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Ever wondered which movies rake in the most cash globally? Skip the speculation and dive into the ultimate list.
1. Avatar (2009)
Global Box Office: $2,847,246,203
Movies in theaters
Avatar grossed a worldwide revenue of $2,847,246,203.@Compiled
Avatar follows the story of Jake Sully, a former marine paralyzed from the waist down. He's chosen to participate in a genetic engineering program with the Na'vi, an extraterrestrial race, after his brother's death. Jake's mission is to understand the culture and way of life of the indigenous tribe on Pandora to aid in invasion efforts. However, Jake decides to protect Pandora and fight against humanity.
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Global revenue: $2.797.501.328
In-theater film
Avengers: Endgame (2019) grossed a global revenue of $2.797.501.328.@Compiled
In Endgame, the superheroes reunite once again with a plan to travel to the past to gather the Infinity Stones to reverse the snap. However, things seem more complicated when Thanos from that time discovers their plan, leading to a fierce battle between good and evil.
3. Titanic (1997)
Global revenue: $2.187.425.379
Titanic might be a name many audiences are overly familiar with, a magical piece narrating a historical love story aboard the Titanic. The film depicts the rich young woman Rose falling in love with the poor artist Jack. They coincidentally meet on the Titanic and create the most beautiful love story in the history of cinema.
This classic film has a global revenue of $2.187.425.379.@Compiled
Titanic clinched 11 Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. As the first film to surpass the $1 billion mark in revenue, its 3D re-release in 2012 propelled Titanic to a global milestone of $2 billion, second only to Avatar.
4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Global revenue: $2.068.223.624
In-theater film
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) achieved a global revenue of $2,068,223,624.@Compiled
5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Global revenue: $2,048,359,754
In-theater film
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) amassed a global revenue of $2,048,359,754.@Compiled
In Avengers: Infinity War, audiences witness the supervillain Thanos gathering the Infinity Stones to complete his plan of wiping out half of the universe. Despite Earth's superheroes attempting to thwart this, the worst scenario still unfolds, leading to a devastating outcome.
6. Jurassic World (2015)
Global revenue: $1,671,713,208
Ranked 6th is Jurassic World, the fourth installment in the popular Jurassic Park series. Set 20 years after the prequel's incident, a brand new dinosaur park has been constructed on the very same island.
Jurassic World (2015) garnered a global revenue of $1,671,713,208.@Compiled
In-theater film
7. The Lion King (2019)
Global revenue: $1,656,943,394
In-theater film
The Lion King (2019) achieved a global revenue of $1,656,943,394.@Compiled
After coming of age and understanding the truth, Simba returns to his homeland with determination to overthrow the villainous Scar. Despite being a remake, The Lion King still captivates audiences immensely, evidenced by its huge revenue post-release.
8. The Avengers (2012)
Global revenue: $1,518,812,988
The first installment of Marvel's Avengers franchise, The Avengers, became a worldwide sensation in 2012 upon its theatrical release. The film revolves around the battle with the villainous god Loki, featuring Earth's superhero team including Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Thor, and more. It marks the first on-screen collaboration of Marvel superheroes, laying the groundwork for the success of subsequent films.
The Avengers (2012) achieved a global revenue of $1,518,812,988.@Compiled
9. Fast and Furious 7 (2015)
Global revenue: $1,516,045,911
Fast and Furious 7 marks the seventh installment in this high-speed action franchise. In this film, Deckard Shaw - the brother of Owen Shaw from the previous installment - sets out to seek revenge against the Toretto family. Additionally, high-ranking government operative Mr. Nobody wants Toretto's team to locate and rescue a hacker named Ramsey, who possesses the God's Eye device capable of rapidly tracking any target.
Fast and Furious 7 (2015) achieved a global revenue of $1,516,045,911.@Compiled
With the Fast and Furious franchise, adrenaline-pumping racing action sequences are a must. The film also serves as a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker for his contributions to this action series from the very beginning.
10. Frozen II (2019)
Global revenue: $1,450,026,933
Frozen is a highly successful animated film from Disney. After the events of the previous film, Elsa becomes the queen of the kingdom and rules in peace. However, she hears a mysterious sound calling to her, leading her to discover dark secrets within her own kingdom. She must resolve these issues to restore peace. Frozen II was released in 2019 and quickly grossed $1,450,026,933 billion globally.
Frozen II (2019) grossed a global revenue of $1,450,026,933.@Compiled
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