Since the original film came out in 2006, the Step Up franchise has become a saga that everyone either loves or loves to hate, centering around different dancers who all dare to dream big. This film spawned five films (technically six, but the sixth film is an international production that does not follow the continuity of the other five) that center around a different main character each time and a television series that was canceled but has since announced a revival.
While no one claims that these movies are Oscar worthy, the films have become a childhood staple in the homes of many fans similar to films like Save the Last Dance and the Honey movies. But not every movie in the franchise was a success and even if it was, they all rank differently when it comes to who came to see it. Here are the movies ranked by how much they made at the box office or, really, how much they didn't make.
6 'Step Up: Year of the Dance' - $388,518
The least sought out Step Up movie, this one is an international film about young teens coming together to form China’s best dance crew and creating a found family. Despite being the most recent addition, This film is also the least well known as many don't know it exists. It is not technically part of the main series and does not follow the continuity of the series. The film grossed a total of $388,518 at the box office and it did not help that it was only released in the U.S. digitally.
5 'Step Up All In' - $86.1 million
Technically the final installment of the franchise (for now at least), this film centers around previous Step Up stars from different films coming together to form a team good enough to win a competition that could make all their dreams come true. This film not only brings in some new faces but sees the return of Ryan Guzman (Sean Asa from Step Up Revolution) and Briana Evigan (Andy from Step Up 2: The Streets) as well as members from each of their original dance crews. The cast also includes Adam Sevani and Alyson Stoner as Moose and Camille. This film received mixed reviews, grossing only $86.1 million worldwide.
4 'Step Up' - $114.2 million
This film centers around hardened street kid Tyler who finds himself paired with uptight modern dancer Nora for a dance that could decide both their fates. One of the more serious of the list, this film included much more than just dancing. This film stars Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Mario, Drew Sidora, and Damaine Radcliffe. This was the movie to spawn a franchise that includes four sequels and a television series that is still going on today. Many consider this film to be a teen classic, along the same lines as Bring It On and Stick It. Step Up grossed $114.2 million at the box office against the $12 million budget.
3 'Step Up Revolution' - $140.4 million
Step Up Revolution, also known as Step Up 4: Miami Heat in some other locations, centers around a young dancer joining forces with a street dance crew when construction threatens to take everything from them. Now they must turn their performances into protest and find a way to save the place they call home. The cast includes Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick, Misha Gabriel, Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Tommy Dewey. This film grossed $140.4 million worldwide and received average reviews.
2 'Step Up 2: The Streets' - $150.8 million
This time, the movie revolves around street kid Andy who winds up in a prestigious school of the arts. Andy then finds she might have more allies than she thought when she finds herself kicked out of her old dance crew and in dire need of a new one. This film starred Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp, Cassie Ventura, and Adam Sevani (who goes on to appear in four of the five films in the franchise). This film grossed $150.8 million against a budget of $17 million, making it a box office success despite receiving several negative reviews from critics (it did, however, receive more praise than the original).
1 'Step Up 3D' - $159.2 million
A sequel to Step Up 2: The Streets, this movie sees the return of Moose on his journey as an engineering major at NYU when he encounters the Pirates, a dance crew who land him in the middle of a battle. The crew needs his skill for the World Jam Championship and the $100,000 grand prize that comes with it, which they need to solve all their problems. The film stars Adam Sevani, Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson, and Alyson Stoner. This film is the highest grossing Step Up movie with box office sales of $159.2 million. It received mixed reviews from critics, as many enjoyed the 3D effect and all the dance battles but felt the film fell flat when it came to storytelling.
