Photo:Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
After a month in theaters,Barbiehas grossed over $1.3 billion globally in ticket sales and become Warner Bros.‘highest-earning theatrical releaseof all time.
From a Spielberg classic to beloved franchises, here are the other 52 movies that have earned over a billion dollars at the box office.
01of 52
Avatar(2009) - $2,923,706,026
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
02of 52Avengers: Endgame(2019) - $2,799,439,100Marvel Studios / courtesy EverettAvengers:Endgamepicked up a few days after the previous film,Avengers: Infinity War,when Thanos erased half of all life in the universe.Endgamewas made as the finale of theAvengersseries (for now) and was filled with a surprisingly heavy dose of emotion for a superhero movie — including a certain hero’s tragic death at the end, which set fans and the internet ablaze.
02of 52
Avengers: Endgame(2019) - $2,799,439,100
Marvel Studios / courtesy Everett
Avengers:Endgamepicked up a few days after the previous film,Avengers: Infinity War,when Thanos erased half of all life in the universe.Endgamewas made as the finale of theAvengersseries (for now) and was filled with a surprisingly heavy dose of emotion for a superhero movie — including a certain hero’s tragic death at the end, which set fans and the internet ablaze.
03of 52Avatar: The Way of Water(2022) - $2,320,250,281Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy EverettAfter 13 years, the world finally got to see Cameron’slong-awaitedAvatarsequel. With newer CGI technology and a much deeper story, it proved to be well worth the wait, andThe Way of Waterbecame a massive hit around the globe. The film’s success has also paved the way for more sequels.“I know what I’m going to be doing for the next six or seven years,” Cameron jokinglytoldVarietyin early 2023 afterThe Way of Watercrossed the $2 billion mark.
03of 52
Avatar: The Way of Water(2022) - $2,320,250,281
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett
After 13 years, the world finally got to see Cameron’slong-awaitedAvatarsequel. With newer CGI technology and a much deeper story, it proved to be well worth the wait, andThe Way of Waterbecame a massive hit around the globe. The film’s success has also paved the way for more sequels.
“I know what I’m going to be doing for the next six or seven years,” Cameron jokinglytoldVarietyin early 2023 afterThe Way of Watercrossed the $2 billion mark.
04of 52
Titanic(1997) - $2,264,743,305
Merie W Wallace/20th Century Fox/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
The director told PEOPLE in 2012 thatLeonardo DiCaprio almost turned down the partinTitanic. “His character doesn’t go through torment, and Leo previously and subsequently in his career was always looking for that dark cloud,” Cameron said. Luckily, the director was able to convince DiCaprio to take the part.
05of 52Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens(2015) - $2,071,310,218Lucasfilm/Bad Robot/Walt Disney Studios/Kobal/ShutterstockA decade afterEpisode IIIpremiered, theStar Warsfranchise returned once again withThe Force Awakens. The movie received tons of publicity, not only because it was the first newStar Warsfilm in a decade but also because its three original stars —Harrison Ford,Carrie FisherandMark Hamill— all reprised their roles. Fisher was even able to star alongside her daughter, actressBillie Lourd. It remains the onlyStar Warsfilm to cross the$2 billion milestone.
05of 52
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens(2015) - $2,071,310,218
Lucasfilm/Bad Robot/Walt Disney Studios/Kobal/Shutterstock
A decade afterEpisode IIIpremiered, theStar Warsfranchise returned once again withThe Force Awakens. The movie received tons of publicity, not only because it was the first newStar Warsfilm in a decade but also because its three original stars —Harrison Ford,Carrie FisherandMark Hamill— all reprised their roles. Fisher was even able to star alongside her daughter, actressBillie Lourd. It remains the onlyStar Warsfilm to cross the$2 billion milestone.
06of 52
Avengers: Infinity War(2018) - $2,052,415,039
Infinity Warfollowed Thanos as he gathered the six Infinity Stones and concluded with “the snap," where he eliminated half of all life in the universe. The movie was also noticeable for its large ensemble cast, bringing together characters fromThe Avengers,Spider-Man,Black Panther,Guardians of the GalaxyandDr. Strangefranchises.
After the film’s premiere in 2018,Mark Ruffalosaid thathe didn’t know if his character, The Hulk, would survivethe snap, admitting they did two takes, one where he survives and one where he doesn’t. Ruffalo said he was unaware of what ending they used until the premiere.
