There are films, and then there are classics. Every year we get box office wonders and blockbusters and smashing hits, but there are some movies that are immortalized by the mere gravity of their success. They are not only box office hits but also earn the title of being the highest grossing movies of all time. Some of these films you know while some of them you don’t.
Below we have summarized the list of highest grossing movies ever, which remain unparalleled in terms of box office charts.
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1. Avengers Endgame– 2019
Avengers Endgame shattered all the records both globally and locally. It raked in around $2,797,800,564 in its opening weekend itself.
2. Avatar– 2009
James Cameron’s film managed to remain at the top for all these years before Avengers: Endgame’s release. Now it stands 2nd in the list with $2,790,439,000 as its box office earnings. Avatar is one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
3. Titanic– 1997
This other James Cameron wonder earned around $2,195,169,696 at the box office when released in 1997.
4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens– 2015
J.J. Abram’s Science Fantasy action film minted around $2,068,223,624 at the box office when released in 2015.
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5. Avengers: Infinity War– 2018
Avengers: Infinity War is another feather in Russo Brothers’ hat. It earned $2,048,359,754 at the box office, shattering all the records of that time.
6. The Lion King– 2019
This CGI remake of Disney’s iconic film Lion King earned $1,750,841,157 when it was released in 2019. Several Lion King fans thronged the cinemas to revisit their childhood legend.
7. Jurassic World– 2015
This Sci-Fi film with Irrfan Khan in its star cast as well earned $1,518,812,988 at the box office. It was released in 2015. It is one of the highest grossing movies of all time domestic and worldwide.
8. The Avengers– 2012
The first part of this amazing quadrilogy earned $1,518,812,988 when it was released in 2012. It had Robert Downey Jr. Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Pratt in the lead roles.
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9. Furious 7– 2015
The last part where Paul Walker was seen walking beside Vin Diesel, managed to earn $1,515,048,151 at the box office. It also starred Michelle Rodriguez and Dwayne Johnson in lead roles. It deserves a place among the top 10 highest grossing movies of all time.
10. Frozen II– 2019
This animated sequel depicting the story of two sisters Elsa and Anna was the sequel to the 2013 film Frozen. When the sequel was released in 2019, it earned $1,450,026,933 at the box office.
11. Avengers: Age of Ultron– 2015
It was the second installment of the popular Marvel series Avengers: Having Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth in lead roles, this superhero action film minted around $1,402,808,753 at the box office when it was released in 2015.
12. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2– 2011
This was the final film bidding goodbye to the iconic Harry Potter Series written by J.K. Rowling. Starring Daniele Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in lead roles, the film managed to earn $1,401,659,552 at the box office. It is among the highest grossing movies Hollywood has ever offered.
13. Black Panther– 2018
The last film of late actor Chadwick Boseman was an instant hit among Marvel fans when it was released in 2018. It earned around $1,348,744,095 at the box office and is one of the most popular movies of all time.
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For the uninitiated, Chadwick Boseman passed away this year after fighting a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. It is said that Boseman shot for Black Panther and Avengers while going through treatment for his cancer.
14. Star Wars: The Last Jedi– 2017
Star Wars always managed to be the highest grossing movie of all time, come what may. This eighth part of the series minted $1,332,539,889 at the box office. Released in 2017, it starred Carrie Fischer in the lead role.
15. Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom– 2018
A sequel to the popular film Jurassic World, this film starred Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jeff Goldblum in lead roles. It minted around $1,308,468,254 at the box office after it was released in 2018 and is one of the highest grossing movies of all time in India and abroad.
Also read: 15 Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies Of All Time
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