Box office success is one of the most important metrics for measuring the success of a movie. The higher the box office earnings, the more successful a movie is considered. Over the years, the movie industry has produced several movies that have become box office hits and have earned billions of dollars worldwide. In this article, we will look at the top 100 box office movies of all time.
- Avatar (2009) – $2.79 billion
James Cameron’s science-fiction epic Avatar is the highest-grossing movie of all time. It tells the story of a paraplegic Marine who becomes part of the Avatar program on the planet Pandora. - Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79 billion
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s finale, Avengers: Endgame, follows the Avengers as they attempt to reverse the devastating effects of Thanos’ snap. - Titanic (1997) – $2.19 billion
James Cameron’s epic love story Titanic, set on the ill-fated ocean liner, held the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time for more than a decade. - Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07 billion
The first installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, The Force Awakens, follows a new group of heroes as they try to defeat the First Order. - Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05 billion
In Avengers: Infinity War, the Avengers team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones and wiping out half of all life in the universe. - Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67 billion
Jurassic World is a science-fiction adventure movie that takes place 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, where a new theme park featuring cloned dinosaurs is now open. - The Lion King (2019) – $1.65 billion
The Lion King is a photorealistic computer-animated musical drama film remake of Disney’s 1994 animated film of the same name. - The Avengers (2012) – $1.52 billion
The first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers, features Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye as they band together to stop Loki and his alien army from conquering Earth. - Furious 7 (2015) – $1.52 billion
Furious 7 is the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, and it follows Dominic Toretto and his crew as they attempt to take down a terrorist and his crew. - Frozen II (2019) – $1.45 billion
Frozen II is the sequel to the wildly popular animated musical Frozen, and it follows Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf as they embark on a journey to discover the truth about their kingdom’s history. - Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – $1.40 billion
The Avengers must stop the creation of Ultron, an artificial intelligence with a desire to destroy humanity, in the second installment of the Avengers series. - Black Panther (2018) – $1.35 billion
Black Panther is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to feature a predominantly black cast, and it follows T’Challa as he assumes the mantle of King of Wakanda and faces threats to his nation. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) – $1.34 billion
The final installment of the Harry Potter franchise, Deathly Hallows Part 2, follows Harry as he and his friends battle Voldemort and his army in the ultimate showdown between good and evil. - Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) – $1.33 billion
In the eighth installment of the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi, Rey seeks guidance from Luke Skywalker as the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – $1.31 billion
The sequel to Jurassic World, Fallen Kingdom, follows Owen and Claire as they return to Isla Nublar to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from an impending volcanic eruption. - Beauty and the Beast (2017) – $1.26 billion
The live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic animated movie, Beauty and the Beast, follows Belle as she falls in love with the cursed Beast in his enchanted castle. - The Fate of the Furious (2017) – $1.24 billion
The eighth movie in the Fast & Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, sees Dom betraying his family and teaming up with a cyberterrorist. - Frozen (2013) – $1.28 billion
Frozen is a musical fantasy movie that tells the story of two sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate their way through a kingdom trapped in eternal winter. - Iron Man 3 (2013) – $1.22 billion
In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark faces a new enemy known as the Mandarin, who seeks to destroy him and his empire. - Minions (2015) – $1.16 billion
The spin-off movie of the Despicable Me franchise, Minions, follows the journey of three minions who seek out a new evil master to serve. - Captain America: Civil War (2016) – $1.15 billion
In Captain America: Civil War, the Avengers are divided over a government policy to regulate their activities, leading to a showdown between Iron Man and Captain America. - Aquaman (2018) – $1.15 billion
Aquaman is a superhero movie that follows the half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his rightful place as King of Atlantis. - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – $1.14 billion
The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King, follows Frodo and Sam as they journey to Mordor to destroy the One Ring. - Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) – $1.10 billion
In Transformers: Age of Extinction, a mechanic and his daughter team up with the Autobots to stop the creation of a new breed of Transformers. - Skyfall (2012) – $1.10 billion
Skyfall is the twenty-third James Bond movie, and it sees Bond facing off against a former MI6 agent who seeks to destroy M. - The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – $1.08 billion
The Dark Knight Rises concludes Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, as Batman faces off against the terrorist leader Bane. - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) – $1.06 billion
In the second installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Dead Man’s Chest, Jack Sparrow must retrieve the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslavement to him. - Toy Story 4 (2019) – $1.07 billion
The fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise, Toy Story 4, sees Woody and his friends on a road trip adventure, where they meet new toys and reunite with old ones. - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) – $1.05 billion
In the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides, Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the Fountain of Youth. - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – $1.05 billion Rogue One is a standalone Star Wars movie that tells the story of a group of rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star.