07of 52Spider-Man: No Way Home(2021) - $1,921,847,111Lifestyle pictures / AlamyNot only wasSpider-Man: No WayHomeamassive hit, but it also went viral forrecreating one of the internet’s greatest memes. Thanks to its use of multidimensions, bothTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfieldreprised their roles as Spider-Man, and according to Tom Holland, the trio have remained close since filming and even have agroup chat together called “The Spider-Boys.”
07of 52
Spider-Man: No Way Home(2021) - $1,921,847,111
Lifestyle pictures / Alamy
Not only wasSpider-Man: No WayHomeamassive hit, but it also went viral forrecreating one of the internet’s greatest memes. Thanks to its use of multidimensions, bothTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfieldreprised their roles as Spider-Man, and according to Tom Holland, the trio have remained close since filming and even have agroup chat together called “The Spider-Boys.”
08of 52Jurassic World(2015) - $1,671,537,444Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt in ‘Jurassic World’.Photo: Chuck Zlotnick © Universal Pictures/Amblin EntertainmentAlmost 15 years afterJurassic Park IIIpremiered,Jurassic Worldbrought the franchise back to life. With a new cast that includedChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howard, the film saw the dinosaur theme park finally open to the public … but, naturally, things don’t go as planned.
08of 52
Jurassic World(2015) - $1,671,537,444
Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt in ‘Jurassic World’.Photo: Chuck Zlotnick © Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment
Almost 15 years afterJurassic Park IIIpremiered,Jurassic Worldbrought the franchise back to life. With a new cast that includedChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howard, the film saw the dinosaur theme park finally open to the public … but, naturally, things don’t go as planned.
09of 52The Lion King(2019) - $1,663,075,401Walt Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockThe originalThe Lion Kingfrom 1994 was a box office smash itself, earning over $968 million. But the 2019 remake, which starred Hollywood heavyweights likeBeyoncé,Donald GloverandSeth Rogen, became even more successful.The Lion Kingalso holds therecord for the biggest July opening weekend, bringing innearly $192 millionin just a single weekend.
09of 52
The Lion King(2019) - $1,663,075,401
Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
The originalThe Lion Kingfrom 1994 was a box office smash itself, earning over $968 million. But the 2019 remake, which starred Hollywood heavyweights likeBeyoncé,Donald GloverandSeth Rogen, became even more successful.The Lion Kingalso holds therecord for the biggest July opening weekend, bringing innearly $192 millionin just a single weekend.
10of 52The Avengers(2012) - $1,520,538,536Marvel Enterprises/Kobal/ShutterstockWhen it was released in 2012,The Avengerswas the third highest-grossing movie of all time. It was one of the first superhero ensemble films with a massive A-list talent roster, includingRobert Downey Jr.,Chris Hemsworth,Chris Evans,Scarlett JohanssonandSamuel L. Jackson.
10of 52
The Avengers(2012) - $1,520,538,536
Marvel Enterprises/Kobal/Shutterstock
When it was released in 2012,The Avengerswas the third highest-grossing movie of all time. It was one of the first superhero ensemble films with a massive A-list talent roster, includingRobert Downey Jr.,Chris Hemsworth,Chris Evans,Scarlett JohanssonandSamuel L. Jackson.
11of 52Furious 7(2015) - $1,515,341,399Atlaspix / AlamyThe Fast and the Furiousfranchise has had a wild ride. The seventh installment in the franchise, which premiered in 2015,saw the most box-office success.Furious 7was also actorPaul Walker’s final movie, as he died in a car accident in the midst of filming. To help finish the film,Walker’s brothers Caleb and Cody doubled for the actorin critical scenes to help finish his character’s storyline.
11of 52
Furious 7(2015) - $1,515,341,399
Atlaspix / Alamy
The Fast and the Furiousfranchise has had a wild ride. The seventh installment in the franchise, which premiered in 2015,saw the most box-office success.Furious 7was also actorPaul Walker’s final movie, as he died in a car accident in the midst of filming. To help finish the film,Walker’s brothers Caleb and Cody doubled for the actorin critical scenes to help finish his character’s storyline.
