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The 50 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time: Your Top Box Office Earners Ever Worldwide

It looked like the super mario bros. movie was going to win 2023, landing at no. 16 on the list... and then barbie came along to take the crown..

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[Box office figures as of 11/20/2023] 

After  Avengers: Endgame and  Avatar duked it out for bragging rights as the all-time highest-grossing movie in 2019, the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which effectively shuttered theaters (some of them never to reopen), and this list seemed safe for the time being. But in late 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home blew everyone away and nostalgia-bombed its way into the top 10.

Just a few months later, the decades-in-the-making sequel  Top Gun: Maverick also shocked the world by swooping past the $1 billion mark, and another half year later,  Avatar: The Way of Water proved James Cameron is the box office GOAT by shooting all the way up to the No. 3 spot. And with the latter’s ascension, Disney laid claim to a whopping seven of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time (eight, if you count its joint ownership of Titanic with Paramount).

In 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie surprised everyone by jolting into the top half of this list in just its first six weeks of release, ultimately landing at No. 16, and most were ready to call it a year. Nobody was going to beat Mario. Then Barbenheimer fever hit, and before we knew it, we had a new champion that was not only the highest-grossing film ever solo-directed by a woman, but also the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros. studio history. With the addition of  The Super Mario Bros. Movie and  Barbie , the top 50 has lost Peter Jackson’s first  Hobbit movie and Christopher Nolan’s  The Dark Knight .

For the list below, we’ve included global box office performance, as well as domestic, and release date. We included dollars earned in re-releases, and in each of our descriptions, we look at where the film stood record-wise at the time of its run, and dive into things like critical and audience reception.  We’ll be here to track the progress of new blockbusters and regularly update this list of top box office performers. So keep your eyes here, and check in with our weekly weekend box office wrap-ups .  

1. $2.924 Billion

Avatar (2009)

The world had to wait some 12 years for James Cameron to follow up the biggest film of all time with what would become the new biggest film of all time . Nobody believed he was going to surpass Titanic ’s numbers with this tale of an alien planet and the paraplegic Marine who teams up with its inhabitants in the battle for Unobtanium. But he did. At the peak of a 3-D reemergence, aided by the filmmaker’s usual technological gamesmanship (and higher ticket prices), Avatar ‘s   seven straight weekends at No. 1 led to over $595 million at the North American box office. Then, two days later on Feb. 2, 2010, its 47th day of release, the movie became the highest domestic earner ever. Avatar held that record for five years and 11 months and went on to become the only film ever to earn $2 billion outside of the U.S. and Canada, making it the world’s highest grosser at the time. It held onto its impressive global record for nearly 10 years, until Avengers: Endgame came along and snatched the crown. But with  Avatar 2 on the horizon in 2021, the now Disney-owned-and-rebranded 20th Century Studios decided to remind everybody the franchise existed, re-releasing the film in China and, whether intentional or not, pushing it back into pole position.

2. $2.799 Billion

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

The journey that began in 2008 with Iron Man  was coming to an end – at least for some of the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Audiences that had been holding their breath for an entire year after perhaps the biggest cliffhanger since The Empire Strikes Back   could not wait to buy their tickets – and did they ever buy those tickets  when they finally could. Opening weekend for Avengers: Endgame in April 2019 surpassed Infinity War ’s year-long record by nearly $100 million. In just eight days, the film had grossed a half billion domestically. On day 10 it was over $621 million; the tenth film to ever cross $600 million. One by one the records fell, leading many to ignore the words “if” and “can” and focus instead on “when” Avatar ’s previous record ($2.787 billion) as the highest-grossing movie would fall. But Endgame  began to show signs early in its run that its impressive sprinting start might not be enough for it to ultimately come out ahead of James Cameron’s epic; it only had the second-biggest second weekend ever and the fourth-best third weekend. In the era of the modern blockbuster, even a record-breaker can be front-loaded and only spend three weeks atop the charts. It really all came down to a final dash near the finish line. After just six weeks of release,  Endgame  was about $73 million away from dethroning  Avatar – substantial ground to make up. But then Marvel and Disney re-released the film on June 28, 2019 with new goodies over its end credits. And then, over the weekend of July 19, 2019 – its 13th week of release – when another Disney release would begin its run for the top 10 all-time earners (hello, Lion King ),  Endgame  squeaked ahead. It may not have been able to catch The Force Awakens for the all-time domestic leader, but by the time summer was over, it would pull in front of Avatar and become the king of the world… at least for a while. With a 2021 re-release in China,  Avatar did ultimately take back the crown, but it doesn’t diminish the incredible achievement of  Endgame .

3. $2.320 Billion

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

For 13 years the arguments increased on whether or not James Cameron’s Avatar maintained a cultural footprint strong enough to draw in the crowds again. The counter-argument of “Don’t bet against the King” turned out to be the right one. Despite having just the 38th highest opening weekend at the time, word-of-mouth that another theatrical event was upon us spread throughout the world. Spending seven weeks atop the box office (the same as its predecessor) and 15 in the top 10 (one more than the original), the sequel to the biggest film of all time erased all doubts. Once again, Cameron made the most expensive film ever and came out profitable on the other side, securing his place to have three of the four biggest spectacles ever made.

4. $2.265 Billion

Titanic (1997)

James Cameron makes expensive movies. The Abyss , Terminator 2 , and True Lies were all the most expensive movies of their time upon release. In 1997, Cameron blew out the budget again, and this time there was worry he may have gone too far. Though delayed from July until December,  Titanic nevertheless became a global phenomenon the likes of which the box office had never seen at the time. After 15 straight weeks at number 1, 14 Oscar nominations and 11 statuettes, Titanic , its stars, and its signature song were ingrained in the hearts and tear ducts of the world, and the movie would hold the all-time box office record for 12 years – until Cameron would eclipse himself once again with Avatar .

5. $2.071 Billion

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Twelve years after the completion of the Star Wars  prequel trilogy, J.J. Abrams was tasked with making  Episode VII – a monumental undertaking, and a risky one. Were people still interested after the prequels? Were they burnt out? The approach was to mix the old and the new, and it worked. Abrams gave a brand new cast of characters the chance to interact with the original trio of Luke, Han, and Leia, and generations of fans were so ready for the adventure that they gave the film the highest opening weekend in history ($247.9 million). In just under three weeks, The Force Awakens became the all time domestic champion, passing Avatar and joining the $2 billion club within 54 days. It still remains the highest-grossing domestic release of all time.

6. $2.052 Billion

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Just shy of 10 years since it began, the Marvel Cinematic Universe gathered nearly every one of its characters for a galaxy-wide showdown with the series’ Big Bad, Thanos. The movie featured one of the gutsiest cliffhangers in any franchise’s history, leaving audiences to wait in shock for an entire year to discover how Phase 3 of the epic series would end. The film bested The Force Awakens ’ three-day opening weekend record with $257.6 million, and hit the $2 billion mark in 48 days. Domestically, it would ultimately come up just short of  Black Panther , which was released two months prior.

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7. $1.921 Billion

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Speaking of gathering Marvel characters for an epic showdown, 2021 provided an unexpected box office champion that would swing triumphantly into the top 10. That is to say, the success of  Spider-Man: No Way Home wasn’t unexpected because of the film itself, which was an ambitious, multiverse-expanding entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that brought together some of the most beloved characters in the web-slinger’s big-screen history in a funny, heartbreaking, thrilling spectacle. No, it was unexpected because it managed this herculean feat even as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to keep audiences largely at home. If there was one movie in all of 2021 — or, hell, even going back as far as 2020 — that moviegoers were willing to risk going to the theater for, it was absolutely No Way Home , and boy did they ever show up. The film became not only the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie ever made, but also the most successful movie ever released by Sony Pictures en route to dominating 2021 and settling into the top 10 here. The future of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is still up in the air, but he has earned himself a rather secure spot on the all-time box office list.

8. $1.672 Billion

Jurassic World (2015)

Twenty-two years after Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park  became the Jaws for a new generation, it was time for that generation’s kids to have their own version of dinosaur mayhem. The second-best–reviewed film in the Jurassic  series (72% on the Tomatometer vs. the original’s 91%), Jurassic World  trampled a competitive summer full of Avengers, Minions , and inner feelings, and became just the third film since Titanic in 1998 to pass $600 million in domestic box office.

9. $1.663 Billion

The Lion King (2019)

Having found success with its live-action re-imaginings of  The Jungle Book  and  Beauty and the Beast , Disney tripled down in 2019 with three “new” remakes.  Dumbo was a bit of a bust, and Aladdin  was a success, but  The Lion King truly roared. That made sense given that the 1994 original, at the time, was one of the studio’s most successful films in the middle of its rebirth, and director Jon Favreau’s new, CGI-fueled version traced it for a new generation. The result is the highest-grossing domestic release to receive a Rotten score on the Tomatometer, at 52%. But its $191 million opening was the eighth highest of all time, and it became the 14th film to pass a half billion domestically and just the ninth film to rack up $1 billion overseas.

10. $1.521 Billion

Marvel's the Avengers (2012)

Want proof that Avengers work best together? Consider that the first combined outing for Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America bested the $1.4 billion that their origin stories had made combined. Five films into the MCU (including Edward Norton’s The Incredible Hulk ), the team was finally assembled for a singular battle against Loki and his inherited army. Joss Whedon’s movie became the first ever to make over $200 million in a single weekend and was Marvel’s first entry into the Billion Dollar Club, which had just 12 members at the time.

11. $1.515 Billion

Furious 7 (2015)

What started out as a Point Break derivative – with cars! – became one of the unlikeliest mega franchises ever. Vin Diesel’s return in the series’ fourth film is what really got the  Fast and Furious  franchise engines revving, and Dwayne Johnson’s addition in the fifth film added some humor and helped get the critics on board. But it was the full embrace of the series’ now-signature bombast, as well as the untimely death of Paul Walker, that brought the combo of curiosity and tribute that helped make James Wan’s  Furious 7  the franchise’s most successful entry. It hit with audiences – the opening weekend haul of $147 million was almost $50 million more than any previous entry – as well as with critics (it’s the highest-rated movie in the series at 81% on the Tomatometer).

12. $1.496 Billion

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Tony Scott’s fighter pilot movie Top Gun topped the box office in 1986 with a domestic gross of $176.8 million (it tallied $357.3 million worldwide), so it was no slouch by any means, and it went on to become a celebrated cult classic. But no one could have reasonably predicted that, more than three and a half decades later, its sequel would earn more than that in the U.S. alone , moving it all the way up to No. 7 on the domestic charts, and enter the top 20 earners worldwide at No. 12 with over $1.4 billion in receipts. Part of that was likely thanks to Tom Cruise reprising his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, but director Joseph Kosinski also utilized some strategically deployed fan service and specially developed, state-of-the-art IMAX cameras for stunning action sequences to deliver the biggest crowd-pleaser of Summer 2022.

13. $1.454 Billion

Frozen II (2019)

When a film becomes not just a global phenomenon but the highest-grossing film in your canon of animated entertainment, a sequel is inevitable. While not quite as well-received as the first film critically (77% vs. 90% on the Tomatometer),  Frozen II  virtually demanded that parents bring their children for a second adventure. It began with the third-highest opening weekend for an animated film (after Pixar sequels  Incredibles 2  and  Finding Dory ) – $130.26 million – and then became the highest-grossing film over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, which was all the more impressive given it had opened the prior weekend. In its fourth weekend of release, it became Disney’s sixth billion-dollar film of 2019, pushing  Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle  out of the Top 50 on the same weekend that its sequel  The Next Level  opened. Now, the movie has overtaken the original  Frozen  to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time… if you don’t necessrily regard The Lion King  as an animated film in the traditional sense.

14. $1.441 Billion

Barbie (2023)

Barbie may not be the first toy to get its own movie, but it is certainly the one that united audiences and critics alike around the globe. Movie fans even embraced the grassroots campaign known as “Barbenheimer” as it shared a release date with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer . Greta Gerwig’s film was the clear victor of 2023 with its leading opening weekend of $162 million, four straight weekends at No. 1, and the highest total ever for a female director, not to mention the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros. vast catalog. The 14th film to gross over $600 million at the domestic box office, resulting in the 11th-highest gross ever at the time, Barbie is expected to have a powerful presence in the 2023 awards race.

