The list of highest grossing movies contains some of the best films of all time. Besides, there is a saying that numbers do not lie.
If your friend or someone tells you a movie is interesting, they might be biased, but if the movie’s Box Office numbers are high, it means many people find it interesting.
So, good movies lead to increased numbers at the box office.
Additionally, movies like Star Wars, Marvel Movies, and Fast and Furious have high Box Office numbers.
These movies are incredible and appeal to everyone; nobody hates superheroes or cars. Anyway, this article gives a preview of some of the highest-grossing films at the Box Office.
They are;
1. Avatar
Avatar is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. It is an American epic science fiction movie that was released on December 10, 2009.
Besides, James Cameron wrote, directed, produced, and co-edited the movie.
The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Giovanni Ribisi, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Michelle Rodriguez.
Furthermore, the film is set in the mid-twentieth century, when humanity has depleted Earth’s resources and has moved to Pandora, a lush, livable moon, to extract essential minerals.
However, the expansion of the mining threatens the continued existence of the local Na’vi tribe.
Besides, humans interact with the natives of Pandora through a genetically engineered Navi body. As a result, Jake, paralyzed, takes his twin’s place in Pandora on a corporate assignment.
In addition, Jake has to choose a side and decide his loyalties after the Navi natives accept him as one of them.
Furthermore, Avatar has a lifetime gross of $2,847,246,203 at the Box Office.
2. Avengers: Endgame
One of the highest grossing films is Avengers: Endgame. It is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on April 22, 2019.
In addition, Anthony and Joe Russo directed the film, which was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Also, the film has numerous stars, including Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Karen Gillan, Paul Rudd, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin, and Brie Larson.
This film also serves as a sequel to Avengers: Infinity War. It occurred in 2023, five years after Thanos decimated half of the universe’s population.
Scott Lang, Ant-Man, who was in the quantum realm during the fight with Thanos, escaped and came to solve the problem of how the Avengers could bring back all the lives Thanos destroyed.
Thus, the Avengers had to reunite and assemble to restore the universe and fight Thanos again. Furthermore, this movie grossed $2,797,501,328 at the Box Office.
3. Titanic
One of the highest-grossing movies is Titanic. This American epic romance and disaster film was released on November 18, 1997.
James Cameron wrote, directed, co-produced, and co-edited the movie. Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, and Billy Zane also starred.
Besides, the movie incorporated both the historical events and fictional aspects of the RMS Titanic.
Rose, a seventeen-year-old girl from an aristocratic family engaged to be married, and Jack Dawson, a poor artist, board the Titanic together.
They fall in love and fight to stay alive as the Titanic sinks after colliding with an iceberg. Furthermore, this movie grossed $2,201,647,264 at the Box Office.
4. Star Wars: Episode VII-The Force Awakens
Star Wars is one of the most popular movies on Earth and is obviously on the list of the highest-gross movies.
It is a film about space opera. This particular film in the Star Wars franchise was released on December 14, 2015.
J.J. Adams directed, produced, and co-wrote the film. Other stars in the movie include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamil, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, and Oscar Isaac.
Additionally, this film is set thirty years after the Return of the Jedi, when a new order threatens to destroy the New Republic, Finn, Rey, Poe Dameron, and Han Solo set out to find Luke Skywalker.
They’re also up against Kylo Ren and the First Order, the successor to the Galactic Empire. This film also made a lot of money: $2,069,521,700 at the Box Office.
5. Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War is one of the most obscene films ever made. It is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on April 23, 2018.
In addition, the film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, produced by Marvel Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The movie has numerous stars.
Some of them are Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Karen Gillan, Paul Rudd, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong.
Additionally, this movie is the prequel to Avengers: Endgame. It is set in 2018, when the Avengers try to stop Thanos, an intergalactic warlord, from collecting all six infinity stones.
However, Thanos is prepared to go to any length to get all six stones, including sacrificing his daughter for the Soul Stone.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $2,048,359,754 at the Box Office.
6. Jurassic World
Jurassic World is one of the highest-grossing films of all time. It was released in the United States on June 9, 2015, as a science fiction action picture.
Colin Trevorrow directed this movie, and some of the stars in the film are Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Omar Sy, Katie McGrath, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, and Ty Simpkins.
Additionally, this movie is the prequel to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Moreover, this movie is set in a successful theme park of cloned dinosaurs, which are genetically engineered.
When one of the dinosaurs escapes its confinement and goes on a rampage, this becomes a nightmare for the tourists.
So, Owen, an ex-Navy veteran and an ethologist, steps in to save the day. Meanwhile, the park’s staff orchestrates a conspiracy that creates more dangers.
Finally, this movie grossed $1,670,516,444 at the Box Office.
