Here are the Top 25 Biggest Movies of All Time
The movie industry is a billion-dollar industry that has produced some of the most iconic and memorable films in history.
Nik Richie
The movie industry is a billion-dollar industry that has produced some of the most iconic and memorable films in history. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 25 highest-grossing movies of all time and provide a brief summary of each film.
1. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $2.79 billion, Avengers: Endgame is the highest-grossing movie of all time. The film is the epic conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s decade-long journey and sees the Avengers battle Thanos in a time-traveling adventure.
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2. Avatar (2009) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $2.79 billion, Avatar is a sci-fi epic that takes place on the planet Pandora. The film follows a paraplegic marine who is sent to the planet to extract a valuable mineral, but he ends up falling in love with the native people and fighting against his own kind.
3. Titanic (1997) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $2.19 billion, Titanic is a classic romance movie that follows the story of Jack and Rose, two passengers on the ill-fated Titanic ship. The movie is known for its iconic “I’m flying” scene and its tragic ending.
4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $2.07 billion, The Force Awakens is the seventh installment in the Star Wars franchise. The film takes place 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and sees the return of beloved characters such as Han Solo and Princess Leia.
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5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $2.04 billion, Infinity War sees the Avengers team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones. The movie ends with a shocking cliffhanger that sets up the events of Avengers: Endgame.
6. Jurassic World (2015) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.67 billion, Jurassic World is a sci-fi adventure movie that takes place on a fully functioning dinosaur theme park. The movie sees the park’s attractions break loose and terrorize the visitors.
7. The Lion King (2019) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.65 billion, The Lion King is a live-action remake of the classic 1994 animated movie. The movie features photorealistic CGI animals and follows the story of Simba, a young lion who becomes king after the death of his father.
8. The Avengers (2012) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.52 billion, The Avengers is the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature the team-up of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and the Hulk. The movie sees the heroes team up to stop Loki and his army of aliens.
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9. Furious 7 (2015) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.51 billion, Furious 7 is the seventh installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The movie sees the return of fan-favorite characters and features high-octane car chases and action scenes.
10. Frozen II (2019) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.45 billion, Frozen II is a sequel to the popular animated movie. The movie sees Anna and Elsa travel to an enchanted forest to uncover the truth about their kingdom’s past.
11. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.4 billion, Age of Ultron sees the Avengers battle the villainous Ultron, a rogue AI who wants to destroy humanity.
12. Black Panther (2018) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.34 billion, Black Panther is a superhero movie that broke new ground by featuring a predominantly black cast and crew. The movie follows T’Challa, the king of Wakanda, as he battles to protect his people and their advanced technology from outside threats.
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13. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.34 billion, Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the final movie in the Harry Potter series. The movie sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione face off against the evil Lord Voldemort in an epic battle for the fate of the wizarding world.
14. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.33 billion, The Last Jedi is the eighth installment in the Star Wars franchise. The movie sees the return of classic characters such as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia and introduces new heroes and villains to the series.
15. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.3 billion, Fallen Kingdom is a sequel to the 2015 movie. The movie sees Owen and Claire return to the island to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption, but they soon discover that a sinister plot is underway.
16. Frozen (2013) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.28 billion, Frozen is a beloved animated movie that follows two sisters, Anna and Elsa, as they navigate their relationship and save their kingdom from eternal winter. The movie features memorable songs such as “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”
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17. Beauty and the Beast (2017) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.26 billion, Beauty and the Beast is a live-action remake of the classic Disney animated movie. The movie features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast and features beloved songs such as “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
18. Incredibles 2 (2018) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.24 billion, Incredibles 2 is a sequel to the popular 2004 animated movie. The movie sees the return of the superhero family as they face off against a new villain and navigate the challenges of raising their children.
19. The Fate of the Furious (2017) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.23 billion, The Fate of the Furious is the eighth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The movie sees Dominic Toretto turn against his family and team up with a new villain in a high-stakes heist.
20. Iron Man 3 (2013) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.21 billion, Iron Man 3 sees Tony Stark face off against the terrorist organization known as the Ten Rings and a new villain named the Mandarin. The movie features Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts.
21. Minions (2015) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.16 billion, Minions is a spin-off movie featuring the popular characters from the Despicable Me franchise. The movie follows the minions as they search for a new villain to serve and end up working for Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain.
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22. Captain America: Civil War (2016) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.15 billion, Civil War sees the Avengers split into two factions led by Captain America and Iron Man. The movie features new heroes such as Black Panther and Spider-Man.
23. Aquaman (2018) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.14 billion, Aquaman is a superhero movie based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The movie follows Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean king of Atlantis, as he battles his half-brother Orm for control of the underwater kingdom.
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24. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.14 billion, Return of the King is the final movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The movie sees Frodo and Sam reach the fiery depths of Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, while Aragorn leads his army against Sauron’s forces.
25. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – With a worldwide box office gross of over $1.14 billion and counting, No Way Home is the third movie in the Spider-Man trilogy featuring Tom Holland as the webslinger. The movie sees Peter Parker team up with past Spider-Man versions played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield to take on dangerous villains from other dimensions.
While this list of the highest-grossing movies of all time is dominated by superhero movies and franchises, it also includes classic movies such as Titanic and The Lion King, as well as more recent hits such as Frozen and Minions. These movies have captivated audiences around the world with their engaging characters, thrilling action sequences, and memorable soundtracks. Whether you’re a fan of action, adventure, or romance, there’s a movie on this list that’s sure to entertain you.