15. $1.405 Billion

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

If any film in the top 10 could be considered both a success and a disappointment it would be Joss Whedon’s Avengers sequel. Coming up shy of the first film’s record-breaking opening weekend – note that it was still  the second-best opening of all time when it was released – the movie never matched its predecessor in dollars or affection. With a 75% Tomatometer rating, it doesn’t even rank among the top 10 Tomatometer scores of the MCU – though we think there’s a case to be made for reassessing its virtues – and it lost the summer of 2015 to the dinosaurs of Jurassic World . Still, it was just the 16th film ever to cross the $400 million line domestically in its initial run.

16. $1.362 Billion

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

At the height of Nintendo’s hold on the gaming community, a live-action Super Mario Bros. film was produced in 1993 and became a massive disappointment creatively and financially. Flash-forward 30 years and a new attempt by the company that brought audiences Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets dominated the box office. With over $574 million, it became the second-highest grossing animated film ever released domestically and internationally. It was poised to become the top-grossing film of 2023 until  Barbie passed it on August 23.

17. $1.350 Billion

Black Panther (2018)

After an introduction in Captain America: Civil War , T’Challa got his own film in February of 2019. Audiences were hungry for representation on screen and looking for a thrilling re-introduction to the character, and in Ryan Coogler’s action-packed, beautiful-looking epic, they got both. The movie became the fifth film in history to have a $200 million opening weekend, and just the third film ever to gross over $700 million in North America, outlasting even Avengers: Infinity War that summer. Why isn’t it even higher  in the list? Because it remains the only post- Avengers film in the MCU to make less money internationally than domestically.

18. $1.342 Billion

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Fans of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy series got to see its characters (and the actors who played them) grow up in front of their eyes. The culmination of the journey that began in 2001 also ushered in a new trend of splitting final chapters in half. The back half of the Potter  finale set the new record for an opening weekend at the time with $169.1 million, and its $960 million international haul ranked only behind Avatar and Titanic . By the end of its run, the eight Harry Potter  had films grossed a combined $7.72 billion.

19. $1.334 Billion

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

One of the more controversial entries in the Star Wars series – don’t get  anyone started on the casino planet sequence! – Rian Johnson’s  The Last Jedi  took the standard dip that had afflicted other middle films in the franchise. The Empire Strikes Back made 31.9% less than A New Hope ,  Attack of the Clones made 34.6% less than The Phantom Menace , and The Last Jedi fell 33.8% off The Force Awakens . Still, Johnson’s film joined Episodes IV , V , and VII in the 90%+ realm on the Tomatometer and may end up being the ultimate bridge to the next generation of Star Wars fans.

20. $1.334 Billion

Frozen (2013)

The Oscar-winning song that has tortured parents for nearly a decade was just part of what made  Frozen the highest-grossing animated film in history. The story of two sisters searching for happily-ever-after with each other rather than the standard gentleman suitors also won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and bested 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift for the highest international haul for an animated film ever, a record it eventually lost to its sequel.

21. $1.310 Billion

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

J.A. Bayona’s follow-up to Colin Trevorrow’s continuation of Steven Spielberg’s series received the weakest Tomatometer score of the franchise to date (46%) and, following the path of many “second” entries in franchises (even if it’s technically the fifth), dropped 36% from Jurassic World  in overall domestic box office. But it was still good enough for 23rd all-time in North America and 13th in overseas dollars. It was also the second highest-grossing domestic film of the 2018 summer season, behind the No. 23 film on this list.

22. $1.266 Billion

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Speaking of Disney soundtracks, it was the 2017 live-action redo and not the Best Picture-nominated animated  Beauty and the Beast   from 1991 that really broke the bank and remains in the record books. Bill Condon’s version of the tale as old as 1991, starring Emma Watson, was not the first of Disney’s splashy re-imaginings, but it certainly was the most successful at the time, becoming the seventh film to cross a half billion in North America and the 16th to pass three quarters of a billion overseas.

23. $1.243 Billion

Incredibles 2 (2018)

Brad Bird’s The Incredibles debuted a full four years before the MCU began, a time when the Pixar brand was as close to a guarantee of success (and quality) as the industry had. Fourteen years later and deep into the superhero cinematic explosion, Bird’s sequel more than doubled the original’s box office and became the highest-grossing animated film ever at the domestic box office. It was the ninth film to cross the $600 million mark in North America and was knocked out of the top 10 domestic grossers of all time in the summer of 2022 by Top Gun: Maverick .

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24. $1.236 Billion

The Fate of the Furious (2017)

A half billion dollars was put into the production of the seventh and eighth chapters of this franchise, and they made a combined $2.75 billion globally. F. Gary Gray’s film was a bit of a comedown from the highs of James Wan’s Furious 7. It even fell behind the sixth  Furious  film domestically, but did incredibly well abroad: it was the sixth film ever to make a cool billion outside the U.S. and Canada alone. Though still Fresh (67% on the Tomatometer), it was the lowest-scored Fast and Furious  movie among critics since the fourth film.

25. $1.216 Billion

Iron Man 3 (2013)

The first Marvel film released following the massive success of Joss Whedon’s The Avengers was also the most successful of the individual Iron Man films. Robert Downey Jr.’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang director, Shane Black, took over for Jon Favreau and put a twist on some comic-book lore in ways that still draws out disappointment from some fans. The general moviegoing public ate it up, though. Iron Man 3  was just the 13th film to reach $400 million domestic in its initial run and is the highest-grossing non-Avengers film in the MCU overseas with over $805 million. (And, if you are are keeping track, it is the 13th Disney property in the top 25.)

26. $1.159 Billion

Minions (2015)

After two successful Despicable Me  films it was time to give Gru’s kooky supporting yellow folk their own story. Smart move.  Minions  had the largest opening for Illumination Entertainment ever, earning $115.7 million on its first weekend. Though it came up shy domestically of Despicable Me 2 ($336 million vs. $368 million) it can still boast the third-best overseas return for any animated film ($823.4 million) behind only Disney’s two Frozen films, and it stands as the company’s biggest international earner to date, even higher than The Super Mario Bros. Movie .

27. $1.156 Billion

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Peter Jackson’s (first) epic trilogy unfolded over three straight holiday seasons, and its finale was rewarded in every fashion: Return of the King  historically won all 11 Oscars that it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director; it was one of the best-reviewed films of the year (Certified Fresh at 93%); and it became the fourth-highest domestic grosser of all time behind just  Titanic ,  The Phantom Menace,  and Sam Raimi’s first  Spider-Man  film. It was no slacker overseas, either: When  Return  finished its run, only  Titanic  had a greater number outside of the U.S. and Canada.

28. $1.155 Billion

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

It was not officially an Avengers film, but  Civil War may as well have been. Thor and Hulk were AWOL, sure, but Spider-Man received his welcomed introduction into the MCU, as did Black Panther. The movie’s run kicked off with the fifth-highest opening in history, earning $179.1 million on opening weekend (that’s now the 11th-highest opening). Another $745 million internationally made this the fourth MCU film to reach $1 billion. Another fun fact: Anthony and Joe Russo are one of only two filmmakers/filmmaking pairs on this list to have three films in the top 50.

29. $1.149 Billion

Aquaman (2018)

How could the DCEU get to $1 billion? Adding Batman into their Superman storyline couldn’t do it. Wonder Woman ’s solid domestic numbers were nearly matched internationally, but even those figures came up short of Suicide Squad – and the goal. No, it would take Aquaman to crack the $1 billion mark for the DC Extended Universe. James Wan’s second billion-dollar film on the list may have had the second-smallest opening weekend of the Universe, but its prolonged success through the holiday season and beyond – the movie made nearly five times its opening – was greater than any DC property since Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989.

30. $1.142 Billion

Skyfall (2012)

The James Bond   franchise got a boost with Pierce Brosnan and an even larger one with Daniel Craig. But there was no bigger boost to the long-running franchise than Craig’s Skyfall , the first film to cross $300 million domestically and $1 billion globally. A series that has existed for 50-plus years is going to get a little help from inflation – Goldfinger , Thunderball , and You Only Live Twice would have been $300 million grossers today – but we’re not doing inflation here. Skyfall  was also a gold standard for Bond beyond the box office: It stands amongst the series’ top five scores on the Tomatometer, Certified Fresh at 92%.

31. $1.132 Billion

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

No wonder Disney and Sony made up: 2019’s  Spider-Man: Far From Home , which might have been the end of their association had they  not moved past their impasse , is Sony’s second highest-grossing film of all time. Six of the studio’s eight highest-grossing films ever have involved Spider-Man (or Venom), but this was the first Sony flick to cross the $1 billion line, and the ninth film in the MCU to do it. (Spider-Man appeared in four of the MCU’s other members of the $1 Billion Club). It was also the fifth stand-alone Spider-Man film (live-action or animated) to register at 90% or higher on the Tomatometer – critics love their web-slinger.

32. $1.131 Billion

Captain Marvel (2019)

After getting tag-teased at the end of  Infinity War , Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers made her debut in the MCU as the universe’s first headlining female superhero in 2019’s  Captain Marvel . Outgrossing DC’s  Wonder Woman around the world and at home, the breakthrough film was embraced by critics (though its Certified Fresh score of 79% ranks 21st out of the MCU’s 33 films). The space epic was only one of two films in 2018-19 to spend 10 straight weeks in the top 10 (the other being Black Panther ), and was the seventh MCU film to reach $1 billion at the box office globally.

33. $1.124 Billion

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

The only Transformers sequel under the direction of Michael Bay to rank higher than 20% on the Tomatometer (a whopping 35%!) is not the series’ biggest domestic or international earner. But combined it remains the champion overall in worldwide gross (and bonus for the studio: it had one of the series’ lowest budgets). Only the final Harry Potter chapter could beat it in the summer of 2011, when they were the only films to pass $300 million domestic.

34. $1.113 Billion

Jurassic Park (1993)

Before James Cameron owned the top two spots in all-time domestic box office (for a period), it was Steven Spielberg who had pulled off that feat. His adaptation of Michael Crichton’s novel Jurassic Park was a return to the revered popcorn blockbusters he made his name on, and it replaced the previous year’s  Batman Returns  as the top opener ever with $47 million and went on to gross over $357 million that summer. That was just a couple million dollars shy of his 1982 classic,  E.T. , but re-releases in 2-D and 3-D over the years have put the film over $400 million domestic and $1 billion worldwide.

35. $1.104 Billion

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

The Transformers series was beginning to show its age in North America in 2014, but around the world it was more popular than ever. Shia LaBeouf was replaced with Mark Wahlberg as the franchise’s central human hero, and the fourth film from Michael Bay approached a near three-hour running time at 165 minutes. But even as it dipped below $300 million for the first time at home, its $858 million international haul was still the sixth-highest total for any movie outside the U.S. and Canada at the time. (It is now 16th.) Bay’s fifth film of the franchise, The Last Knigh t , fell 47% in overall domestic and nearly 45% internationally. At 18% on the Tomatometer,  Age of Extinction has the lowest Tomatometer score of the top 50 biggest films at the worldwide box office.

36. $1.085 Billion

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The conclusion of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy gave us Bane, Catwoman, and even a surprise along the way. By the end of that summer only four films had grossed more domestically in their initial runs than  The Dark Knight Rises :  Avatar , Titanic , The Dark Knight , and Marvel’s The Avengers , which was the only film to eclipse Rises in all of 2012. When all was said and done, Nolan’s trilogy grossed over $2.46 billion worldwide.

37. $1.079 Billion

Joker (2019)

The director of  The Hangover films wanted to make an origin story out of Batman’s most infamous nemesis. The project was met with skepticism, and then it began a run on the festival circuit. Venice awarded the film its top prize in the Golden Lion; some critics were hailing it as a masterpiece. Though its Tomatometer score is among the lower scores in the Top 50 (69%), Todd Phillips’ Joker had the highest opening ever in the month of October (passing the previous year’s Venom ) and ultimately became the highest-grossing film ever released in that month in North America, surpassing Alfonso Cuaron’s  Gravity domestically. The film has overtaken Warner Bros.’ The Dark Knight  on this list, and has also earned a place in the studio’s history as one of its most profitable films of all time.