7. The Lion King
Next on the list of the highest-grossing movies is The Lion King, a musical drama released on July 9, 2019.
Jon Favreau directed the film, which Walt Disney Pictures produced. The cast includes Beyonce, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, John Oliver, and James Earl Jones.
Besides, this movie is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of the original 1994’s The Lion King.
It is centralized around Simba, a lion cub who had to run from his kingdom, Pride Land, after his uncle, Scar, killed his father and the King, Mufasa.
However, after many years, Simba stumbles upon Nala, a lioness who convinces him to return to the Pride Lands and take back the throne, which is rightfully his.
Lastly, The Lion King grossed $1,667,635,327 at the Box Office.
8. The Avengers
The Avengers is one of the most successful films of all time. It is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on May 4, 2012.
The film was directed by Joss Whedon, produced by Marvel Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It also has a large cast of actors.
Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and Samuel L. Jackson are among the actors who have appeared in the film.
Moreover, this movie is the first film in the Avengers film series. Nick Fury is forced to activate the Avengers Initiative when Loki comes to Earth to retrieve the Tesseract and subjugate Earth.
However, the Avengers, a squad of Superheros (Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Black Willow, Captain America, and Hawkeye), put their minds and strength together to stop Loki.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,518,815,515 at the Box Office.
9. The Furious 7
Fast and Furious film series is one of those rare movies people in different parts of the world know about.
Hence, it is unsurprising that Furious 7 is among the highest-grossing movies. This is an American action film that was released on March 26, 2015. James Wan directed it, and Chris Morgan wrote it. It is the seventh film in the franchise.
Some other stars in the movie are Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.
Additionally, the movie centers around Dominic, his family, and the rest of the team, who have returned to America to live everyday lives.
However, Deckard Shaw, a rogue special forces assassin and Shaw’s older brother seeks revenge for his younger brother’s death.
Thus, the team puts its lives in danger again while fighting off Deckard, trying to prevent a crucial program from falling into the wrong person’s hands.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,515,341,399 at the Box Office.
10. Frozen II
Even though this movie is a Disney animation, it has garnered the attention of both young and old. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the highest-grossing movies.
This movie is an American computer-animated musical fantasy film released on November 7, 2019.
Besides, Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck directed the movie, Lee wrote it, and Peter Del Vecho produced it.
Also, the film features some voice actors: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Evan Rachel Wood.
Moreover, the movie is the sequel to Frozen. It begins with Elsa hearing a mysterious melodic voice calling her. Elsa becomes unsettled and answers the vote.
This leads Elsa, Anna, Iceman, his reindeer, and Olaf (snowman) to travel to the enchanted forest and unravel the origin of Elsa’s magical power.
During their journey, they awaken the elemental spirits, which lead to them restoring an old injustice.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,450,026,933 at the Box Office.
11. Avengers: Age of Ultron
The list shows that the Avengers movies are some of the most loved films in the world.
Avengers: Age of Ultron is the fourth highest-grossing film, grossing $1,402,809,540.
It is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on April 13, 2015.
The film was directed by Joss Whedon, produced by Marvel Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It also has a large cast of actors.
Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and James Spader star alongside Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and James Spader.
Additionally, Tony and Bruce built an artificial intelligence system, Ultron, as a global defense program.
However, Ultron logged into the internet, saw what humanity had done, and decided that eradicating humans was the best way to save the Earth.
So, he attacks the Avengers and sets about destroying humanity. But the Avengers step in to stop him.
Furthermore, this movie has grossed $1,402,809,540 at the Box Office.
12. Black Panther
Black Panther is another Marvel movie on the list of the highest-grossing films. It is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on January 29, 2018.
In addition, Ryan Coogler directed the film, which was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
In addition, the picture has a large cast of actors, including Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, and Angela Bassett.
Furthermore, the film follows T’Challa’s return to Wakanda following his father’s death in Captain America: Civil War. T’Challa returns to inherit the throne.
However, Kilmonger, an enemy related to the family, challenges him. Kilmonger plans to become king, abandon the country’s policy of isolating itself from the world, and begin a global revolution.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,347,597,973 at the Box Office.
13. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
The list of movies with the highest grossest would be incomplete without a Harry Potter movie.
This movie was so well known that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 poster did not have the movie title, but everyone knew the movie’s name.
That was how good the Harry Potter movies are. Besides, the movie is the eighth and last film in the Harry Potter series, based on J. K Rowling’s Harry Potter book series.
David Yates directed the movie, which Warner Bros. Pictures distributed. It was released on July 7, 2011.
Some other stars in the film are Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Charlotte Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, and Helena Bonham Carter.
Moreover, the movie follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they search for Lord Voldemort’s Horcruxes to destroy so they can stop him once and for all.