12of 52Top Gun: Maverick(2022) - $1,495,696,292Paramount Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/ Alamy36 years afterTop Gunpremiered,Tom Cruise’s Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returned to the big screen inTop Gun: Maverick. The film became thesecond highest-grossing film of the yearand received several Oscar nominations.Cruise told PEOPLE he had the entire castfilm their scenes in actual airplanesrather than using CGI in order to make the movie look and feel more real. “I had to teach them how to first fly in a single-engine Cessna,” the actor said. “Then I put them in an airplane where they could do some aerobatics. Then a jet where they could pull serious Gs and feel what it’s like with an ejector seat. The first day they’re in the F-18, they’re filming.”
12of 52
Top Gun: Maverick(2022) - $1,495,696,292
Paramount Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/ Alamy
36 years afterTop Gunpremiered,Tom Cruise’s Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returned to the big screen inTop Gun: Maverick. The film became thesecond highest-grossing film of the yearand received several Oscar nominations.
Cruise told PEOPLE he had the entire castfilm their scenes in actual airplanesrather than using CGI in order to make the movie look and feel more real. “I had to teach them how to first fly in a single-engine Cessna,” the actor said. “Then I put them in an airplane where they could do some aerobatics. Then a jet where they could pull serious Gs and feel what it’s like with an ejector seat. The first day they’re in the F-18, they’re filming.”
13of 52Frozen II(2019) - $1,453,683,476Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockJust a few months after Disney unleashed the blockbusterTheLion Kingremake in 2019, it scored another massive hit withFrozen II. The sequel revisits Elsa and Anna and explores the origins of Elsa’s mysterious powers. Since 2019’sThe Lion Kingis considered a live-action movie,Frozen IIreigns asthe highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
13of 52
Frozen II(2019) - $1,453,683,476
Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Just a few months after Disney unleashed the blockbusterTheLion Kingremake in 2019, it scored another massive hit withFrozen II. The sequel revisits Elsa and Anna and explores the origins of Elsa’s mysterious powers. Since 2019’sThe Lion Kingis considered a live-action movie,Frozen IIreigns asthe highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
14of 52Avengers: Age of Ultron(2015) - $1,405,018,048Jay Maidment/Marvel/Walt Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockAs the firstAvengerssequel,Age of Ultronbroadened the original’s cast with the inclusion of the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Vision (Paul Bettany), Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and the film’s titular Ultron (James Spader). Though the 2015 film made an impressive$1.4 millionat the box office, it is the lowest-grossingAvengersmovie to date.
14of 52
Avengers: Age of Ultron(2015) - $1,405,018,048
Jay Maidment/Marvel/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
As the firstAvengerssequel,Age of Ultronbroadened the original’s cast with the inclusion of the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Vision (Paul Bettany), Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and the film’s titular Ultron (James Spader). Though the 2015 film made an impressive$1.4 millionat the box office, it is the lowest-grossingAvengersmovie to date.
15of 52The Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023) - $1,352,756,895illuminationThanks to itsall-star castthat included Chris Pratt,Jack BlackandAnya Taylor-Joy, combined with its wide list of classic Nintendo characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Peach,The Super Mario Bros. Moviebecame2023’s first massive blockbuster hit. It also holds the title of the second highest-earning animated film of all time and is currently thehighest-grossing video game movie ever.
15of 52
The Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023) - $1,352,756,895
illumination
Thanks to itsall-star castthat included Chris Pratt,Jack BlackandAnya Taylor-Joy, combined with its wide list of classic Nintendo characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Peach,The Super Mario Bros. Moviebecame2023’s first massive blockbuster hit. It also holds the title of the second highest-earning animated film of all time and is currently thehighest-grossing video game movie ever.
16of 52
Black Panther(2018) - $1,349,926,083
Marvel/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
17of 52Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011) - $1,342,359,942WARNER BROS. PICTURES / Album / AlamyServing as the finale to theHarry Potterfilm series,Deathly Hallows: Part 2was a sensation when it was released. The movie was filled with plenty of memorable moments and went on to become the highest-grossing movie of 2011.
17of 52
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011) - $1,342,359,942
WARNER BROS. PICTURES / Album / Alamy
Serving as the finale to theHarry Potterfilm series,Deathly Hallows: Part 2was a sensation when it was released. The movie was filled with plenty of memorable moments and went on to become the highest-grossing movie of 2011.
18of 52
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi(2017) - $1,334,407,706
Photo 12 / Alamy
19of 52
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom(2018) - $1,310,466,296
Chris Pratt told PEOPLE that he did his own stunts for the film, but also admittedhe hurt his elbow during one of the stunts, saying, “I banged my elbow so hard. But I was immediately embarrassed and I wasn’t gonna say anything.”