38. $1.077 Billion

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

The final chapter of the Skywalker saga may have broken the trend set by the other third entries in the franchise’s trilogies (each outgrossed the middle episodes), but it will become record that we may never see broken again. During the week of January 12, 2020, it became the seventh film released by Disney in 2019 to break the $1 billion barrier – it reached that marker in 28 days, whereas  The Last Jedi  did it in less than three weeks. That record will be remembered far longer than having the 12th-highest opening of all-time – The Force Awakens  and  The Last Jedi were Nos. 1 and 2 until Avengers: Infinity War opened – or that it had the second-lowest Tomatometer score among the nine films, ahead of just The Phantom Menace . Nevertheless, it puts a capper on a nine-episode series from 1977-2019 that grossed (with re-releases) a collective $8.796 billion.

39. $1.073 Billion

Toy Story 4 (2019)

When the fourth entry of Pixar’s signature series opened to “only” $120 million, many labeled it a disappointment. Some had expected Toy Story 4  to have the studio’s biggest opening ever, and the film was then written off – by some – as part of a string of failed sequels in the summer of 2019. Well, Woody and the gang proved them all wrong. The movie went on to outgross the third film by over $12 million domestically. Even if it came up a bit short internationally, it still became the fourth billion-dollar grosser in Pixar’s history and their third highest–grossing film overall.

40. $1.067 Billion

Toy Story 3 (2010)

We all assumed it was the end for Woody, Buzz, and all their toy friends – that bittersweet finish was just so perfect. The series would have gone out with a box-office bang, too. The first summer release for the Toy Story  franchise turned into the first $100 million opening weekend for Pixar as well as the studio’s first $400 domestic tally and first worldwide haul of $1 billion. For almost two years it was the second highest–grossing domestic release in Disney’s history; by 2019 it was 16th.

41. $1.066 Billion

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Everyone mocked the concept of Disney turning one of their classic rides into a feature-length film. Well, some $300 million and an Oscar nomination for Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow later, we were looking at a franchise with a modicum of respect. At least, for a little while. Critics went from disdain for the concept before the first film was released to disdain for its epic length and earnestness in the span of just two films, with the original movie’s score of 79% dropping to 53% on the Tomatometer for the sequel. But audiences went the other direction, giving Dead Man’s Chest  a 38.6% boost in domestic earnings and an 84.2% boost internationally. It was Disney’s first $100-plus million opening ($135 million to be precise), and the studio has had 20 more since then. From 2006 until Toy Story 3 was released in 2010, Dead Man’s Chest  was the highest-grossing domestic release in Disney’s history.

42. $1.059 Billion

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

A year after J.J. Abrams launched the record-breaking continuation of George Lucas’ Skywalker saga, audiences were given a go-between tale to help fill in the gaps that led to the destruction of the first Death Star. The Magnificent Seven -like story was an instant favorite for some and an average side-trip for others. It became just the seventh film to clear a half billion dollars in domestic box office. A nearly equal international haul filled in the other half needed for Rogue One to join the $1 Billion Club, a goal that  Solo: A Star Wars Story came up short of by more than $600 million.

43. $1.054 Billion

Aladdin (2019)

Aladdin  wasn’t always a sure bet: A blue Will Smith was mocked in early reveals of his Genie character and Tim Burton’s live-action  Dumbo  proved to be a bust just two months before Aladdin ‘s release. But Guy Ritchie’s new version of the beloved 1992 animated film took advantage of other 2019 summer under-performers like  Godzilla: King of the Monsters ,  Dark Phoenix ,  and  Men In Black International ,  gobbling them all up and staying in the top five at the box office for seven straight weeks. Its international haul was only $70 million less than 2017’s  Beauty and the Beast , and it was even higher than several films above it on this list including Black Panther  and Incredibles 2 .

44. $1.047 Billion

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

After Gore Verbinski’s Pirates trilogy grossed a combined $2.68 billion worldwide, Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer were not about to let the series sail into the sunset. The third film’s bloated length of 168 mins was roundly criticized (its Tomatometer score is just 45%), and this fourth film fared even worse with reviewers (33%), but it did the job at the box office. Domestic audiences showed up for the revamped outing with Jack Sparrow, just not in the expected droves, and a mammoth international total ($804.6 million) kept Stranger Tides  in the record books.

45. $1.035 Billion

Despicable Me 3 (2017)

Though the third film in the Despicable Me  franchise made just $13 million more than the original at the domestic box office, internationally the Despicable Me films had a 164% increase from the first film ($543.1 million) to the third ($1.035 billion). Released in 4,529 theaters, Gru’s third chapter did manage to have the largest launch in film history in North America until Avengers: Endgame came along. Four other films during the summer of 2019 also exceeded its one-time record theater count.

46. $1.029 Billion

Finding Dory (2016)

Thirteen years after Finding Nemo became Pixar’s first $300 million domestic grosser and its biggest hit, the sequel focusing on Ellen Degeneres’ beloved memory-challenged sidekick reclaimed the throne, becoming again the animation house’s highest domestic grosser ever. The movie bested  Toy Story 3 by over $71 million at home – even if it came up a bit short of that film internationally – and showed Pixar’s sequel business was really starting to thrive.

47. $1.027 Billion

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

George Lucas returned to the director’s chair after more than two decades to give fans what they thought they wanted 16 years after the release of Return of the Jedi . Fans certainly turned over their money, but many left with a sense of disappointment that would help taint the prequel trilogy for decades to come. Phantom Menace was the highest-grossing film domestically to earn a Rotten score 52% (until 2019’s The Lion King came along and matched that score, but with far more reviews). The $431 million earned in its initial run was enough to make it second only to Titanic all time in North America; it took re-releases to push it over $1 billion globally. In 1999, it was the first film to clear $100 million in five days, beating the previous record holder, The Lost World: Jurassic Park , which earned $98.6 million in the same amount of time.

48. $1.026 Billion

Zootopia (2016)

To this day,  Zootopia remains the second highest–grossing animated Disney film not connected with Pixar. Since Frozen spent 16 straight weeks in the top 10, only three films have come as close, with 13 straight weeks in that top 10:  Black Panther , La La Land , and yes,   Zootopia . Its $682 million overseas is the sixth best ever for an animated film and the second best for any Disney animated film, Pixar or otherwise. Also, it is just one of four films on this list to receive a Tomatometer score of 98%.

49. $1.025 Billion

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Among the first five attempts Disney made to bring its classic cartoons to life by 2010, Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland was by far the most successful. Its $116.1 million start was the sixth-largest movie opening ever at the time and the second-highest for Disney behind the second Pirates film. It was Burton’s seventh collaboration with Johnny Depp, and the director has not had a film gross as much domestically in total as Alice made in its first three days since – not even with his attempt to replicate the success with Dumbo in 2019, which grossed a total of $114.7 million. But back in 2010, only Avatar , Titanic , and The Return of the King  had made more money outside of North America than Alice did.

50. $1.024 Billion

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Four years after the publication of J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book, Chris Columbus brought it to the big screen, and its legions of fans turned up in record numbers. A $90.2 million opening weekend crushed the previous title holder from four years earlier, The Lost World: Jurassic Park , by over $18 million. The Sorcerer’s Stone ‘s final domestic total ranked sixth all time behind the initial runs of Titanic , The Phantom Menace , E.T. , Jurassic Park , and Forrest Gump . That total remained the highest of the series until Deathly Hallows: Part 2  in 2011. International releases during the pandemic of 2020-21 ultimately pushed the film into the billion club.

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What is the highest grossing movie of all time? Top 10 box office record breakers

Putting together a movie can cost millions of dollars. The most expensive movie ever made is the fourth installment of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," which had production costs of $410.6 million , according to Forbes. 

But what about the money-making side of the film industry? Movies can make anywhere from thousands to billions in the box office, domestically and worldwide. The highest-grossing film of all time has a price tag beyond this planet, just like the setting of the movie. 

Here is the highest-grossing film of all time, plus other box-office record breakers. 

What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?

Avatar , directed by James Cameron, is the highest-grossing movie of all time, having a lifetime gross of over $2.9 billion , according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro. 

The 2009 science fiction film, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, follows Jake Sully, who is sent to Pandora, a moon in the Alpha Centauri star system, as a part of the Avatar Program. Along the way, Jake becomes conflicted between following orders and protecting the Na'vi people and their home. 

A sequel to Avatar, "Avatar: The Way of Water,"  hit theaters on Dec. 16, 2022, 13 years after the original film and once again directed by Cameron. The movie stars original cast members, including Worthington, Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang, as well as newcomers to the franchise, such as Kate Winslet and Jemaine Clement. The film is the third highest-grossing film of all time. 

Three additional installments to the Avatar franchise are planned with releases set for 2024 , 2026 and 2028 , according to IMDb.  

Top 10 highest-grossing films of all time 

Here are the top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro: 

• Avatar (2009), $2.9 billion
• Avengers: Endgame (2019), $2.7 billion
• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), $2.32 billion
• Titanic (1997), $2.2 billion
• Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), $2.07 billion
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018), $2.05 billion 
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), $1.9 billion 
• Jurassic World (2015), $1.67 billion 
• The Lion King (2019), $1.66 billion 
• The Avengers (2012), $1.52 billion

What is the highest-grossing movie adjusted for inflation? 

The highest-grossing film at the global box office adjusted for inflation is "Gone With the Wind," making a total gross of $3.44 billion , according to Guinness World Records. The historical romance adaptation of the 1936 novel of the same name stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh and Leslie Howard. 

Released in 1939, "Gone With the Wind" made $393.4 million domestically and 88 million pounds internationally, says Guinness World Records. 

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1. Avatar (2009)

PG-13 | 162 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington , Zoe Saldana , Sigourney Weaver , Michelle Rodriguez

Votes: 1,385,809 | Gross: $760.51M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,923,706,026

2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

PG-13 | 181 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.

Directors: Anthony Russo , Joe Russo | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Hemsworth

Votes: 1,264,447 | Gross: $858.37M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,799,439,100

3. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

PG-13 | 192 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington , Zoe Saldana , Sigourney Weaver , Stephen Lang

Votes: 493,678 | Gross: $659.68M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,320,246,732

4. Titanic (1997)

PG-13 | 194 min | Drama, Romance

A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio , Kate Winslet , Billy Zane , Kathy Bates

Votes: 1,279,264 | Gross: $659.33M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,255,734,210

5. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.

Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Domhnall Gleeson

Votes: 973,356 | Gross: $936.66M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,071,310,218

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

PG-13 | 149 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

Directors: Anthony Russo , Joe Russo | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Hemsworth , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Evans

Votes: 1,201,988 | Gross: $678.82M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $2,052,415,039

7. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland , Zendaya , Benedict Cumberbatch , Jacob Batalon

Votes: 877,884 | Gross: $804.75M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,921,847,111

8. Jurassic World (2015)

PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.

Director: Colin Trevorrow | Stars: Chris Pratt , Bryce Dallas Howard , Ty Simpkins , Judy Greer

Votes: 679,050 | Gross: $652.27M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,671,537,444

9. The Lion King (2019)

PG | 118 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Donald Glover , Beyoncé , Seth Rogen , Chiwetel Ejiofor

Votes: 266,752 | Gross: $543.64M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,663,075,401

10. The Avengers (2012)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Sci-Fi

Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Scarlett Johansson , Jeremy Renner

Votes: 1,458,712 | Gross: $623.28M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,518,815,515

11. Furious 7 (2015)

PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

Director: James Wan | Stars: Vin Diesel , Paul Walker , Dwayne Johnson , Jason Statham

Votes: 414,545 | Gross: $353.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,515,341,399

12. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Drama

After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.

Director: Joseph Kosinski | Stars: Tom Cruise , Jennifer Connelly , Miles Teller , Val Kilmer

Votes: 695,324 | Gross: $718.73M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,493,491,858

13. Frozen II (2019)

PG | 103 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.

Directors: Chris Buck , Jennifer Lee | Stars: Kristen Bell , Idina Menzel , Josh Gad , Jonathan Groff

Votes: 194,405 | Gross: $477.37M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,453,683,476

14. Barbie (I) (2023)

PG-13 | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Director: Greta Gerwig | Stars: Margot Robbie , Ryan Gosling , Issa Rae , Kate McKinnon

Votes: 533,979 | Gross: $636.24M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,441,764,531

15. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Hemsworth

Votes: 921,170 | Gross: $459.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,405,018,048

16. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.

Directors: Aaron Horvath , Michael Jelenic , Pierre Leduc , Fabien Polack | Stars: Chris Pratt , Anya Taylor-Joy , Charlie Day , Jack Black

Votes: 236,255 | Gross: $574.93M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,361,767,338

17. Black Panther (2018)

PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.

Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Chadwick Boseman , Michael B. Jordan , Lupita Nyong'o , Danai Gurira

Votes: 837,036 | Gross: $700.06M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,349,926,083

18. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

PG-13 | 130 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Michael Gambon

Votes: 947,659 | Gross: $381.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,342,359,942

19. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rey develops her abilities with the help of Luke Skywalker, as the Resistance prepares for battle against the First Order.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher

Votes: 671,597 | Gross: $620.18M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,332,698,830

20. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

PG-13 | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.

Director: J.A. Bayona | Stars: Chris Pratt , Bryce Dallas Howard , Rafe Spall , Justice Smith

Votes: 343,565 | Gross: $417.72M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,310,466,296

21. Frozen (I) (2013)

PG | 102 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Directors: Chris Buck , Jennifer Lee | Stars: Kristen Bell , Idina Menzel , Jonathan Groff , Josh Gad

Votes: 663,462 | Gross: $400.74M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,284,540,518

22. Beauty and the Beast (I) (2017)

PG | 129 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A selfish Prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner.

Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Emma Watson , Dan Stevens , Luke Evans , Josh Gad

Votes: 334,363 | Gross: $504.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,266,115,964

23. Incredibles 2 (2018)

PG | 118 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Incredibles family takes on a new mission which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.

Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Craig T. Nelson , Holly Hunter , Sarah Vowell , Huck Milner

Votes: 330,932 | Gross: $608.58M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,243,089,244

24. The Fate of the Furious (2017)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

When a mysterious woman seduces Dominic Toretto into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Vin Diesel , Jason Statham , Dwayne Johnson , Michelle Rodriguez

Votes: 253,739 | Gross: $226.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,236,005,118

25. Iron Man 3 (2013)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Director: Shane Black | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Guy Pearce , Gwyneth Paltrow , Don Cheadle

Votes: 898,682 | Gross: $409.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,215,577,205

26. Minions (2015)

PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Directors: Kyle Balda , Pierre Coffin | Stars: Sandra Bullock , Jon Hamm , Michael Keaton , Pierre Coffin

Votes: 259,461 | Gross: $336.05M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,159,444,662

27. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

PG-13 | 147 min | Action, Sci-Fi

Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.

Directors: Anthony Russo , Joe Russo | Stars: Chris Evans , Robert Downey Jr. , Scarlett Johansson , Sebastian Stan

Votes: 849,429 | Gross: $408.08M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,155,046,416

28. Aquaman (2018)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.

Director: James Wan | Stars: Jason Momoa , Amber Heard , Willem Dafoe , Patrick Wilson

Votes: 520,429 | Gross: $335.06M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,148,528,393

29. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

PG-13 | 201 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood , Viggo Mortensen , Ian McKellen , Orlando Bloom

Votes: 1,977,766 | Gross: $377.85M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,146,457,748

30. Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)

PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland , Samuel L. Jackson , Jake Gyllenhaal , Marisa Tomei

Votes: 556,123 | Gross: $390.53M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,131,927,996

31. Captain Marvel (2019)

PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

Directors: Anna Boden , Ryan Fleck | Stars: Brie Larson , Samuel L. Jackson , Ben Mendelsohn , Jude Law

Votes: 610,323 | Gross: $426.83M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,131,416,446

32. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

PG-13 | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Shia LaBeouf , Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , Tyrese Gibson , Josh Duhamel

Votes: 431,853 | Gross: $352.39M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,123,794,079

33. Jurassic Park (1993)

PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Sam Neill , Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Richard Attenborough

Votes: 1,066,326 | Gross: $402.45M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,109,802,321

34. Skyfall (2012)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Daniel Craig , Javier Bardem , Naomie Harris , Judi Dench

Votes: 730,818 | Gross: $304.36M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,108,569,499

35. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

PG-13 | 165 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When humanity allies with a bounty hunter in pursuit of Optimus Prime, the Autobots turn to a mechanic and his family for help.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Mark Wahlberg , Nicola Peltz Beckham , Jack Reynor , Stanley Tucci

Votes: 331,488 | Gross: $245.44M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,104,054,072

36. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

PG-13 | 164 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Eight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale , Tom Hardy , Anne Hathaway , Gary Oldman

Votes: 1,826,064 | Gross: $448.14M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,081,169,825

37. Joker (I) (2019)

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix , Robert De Niro , Zazie Beetz , Frances Conroy

Votes: 1,486,304 | Gross: $335.45M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,074,458,282

38. Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again in the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.

Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Adam Driver

Votes: 492,983 | Gross: $515.20M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,074,149,279

39. Toy Story 4 (2019)

G | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Director: Josh Cooley | Stars: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Annie Potts , Tony Hale

Votes: 280,084 | Gross: $434.04M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,073,394,593

40. Toy Story 3 (2010)

G | 103 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.

Director: Lee Unkrich | Stars: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Joan Cusack , Ned Beatty

Votes: 892,000 | Gross: $415.00M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,066,970,811

41. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.

Director: Gore Verbinski | Stars: Johnny Depp , Orlando Bloom , Keira Knightley , Jack Davenport

Votes: 767,188 | Gross: $423.32M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,066,179,747

42. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

PG-13 | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.

Director: Gareth Edwards | Stars: Felicity Jones , Diego Luna , Alan Tudyk , Donnie Yen

Votes: 686,063 | Gross: $532.18M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,058,682,142

43. Aladdin (2019)

PG | 128 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Aladdin, a kind thief, woos Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah, with the help of Genie. When Jafar, the grand vizier, tries to usurp the king, Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie must stop him from succeeding.

Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Will Smith , Mena Massoud , Naomi Scott , Marwan Kenzari

Votes: 289,946 | Gross: $355.56M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,054,304,000

44. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.

Director: Rob Marshall | Stars: Johnny Depp , Penélope Cruz , Ian McShane , Geoffrey Rush

Votes: 563,767 | Gross: $241.06M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,046,721,266

45. Despicable Me 3 (2017)

PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Gru meets his long-lost, charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.

Directors: Kyle Balda , Pierre Coffin , Eric Guillon | Stars: Steve Carell , Kristen Wiig , Trey Parker , Miranda Cosgrove

Votes: 154,062 | Gross: $264.62M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,034,800,131

46. Finding Dory (2016)

PG | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Friendly but forgetful blue tang Dory begins a search for her long-lost parents and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.

Directors: Andrew Stanton , Angus MacLane | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres , Albert Brooks , Ed O'Neill , Kaitlin Olson

Votes: 303,197 | Gross: $486.30M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,029,266,989

47. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

PG | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.

Director: George Lucas | Stars: Ewan McGregor , Liam Neeson , Natalie Portman , Jake Lloyd

Votes: 855,935 | Gross: $474.54M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,027,044,677

48. Zootopia (2016)

PG | 108 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.

Directors: Byron Howard , Rich Moore , Jared Bush | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin , Jason Bateman , Idris Elba , Jenny Slate

Votes: 545,860 | Gross: $341.27M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,025,521,689

49. Alice in Wonderland (I) (2010)

PG | 108 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Mia Wasikowska , Johnny Depp , Helena Bonham Carter , Anne Hathaway

Votes: 440,800 | Gross: $334.19M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,025,468,216

50. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

PG | 152 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.

Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Richard Harris

Votes: 855,529 | Gross: $317.58M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,023,842,938

51. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Fantasy

A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Martin Freeman , Ian McKellen , Richard Armitage , Andy Serkis

Votes: 872,577 | Gross: $303.00M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,017,030,651

52. The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale , Heath Ledger , Aaron Eckhart , Michael Caine

Votes: 2,868,612 | Gross: $534.86M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,006,234,167

53. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

PG-13 | 147 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.

Director: Colin Trevorrow | Stars: Chris Pratt , Bryce Dallas Howard , Laura Dern , Sam Neill

Votes: 204,444 | Gross: $376.85M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $1,001,978,080

54. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Karen Gillan , Kevin Hart , Jack Black

Votes: 443,504 | Gross: $404.52M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $995,339,117

55. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

PG-13 | 146 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

As Harry, Ron and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Bill Nighy

Votes: 598,747 | Gross: $295.98M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $977,070,383

56. Despicable Me 2 (2013)

PG | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Gru, the world's most super-bad turned super-dad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru's own, he has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness.

Directors: Pierre Coffin , Chris Renaud | Stars: Steve Carell , Kristen Wiig , Benjamin Bratt , Miranda Cosgrove

Votes: 425,803 | Gross: $368.06M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $970,766,005

57. The Lion King (1994)

G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

Directors: Roger Allers , Rob Minkoff | Stars: Matthew Broderick , Jeremy Irons , James Earl Jones , Whoopi Goldberg

Votes: 1,141,231 | Gross: $422.78M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $968,511,805

58. The Jungle Book (2016)

PG | 106 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Neel Sethi , Bill Murray , Ben Kingsley , Idris Elba

Votes: 291,936 | Gross: $364.00M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $966,554,929

59. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Fantasy

Bilbo and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen , Martin Freeman , Richard Armitage , Cate Blanchett

Votes: 571,426 | Gross: $255.12M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $962,201,338

60. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

PG-13 | 169 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, find Jack Sparrow, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.

Director: Gore Verbinski | Stars: Johnny Depp , Orlando Bloom , Keira Knightley , Geoffrey Rush

Votes: 693,059 | Gross: $309.42M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $960,996,492

61. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

PG-13 | 161 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen , Martin Freeman , Richard Armitage , Ken Stott

Votes: 704,866 | Gross: $258.37M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $959,027,992

62. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch , Elizabeth Olsen , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Benedict Wong

Votes: 477,501 | Gross: $411.33M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $955,775,804

63. Oppenheimer (I) (2023)

R | 180 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Cillian Murphy , Emily Blunt , Matt Damon , Robert Downey Jr.

Votes: 722,800 | Gross: $326.11M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $950,200,375

64. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

PG-13 | 179 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Viggo Mortensen , Orlando Bloom

Votes: 1,782,573 | Gross: $342.55M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $947,944,270

65. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Family

With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Brendan Gleeson

Votes: 632,805 | Gross: $292.00M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $942,256,902

66. Finding Nemo (2003)

After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

Directors: Andrew Stanton , Lee Unkrich | Stars: Albert Brooks , Ellen DeGeneres , Alexander Gould , Willem Dafoe

Votes: 1,112,759 | Gross: $380.84M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $940,352,645

67. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

PG | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.

Directors: Kyle Balda , Brad Ableson , Jonathan del Val | Stars: Steve Carell , Pierre Coffin , Alan Arkin , Taraji P. Henson

Votes: 85,275 | Gross: $369.70M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $939,628,210

68. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

PG | 153 min | Action, Adventure, Family

As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.

Votes: 595,175 | Gross: $301.96M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $934,504,700

69. Shrek 2 (2004)

PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.

Directors: Andrew Adamson , Kelly Asbury , Conrad Vernon | Stars: Mike Myers , Eddie Murphy , Cameron Diaz , Julie Andrews

Votes: 504,546 | Gross: $436.47M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $928,760,770

70. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

PG | 161 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Harry Potter lives his second year at Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione when a message on the wall announces that the legendary Chamber of Secrets has been opened. The trio soon realize that, to save the school, it will take a lot of courage.

Votes: 691,907 | Gross: $261.99M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $925,054,421

71. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury , leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).

Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Rami Malek , Lucy Boynton , Gwilym Lee , Ben Hardy

Votes: 592,305 | Gross: $216.43M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $910,809,311

72. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

PG-13 | 178 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Orlando Bloom , Sean Bean

Votes: 2,005,654 | Gross: $315.54M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $898,204,420

73. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

PG-13 | 157 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Harry Potter finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares.

Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Eric Sykes

Votes: 681,091 | Gross: $290.01M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $896,815,106

74. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire , Kirsten Dunst , Topher Grace , Thomas Haden Church

Votes: 637,000 | Gross: $336.53M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $894,983,373

75. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

PG | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.

Director: Chris Renaud | Stars: Louis C.K. , Eric Stonestreet , Kevin Hart , Lake Bell

Votes: 217,232 | Gross: $368.38M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $894,328,469

76. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

PG | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Sid's attempt to adopt three dinosaur eggs gets him abducted by their real mother to an underground lost world, his friends attempt to rescue him.

