Films generate it's income from several revenue streams, including theatrical exhibition, home video, television broadcast rights, merchandising streaming on OTT platform. However, theatrical box-office earnings are considered as a primary metric for trade publications in assessing the success of a film.
So, here the list of the top box-office earning movies (ranked by both the nominal and real value of their revenue), a chart of high-grossing films by calendar year, a timeline showing the transition of the highest-grossing film record, and also the chart of the highest-grossing film franchises and series. All charts are ranked as a chronological order theatrical box-office performance where possible.
List of top 10 highest-grossing films
Avatar[2009]
The principal cast of James Cameron's 2009 epic science fiction movie Avatar includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. James Cameron also wrote, produced, and co-edited the picture. It takes place in the middle of the 22nd century when mankind begin to colonise Pandora.
Development of Avatar's began in 1994, when Cameron wrote an 80-page book for the film. For a planned 1999 release, filming was to begin after the conclusion of James Cameron's 1997 film Titanic. However, according to Cameron, the required technology was not yet available, so he decided to postpone the project.
so, it release in 2009, crossed $2.9 billion at the global box office, the first film in history to ever do so in a world. First released in 2009, James Cameron's Avatar would go on to become the highest-grossing movie of all time ever in the world.
Avengers: Endgame[2019]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU is a American franchise created by Marvel Studios in early 20's but first movie from marvel comes in 2008. It Starting with Iron Man in 2008 then The Incredible Hulk in 2008 Iron Man 2 in 2010 then Thor in 2011 and so on. From Ironman in 2008 to Dr strange marvel release 30 Films and many movies are not just movie for marvel fans they are emotions and feeling which we can feel. Know this become world highest grossing movie ever with collection of $2.797 billion.
Titanic[1997]
“Titanic,” one of the famous love story in all over the world with quite successful on box office history. It is a 1997's epic romance and disaster film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by famous filmmaker James Cameron. it is based on accounts of the sinking of the world famous ship in the world "Titanic". Movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in lead role who play's the role of members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage.
Movie is also Nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11, including the awards for Best Picture and Best Director. the film collect worldwide total of $2.195 billion and making it the second film to gross more than $2 billion worldwide after Avatar. In 2017, the film was re-released for its 20th anniversary and was selected for the preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically.
Star Wars[1999]
Star Wars is an American epic space multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture in the world. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including TV series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. In 2020, it's total value was estimated at US $70 billion, and it is currently one of the highest-grossing media franchise of all time in world.
Avengers: Infinity War[2018]
Avengers: Infinity War was sequel of The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Black Panther Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok. It is the19th film from Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the seventh installment of third Phase.
Infinity War was released in April 2018 and break multiple box office records in various markets. on Worldwide, it set the record of highest opening weekend gross, was the fastest film ever to gross $1 billion and $1.5 billion, and became the highest-grossing film of 2018's. In its domestic market of the United States and Canada, the film destroy all records and set the new records for the highest-grossing opening weekend. according to the reports, it earns $2.048 billion through worldwide.
Spider-Man: No Way Home[2021]
Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 3'th installment of fans favorite friendly neighborhood spider-man. Film revolve around peter parker's, when his identity revealed in all over the world. Peter asks Doctor Strange for help him to fix, When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other universe start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. film collect total collection of $1.9 billion in world wide.
The third instalment of the popular friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is titled Spider-Man: No Way Home. Peter Parker is the focus of the movie as his identity is revealed to the world. When a spell goes wrong and frightening enemies from other universes start to appear, Peter begs Doctor Strange for assistance. This forces Peter to learn the true meaning of what it means to be Spider-Man. $1.9 billion has been collected worldwide for the movie.
Jurassic World[2015]
Jurassic World is a 2015 science fiction action thriller film directed by Colin Trevorrow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly from a story by the Jaffa and Silver. It was the first installment in the Jurassic World universe and the fourth installment overall in the Jurassic Park franchise.
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The film stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and the legend Irrfan Khan. Set 22 years after the events of the Jurassic Park (1993), Jurassic World takes place on the same fictional island of Isla Nublar, located off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It grossed $1.6 billion in box office revenue, becoming the third highest-grossing film of all time in 2015. It was also the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2015 and the highest-grossing in the franchise.
The Lion King[2019]
The Lion King is a 2019 musical drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment. It is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney's most popular traditionally animated 1994 film of the same name. film collect total collection of $1.66 billion in world wide.
The Avengers[2012]
The Avengers is the first film in the series' third phase. The Avengers, a superhero film from 2012, is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team. distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and made by Marvel Studios. It is Marvel Cinematic Universe's sixth movie (MCU). movies collect gross collection of $1.51 billion. Along with the legendary actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner playing the Avengers, the movie also stars Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgrd, and Samuel L. Jackson. It was written and directed by Joss Whedon. In the movie, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., a secret organisation,
Furious 7[2017]
James Wan and Chris Morgan collaborated on the 2015 action film Furious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7). It serves as the seventh entry in the Fast & Furious franchise and is the follow-up to 2013's Fast & Furious 6. The movie stars Jason Statham, Kurt Russell, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (in his final acting role), Michelle Rodriguez, and Dwayne Johnson.
After obtaining pardon for their past transgressions, Dom, Brian, and the rest of their team relocate to the US to resume their normal lives. However, Deckard Shaw, a rogue assassin working for the UKSF and MI6, who wants to exact revenge on his unconscious younger brother Owen Shaw, puts the team in danger once more. Movie collect worldwide total of $1.516 billion against a production budget of $190–250 million, it is a great success from movie franchise.