In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, certain films transcend boundaries, capturing the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide while making a significant impact on popular culture. These cinematic juggernauts not only entertain but also break box office records, solidifying their place in history as the highest-grossing movies of all time. Let’s embark on a journey through the top 10 highest-grossing films globally, exploring the stories, achievements, and lasting legacies of these cinematic titans.
10) The Avengers (2012) $1,515,100,211
Joss Whedon’ın çığır açan süper kahraman ekip filmi “Yenilmezler”, Dünya’nın en güçlü kahramanlarını Loki ve uzaylı ordusuna karşı destansı bir savaşta bir araya getirdi. Dünya çapında 1,52 milyar dolar hasılat elde eden bu film, Marvel Sinematik Evreni’nin hakimiyetinin yolunu açtı.
9) The Lion King (2019) $1,646,106,779
Unforgettable for the ’80s and ’90s generation, no one expected The Lion King to gross as much as it did when it came back in theaters years later, stronger than ever. Jon Favreau’s photorealistic reimagining of Disney’s animated classic “The Lion King” dazzled audiences with its stunning visuals and timeless story. With a worldwide gross of $1.64 billion, “The Lion King” has captured the hearts of generations to come.
8) Jurassic World (2015) $1,669,963,641
Colin Trevorrow’s reboot of the beloved Jurassic Park franchise, “Jurassic World,” roared onto screens with its thrilling dinosaur action and visual spectacle. Grossing $1.67 billion worldwide, this film ushered in a new era of prehistoric adventure.
7) Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) $1,907,836,254
With so many characters brought together from the Spider-Man universe, No Homecoming has become almost as big an event as any other movie. Even though the movie wasn’t a sure thing until the moment it was released, fans around the world were eagerly anticipating it, hoping that Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland would come together for a spectacular adventure. This anticipation was enough to draw people to the movie theaters. Even though there were some problems in the story, it provided the expected nostalgia and the movie theaters were filled with enthusiasm. No Homecoming became the highest-grossing film in the Spider-Man franchise and earned the title of the highest-earning film in 2021.
6) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) $2,048,359,754
Infinity War, another Avengers movie, was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. This movie brought together a wide range of Marvel superheroes in an epic battle against the evil Thanos. It earned 2.048 billion dollars worldwide.
5) Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens (2015) $2,064,615,817
The final movie in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was a big event. Unlike the previous trilogies in the series, the movie was notable for being the first to follow Revenge of the Sith and the controversial prequel trilogy. It was also the first major project to come out of the Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Lucasfilm. Rise of Skywalker was intended to blaze a new path in the Star Wars universe independent of George Lucas’ contribution, honoring the past while shedding light on the future of the franchise. Directed by J.J. Abrams, this long-awaited sequel to the Star Wars saga ignited the box office upon its release. A mix of nostalgia and new characters, the movie earned $2.07 billion worldwide.
4) Titanic (1997) $2,223,048,786
Another James Cameron masterpiece, this romantic disaster film held the top spot for over a decade before being surpassed by Avatar. Its tragic love story set against the backdrop of the ill-fated RMS Titanic resonated with audiences, earning $2.2 billion globally. The movie was re-released in 3D in 2012.
3) Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) $2,317,514,386
This movie, the sequel to Avatar, was originally planned to be released in 2014. But we had to wait until the end of 2022 for the movie. However, when it did arrive, it reminded us that we should never underestimate the talent of James Cameron and the magic of Pandora.
The movie, of course, couldn’t exactly repeat the success of the first Avatar. But its global box office gross of $2.31 billion is quite impressive. Avatar: The Way of the Water had an estimated budget of between $350 million and $460 million, and James Cameron stated that in order to make the movie profitable, it needed to become the third or fourth highest grossin
2) Avengers: Endgame (2019) $2,788,912,285
The culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, broke numerous box office records upon release. Its emotional payoff and epic scale drew audiences worldwide, leading to a total gross of $2.798 billion.
1) Avatar (2009) $2,923,706,026
And the winner… This visually stunning sci-fi epic directed by James Cameron has been at its peak for over a decade. When Avatar hit theaters in 2009, it made a huge impact with its groundbreaking visual effects, motion capture technology and impressive 3D technology. Set in Pandora, this fantasy world laid the foundation for a franchise with its own themed section like Disney World and at least four sequels. The film was a huge hit with moviegoers and ticket sales skyrocketed, grossing almost $3 billion on a budget of around $237 million.
All Time Worldwide Box Office
Of course, it is worth noting that it is not fair to compare the grosses of a movie made 20 years ago with today, but we still wanted to make a ranking based on data from February 2024. Let’s see what kind of movies will break these records in the coming years.