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – $1.02 billion The first movie in The Hobbit trilogy, An Unexpected Journey, follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from a dragon.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) – $963 million The third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, At World’s End, sees the pirates joining forces to take on the East India Trading Company and save Jack Sparrow.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) – $960 million The first part of the final movie in the Harry Potter franchise, Deathly Hallows Part 1, sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione on a quest to destroy the Horcruxes and defeat Voldemort.
- The Lion King (2019) – $1.65 billion The live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic, The Lion King, tells the story of Simba, a young lion who must reclaim his place as king of the Pride Lands.
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) – $958 million The second movie in The Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, sees Bilbo and the dwarves continuing their journey to reclaim their homeland and facing off against the dragon Smaug.
- Finding Dory (2016) – $1.02 billion Finding Dory is a sequel to Pixar’s Finding Nemo, following Dory as she embarks on a journey to find her family.
- Zootopia (2016) – $1.02 billion Zootopia is a Disney animated movie set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, where a rookie bunny cop and a sly fox team up to solve a mystery.
- The Jungle Book (2016) – $966 million The live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic, The Jungle Book, tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle.
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) – $829 million The final movie in The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 2, sees Bella and Edward joining forces with other vampire clans to protect their family from the Volturi.
- Incredibles 2 (2018) – $1.24 billion Incredibles 2 is a sequel to Pixar’s The Incredibles, following the Parr family as they navigate their way through everyday life and fight against a new villain.
- Alice in Wonderland (2010) – $1.02 billion The live-action adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic book, Alice in Wonderland, follows Alice as she returns to Wonderland to save the kingdom from the Red Queen.
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) – $956 million The final movie in The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies, sees the dwarves and the elves battling against the orcs for control of the Lonely Mountain.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) – $755 million The first part of the final movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay Part 1, sees Katniss becoming the symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol and fighting to overthrow President Snow.
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – $1.13 billion Spider-Man: Far From Home follows Peter Parker as he tries to enjoy a school trip to Europe while also battling a new villain, Mysterio.
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – $865 million The second movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire, sees Katniss and Peeta becoming targets of the Capitol after winning the Hunger Games.
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) – $433 million The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a sequel to the animated movie about what pets do when their owners are away.
- Minions (2015) – $1.16 billion Minions is a spin-off of the Despicable Me franchise, following the lovable yellow creatures as they search for a new evil master to serve.
- Despicable Me 3 (2017) – $1.03 billion Despicable Me 3 sees Gru and his family teaming up with his long-lost twin brother to take down a new villain, Balthazar Bratt.
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) – $712 million The first part of the final movie in The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 1, sees Bella and Edward getting married and facing unexpected challenges as a couple.
- Deadpool 2 (2018) – $785 million Deadpool 2 sees the foul-mouthed antihero teaming up with a group of mutants to protect a young boy with extraordinary abilities.
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) – $890 million The third installment of the original Spider-Man trilogy, Spider-Man 3, sees Peter Parker battling against his own inner demons and facing new villains, Sandman and Venom.
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) – $698 million The third movie in The Twilight Saga, Eclipse, sees Bella torn between her love for Edward and her growing feelings for Jacob, while also facing a new threat from a group of newborn vampires.