Directors: Carlos Saldanha , Michael Thurmeier | Stars: Ray Romano , John Leguizamo , Denis Leary , Eunice Cho

Votes: 264,029 | Gross: $196.57M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $886,686,817

77. Spectre (I) (2015)

PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Daniel Craig , Christoph Waltz , Léa Seydoux , Ralph Fiennes

Votes: 465,981 | Gross: $200.07M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $880,705,312

78. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.

Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland , Michael Keaton , Robert Downey Jr. , Marisa Tomei

Votes: 718,830 | Gross: $334.20M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $880,166,924

79. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Directors: Steve Martino , Michael Thurmeier | Stars: Ray Romano , Denis Leary , John Leguizamo , Aziz Ansari

Votes: 224,760 | Gross: $161.32M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $877,244,782

80. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Ben Affleck , Henry Cavill , Amy Adams , Jesse Eisenberg

Votes: 752,159 | Gross: $330.36M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $873,637,528

81. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Three years into the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot to rule the galaxy.

Director: George Lucas | Stars: Hayden Christensen , Natalie Portman , Ewan McGregor , Samuel L. Jackson

Votes: 844,908 | Gross: $380.26M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $868,390,560

82. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

PG-13 | 146 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence , Josh Hutcherson , Liam Hemsworth , Philip Seymour Hoffman

Votes: 720,857 | Gross: $424.67M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $865,011,746

83. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego.

Director: James Gunn | Stars: Chris Pratt , Zoe Saldana , Dave Bautista , Vin Diesel

Votes: 759,014 | Gross: $389.81M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $863,756,051

84. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

PG-13 | 161 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.

Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Letitia Wright , Lupita Nyong'o , Danai Gurira , Winston Duke

Votes: 305,151 | Gross: $453.72M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $859,208,836

85. Inside Out (I) (2015)

PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

Directors: Pete Docter , Ronnie Del Carmen | Stars: Amy Poehler , Bill Hader , Lewis Black , Mindy Kaling

Votes: 784,675 | Gross: $356.46M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $858,848,019

86. Venom (2018)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth. But the being takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.

Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: Tom Hardy , Michelle Williams , Riz Ahmed , Scott Haze

Votes: 537,838 | Gross: $213.52M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $856,085,151

87. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, Thor must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela.

Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Chris Hemsworth , Tom Hiddleston , Cate Blanchett , Mark Ruffalo

Votes: 815,522 | Gross: $315.06M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $853,983,879

88. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)

PG-13 | 115 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

After the birth of Renesmee/Nessie, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.

Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Kristen Stewart , Robert Pattinson , Taylor Lautner , Peter Facinelli

Votes: 262,767 | Gross: $292.30M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $848,853,382

89. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

PG-13 | 150 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

Director: James Gunn | Stars: Chris Pratt , Chukwudi Iwuji , Bradley Cooper , Pom Klementieff

Votes: 379,839 | Gross: $359.00M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $845,555,777

90. Inception (2010)

PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Elliot Page , Ken Watanabe

Votes: 2,548,772 | Gross: $292.58M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $836,848,102

91. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Shia LaBeouf , Megan Fox , Josh Duhamel , Tyrese Gibson

Votes: 428,223 | Gross: $402.11M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $836,303,693

92. Spider-Man (2002)

PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire , Kirsten Dunst , Willem Dafoe , James Franco

Votes: 878,993 | Gross: $403.71M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $825,025,036

93. Wonder Woman (2017)

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Gal Gadot , Chris Pine , Robin Wright , Lucy Davis

Votes: 699,352 | Gross: $412.56M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $822,854,286

94. Independence Day (1996)

PG-13 | 145 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.

Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Will Smith , Bill Pullman , Jeff Goldblum , Mary McDonnell

Votes: 605,287 | Gross: $306.17M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $817,400,891

95. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

PG-13 | 132 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York during his worldwide tour to research and rescue magical creatures as something mysterious leaves trails of destruction in the city, threatening to expose the wizarding world.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Eddie Redmayne , Katherine Waterston , Alison Sudol , Dan Fogler

Votes: 507,493 | Gross: $234.04M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $814,044,001

96. Shrek the Third (2007)

Reluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.

Directors: Chris Miller , Raman Hui | Stars: Mike Myers , Cameron Diaz , Eddie Murphy , Antonio Banderas

Votes: 332,227 | Gross: $320.71M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $813,367,380

97. Coco (I) (2017)

PG | 105 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.

Directors: Lee Unkrich , Adrian Molina | Stars: Anthony Gonzalez , Gael García Bernal , Benjamin Bratt , Alanna Ubach

Votes: 589,712 | Gross: $209.73M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $807,817,888

98. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Jack Black , Kevin Hart , Karen Gillan

Votes: 282,917 | Gross: $316.83M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $801,693,929

99. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

PG | 142 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.

Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , Richard Griffiths

Votes: 691,127 | Gross: $249.36M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $797,660,766

100. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Captain Jack Sparrow is pursued by old rival Captain Salazar and a crew of deadly ghosts who have escaped from the Devil's Triangle. They're determined to kill every pirate at sea...notably Jack.

Directors: Joachim Rønning , Espen Sandberg | Stars: Johnny Depp , Geoffrey Rush , Javier Bardem , Orlando Bloom

Votes: 345,570 | Gross: $172.56M

Worldwide Lifetime Gross: $794,881,442

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The seventh installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise was met with huge box office numbers. The film brought in $1.5 billion, which was a true tribute to the star of the franchise, the late Paul Walker, who passed away before the movie was finished filming.

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In case you haven’t noticed, the Avengers are box office gold, bringing in a worldwide gross of $1.4 billion in 2015.

Black Panther

When Marvel released Black Panther in 2018, they introduced the first black superhero to their universe —a true milestone in pop culture history. Just as significant was the public's response and the movie's overwhelming success at the box office. It grossed $1.3 billion worldwide.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Arguably one of the most highly awaited, yet dreaded premiere ever as that of the second Deathly Hallows film — the final installment of the Harry Potter franchise. And the grand finale did not disappoint, reaching $1.3 billion in worldwide grosses.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The latest film of the Star Wars franchise, released in 2017, saw a significant drop in worldwide gross — a departure from the films that preceded it. Nevertheless, it was still a high earner, bringing in $1.33 billion.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World 's sequel with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard returning as stars did not do as well as the first installment, but still brought in $1.31 billion.

The Disney movie, Frozen , holds the title as the highest-grossing animated film, having earned a record breaking $1.28 billion at the box offices worldwide.

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast ’s 2017 live-action musical beat out big-time action franchises by raking in $1.26 billion at the box office.

The Incredibles 2

Audiences waited for fourteen years to see a sequel to the beloved movie The Incredibles , the wait paid off for Pixar: the film generated $1.24 billion worldwide.

The Fate of the Furious

The 2017 release of the Fast and the Furious franchise was met with acclaim bringing in $1.23 billion.

The third film in the Iron Man franchise saw huge success in its opening weekend and ultimately ended up topping it’s prequels, earning $1.21 billion.

When everyone’s favorite minions from Despicable Me debuted in their very own film it was a smashing success. The animated film earned $1.159 billion worldwide. But that's not all: it was also the second highest animated opening in history.

Captain America: Civil War

If you haven’t noticed, superhero franchises are the most common high-grossers at the box office and Captain America: Civil War was no different, reaching a gross of $1.153 billion worldwide.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

The 2011 release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon was the highest-grossing film of the Transformers franchise, earning a total worldwide gross of $1.123 billion.

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The 10 Highest-grossing Holiday Movies of All Time

From the classics that never get old to a surprise Christmas comedy, Boardroom breaks down the highest-grossing holiday films in history.

‘Tis the season, am I right? That’s right, move aside those fall-loving, pumpkin-spice-drinking among us who have been celebrating autumn since the first drop of a leaf in late August. It’s time for the superior season.

As someone who considers himself a Christmas Connoisseur, the holiday season is my time. And while I spend much of that time searching for the best light show or the biggest tree display, it is absolutely CRUCIAL to dedicate an appropriate amount of time to watching holiday movies .

Unfortunately, it’s become an oversaturated market, flooded with films — both good and bad. But which ones have been the most successful at the box office ? Boardroom breaks down the 10 highest-grossing holiday movies of all time.

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Numbers were taken from Box Office Mojo , with the rankings being determined by global profits.

1. The Grinch (2018)

Global box office : $538.9 million Domestic box office : $271.4 million Budget: $75 million

I’m not going to lie; I was surprised right out of the gate with this one.

Don’t get me wrong — it’s a good movie. Clever, funny, entertaining. But just being another dot in a line of Grinch movies, I wouldn’t have thought it would have claimed the top spot. Shoot, I wouldn’t have even guessed it to be ranked above its counterpart in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

My guess is this is a popular one among the youths of the nation and the world, considering its worldwide gross is nearly double the domestic. Not the best holiday film out there, but you gotta give credit where credit is due.

2. Home Alone (1990)

Global box office: $476.7 million Domestic box office : $285.8 million Budget: $18 million

Whether you like Christmas or not, you’ve likely seen Home Alone . Or any of its successors in the series.

This film falls under the classic category, with memorable scenes and repeatable lines that come up every holiday season. How many times have you heard someone say, “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals?” And if you haven’t, you ain’t living. Plus, it even netted recognition by the National Film Registry, by which it was formally listed this year.

It’s not surprising to see Home Alone near the top of the list. The only surprise here is that it’s not No. 1, considering how long it’s been around, the chokehold it has on the holiday season, and The Grinch being relatively young in a series of films featuring the Mean One.

3. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York  (1992)

Global box office: $358.9 million Domestic box office : $173.6 million Budget: $28 million

Kevin is back at it again, this time in the Big Apple.

Again, being one of the more popular holiday series, it shouldn’t shock anyone that the second “Home Alone” posted a respectable performance at the box office. Many actually weren’t too fond of “Lost in New York” when it was first released, but I think the film has aged well over time, providing many memorable quotes and scenes.

But, man, those poor Wet Bandits. Getting swindled by the same little kid for a second time has gotta hurt the ego, and, apparently, your aim.

4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Global box office: $345.8 million Domestic box office: $260.7 million Budget: $123 million

With all due respect to the No. 1 movie above, this is the best Grinch movie — period.

From Jim Carrey’s acting to Max to the introduction of one of the greatest Christmas songs of all time in Faith Hill’s “Where Are You Christmas,” this is a classic you can’t ignore during the holiday season. And when we talk about usable gifs and memes — not even just during the season, but year-round — this movie has supplied plenty.

5. A Christmas Carol (2000)

Global box office: $325.3 million Domestic box office: $137.9 million Budget: $200 million

The placement of this one is a shocker, to be honest. No offense to Jim Carrey, who is fantastic in nearly everything he does, but this isn’t even the best version of A Christmas Carol . As a child prodigy musical actor myself, starring in A Christmas Carol as the one and only Tiny TIm twice in my adolescence, I think I know what I’m talking about.

But even so, the more shocking part of this is the fact that this movie is ranked above some of the heavy hitters of the holidays, which we’ll get to in a minute.

6. The Polar Express  (2004)

Global box office: $316.9 million Domestic box office: $189.5 million Budget: $165 million

If you watch this movie and don’t feel the Christmas spirit, then you may not have a soul.

“The Polar Express” is a movie for all, one that takes you back to your childhood, back to the days of believing. And out of all the depictions of elves, the North Pole, and Santa in various movies over the years, I choose to believe the scene in which the elves sing “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” before Santa makes his grand entrance to a roaring crowd is how it would (does?) go down.

7. Love Actually  (2004)

Global box office: $248.5 million Domestic box office: $59.9 million Budget: $40 million

What are we doing?! (Taylor Twellman voice)

Not going to lie, if you asked me to guess the top 10 before researching this article, I would never have guess this one. I get it — it’s technically a Christmas movie, a la Four Christmases (which I would argue is a much better film, but I’ve never even seen Love Actually, and I plan on keeping it that way). And hey, the money goes where the money goes, so obviously, people are invested in this “holiday” movie year in and year out.

Just not this writer. Next.

8. Elf  (2003)

Global box office: $227.3 million Domestic box office: $178.8 million Budget: $33 million

Now we’re talking. Look, I understand this isn’t a “best holiday movie” ranking and we’re talkin’ strictly money moves here. But Elf is in the conversation as the GOAT, don’t @ me.