20of 52Frozen(2013) - $1,284,540,518Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy EverettReleased in 2013,Frozenbecame a smash hit,making over $1.2 billion.Idina Menzel’s “Let It Go” went on to win an Oscar and a Grammy as well. In 2023, Disneyannounced a third film is in the works.
20of 52
Frozen(2013) - $1,284,540,518
Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett
Released in 2013,Frozenbecame a smash hit,making over $1.2 billion.Idina Menzel’s “Let It Go” went on to win an Oscar and a Grammy as well. In 2023, Disneyannounced a third film is in the works.
21of 52Beauty and the Beast(2017) - $1,266,115,964Pictorial Press Ltd / AlamyDisney built up a lot of hype for itslive adaptation ofBeauty and the BeaststarringEmma Watson, and thanks to its excellent music and lavish sets, the movie became a massive hit. The film also saw a resurgence in popularity in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Three years after its initial release,Beauty and the Beastonce againtopped the weekly box office chartsthanks to its showings at drive-in theaters across America.
21of 52
Beauty and the Beast(2017) - $1,266,115,964
Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy
Disney built up a lot of hype for itslive adaptation ofBeauty and the BeaststarringEmma Watson, and thanks to its excellent music and lavish sets, the movie became a massive hit. The film also saw a resurgence in popularity in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Three years after its initial release,Beauty and the Beastonce againtopped the weekly box office chartsthanks to its showings at drive-in theaters across America.
22of 52Incredibles 2(2018) - $1,243,225,667Lifestyle pictures / AlamyDespiteThe Incrediblesbeing a massive hit when it premiered in 2004, earning over $631 million at the box office, it didn’t receive a sequel for 14 years. Luckily,Incredibles 2was even more popular than the original, nearlydoubling the box officereturns of the first film. To coincide with the film’s release, Disneylandre-themed its California Screamin’ roller coasterto the Incredicoaster.
22of 52
Incredibles 2(2018) - $1,243,225,667
DespiteThe Incrediblesbeing a massive hit when it premiered in 2004, earning over $631 million at the box office, it didn’t receive a sequel for 14 years. Luckily,Incredibles 2was even more popular than the original, nearlydoubling the box officereturns of the first film. To coincide with the film’s release, Disneylandre-themed its California Screamin’ roller coasterto the Incredicoaster.
23of 52The Fate of the Furious(2017) - $1,236,005,118Universal/Kobal/ShutterstockMore automotive hijinks ensued in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furious. This time, the group gets caught up in terrorism, espionage, and yet another heist. The cast (which grows with every movie) added more actors to theFastfamily, includingCharlize Theron,Scott EastwoodandHelen Mirren. To date,The Fate of the Furiousis the last film in the franchise tomake over a billion at the box office.
23of 52
The Fate of the Furious(2017) - $1,236,005,118
Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
More automotive hijinks ensued in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furious. This time, the group gets caught up in terrorism, espionage, and yet another heist. The cast (which grows with every movie) added more actors to theFastfamily, includingCharlize Theron,Scott EastwoodandHelen Mirren. To date,The Fate of the Furiousis the last film in the franchise tomake over a billion at the box office.
24of 52Iron Man 3(2013) - $1,215,577,205Marvel/Paramount/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 2013,Iron Manhad its last standalone film,Iron Man 3. The movie holds a complicated and contested record as thehighest-grossing movie of 2013. Technically speaking, come Dec. 31, 2013,Iron Manhad made the most money of any film released that year. However,Frozen, which was released in November 2013, continued earning hundreds of millions into 2014, ultimately making it 2013’s biggest film.
24of 52
Iron Man 3(2013) - $1,215,577,205
Marvel/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
In 2013,Iron Manhad its last standalone film,Iron Man 3. The movie holds a complicated and contested record as thehighest-grossing movie of 2013. Technically speaking, come Dec. 31, 2013,Iron Manhad made the most money of any film released that year. However,Frozen, which was released in November 2013, continued earning hundreds of millions into 2014, ultimately making it 2013’s biggest film.
25of 52Minions(2015) - $1,159,444,662Maximum Film / AlamyIn 2010,Despicable Mebecame a runaway smash hit. Made on a budget of just $69 million, it grossed over $543 million at the box office and spawned a franchise. Its spinoff,Minions, performed even better and iscurrently the highest-grossing movie in the franchise. In the original film, the little yellow henchmen stole every scene they were in, instantly becoming fan favorites and earning themselves their own film series.
