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The hits just on coming for Warner Bros’ hit The Hangover, as it has become the #1 selling comedy of all time. Since its release on Blu-ray and DVD on December 15th 2009 the film’s sales have topped 8.6 million units with 1.5 million units coming from Blu-ray purchases. Strong sales are expected to continue bringing the six-month estimate to 9.5 million units.

The Hangover was the box office surprise hit of 2009, earning more than $467 million worldwide during its theatrical run, making it the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time. Currently the film is nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for a Golden Globe in the category Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. It also received a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy, and was named one of the Top Ten films of the year by AFI.