- Spectre (2015) – $880 million Spectre is the 24th movie in the James Bond franchise, following 007 as he uncovers a sinister organization while dealing with personal issues.
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – $880 million Spider-Man: Homecoming sees Peter Parker balancing his life as a high school student with his duties as Spider-Man, while also facing a new villain, the Vulture.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) – $745 million The first movie in The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, follows four siblings who discover a magical world called Narnia and embark on a quest to defeat the evil White Witch.
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) – $790 million The fourth movie in the Indiana Jones franchise, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, sees Indy on a quest to find a mythical crystal skull while dealing with Soviet agents and old enemies.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) – $947 million The second movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers, follows the separate journeys of Frodo and Sam, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli as they face new challenges and enemies.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) – $896 million The fourth movie in the Harry Potter franchise, Goblet of Fire sees Harry competing in the Triwizard Tournament and facing a new threat from Lord Voldemort.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) – $1.07 billion The second movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Dead Man’s Chest, sees Captain Jack Sparrow on a quest to find the legendary Dead Man’s Chest, while being pursued by his old nemesis, Captain Barbossa, and the fearsome Davy Jones.
- The Lion King (2019) – $1.66 billion The live-action remake of the beloved animated classic, The Lion King, follows Simba as he learns to embrace his responsibilities as king of the Pride Lands.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) – $977 million The first part of the final movie in the Harry Potter franchise, Deathly Hallows Part 1, sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione on a mission to destroy the Horcruxes and defeat Voldemort.
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – $1.06 billion Rogue One is a standalone movie set in the Star Wars universe, following a group of rebels as they attempt to steal the plans for the Death Star.
- Finding Nemo (2003) – $940 million Finding Nemo follows a clownfish named Marlin as he searches for his son, Nemo, who has been captured by a scuba diver and taken to a dentist’s office.
- Toy Story 3 (2010) – $1.07 billion Toy Story 3 sees Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy’s toys facing an uncertain future as their owner prepares to leave for college.
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – $1.02 billion The first movie in The Hobbit trilogy, An Unexpected Journey, follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015) – $653 million The final movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay Part 2, sees Katniss leading the rebels in an all-out war against the Capitol.
- Despicable Me 2 (2013) – $970 million Despicable Me 2 sees Gru being recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help stop a new threat to the world.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – $887 million The first movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, follows Frodo as he sets out on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark lord Sauron.
- Alice in Wonderland (2010) – $1.03 billion Tim Burton’s adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale, Alice in Wonderland, follows Alice as she returns to Wonderland and embarks on a quest to defeat the Red Queen.
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) – $958 million The second movie in The Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, sees Bilbo and the dwarves continuing their journey to the Lonely Mountain and facing new challenges and enemies.
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – $1.08 billion The final movie in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, sees Batman facing his toughest challenge yet as he battles the villainous Bane.
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) – $829 million The second part of the final movie in The Twilight Saga , Breaking Dawn Part 2, sees Bella and Edward facing a new threat to their family and their peaceful way of life.
- The Fate of the Furious (2017) – $1.24 billion The eighth movie in the Fast and Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, sees the team facing off against their former leader, who has turned to the dark side.
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) – $962 million Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a sequel to the 1995 movie Jumanji, following a group of teenagers who are transported into a video game and must complete the game to escape.
- The Lion King (1994) – $968 million The original animated classic, The Lion King, follows young Simba as he learns to embrace his responsibilities as king of the Pride Lands.
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – $1.13 billion Spider-Man: Far From Home sees Peter Parker going on a school trip to Europe and teaming up with a new hero, Mysterio, to stop a new threat to the world.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) – $947 million The second movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers, sees Frodo and Sam continuing their journey to destroy the One Ring, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli lead the charge against Sauron’s armies.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) – $963 million The third movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, At World’s End, sees Jack Sparrow and his crew joining forces with their enemies to defeat the East India Trading Company.
