The 30 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time
08.04.2024 - 22:41
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Worldwide gross: $2,923,706,026
Domestic gross: $785,221,649
James Cameron’s sci-fi fantasy epic “Avatar” smashed records and remains the reigning box office champion. Sam Worthington stars as paralyzed former Marine Jake Sully, who finds a new life on the planet Pandora when he begins inhabiting an avatar version of its native people.
Worldwide gross: $2,799,439,100
Domestic gross: $858,373,000
Marvel fans from around the world waited in anticipation for the MCU’s follow up to “Avengers: Infinity War.” With the fate of the entire universe on the line, heroes from all different realms and planets teamed up to defeat Thanos and bring half the population back to life.
Worldwide gross: $2,320,250,281
Domestic gross: $684,075,767
More than a decade after the unparalleled success of “Avatar,” James Cameron followed up his biggest hit with “The Way of Water,” which jumps several years ahead to show Jake and Netreyi (Zoë Saldaña) raising a family together.
When humans return to threaten Pandora, they turn to the planet’s water-dwelling inhabitants in search of safety.
Worldwide gross: $2,264,750,694
Domestic gross: $674,292,608
Kate and Leo — need we use last names? — star as star-crossed lovers in James Cameron’s timeless drama about the ill-fated R.M.S.
Titanic. With a swoon-worthy love story, an iconic soundtrack showcasing the talents of James Horner and Céline Dion, and the intrigue of a historic tragedy, “Titanic” is a story we’ll “never let go” of.
Worldwide gross: $2,071,310,218
Domestic gross: $936,662,225
“Star Wars” fans have always proven to be a dedicated group, and they certainly showed up for “The Force Awakens,” which features beloved franchise icons and newcomers alike.