25of 52
Minions(2015) - $1,159,444,662
Maximum Film / Alamy
In 2010,Despicable Mebecame a runaway smash hit. Made on a budget of just $69 million, it grossed over $543 million at the box office and spawned a franchise. Its spinoff,Minions, performed even better and iscurrently the highest-grossing movie in the franchise. In the original film, the little yellow henchmen stole every scene they were in, instantly becoming fan favorites and earning themselves their own film series.
26of 52Captain America: Civil War(2016) - $1,155,046,416Atlaspix / AlamyCaptain America: Civil Warreceived fantastic reviews from critics and audiences, and the chemistry between Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie made the movie feel convincing and powerful. Evans told PEOPLE the real emotional power of the film came fromquestioning what’s right and wrong.“In the majority of the Marvel films, it’s clear to understand who’s right, who’s wrong,” the actor said. “In the firstCaptain America, Nazis are bad. FirstAvengers, aliens are no good. This is the first movie where it’s a little more parallel to the arguments we have in life where nobody’s right, nobody’s wrong. It’s just a matter of opinion. Where do you fall in the situation.”
26of 52
Captain America: Civil War(2016) - $1,155,046,416
Captain America: Civil Warreceived fantastic reviews from critics and audiences, and the chemistry between Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie made the movie feel convincing and powerful. Evans told PEOPLE the real emotional power of the film came fromquestioning what’s right and wrong.
“In the majority of the Marvel films, it’s clear to understand who’s right, who’s wrong,” the actor said. “In the firstCaptain America, Nazis are bad. FirstAvengers, aliens are no good. This is the first movie where it’s a little more parallel to the arguments we have in life where nobody’s right, nobody’s wrong. It’s just a matter of opinion. Where do you fall in the situation.”
27of 52Aquaman(2018) - $1,148,528,393Warner bros.The DCEU’s highest-earning film ever is 2018’sAquaman, starringJason Mamoaas the titular character. The movie made over$1.1 billion worldwide, and a sequel is set to release in December 2023.
27of 52
Aquaman(2018) - $1,148,528,393
Warner bros.
The DCEU’s highest-earning film ever is 2018’sAquaman, starringJason Mamoaas the titular character. The movie made over$1.1 billion worldwide, and a sequel is set to release in December 2023.
28of 52The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003) - $1,147,633,833Pierre Vinet/New Line Cinema/Kobal/ShutterstockThe finalLord of the Ringsfilm was a total phenomenon. At the time of release, it was thesecond highest-grossing movie of all timeand the second movie ever to make over $1 billion at the box office, afterTitanic. On top of its ticket sales,The Return of the Kingwas also critically lauded. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won every single one of them, including Best Picture and Best Director.
28of 52
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003) - $1,147,633,833
Pierre Vinet/New Line Cinema/Kobal/Shutterstock
The finalLord of the Ringsfilm was a total phenomenon. At the time of release, it was thesecond highest-grossing movie of all timeand the second movie ever to make over $1 billion at the box office, afterTitanic. On top of its ticket sales,The Return of the Kingwas also critically lauded. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won every single one of them, including Best Picture and Best Director.
29of 52
Skyfall(2012) - $1,142,471,295
Danjaq/EON Productions/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
30of 52Spider-Man: Far From Home(2019) - $1,131,927,996J Whilden/Columbia/Marvel/Kobal/ShutterstockTom Holland’s second film as Spider-Man waseven more profitablethan the first. It was also thefirst Spider-Man movie ever to cross the $1 billion mark— though it wasn’t Holland’s first billion-dollar movie since he originated his role as Spider-Man inCaptain America: Civil Wara few years prior.Far From Homewas also the first timeHolland shared an on-screen kisswith his girlfriend,Zendaya.
30of 52
Spider-Man: Far From Home(2019) - $1,131,927,996
J Whilden/Columbia/Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock
Tom Holland’s second film as Spider-Man waseven more profitablethan the first. It was also thefirst Spider-Man movie ever to cross the $1 billion mark— though it wasn’t Holland’s first billion-dollar movie since he originated his role as Spider-Man inCaptain America: Civil Wara few years prior.Far From Homewas also the first timeHolland shared an on-screen kisswith his girlfriend,Zendaya.