Meanwhile, the teachers and students at Hogwarts unite to defend the school against Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,342,321,665 at the Box Office.
14. Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi
This is the second highest-grossing film on the list. It is an epic space opera film from the United States released on December 9, 2017.
This film was directed by Rian Johnson, produced by Lucasfilm, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Mark Hamil, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac, and Carrie Fisher are all stars in this film.
Additionally, this movie centers around Rey seeking the help of Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi.
Besides, he wants Luke to return to change the tide of the war against Kylo Ren and the First Order.
Meanwhile, Finn, Poe Dameron, and General Leia Organa try to flee from the attack of the First Order on the dwindling Resistance army.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,332,698,830 at the Box Office.
15. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
This is the second Jurassic World movie on the list of the highest grossing films. Besides, this movie is an American science fiction action film released on May 21, 2018, and is a sequel to Jurassic World.
Moreover, J. A. Bayona is the director, and Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow are the writers. Some stars in the movie are Chris Pratt, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, and BD Wong.
Additionally, after the theme park Jurassic World closed, there was a threat of a volcano eruption that would affect the dinosaurs.
So, Owen and Claire decide to save the animals in the park from extinction. Furthermore, the movie grossed $1,310,466,296 at the box office.
16. Frozen
This movie is the prequel to Frozen II and is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. It is an American computer-animated musical fantasy film that was released on November 19, 2013.
Besides, Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck directed the movie, Lee wrote it, and Peter Del Vecho produced it.
Also, the film features some voice actors: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Evan Rachel Wood.
Moreover, Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen” inspired this movie. The film follows a princess, Anna, an Iceman, Kristoff, his reindeer, Sven, and a snowman, Olaf, as they set off on a journey looking for Anna’s estranged sister, Elsa.
Although Elsa’s magical icy power has trapped their kingdom in eternal winter and slowly killed Anna, Anna still loves Elsa.
Additionally, Elsa can turn anything, object, or human into ice. This movie grossed $1,281,508,100 at the box office.
17. Beauty and the Beast
With $1,264,434,525, Beauty and the Beast is next on the highest-grossing movie list. This American musical romantic fantasy film was released on February 23, 2017.
Moreover, this movie is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1991 Beauty and the Beast animation, which was adapted from Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s version of the fairy tale in 1756.
Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films co-produced this movie, and Bill Condon is the director.
The film stars Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Dan Stevens, Emma Thompson, and Ewan McGregor.
Beauty and the Beast is about a village girl, Belle, who travels to save her father from a creature that locks him in a dungeon in his castle.
Belle trades herself for her father and stays with the beast in the court.
Over time, Belle learns that the creature is a handsome prince who was cursed for being selfish. Eventually, Belle falls in love with the prince and breaks the curse.
18. Incredibles 2
Incredibles is the next movie on the highest grossing movies list despite being an animation. It is an American computer-animated superhero film that was released on June 5, 2018.
Brad Bird directed and wrote the movies, Pixar Animation Studios produced them, and Walt Disney Pictures released them.
The film also stars Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner, Brad Bird, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, and Bob Odenkirk.
Additionally, this movie is the sequel to 2004’s The Incredibles. The film centers around Elastigirl being given a mission to capture a supervillain and restore public faith in superheroes.
Meanwhile, Bob tries to adjust and face the challenges of being a stay-at-home dad.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,244,639,527 at the Box Office.
19. The Fate of the Furious
The Fate of the Furious is the second Fast and Furious movie on the list of the highest grossing films. Like other Fast and Furious movies, it is an American action thriller film.
This movie was released on April 4, 2017. F. Gary Gary directed it, and Chris Morgan wrote it.
Some of the movie’s stars are Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and Charlize Theron.
Additionally, this movie is a sequel to Furious 7. It follows Dom being coerced to work for Cipher, a cyberterrorist. Cipher turns Dom against the team, so the team unites to save Dom and stop Cipher.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,236,005,118 at the Box Office.
20. Iron Man 3
A slogan states, “Do not trust anyone who does not love Tony Stark. ” Many people agree with that statement, as Iron Man is one of the most loved Avengers.
Some might argue that he is the most loved of the Avengers, so it is not surprising that Iron Man 3 is one of the most popular movies.
This is a Marvel Comics-based American superhero film released on April 14, 2013.
In addition, Shane Black directed the film, which was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favreau, Rebecca Hall, Don Cheadle, Ben Kingsley, and Guy Pearce all-star.
This movie takes place after the Avengers fight with Loki in New York. After the battle, Tony has to deal with the ramifications of the events, which include PTSD.
However, Tony encounters an enemy, Mandarin, and fails to defeat him. After his failure, Tony goes on a self-discovery journey before he can destroy the real Mandarin.
Furthermore, this movie grossed $1,214,811,252 at the Box Office.