One of the greatest actors of our generation in Will Ferrell? Check. Giggles from start to finish? Check. An educational lesson on the four main food groups among elves? Check. The spreading of Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear? Check.

I don’t care what anyone says — this is one of the best Christmas movies out there. I feel so strongly about this that when the person I’m dating told me they had never seen it before, not only did I judge harshly, but I contemplated breaking up on the spot. It’s why I watch it every year on Thanksgiving night after dinner to officially kick off the season (even though my tree has been up since the second the clock struck midnight on Halloween).

And if you feel differently, you’re a cotton-headed ninny muggins.

9. The Holiday  (2006)

Global box office: $205.8 million Domestic box office: $63.2 million Budget: $85 million

Add this to the list of holiday rom-coms I haven’t seen nor plan on. I’m sure it’s a fine movie. And it has a great cast (hello, Jack Black), as well as a Philadelphia-born director in Nancy Meyers (we love to see it).

But I’ll take “Movies I Won’t Be Watching This Holiday Season” for $1,000, please.

[Editor’s note: the writer is insane. Jude Law’s winter whites, a charming old man, and Cameron Diaz’s iconic bed food spread make this film iconic. Sure, I forget the plot every year and feel totally surprised by how insane it is every time I watch it, but I digress.]

10. The Santa Clause  (1994) 

With all due respect to his voicing of the one and only Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise, The Santa Clause (and the succeeding second and third films of the series) might be Tim Allen’s best work.

And while many franchises tend to fall off as they move along during the series, the following “The Santa Clause 2 & 3” both hold their own — even if not quite as good as the original.

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Controversial ‘Civil War’ movie includes reference to ‘Portland Maoists’

• Updated: Apr. 22, 2024, 2:26 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 22, 2024, 1:53 p.m.

The movie, "Civil War," follows journalists traveling from New York City to Washington, D.C., and encountering a country at war with itself. Pictured, from left, Wagner Moura as Joel, and right, Kirsten Dunst as Lee. Murray Close

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At a time when the United States is suffering from extreme political, social and cultural divides, it’s surprising that the number-one movie for the past two weekends has been “Civil War,” a dystopian vision of America at war with itself.

But that’s just what has happened, as The Hollywood Reporter and other sources note that “Civil War” was the box-office champion this past weekend, marking two weeks in the row the film has held the top spot. In its second weekend, according to the Hollywood Reporter, “Civil War” took in $11 million, bringing its domestic total to $45 million.

The movie, from British writer-director Alex Garland (”Ex Machina,” “Annihilation”), follows a group of journalists as they travel from New York City to Washington, D.C. The time isn’t specified, but it looks like the present or the very near future.

Areas of America have turned into a war zone, with an authoritarian president (played by Nick Offerman) and government forces locked into battle with states such as California and Texas — which have seceded from the Union — and hostilities breaking out everywhere from bombed-out cities to vigilante-ruled rural areas.

While there’s much to alarm and upset viewers in the film, Portlanders are particularly likely to notice a comment made by Joel (Wagner Moura), a reporter who’s working with Lee ( Kirsten Dunst ), a photojournalist with extensive experience covering wars around the world.

Early in the film, Joel and Lee are hanging out at a hotel where journalists gather. As they talk, Joel talks about the chaotic nature of the country and its conflicts. “West Coast forces, (expletive) Portland Maoists— it’s all the same.”

There’s no added context, so viewers don’t necessarily know why Joel references “Portland Maoists.” It’s not clear if this relates to well-publicized protests and activist movements in Portland, though that’s at least implied.

Other moments in the film may also resonate with locals. During a moment of respite, the young, aspiring photojournalist Jessie (Cailee Spaeny), talks to her idol, Lee, and mentions how Lee’s accomplishments include taking a legendary photo of “the Antifa Massacre.”

Viewers have no idea what that was, and whether it refers to anti-fascist, or antifa, activists committing a massacre, or being massacred.

Such vague allusions align with the fact that, though “Civil War” includes scenes of graphic violence and carnage, Garland doesn’t provide any explanation for how this conflict came about.

In an interview with The New York Times, Garland said, “I think civil war is just an extension of a situation,” adding, “that situation is polarization and the lack of limiting forces on polarization.”

In response to a question about why he chose to omit details in the film about the civil war, the politics of those involved, and why he didn’t make the film about a clash between liberals and conservatives, Garland said, “Then it would be an issue that only related to this country, but it’s not. You can see it right now playing out in Israel. You can see it happening in Asia, in South America, Europe; you can see it in my own country. Now, if one is talking about polarization, extremism, the Fourth Estate, all of those things, would it be wise to make a Republican-Democrat conversation that immediately shuts down the other half? Would it even be true? It can’t be entirely true, because otherwise it wouldn’t apply to all these other countries. Now, I understand why people want it to be like that for exactly the reason that some of these news organizations have been so successful, which is that if you preach to the choir, the choir digs it.”

Kirsten Dunst, center, in the movie, "Civil War." A24

Garland’s approach has drawn pushback from some quarters. In The New Yorker, for example, Andrew Marantz writes that “‘Civil War; remains resolutely incurious about what might cause a contemporary civil war in America — and thus how one might be prevented. (To oppose a hypothetical conflict without confronting the conditions that could ignite it is a bit like claiming to oppose mass incarceration while deliberately avoiding questions about crime, policing, poverty, psychology, judges, and laws.)”

On the other hand, writing In The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Newby argues that “It’s this exploration of death or evolution, within the framework of a highly politicized time in America and an election year no less, that makes ‘Civil War’ necessary.”

The film, Newby writes, “washes us, and its central characters, in discomfort with no warning, no invitation to look away, and with no tribe to cling to and tell us what’s right and what’s wrong. ‘Civil War’ is an abrasive and uncomfortable film, not because it fully subscribes to any particular ideology, but because it doesn’t — and we hate not having clearly defined sides to root for or against or media that doesn’t perfectly align with our worldview so we can walk out of the theater confidently knowing we’re a good person.”

Despite — or because of — its lack of partisan viewpoints, “Civil War” has been doing strong business in both conservative and liberal areas. As an article in The New York Times says, “The opaque politics have helped the movie attract an audience that bridges political divides. Exit interviews conducted for A24, the studio that produced the movie, found that half of moviegoers identified as ‘liberal’ and half as ‘conservative,’ according to a person with knowledge of the film’s performance in various markets.”

The article goes on to say that “The film outperformed expectations in traditionally conservative markets like Oklahoma City and Colorado Springs, as well as more liberal ones like Portland, Ore. In Phoenix and Dallas, a majority of filmgoers identified as moderate or conservative. The top reason viewers cited for seeing the movie was not an interest in independent cinema or action films but the ‘political dystopian story line.’”

In yet another example of conversations stirred up by the film, the end credits of “Civil War” include acknowledgements of some sources of archival footage, including the Associated Press, Getty and Andy Ngo, the controversial conservative writer who, when he lived in Portland, covered protests here, and has gone on to gain both supporters and fierce critics.

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The 10 highest-grossing movies of all time at the worldwide box office

• "Avatar" reclaimed last year its title as the biggest movie of all time with a re-release in China.
• "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is now the sixth biggest movie ever at the worldwide box office.
• Disney dominates the list of the top 10 highest-grossing movies ever.

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" can't be slowed down.

The Sony release became the No. 6 biggest movie of all time at the worldwide box office over the weekend. Its global box-office total is now $1.69 billion.

It still has a long way to go though if it wants to catch the movies in front of it, which have all made more than $2 billion.

"Avatar" took back last year its crown as the biggest movie in the world, topping Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame," over a decade after it was released.

The 2009 James Cameron-directed sci-fi film earned an additional $57.5 million when it was re-released in China in March 2021.

It's still good news for Disney, though. The company, which owns Marvel, inherited the "Avatar" franchise when it acquired the Fox film studio in 2019.

Other Disney releases that are among the world's biggest movies of all time include 2019's "Lion King" remake and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

We turned to Box Office Mojo for its data on worldwide box office grosses to determine the top 10 highest-grossing movies in the world. Aside from Disney movies, the list also includes entries in Universal franchises like "Fast and Furious" and "Jurassic World."

Here are the 10 highest-grossing movies of all time worldwide (not counting inflation):

10. "Furious 7" (2015)

Global box office:  $1.516 billion

Domestic box office: $353 million

9. "Marvel's The Avengers" (2012)

Global box office:  $1.518 billion

Domestic box office: $623 million

8. "The Lion King" (2019)

Global box office:  $1.66 billion

Domestic box office: $543.6 million

7. "Jurassic World" (2015)

Global box office:  $1.671 billion

Domestic box office: $652 million

6. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021)

Global box office: $1.69 billion

Domestic box office: $721 million

5. "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)

Global box office: $2.048 billion

Domestic box office: $678 million

4. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015)

Global box office:  $2.068 billion

Domestic box office: $936 million

3. "Titanic" (1997)

Global box office:  $2.187 billion

Domestic box office: $659 million

2. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019)

Global box office: $2.797 billion

Domestic box office: $858.4 million

1. "Avatar" (2009)

Global box office: $2.847 billion

Domestic box office: $760.5 million

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The highest-grossing movies of all-time - Though many recent blockbuster hits may fill this list, older and more thoughtful films are prevalent here too. Movies from the 1930s, after adjusting for inflation, have honed the art of commercial success in film as well as the movies from 2018. All information according to Box Office Mojo .

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'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' - 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' was made in 2013. It sold 51,114,600 tickets, grossing US$469,232,028.

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'Ghost' - 'Ghost' was made in 1990, sold 51,465,200 tickets, and grossed US$472,450,536 in today's dollars.

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'Toy Story 3' - 'Toy Story 3' was made in 2010, sold 52,201,900 tickets, and grossed US$479,213,442.

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'Aladdin' - 'Aladdin' was made in 1992, sold 52,442,300 tickets, and grossed US$481,420,314 in today's dollars.

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' - 'Mrs. Doubtfire' was made in 1993, sold 52,684,400 tickets, and made US$483,642,792 in today's dollars.

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'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' - 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' was made in 2002, sold 53,468,500 tickets, and grossed US$490,840,830 in today's money.

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'Avengers: Age of Ultron' - 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' was made in 2015, sold 53,527,100 tickets, and grossed US$491,378,778 in today's money.

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'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' - 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' was made in 1984, sold 53,532,800 tickets, and grossed US$491,431,104 in today's money.

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'M*A*S*H' - 'M*A*S*H' was made in 1970, sold 53,684,200 tickets, grossed US$492,820,956 in today's money, and inspired a hit TV show.

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'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' - 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' was made in 1975, sold 53,685,400 tickets, and grossed US$492,831,972 in today's money.

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'Swiss Family Robinson' - 'Swiss Family Robinson' was made in 1960, sold 53,808,000 tickets, and grossed US$493,957,44 in today's money.

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'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' - 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' was made in 1963, sold 53,875,400 tickets, and grossed US$494,576,172 in today's currency. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' - 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' was made in 2009, sold 53,900,900 tickets, and grossed US$494,810,262 in today's money.

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'The Bridge on the River Kwai' - 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' was made in 1957, sold 54,400,000 tickets, and grossed US$499,392,000 in today's money.

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'Men in Black' - 'Men in Black' was made in 1997, sold 54,616,700 tickets, and grossed US$501,381,306 in today's money.

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'Twister' - 'Twister' was made in 1996, sold 54,688,100 tickets, and grossed US$502,036,758 in today's money.

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' - 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' was made in 2001, sold 54,799,300 tickets, and grossed US$503,057,574 in today's money.

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'The Poseidon Adventure' - 'The Poseidon Adventure' was made in 1972, sold 54,902,000 tickets, and grossed US$504,000,360 U.S. in today's dollars.

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'The Best Years of Our Lives' - 'The Best Years of Our Lives' was made in 1946, sold 55,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$504,900,000 in today's dollars.

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'Rocky' - 'Rocky' was made in 1976, sold 55,040,000 tickets, and grossed US$505,267,200 in today's currency.

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'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' - 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' was made in 1975, sold 55,069,400 tickets, and grossed US$505,537,092 in today's money.

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'Lawrence of Arabia' - 'Lawrence of Arabia' was made in 1962, sold 55,383,600 tickets, and grossed US$508,421,448 in today's currency.