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) – $1.26 billion The live-action remake of the beloved animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, follows Belle as she falls in love with the cursed prince and breaks the spell that has turned him into a beast.
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – $865 million The second movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire, sees Katniss and Peeta facing a new challenge as they are forced to compete in the Quarter Quell, a special edition of the Hunger Games.
- Frozen II (2019) – $1.45 billion Frozen II sees Elsa and Anna embarking on a journey to discover the origins of Elsa’s powers and save their kingdom from a new threat.
- The Incredibles 2 (2018) – $1.24 billion The long-awaited sequel to The Incredibles, The Incredibles 2, sees the superhero family facing a new challenge as Elastigirl is recruited to lead a campaign to legalize superheroes, while Mr. Incredible stays at home to take care of their children.
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) – $891 million Spider-Man 3 sees Peter Parker facing off against three of his greatest enemies – Sandman, Venom, and the New Goblin – while also dealing with personal struggles and conflicts.
- Jurassic Park (1993) – $1.03 billion The original Jurassic Park movie follows a group of scientists and visitors as they tour a theme park filled with genetically-engineered dinosaurs, only to face a catastrophic failure of the park’s security systems.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) – $1.05 billion The fourth movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides, sees Jack Sparrow embarking on a quest to find the Fountain of Youth, while facing off against old enemies and new threats.
- The Da Vinci Code (2006) – $758 million The Da Vinci Code is a mystery-thriller movie based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown, following symbologist Robert Langdon as he investigates a murder and uncovers a conspiracy involving the Catholic Church.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) – $974 million
The first movie in the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, introduces the world to the boy wizard as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and discovers his destiny as the one who can defeat the evil Lord Voldemort. - Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) – $1.10 billion
The fourth movie in the Transformers franchise, Age of Extinction, introduces a new cast of characters and sees Optimus Prime and the Autobots facing off against a new threat from the ancient Transformer race. - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – $1.06 billion
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a spin-off movie set before the events of the original Star Wars movie, following a group of rebels who team up to steal the plans for the Death Star. - Despicable Me 2 (2013) – $970 million
The sequel to Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, sees Gru and his minions facing off against a new villain, while also dealing with Gru’s romantic interests and his relationship with his adopted daughters. - The Lion King (2019) – $1.65 billion
The live-action remake of The Lion King, featuring photorealistic animation and an all-star cast, retells the story of Simba and his journey to become king of the Pride Lands. - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) – $1.07 billion
The second movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Dead Man’s Chest, sees Jack Sparrow trying to avoid a debt to the legendary Davy Jones while also facing off against the villainous Lord Cutler Beckett. - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – $1.02 billion
The first movie in The Hobbit trilogy, An Unexpected Journey, follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) – $958 million
The second movie in The Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, sees Bilbo and the dwarves continuing their journey to the Lonely Mountain, while also facing off against the fierce dragon Smaug. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) – $960 million
The first part of the final Harry Potter movie, Deathly Hallows – Part 1, sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione going on the run and searching for the Horcruxes, while also facing off against the Death Eaters and Voldemort’s forces. - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) – $712 million
The first part of the final movie in The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 1, sees Bella and Edward getting married and facing unexpected consequences when Bella becomes pregnant with a half-human, half-vampire child. - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) – $698 million
The third movie in The Twilight Saga, Eclipse, sees Bella torn between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, while also facing off against a new threat from the vampire Victoria and her army. - The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) – $709 million The second movie in The Twilight Saga, New Moon, sees Bella struggling to cope with Edward leaving her, while also developing a close relationship with Jacob and discovering the existence of a powerful vampire coven known as the Volturi.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) – $755 million
The first part of the final movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay – Part 1, sees Katniss becoming the symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol, while also dealing with her feelings for Peeta and her growing understanding of the true nature of the conflict. - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – $865 million
The second movie in The Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire, sees Katniss and Peeta being forced to participate in a special edition of the Hunger Games, while also becoming targets of the Capitol’s wrath for their defiance in the previous games.
