribution outside the U.S. theatrically only; produced by DNA Films; distributed in the U.S. by Universal Focus July 18, 2001 Jurassic Park III co-production with Amblin Entertainment August 10, 2001 American Pie 2 co-production with Zide/Perry Productions and LivePlanet The Parole Officer international distribution only; produced by DNA Films; premiered in the U.S. on Sundance Channel August 17, 2001 Captain Corelli's Mandolin distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the CIS only; co-acquisition with Miramax Films; produced by StudioCanal and Working Title Films; rights licensed to Pinema for Turkey, Odeon for Greece and Cyprus, ITI Cinema for Poland and Lusomundo for Portugal September 7, 2001 The Musketeer North American distribution only; co-acquisition with Miramax Films; produced by MDP Worldwide, Crystal Sky Worldwide, D'Artagnan Productions, Ltd., Apollomedia, Q&Q Media and Carousell Picture Company October 12, 2001 Mulholland Drive U.S. distribution, U.K., Irish and Italian home media distribution only; produced by StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, Asymmetrical Productions, Babbo Inc. and The Picture Factory October 26, 2001 K-PAX distribution in North and Latin America, France, Dutch home media and Asia excluding Japan and Korea only; co-production with Intermedia Films and Lawrence Gordon Productions November 21, 2001 Spy Game distribution in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux, Greece, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, the CIS, India and Korea only; produced by Beacon Pictures and Red Wagon Entertainment December 21, 2001 A Beautiful Mind winner of the Academy Award for Best PictureNorth American distribution only; co-production with DreamWorks Pictures and Imagine Entertainment How High co-production with Jersey Films and Native Pictures
2002 Release date Title Notes January 11, 2002 Brotherhood of the Wolf U.S., Australian and New Zealand theatrical U.K., Irish and Italian home media distribution only; produced by StudioCanal and Davis Films January 18, 2002 Long Time Dead Canadian and international distribution outside France only; produced by StudioCanal, Working Title Films, UK Film Council, WT2 Productions and Midfield Films; received a direct-to-video release in the U.S. by Focus Features February 8, 2002 Big Fat Liar co-production with Tollin/Robbins Productions February 22, 2002 Dragonfly North American distribution only; co-production with Spyglass Entertainment, Gran Via Productions and Shady Acres Entertainment March 1, 2002 40 Days and 40 Nights international distribution only; co-production with StudioCanal, Miramax Films and Working Title Films March 15, 2002 Harrison's Flowers U.S. theatrical and home media distribution only; produced by StudioCanal April 19, 2002 The Scorpion King co-production with WWF Entertainment, Alphaville Films and Misher Films Charlotte Gray distribution in France, the Benelux, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and Japan only; produced by FilmFour, Senator Film and Ecosse Films; distributed in North America by Warner Bros. Pictures May 17, 2002 About a Boy distribution outside France only; produced by StudioCanal, Tribeca Productions and Working Title Films May 31, 2002 Undercover Brother distribution only; produced by Imagine Entertainment June 14, 2002 The Bourne Identity co-production with the Kennedy/Marshall Company and Hypnotic Productions August 16, 2002 Blue Crush co-production with Imagine Entertainment; rights licensed to Momentum Pictures for the U.K. and Ireland and GAGA-Humax for Japan September 5, 2002 Ali G Indahouse distribution outside France only; produced by StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Baby Cow Productions, WT2 Productions and TalkBack Productions September 20, 2002 D-Tox international distribution only; co-production with KC Medien and Capella International; distributed in North America by DEJ Productions under the title Eye See You October 4, 2002 Red Dragon co-production with Dino De Laurentiis Company and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer October 25, 2002 The Truth About Charlie distribution only; produced by Clinica Estetico Productions and Mediastrem Film November 8, 2002 8 Mile co-production with Imagine Entertainment November 22, 2002 The Emperor's Club distribution in North America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux, Greece, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, the CIS, India and Korea only; produced by Beacon Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Longfellow Pictures and LivePlanet December 6, 2002 Empire co-acquisition with Arenas Entertainment
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