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'Lady and the Tramp' - 'Lady and the Tramp' was made in 1955, sold 55,734,900 tickets, and grossed US$511,646,382 in today's money.

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'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' - 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' was made in 2001, sold 55,913,000 tickets, and grossed US$513,281,340 in today's money.

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'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' - 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' was mdae in 1977, sold 55,922,000 tickets, and grossed US$513,363,960 in today's currency.

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'West Side Story' - 'West Side Story' was made in 1961, sold 55,970,300 tickets, and grossed US$513,807,354 in today's money.

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'Finding Dory' - 'Finding Dory' was made in 2016, sold 56,165,800 tickets, and grossed US$515,602,044.

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'Smokey and the Bandit' - 'Smokey and the Bandit' was made in 1977, sold 56,832,900 tickets, and grossed US$521,726,022 in today's currency. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Tootsie' - 'Tootsie' was made in 1982, sold 56,903,900 tickets, and grossed US$522,377,802 in today's money.

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'Beauty and the Beast' - 'Beauty and the Beast' was made in 2017, sold 57,015,200 tickets, and grossed US$523,399,536.

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'Superman' - 'Superman' was made in 1978, sold 57,358,100 tickets, and grossed US$526,547,358 in today's dollars.

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'The Sixth Sense' - 'The Sixth Sense' was made in 1999, sold 57,579,100 tickets, and grossed US$528,576,138 in today's dollars.

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'The Dark Knight Rises' - 'The Dark Knight Rises' was made in 2012, sold 57,601,400 tickets, and grossed US$528,780,852 in today's money. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' - 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' was made in 2002, sold 57,725,300 tickets, and grossed US$529,918,254 in today's currency.

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'Back to the Future' - 'Back to the Future' was made in 1985, sold 59,050,700 tickets, and grossed US$542,085,426 in today's money. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith' - 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith' was made in 2005, sold 59,324,600 tickets, and grossed US$544,599,828 in today's money.

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'The Passion of the Christ' - 'The Passion of the Christ' was made in 2004, sold 59,704,800 tickets, and grossed US$548,090,064 in today's money.

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'National Lampoon's Animal House' - 'National Lampoon's Animal House' was made in 1978, sold 59,890,300 tickets, and grossed US$549,792,954 in today's currency.    ( Photo : Flickr)

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'The Greatest Show on Earth' - 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was made in 1952, sold 60,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$550,800,000 in today's money.

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'My Fair Lady' - 'My Fair Lady' was made in 1964, sold 60,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$550,800,000 in today's money.

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'Spider-Man 2' - 'Spider-Man 2' was made in 2004, sold 60,158,700 tickets, and grossed US$552,256,866 in today's currency. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Cinderella' - 'Cinderella' was made in 1950, sold 60,301,400 tickets, and grossed US$553,566,852 in today's currency.

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'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' - 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' was made in 2016, sold 60,442,600 tickets, and grossed US$554,863,068.

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'The Towering Inferno' - 'The Towering Inferno' was made in 1974, sold 61,375,700 tickets, and grossed US$563,428,926 in today's money.

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'Finding Nemo' - 'Finding Nemo' was made in 2003, sold 61,623,900 tickets, and grossed US$565,707,402 in today's money.

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'The Bells of St. Mary's' - 'The Bells of St. Mary's' was made in 1945, sold 62,745,100 tickets, and grossed US$576,000,018 in today's money.

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'Batman' - 'Batman' was made in 1989, sold 62,954,600 tickets, and grossed US$577,923,228 in today's money.

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'Blazing Saddles' - 'Blazing Saddles' was made in 1974, sold 63,227,500 tickets, and grossed US$580,428,450 in today's money.

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'Bambi' - 'Bambi' was made in 1942, sold 63,712,400 tickets, and grossed US$584,879,832 in today's money.

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'Around the World in 80 Days' - 'Around the World in 80 Days' was made in 1956, sold 64,615,400 tickets, and grossed US$593,169,372 in today's money.

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'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' was made in 2006, sold 64,628,400 tickets, and grossed US$593,288,712 in today's money.

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'The Robe' - 'The Robe' was made in 1953, sold 65,454,500 tickets, and grossed US$600,872,310 in today's money.

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'American Graffiti' - 'American Graffiti' was made in 1973, sold 65,714,300 tickets, and grossed US$603,257,274 in today's money. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Airport' - 'Airport' was made in 1970, sold 66,111,300 tickets, and grossed US$606,901,734 in today's money.

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'Goldfinger' - 'Goldfinger' was made in 1964, sold 66,300,000 tickets, and grossed US$608,634,000 in today's money.

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'Beverly Hills Cop' - 'Beverly Hills Cop' was made in 1984, sold 67,150,000 tickets, and grossed US$616,437,000 in today's money. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'Cleopatra' - 'Cleopatra' was made in 1963, sold 67,183,500 tickets, and grossed US$616,744,530 in today's money.

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'Pinocchio' - 'Pinocchio' was made in 1940, sold 67,403,300 tickets, and grossed US$618,762,294 in today's money.

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'Home Alone' - 'Home Alone' was made in 1990, sold 67,734,200 tickets, and grossed US$621,799,956 in today's money.

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'Independence Day' - 'Independence Day' was made in 1996, sold 69,268,900 tickets, and grossed US$635,888,502 in today's money.

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'Spider-Man' - 'Spider-Man' was made in 2002, sold 69,484,700 tickets, and grossed US$637,869,546 in today's money.

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'Love Story' - 'Love Story' was made in 1970, sold 69,998,100 tickets, and grossed US$642,582,558 in today's money.

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'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' - 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' was made in 1969, sold 70,557,900 tickets, and grossed US$647,721,522 in today's money.

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'Shrek 2' - 'Shrek 2' was made in 2004, sold 71,050,900 tickets, and grossed US$652,247,262 in today's money.

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'Ghostbusters' - 'Ghostbusters' was made in 1984, sold 71,160,400 tickets, and grossed US$653,252,472 in today's money.

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'Sleeping Beauty' - 'Sleeping Beauty' was made in 1959, sold 72,676,100 tickets, and grossed US$667,166,598 in today's money.

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'The Jungle Book' - 'The Jungle Book' was made in 1967, sold 73,679,900 tickets, and grossed US$676,381,482 in today's money.

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'Thunderball' - 'Thunderball' was made in 1965, sold 74,800,000 tickets, and grossed US$686,664,000 in today's money.

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'The Avengers' - 'The Avengers' was made in 2012, sold 76,768,200 tickets, and grossed US$704,732,076 in today's money.

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'Grease' - 'Grease' was made in 1978, sold 76,969,200 tickets, and grossed US$706,577,256 in today's money.

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'Mary Poppins' - 'Mary Poppins' was made in 1964, sold 78,181,800 tickets, and grossed US$717,708,924 in today's money.

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'Forrest Gump' - 'Forrest Gump' was made in 1994, sold 78,545,600 tickets, and grossed US$721,048,608 in today's money.

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'The Godfather' - 'The Godfather' was made in 1972, sold 78,922,600 tickets, and grossed US$724,509,468 in today's money.

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'Jurassic World' - 'Jurassic World' was made in 2015, sold 79,051,900 tickets, and grossed US$725,696,442 in today's money.

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'Fantasia' - 'Fantasia' was made in 1941, sold 83,043,500 tickets, and grossed US$762,339,330 in today's money. ( Photo : Flickr)

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'The Graduate' - 'The Graduate' was made in 1967, sold 85,576,700 tickets, and grossed US$785,594,106 in today's money.

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'Raiders of the Lost Ark' - 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was made in 1981, sold 88,526,800 tickets, and grossed US$812,676,024 in today's money.

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'The Lion King' - 'The Lion King' was made in 1994, sold 89,101,100 tickets, and grossed US$817,948,098 in today's money.

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'The Sting' - 'The Sting' was made in 1973, sold 89,142,900 tickets, and grossed US$818,331,822 in today's money.

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'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' - 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' was made in 1999, sold 90,312,700 tickets, and grossed US$829,070,586 in today's money.

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'Jurassic Park' - 'Jurassic Park' was made in 1993, sold 91,922,000 tickets, and grossed US$843,843,960 in today's money.

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'Return of the Jedi' - 'Return of the Jedi' was made in 1983, sold 94,059,400 tickets and grossed US$863,465,292 in today's money.

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'Avatar' - 'Avatar' was made in 2009, sold 97,255,300 tickets, and grossed US$892,803,654 in today's money.

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'Ben-Hur' - 'Ben-Hur' was made in 1959, sold 98,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$899,640,000 in today's money.

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'The Empire Strikes Back' - 'The Empire Strikes Back' was made in 1980, sold 98,180,600 tickets, and grossed US$901,297,908 in today's money.

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'One Hundred and One Dalmatians' - 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians' was made in 1961, sold 99,917,300 tickets, and grossed US$917,240,814 in today's money.

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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was made in 2015, sold 108,115,100 tickets, and grossed US$992,496,618 in today's money.

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'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' - 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was made in 1937, sold 109,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$1,000,620,000 in today's money.

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'The Exorcist' - 'The Exorcist' was made in 1973, sold 110,599,200 tickets, and grossed US$1,015,300,656 in today's money.

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'Doctor Zhivago' - 'Doctor Zhivago' was made in 1965, sold 124,135,500 tickets, and grossed US$1,139,563,890 in today's money.

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'Jaws' - 'Jaws' was made in 1975, sold 128,078,800 ticekts, and grossed US$1,175,763,384 in today's money.

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'The Ten Commandments' - 'The Ten Commandments' was made in 1956, sold 131,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$1,202,580,000 in today's money.

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'Titanic' - 'Titanic' was made in 1997, sold 135,551,900 tickets, and grossed US$1,244,366,442 in today's money.

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' - 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' was made in 1982, sold 141,854,300 tickets, and grossed US$1,302,222,474 in today's money.

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'The Sound of Music' - 'The Sound of Music' was made in 1965, sold 142,415,400 tickets, and grossed US$1,307,373,372 in today's money.

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'Star Wars' - 'Star Wars' was made in 1977, sold 178,119,600 tickets, and grossed US$1,635,137,928 in today's money.

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'Gone with the Wind' - 'Gone with the Wind' was made in 1939, sold 202,044,600 tickets, and grossed US$1,854,769,428, making it the highest grossing movie of all time.

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The highest-grossing movies of all-time

Here are the top 100.

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Though many recent blockbuster hits may fill this list, older and more thoughtful films are prevalent here too. Movies from the 1930s, after adjusting for inflation, have honed the art of commercial success in film as well as others from 2018.  All information according to Box Office Mojo .

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Box Office: A24’s ‘Civil War’ Fends Off Three New Movies to Remain No. 1

By Rebecca Rubin

Rebecca Rubin

Senior Film and Media Reporter

• ‘Dune 2’ Nears $700 Million at Global Box Office 2 days ago
• Box Office: A24’s ‘Civil War’ Fends Off Three New Movies to Remain No. 1 2 days ago
• Netflix’s New Movie Chief Is Tasked With Making ‘Better Films,’ Not Necessarily ‘Fewer Films’ 4 days ago

A24’s dystopian thriller “ Civil War ” conquered the box office again, fending off three new releases to retain the top spot on North American charts.

Alex Garland’s film, starring Kirsten Dunst as a photojournalist who traverses a violently divided United States, added $11.12 million in its second weekend of release. It has generated $44.8 million so far and already stands as one of A24’s top five highest-grossing movies of all time. With a $50 million price tag, it’s also the indie distributor’s most expensive film to date.

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Critics and audiences seemed to like the movie, which has an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and “B” CinemaScore. (Those reactions are pretty solid for the horror genre.) Based on Universal’s classic 1936 monster film “Dracula’s Daughter” and directed by “Scream VI” filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, “Abigail” follows kidnappers who capture and hold for ransom a 12-year-old ballerina, who ends up being a killer vampire child. The film cost $28 million, so although it didn’t meet initial expectations, “Abigail” shouldn’t struggle to turn a profit in its theatrical run.

At No. 4, Lionsgate’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” collected $9 million in its first weekend of release. It’s a weak result for the $60 million-budgeted action comedy, which stars Henry Cavill, Henry Golding and Eiza González and fictionalizes the real covert British military group that recruited a small group of skilled soldiers to strike against Nazis. It holds an “A-” CinemaScore and 73% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The weekend’s final new release, “Spy × Family Code: White,” fizzled in fifth place with $4.8 million from 2,009 North American theaters. Ticket buyers (at least, the few who showed up on opening weekend) were fond of the animated action-comedy, which has an “A” CinemaScore and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

“Spy × Family Code: White” — the first film based on the popular manga TV series “Spy x Family” by Tatsuya Endo” — has already earned $45.8 million at the international box office.