31of 52
Captain Marvel(2019) - $1,131,416,446
Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvelis thehighest-grossing female-led superhero filmof all time and is the only one to cross the $1 billion mark. Surprisingly, despite making over $1 billion at the box office,Captain Marvelwas only the 6th highest-grossing movie of 2019. The year ended up producing nine movies that crossed the billion-dollar milestone.
32of 52Transformers: Dark of the Moon(2011) - $1,123,794,079Paramount/Kobal/ShutterstockDark of the Moonbecame theTransformersseries’ highest-grossing movie with its release in 2011. ModelRosie Huntington-WhiteleyjoinedShia LaBeoufon-screen, and the filmgrossed over $1.1 billion.
32of 52
Transformers: Dark of the Moon(2011) - $1,123,794,079
Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Dark of the Moonbecame theTransformersseries’ highest-grossing movie with its release in 2011. ModelRosie Huntington-WhiteleyjoinedShia LaBeoufon-screen, and the filmgrossed over $1.1 billion.
33of 52Jurassic Park(1993) - $1,109,802,321Amblin/Universal/Kobal/ShutterstockThough it came out beforeTitanic,Jurassic Parkwasn’t the first movie to cross the billion-dollar mark. Granted, the film was still amassivehit during its initial release, earning over $970 million. Thanks to a 3D rerelease in 2013, Spielberg’s dino filmfinally joined the billion-dollar club.In June 2020,Jurassic Parkagain topped the weekly box office rankings almost 30 years after its initial release, after being played around the country at drive-ins during the COVID-19 pandemic.
33of 52
Jurassic Park(1993) - $1,109,802,321
Amblin/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
Though it came out beforeTitanic,Jurassic Parkwasn’t the first movie to cross the billion-dollar mark. Granted, the film was still amassivehit during its initial release, earning over $970 million. Thanks to a 3D rerelease in 2013, Spielberg’s dino filmfinally joined the billion-dollar club.
In June 2020,Jurassic Parkagain topped the weekly box office rankings almost 30 years after its initial release, after being played around the country at drive-ins during the COVID-19 pandemic.
34of 52
Transformers: Age of Extinction(2014) - $1,104,054,072
More casting shakeups took place forTransformers: Age of Extinctionin 2014. The franchise’s star Shia LaBeouf was replaced withMark Wahlberg, and Huntington-Whiteley didn’t return.Age of Extinctionwas thefinalTransformersfilm to cross the billion-dollar mark.
35of 52The Dark Knight Rises(2012) - $1,081,169,825AJ Pics / AlamyChristopher Nolancreated one of the most celebrated superhero series ever with hisDark Knightfilms. All three films were critically praised and became box office hits, and his darker, grittier take on Batman was lauded. The final film in the trilogy,The Dark Knight Rises, added two memorable roles to the cast:Anne Hathawayas Catwoman andTom Hardyas Bane.
35of 52
The Dark Knight Rises(2012) - $1,081,169,825
AJ Pics / Alamy
Christopher Nolancreated one of the most celebrated superhero series ever with hisDark Knightfilms. All three films were critically praised and became box office hits, and his darker, grittier take on Batman was lauded. The final film in the trilogy,The Dark Knight Rises, added two memorable roles to the cast:Anne Hathawayas Catwoman andTom Hardyas Bane.
36of 52Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker(2019) - $1,077,022,372Lucasfilm/Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockServing as the conclusion for both the sequel trilogy and the entire Skywalker saga,The Rise of Skywalkerwas extremely successful. In 2019, starDaisy Ridleytold PEOPLEshe loved her time working onStar Wars, saying, “I would do it again in a heartbeat. I just want to continue working with awesome people.”In 2023, it was announced that Ridley’s time with the series isn’t over yet, andshe’ll be reprising her role for the next film.
36of 52
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker(2019) - $1,077,022,372
Lucasfilm/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Serving as the conclusion for both the sequel trilogy and the entire Skywalker saga,The Rise of Skywalkerwas extremely successful. In 2019, starDaisy Ridleytold PEOPLEshe loved her time working onStar Wars, saying, “I would do it again in a heartbeat. I just want to continue working with awesome people.”
In 2023, it was announced that Ridley’s time with the series isn’t over yet, andshe’ll be reprising her role for the next film.
