Making movies has unquestionably evolved into one of the most lucrative industries in the history of the world. Whether you prefer an action blockbuster or a more tragic film, it appears that there is something for everyone in the cinema, as long as they prefer visual media over audio media. In spite of the fact that there is something for everyone, some things appeal to a greater number of individuals than others. As a result, those films are financially successful at the box office. These are some of the most financially successful films of all time.
All Time’s Biggest Box Office Hits
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Far From Home, the follow-up to 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and the first Marvel Cinematic Universe picture on this list, follows the eponymous character as he embarks on a school trip to Europe. Unfortunately, the entrance of Mysterio and the Elementals derailed what was intended to be a relaxing vacation, as SHIELD wants his assistance to cope with a threat that has arisen. The box office takes for this film was $1,131,927,996. Despite the fact that it came in at number 24 on the list of highest-grossing pictures, it is still an outstanding achievement for a more recent release. Aside from that, it is the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie of all time.
Spider Man
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)
The Return of the King, the conclusion of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, had been much anticipated before its release on December 18, 2011. Everyone’s desire to see how the story ended most likely played a role in why everyone wanted to see this movie. The film has earned a total of $1,146,030,912, making it the highest-grossing picture in the franchise and the highest-grossing film in director Peter Jackson’s career. Given that it peaked at number two in the first place, The Return of the King has had the most significant decrease in the rankings among these films.
The Lord Of The Rings The Return Of The King (2003)
Aquaman (2018)
Following the success of films such as 2017’s Justice League and 2015’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the number of people who expected a film on the DC Comics character Aquaman to be good was very modest. However, the picture was a critical and commercial success. While not a perfect film, it certainly had its moments and was enjoyable enough to earn $1,148,485,886 in box office revenue and contribute to the revitalization of DC’s cinematic world. While it is currently the 23rd highest-grossing film of all time, it was formerly the 20th highest-grossing film of all time, before a handful of other large blockbusters pushed it down a few spots. A sequel is already in the works, with a release date of December 16, 2022, slated for release.
Aquaman (2018)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Captain America: Civil War, the third installment in the Captain America film trilogy and the 12th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was notable for the fact that it featured the entire ensemble of The Avengers fighting over superhuman status. Not only did it star big-name actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson in their iconic roles, but it also served as the MCU’s first introduction to beloved characters such as Black Panther and Spider-Man, who were previously undiscovered. While it is ranked 22nd in the top-grossing films of all time, it is the twelfth highest-ranking film of all time. Because of its large public appeal, the picture earned $1,153,329,473 in box office revenue.
Captain America Civil War (2016)
Minions (2015)
You’ll be hard-pressed to find an adult who enjoyed this film, but children absolutely adored it. And enough of them were successful in convincing their parents to take them to see it, resulting in Minions becoming the 21st biggest grossing film of all time. Even better, it achieved an all-time high ranking of tenth place. This distinguishes it significantly from the previous films in the Despicable Me franchise, from which this film was derived. The box office takes for this film was $1,159,398,397.
Minions (2015)
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Considering that Iron Man 3 was released immediately after The Avengers and features one of the most well-known characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that it has become the highest-grossing film in the whole Iron Man trilogy. The film’s twist sparked some debate, but it was otherwise an extremely entertaining film that served as the kickoff to Marvel’s Phase Two film production schedule. Iron Man 3 was formerly the fifth biggest grossing film of all time, despite its current position in 20th place. The film has earned a total of $1,214,811,252 in box office revenue.
Iron Man 3 (2013)
The Fate Of The Furious (2017)
The Fast and the Furious franchise’s eighth installment, which was the first to be released after Paul Walker’s terrible death, didn’t hold back when it came to the intensity of the story. Incorporating the strong sentiments of family and togetherness once more while blending them with the ludicrous action of the franchise, there isn’t much to say that people wouldn’t already understand. While it is currently the 19th most grossing picture of all time, it peaked at 11th with a total of $1,238,764,765 in box office receipts.
The Fate Of The Furious
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Pixar spent 14 years before producing this mega-hit, which was the widely anticipated sequel to the 2004 smash hit. Despite the fact that people are divided on the quality of this picture in contrast to the first, Incredibles 2 outperformed its predecessor in terms of box office receipts. Originally ranked as the 15th most grossing film of all time, it has subsequently been relegated to the 18th position with a total gross of $1,242,805,359 dollars.
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Beauty And The Beast (2017)
The first reincarnation of this picture, 2017’s Beauty and the Beast, far outperformed the animated original in terms of box office receipts. Beauty and the Beast, like Minions, achieved an all-time high position on the list of the highest-earning films, taking 10th place on the list of the top 100 grossing films. Despite this, it is currently ranked 17th. The box office takes for this film was $1,263,521,126.
Beauty And The Beast (2017)
Frozen (2013)
When Frozen was initially released, the entire world gushed over the film. Because of how popular it had become, Disney instantly increased the number of items it offered. There was a distinct impression that all of their other renowned characters from the illustrious Disney Princess marketing line had been completely eclipsed by the ice queen Elsa and her younger sister Anna. While it is currently the 16th biggest grossing picture of all time, Frozen peaked at number five on the box office lists. Since its release, it has amassed approximately $1,290,000,000 in revenue.
Frozen (2013)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
It’s safe to say that Jurassic World: the Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the series sequel/reboot, was not quite as well-received as the original Jurassic Park. Even so, it has earned $1,309,484,461 in worldwide revenue since its release in 2008. While it is currently the 15th most grossing film of all time, it was once a few spots higher on the list, at 12th.
Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
Just when you thought the idea of a Star Wars sequel trilogy couldn’t get any more divisive, The Last Jedi went out and split the whole fandom in half. Some people despised it and claimed that it had destroyed the Star Wars franchise. Others admired the film’s more subversive approach. Regardless of how they felt about it, a large number of people attended to see it. It was previously the ninth most grossing picture of all time, but it has since dropped to 14th place with $1,332,539,889 in box office receipts.
Star Wars The Last Jedi (2017)
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows — Part 2 (2011)
The Harry Potter film and book franchises are among the most popular and well-known works of fantasy media ever produced. As a result, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the series’ incredible conclusion made it onto this list. Once upon a time, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 was the third highest-grossing film of all time, however, it has since fallen to third place, a drop of ten places. The film has earned a total of $1,342,025,430 in box office revenue.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows Part 2 (2011)
Black Panther (2018)
In spite of the fact that Black Panther has dropped from ninth to twelve on the list of the highest grossing films, it remains the highest-grossing film to include a predominantly black ensemble to date. The eighteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther, which featured the superhero of the same name, proved to be a critical and commercial success. The film has earned a total of $1,347,280,838 in box office revenue.
Black Panther (2018)
Avengers: Age Of Ultron (2015)
It was difficult for Age of Ultron to measure up to the expectations that had been set for it by its predecessor. Despite this, the picture managed to earn a sizable sum of money at the box office. The eleventh film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe earned a total of $1,402,805,868 in box office revenue. It was previously the fifth biggest grossing picture of all time, but it has since fallen to the eleventh position.
Avengers Age Of Ultron (2015)
Frozen II (2019)
As soon as the first Frozen film was released, fans began to demand a sequel to be published as quickly as possible. And it was this sense of anticipation that helped to fill the theaters when Frozen II was released. The film grossed a total of $1,402,805,868, which is almost $200,000,00 more than the original picture.
Frozen II (2019)
Furious 7 (2015)
Furious 7, the other Fast and the Furious film to make our list features Paul Walker’s final performance in the series. However, while his death was terrible, it is conceivable that it aided in the sale of additional tickets and home video releases, as the picture grossed $1,516,045,911, which is around $300,000,000 more than its follow-up. It was also once the fourth highest-grossing film of all time, before slipping to ninth place for a brief period.
Furious 7 (2015)
The Avengers (2012)
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that The Avengers is among the top ten most popular movies of all time. While Iron Man is the picture that officially launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers is the film that established each of their flicks as significant box office successes. While it is currently the eighth highest-grossing film of all time, it was formerly the third highest-grossing film of all time. It brought in $1,518,812,988 in revenue.
The Avengers (2012)
The Lion King (2019)
The Lion King, the second and final remake on this list, is a “live-action” version of the 1994 blockbuster that was released in theaters. It was undoubtedly a nostalgic trip, thanks to the use of computer-generated figures against genuine backdrops. The Lion King’s 2019 adaptation earned a total of $1,656,943,394 in box office revenue.
The Lion King (2019)
Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World is the Jurassic Park film that has grossed the most money worldwide, and it is also the most recent installment in the franchise. It clearly provided a new level of risk, as the presence of the park increased the likelihood of civilian casualties by a factor of several orders of magnitude over the original. After reaching an all-time high of third place in the list of highest-grossing pictures, the film has now fallen to sixth place. It has earned a total of $1,671,713,208.
Jurassic World (2015)
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
As the conclusion of all that the Marvel Cinematic Universe had been building up for ten years, Infinity War was being billed as a watershed moment. It was a cultural phenomenon, similar to that of The Avengers before it, that worked to not only generate excitement for the next picture but also to encourage people to see this one over and over again in the meanwhile. Infinity War has earned $2,048,359,754, making it the first of these films to profit more than $2,000,000,000 worldwide. While it is currently in fifth place on the list of the most grossing films of all time, it used to be in fourth place.
Avengers Infinity War (2018)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Among the most popular media franchises of all time, this is the film with the largest box office gross. There has been a renaissance in Star Wars media since the release of The Force Awakens, no matter what your opinion is on the film. It earned $2,068,223,624 worldwide, ranking it as the fourth (formerly third) highest-grossing picture in history.
Star Wars The Force Awakens (2015)
Titanic (1997)
At this time, all three of the final remaining films have had the pleasure of being in the number one position at some point in their careers. Titanic is the first of these groups to be discussed. It is, without a doubt, the highest-grossing drama of all time, and it stands out from the rest of the films on our list in a positive way. Also, it’s the most established picture on this list, has managed to maintain its position as the best until 2009. It has currently grossed $2,187,425,379 dollars.
Titanic (1997)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame was managed to seize control of the number one slot for a brief period of time, but it has now been narrowly nudged off of the top place. Endgame, like the other films in the Avengers trilogy, was a cultural phenomenon when it was released. It was the true culmination of all that had gone before it, and it managed to bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga to a close while simultaneously leaving the door open for further development. There were many characters we grew to love that had to be said farewell, but there’s still so much more to come. This film has earned a total of $2,797,501,328 in box office receipts.
Avengers Endgame (2019)
Avatar (2009)
Avatar, the film directed by James Cameron, isn’t the movie that most people would predict to be the biggest grossing film of all time unless they already knew. While the film’s visual effects were critically acclaimed at the time of its release, the film’s plot has not held up as well under analysis. Despite this, this is the film that has made the most money out of any other in history. It’s for this reason that Disney purchased the film’s rights and plans to release a few sequels in the coming years. The film Avatar has earned a total of $2,847,246,203.
Avatar (2009)