“Like most anime titles, ‘Spy x Family’ arrives having already done extremely well in Japan,” says David A. Gross of movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “Anime releases play quickly domestically, but make most of their money in Asia.”

Two holdover titles, “Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire” and “Kung Fu Panda 4,” rounded out the top of box office charts.

Warner Bros. and Legendary’s monster mashup “Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire” earned $9.4 million in its fourth weekend of release and took third place, ahead of “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” It has now grossed $171.6 million domestically and $485.2 million globally.

Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” notched the No. 6 slot with $4.6 million. After seven weeks on the big screen, the family film has grossed $179 million in North America and a mighty $480 million globally.

Overall, this ranked among the lowest-grossing weekends of 2024 at the domestic box office with roughly $65 million in total. Year-to-date revenues are 20% behind the same period in 2023. Now, after an unremarkable April at the movies, theater owners are anxiously waiting for “The Fall Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt,” to kick off popcorn season on May 3.

“As one of the quietest weekends of the past 12 months, the official start of the summer movie season can’t get here soon enough,” says senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian.

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These Are Going to Be the Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024

A lready thinking about where you want to travel in 2024 ? If you’re hoping to hit the hottest travel destinations of the year, Expedia Group is here to help. The one-stop travel site—alongside Hotels.com and VRBO—just released Unpack '24 , a travel trends analysis for the coming year. In addition to detailing the projected top 10 most popular international destinations of 2024, the site also revealed 10 “dupes” for travelers looking to perhaps spend a bit less, as well as those hoping to be surrounded by fewer fellow tourists. Additionally, they revealed 10 affordable cities where the world’s biggest musical acts are set to perform, as well as where to travel if you live a sober lifestyle.

“At Expedia Group, we have extensive first-party travel data that we use to enhance and curate experiences for our travelers across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo,” Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands, says in the report. “These insights shape our travel forecasts, revealed in Unpack '24, enabling our travelers to be the first to discover and book the most desired trips before they become well-beaten paths.”

Ready to ignite your travel bug? Ahead, discover the most popular travel destinations of 2024.

The Top 10 Travel Destinations of 2024

Expedia Group predicts that travelers are most likely to jet set to destinations popularized in fan-favorite TV shows and movies. According to the report, “More than half of travelers say they’ve researched or booked a trip to a destination after seeing it on a TV show or in a movie. In fact, travelers say TV shows influence their travel decisions more than Instagram, TikTok, and podcasts.” With that in mind, they reveal that the top 10 travel destinations of 2024 are as follows:

• Thailand - Featured in White Lotus , Season 3—which has sadly been pushed to premiere in 2025
• Romania - Featured in Wednesday , Season 2—which has not yet set a release date
• Malta - As seen in Gladiator 2 , which is set to premiere on November 22, 2024
• Paris - As seen in Emily in Paris
• Scottish Highlands - Featured in Outlander
• London, Bath, and Windsor, U.K. - As seen in Bridgerton and The Crown
• South Korea - Featured in Squid Game —the Season 2 release date has yet to be announced
• Florida Keys - As seen in the series Bad Monkey
• Australia - Featured in Baz Luhrmann’s Faraway Downs series, as well as the film Furiosa , which is set to premiere on May 24, 2024
• Greece - as seen in the films Argylle (set to release in 2024) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

The Top 10 Travel Destination Dupes

Dupes have long been lauded in the beauty and fashion categories, and now the concept is making its way to travel. “1 in 3 of those polled say they’ve booked a dupe,” the report reveals. “But what do these less obvious alternatives offer besides potential savings? They’re often less crowded, tend to be a little unexpected, and can be every bit as delightful as the tried-and-true destinations.”

Intrigued by the idea of booking a stellar vacation for a fraction of the price? Check out Expedia Group’s Top 10 Travel Destination Dupes, below, which are listed as the original destination of inspiration and the dupe that mirrors it.

• Seoul —> Taipei
• Bangkok —> Pattaya
• Santorini —> Paros
• Saint Martin —> Curaçao
• Sydney —> Perth
• London —> Liverpool
• Lisbon —> Palermo
• Geneva —> Québec City
• Zermatt —> Sapporo
• Nashville —> Memphis

The Top 10 Tour-Inspired Travel Destinations

Music lovers, this one’s for you! As you well know, traveling to see your favorite artists live is expensive, to say the least. With this in mind, Expedia set out to find the most affordable destinations where the world’s most famous pop and rock stars are set to take the stage in 2024.

Through their research, in which they analyzed the average daily rates of tour locations, they found the top 10 most affordable cities (less than $150/night on average) where travelers can witness the likes of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, Metallica, Madonna, and more. They are as follows:

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - $91
• Edmonton, Canada - $108
• Mexico City, Mexico - $119
• Warsaw, Poland - $119
• Birmingham, U.K. - $127
• Houston, Texas - $130
• Antwerp, Belgium - $140
• Tokyo, Japan - $147
• Perth, Australia - $148
• Detroit, Michigan - $149

For more research-backed travel trends, be sure to check out Expedia’s full Unpack ‘24 Trend Report .

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Martin scorsese's new movie can make up for divisive $23 million box office bomb from 8 years ago.

A potential reunion in Martin Scorsese's upcoming movie can make up for his divisive box office bomb from 2016 that only made $23 million.

• Martin Scorsese and Andrew Garfield's potential reunion on A Life of Jesus can make up for their 2016 box office bomb Silence.
• Both Silence and A Life of Jesus are based on Shūsaku Endō novels heavily rooted in religion.
• Silence's lengthy runtime, lack of awards buzz, and heavy, complex themes all contributed to its commercial failure.

If one actor ends up starring in Martin Scorsese 's upcoming A Life of Jesus movie, it could redeem the duo's commercial flop from eight years ago. With 2023's Killers of the Flower Moon behind him, Martin Scorsese is embarking on his next filmmaking era. Per Variety , Scorsese has several upcoming films in the works, two of which he is expected to direct back-to-back. Ahead of his recently announced Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the legendary blue-eyed crooner, Scorsese's next film is expected to be A Life of Jesus , based on Shūsaku Endō’s 1973 book of the same name.

The prolific filmmaker first announced his tentative plans to make a movie about Jesus after meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican in May 2023. Few details have been shared about the film except that it will reportedly begin filming later this year in Israel, Italy, and Egypt and be entirely financed by Scorsese himself. Scorsese has also expressed interest in reuniting with an actor from one of his past films for A Life of Jesus. If this potential casting comes to fruition, it could redeem the commercial flop in question.

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Martin scorsese reuniting with andrew garfield in life of jesus could make up for silence, garfield starred as a jesuit priest in the 2016 historical drama.

Scorsese is hoping to reunite with Andrew Garfield on A Life of Jesus , though it is unknown whether Scorsese wants Garfield to play Jesus himself. The two of them first collaborated on Scorsese's 2016 historical drama Silence , also based on an Endō novel of the same name from 1966. In Silence, Garfield plays a 17th-century Jesuit priest named Sebastião Rodrigues who embarks on a journey to Japan alongside fellow Jesuit priest Francisco Garupe (Adam Driver) to locate their missing mentor, Cristóvão Ferreira (Liam Neeson), after he was forced to renounce his Christian faith.

If Garfield stars in A Life of Jesus , another Endō film adaptation heavily rooted in religion, it would allow him and Scorsese to make up for their Silence letdown.

With an 83% score on the Tomatometer, critics' consensus was that Silence is " a thoughtful, emotionally resonant look at spirituality and human nature that stands among [Scorsese's] finest works " (via Rotten Tomatoes ). However, Silence was not as well-received by audiences as reflected by its 70% audience score. While this is still a respectable rating, Silence bombed at the box office , earning only $23.8 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo ). If Garfield stars in A Life of Jesus , another Endō film adaptation heavily rooted in religion, it would allow him and Scorsese to make up for their Silence letdown.

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Why silence didn't perform well for martin scorsese, silence didn't click with audiences as much as critics.

Silence underperforming at the box office can be attributed to a few different factors, such as the fact that Silence is nearly three hours long . With a runtime of two hours and 41 minutes, Silence is one of Scorsese's longest movies . This is a long time for audiences to sit in the movie theater, which likely affected ticket sales. There also wasn't much awards buzz surrounding Silence that would have otherwise encouraged people to go see it. Silence was only nominated for one Oscar for Best Cinematography, an unusually low amount for a Scorsese movie.

Silence is an intense film that deals with heavy, complex themes of religion and trauma, none of which is easy for viewers to digest.

The audience response from those who did go see the film also contributed to its lack of commercial success. Silence is an intense film that deals with heavy, complex themes of religion and trauma, none of which is easy for viewers to digest. Ultimately, Silence suffered commercially for a number of circumstantial and story-related reasons, but A Life of Jesus can redeem this Martin Scorsese movie's shortcomings if Andrew Garfield is on board to star.

Sources: Variety , Rotten Tomatoes , Box Office Mojo

'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1

NEW YORK — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The A24 election-year gamble, the indie studio’s biggest budgeted film yet, took in $11.1 million in ticket sales at 3,929 theaters over the weekend. The $50 million film, set in a near-future U.S. in which Texas and California have joined in rebellion against a fascist president, has grossed $44.9 million in two weeks.

Its provocative premise – and A24’s marketing, which included images of U.S. cities ravaged by war – helped keep “Civil War” top of mind for moviegoers .

But it was a painfully slow weekend in theaters – the kind sure to add to concern over what’s thus far been a down year for Hollywood at the box office. Year-to-date ticket sales are down almost 20% compared to last year, according to Comscore.

Going into the weekend, Universal Pictures’ “Abigail,” a critically acclaimed R-rated horror film about the daughter of Dracula, had been expected to lead ticket sales. It came in second with $10.2 million in 3,384 theaters.

That was still a fair result for a film that cost a modest $28 million to make. “Abigail,” which remakes the 1936 monster film “Dracula’s Daughter,” is about a 12-year-old girl taken by kidnappers who soon realize they’ve made a poor choice of hostage. It’s directed by the duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett whose production company goes by the name Radio Silence.

More concerning was the overall tepid response for a handful of new wide releases – and the likelihood that there will be more similar weekends throughout 2024. Last year’s actors and writers' strikes, which had a prolonged effect on the movie pipeline, exacerbated holes in Hollywood’s release schedule.

Horror films, in recent years among the most reliable cash cows in theaters, also haven’t thus far been doing the automatic business they previous did. According to David A. Gross, who runs the consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research, horror releases accounted for $2 billion in worldwide sales in 2023.

Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” debuted with $9 million in 2,845 theaters. In the based-on-a-true-story Lionsgate release, which reportedly cost $60 million to produce, Henry Cavill leads a World War II mission off the coast of West Africa.

Though Ritchie has been behind numerous box-office hits, including the live-action “Aladdin” and a pair of Sherlock Holmes films, his recent movies have struggled to find big audiences. The Lionsgate spy comedy “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre” grossed $48 million against a $50 million budget, while MGM’s “The Covenant,” also released last year, made $21 million while costing $55 million to make.

A bright sign for “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”: audiences liked it. The film earned an A-minus CinemaScore.

The anime “Spy x Family Code: White,” from Sony’s Crunchyroll, also struggled to stand out with audiences. Though the adaptation of the Tatsuya Endo manga TV series “Spy x Family” has already been a hit with international moviegoers, it debuted below expectations with $4.9 million in 2,009 U.S. theaters.

The mightiest film globally, though, continues to be “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” The Warner Bros. monster movie has for the past month led worldwide ticket sales. It added another $9.5 million domestically and $21.6 million internationally to bring its four-week global total to $485.2 million.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. “Civil War,” $11.1 million.

2. “Abigail,” $10.2 million.

3. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” $9.5 million.

4. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” $9 million.

5. “Spy x Family Code: White,” $4.9 million.

6. “Kung Fu Panda 4,” $4.6 million.

7. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” $4.4 million.

8. “Dune: Part Two,” $2.9 million.

9. “Monkey Man,” $2.2 million.

10. “The First Omen,” $1.7 million.