37of 52
Joker(2019) - $1,074,458,282
Niko Tavernise
38of 52Toy Story 4(2019) - $1,073,841,394Pixar Studios/Entertainment Pictures/AlamyDespite being Pixar’s first major film, theToy Storyfranchise continues to be its most iconic and profitable.Toy Story 4was praised for being an emotional movie, showcasing the kind of meaningful storytelling that Pixar is known for. Originally, it was believed thatToy Story 4could serve as the final film in the franchise, but in 2023 it was announced thatToy Story 5was going into production.
38of 52
Toy Story 4(2019) - $1,073,841,394
Pixar Studios/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy
Despite being Pixar’s first major film, theToy Storyfranchise continues to be its most iconic and profitable.Toy Story 4was praised for being an emotional movie, showcasing the kind of meaningful storytelling that Pixar is known for. Originally, it was believed thatToy Story 4could serve as the final film in the franchise, but in 2023 it was announced thatToy Story 5was going into production.
39of 52Toy Story 3(2010) - $1,067,316,101PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / AlamyToy Story 3was a tearjerker and had audiences crying around the world, too. It also not only won Best Animated Feature at the 2011 Oscars but also received a Best Picture nod, a first for the franchise.
39of 52
Toy Story 3(2010) - $1,067,316,101
PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy
Toy Story 3was a tearjerker and had audiences crying around the world, too. It also not only won Best Animated Feature at the 2011 Oscars but also received a Best Picture nod, a first for the franchise.
40of 52Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest(2006) - $1,066,179,747Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockJohnny Deppis best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in thePirates of the Caribbeanseries. The third film in the franchise,Dead Man’s Chest, is one of twoPirates of the Caribbeanmovies to make over $1 billion.In 2023, a source close to Depp told PEOPLE thatthe actor is still interested in working with Disneyto make anotherPiratesfilm.
40of 52
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest(2006) - $1,066,179,747
Johnny Deppis best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in thePirates of the Caribbeanseries. The third film in the franchise,Dead Man’s Chest, is one of twoPirates of the Caribbeanmovies to make over $1 billion.
In 2023, a source close to Depp told PEOPLE thatthe actor is still interested in working with Disneyto make anotherPiratesfilm.
41of 52Rogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016) - $1,058,682,142Film Frame/Lucasfilm Ltd/Kobal/ShutterstockServing as a prequel toA New Hope(the originalStar Warsfilm from 1977),Rogue Onedetails the immediate events leading up to Episode IV. The prequel itself received a prequel in 2022 with the hit seriesAndor, starringDiego Luna. The actor told PEOPLE how itstill feels unbelievable to be a part ofStar Wars.“I still go back to feeling like a lucky kid that suddenly got to play in the playground he was dreaming of,” Luna said.
41of 52
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016) - $1,058,682,142
Film Frame/Lucasfilm Ltd/Kobal/Shutterstock
Serving as a prequel toA New Hope(the originalStar Warsfilm from 1977),Rogue Onedetails the immediate events leading up to Episode IV. The prequel itself received a prequel in 2022 with the hit seriesAndor, starringDiego Luna. The actor told PEOPLE how itstill feels unbelievable to be a part ofStar Wars.
“I still go back to feeling like a lucky kid that suddenly got to play in the playground he was dreaming of,” Luna said.
42of 52Aladdin(2019) - $1,054,304,000Daniel Smith/Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockDisney’s live-actionAladdinremake was a hit thanks to actor Mena Massoud’s performance as the titular character andWill Smith’s charismatic turn as the Genie.
42of 52
Aladdin(2019) - $1,054,304,000
Daniel Smith/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Disney’s live-actionAladdinremake was a hit thanks to actor Mena Massoud’s performance as the titular character andWill Smith’s charismatic turn as the Genie.
43of 52
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011) - $1,046,721,266
44of 52Despicable Me 3(2017) - $1,034,800,131IlluminationIn the thirdDespicable Memovie, ex-supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) refuses to return to his old ways of villainy and instead gets caught up in a diamond heist. The film is currently thehighest-grossingDespicable Memovie(not including theMinionsspinoffs), and a fourth movie is scheduled to release in 2024.
44of 52
Despicable Me 3(2017) - $1,034,800,131
Illumination
In the thirdDespicable Memovie, ex-supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) refuses to return to his old ways of villainy and instead gets caught up in a diamond heist. The film is currently thehighest-grossingDespicable Memovie(not including theMinionsspinoffs), and a fourth movie is scheduled to release in 2024.
45of 52
Finding Dory(2016) - $1,029,266,989
In this2016 sequel toFinding Nemo, Dory suddenly remembers her long lost parents and sets out to search for them across the ocean. As a favorite character from the first film, the sequel put Dory front and center, and cast Eugene Levy andDiane Keatonas her parents.
46of 52Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace(1999) - $1,027,082,707Keith Hamshere/Lucasfilm/Kobal/Shutterstock16 years after the original trilogy concluded,Star Warsfinally returned withThe Phantom Menace, launching the prequel trilogy. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie became a massive hit and, at the time of its release, became the second highest-grossing movie ever. However, the filmdidn’t cross the billion-dollar markduring its initial run. It wasn’t until the 2012 3D rerelease that it crossed the lofty milestone.
46of 52
Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace(1999) - $1,027,082,707
Keith Hamshere/Lucasfilm/Kobal/Shutterstock
16 years after the original trilogy concluded,Star Warsfinally returned withThe Phantom Menace, launching the prequel trilogy. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie became a massive hit and, at the time of its release, became the second highest-grossing movie ever. However, the filmdidn’t cross the billion-dollar markduring its initial run. It wasn’t until the 2012 3D rerelease that it crossed the lofty milestone.
47of 52
Zootopia(2016) - $1,025,521,689
48of 52Alice in Wonderland(2010) - $1,025,468,216Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockAt the height of hisPiratesfame, Johnny Depp took on another iconic role — the Mad Hatter inTim Burton’s adaptation ofAlice in Wonderland. Joining him wasHelena Bonham Carteras the Red Queen, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, andStephen Fryas the Cheshire Cat. The film also received a sequel,Alice Through the Looking Glass, in 2016, though it only earned $299 million worldwide.
48of 52
Alice in Wonderland(2010) - $1,025,468,216
At the height of hisPiratesfame, Johnny Depp took on another iconic role — the Mad Hatter inTim Burton’s adaptation ofAlice in Wonderland. Joining him wasHelena Bonham Carteras the Red Queen, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, andStephen Fryas the Cheshire Cat. The film also received a sequel,Alice Through the Looking Glass, in 2016, though it only earned $299 million worldwide.
49of 52Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone(2001) - $1,023,842,938Warner Bros.Harry Potter’s first film topped the box officefor three weeks in a row and became the highest-grossing movie of 2001. It also stands as the fifth highest-grossing movie of the entire decade.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonenot only introduced audiences to Harry Potter but also launched the careers of its young stars likeDaniel Radcliffeand Emma Watson.
49of 52
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone(2001) - $1,023,842,938
Harry Potter’s first film topped the box officefor three weeks in a row and became the highest-grossing movie of 2001. It also stands as the fifth highest-grossing movie of the entire decade.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonenot only introduced audiences to Harry Potter but also launched the careers of its young stars likeDaniel Radcliffeand Emma Watson.
50of 52
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012) - $1,017,030,651
New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock
51of 52
The Dark Knight(2008) - $1,006,234,167
Christopher Nolan’sBatman Beginswas a hit, but the trilogy is best known for its second film,The Dark Knight. The movie saw Batman try to save Gotham from the Joker and his henchmen, andHeath Ledger’s performance was unanimously praised. The actor later won a posthumous Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
52of 52Jurassic World Dominion(2022) - $1,001,978,080Universal/Courtesy Everett CollectionCentered on a world where humans must coexist with dinosaurs,Jurassic World Dominionpolarized audiencesand received some negative reviews from critics because of its plot and its wildly different tone compared to the other movies. Still,audiences came out in droves, turning it intoone of the biggest movies of the summer. It also benefited from reunitingJurassic Park’s original cast, bringing back Sam Neill,Jeff GoldblumandLaura Dern.
52of 52
Jurassic World Dominion(2022) - $1,001,978,080
Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection
Centered on a world where humans must coexist with dinosaurs,Jurassic World Dominionpolarized audiencesand received some negative reviews from critics because of its plot and its wildly different tone compared to the other movies. Still,audiences came out in droves, turning it intoone of the biggest movies of the summer. It also benefited from reunitingJurassic Park’s original cast, bringing back Sam Neill,Jeff GoldblumandLaura Dern.
source: people.com
