Here are the top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time, along with some key details about each film:
- Avatar (2009)
- Director: James Cameron
- Worldwide Gross: $2.923 billion
- Synopsis: Set in the mid-22nd century, it follows a paraplegic former Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, where he becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
- Notable Achievements: Highest-grossing film of all time until Avengers: Endgame surpassed it briefly; regained the title after a re-release in China.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Worldwide Gross: $2.798 billion
- Synopsis: After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the remaining Avengers and their allies must assemble once more to reverse Thanos’s actions and restore balance to the universe.
- Notable Achievements: Held the title of the highest-grossing film for about two years before Avatar reclaimed the top spot.
- Titanic (1997)
- Director: James Cameron
- Worldwide Gross: $2.195 billion
- Synopsis: A fictionalized account of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, focusing on a young couple from different social backgrounds who fall in love aboard the ship.
- Notable Achievements: Held the title of highest-grossing film for nearly a decade; won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Worldwide Gross: $2.068 billion
- Synopsis: Set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the film follows Rey, a scavenger, as she discovers her connection to the Force and seeks to find Luke Skywalker.
- Notable Achievements: Highest-grossing film of the Star Wars franchise and the first film in the sequel trilogy.
- Jurassic World (2015)
- Director: Colin Trevorrow
- Worldwide Gross: $1.671 billion
- Synopsis: Set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, a new theme park featuring genetically modified dinosaurs opens to the public. When a hybrid dinosaur escapes, chaos ensues.
- Notable Achievements: Successfully revived the Jurassic Park franchise for a new generation.
- The Lion King (2019)
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Worldwide Gross: $1.663 billion
- Synopsis: A photorealistic remake of Disney’s animated classic, following the journey of a young lion named Simba as he overcomes adversity and learns to embrace his role as king.
- Notable Achievements: One of the most successful animated films, revitalizing interest in Disney’s classic stories.
- The Avengers (2012)
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Worldwide Gross: $1.519 billion
- Synopsis: Nick Fury assembles a team of superheroes to save the world from Loki and his alien army, combining individual hero storylines into a single epic narrative.
- Notable Achievements: Marked the culmination of the first phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
- Furious 7 (2015)
- Director: James Wan
- Worldwide Gross: $1.515 billion
- Synopsis: The crew is forced to face a new threat from a mercenary seeking revenge for the death of his brother. The film also serves as a tribute to the late Paul Walker.
- Notable Achievements: One of the highest-grossing films in the Fast & Furious franchise.
- Frozen II (2019)
- Director: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
- Worldwide Gross: $1.450 billion
- Synopsis: Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf set out on a journey to discover the origins of Elsa’s powers and save their kingdom from a mysterious threat.
- Notable Achievements: The sequel to the original Frozen, which was also a massive box office success.
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Worldwide Gross: $2.048 billion
- Synopsis: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
- Notable Achievements: Set up the events leading to Avengers: Endgame, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Additional Information:
- The rankings may change as films are re-released or new blockbusters are released.
- The numbers are approximate and reflect worldwide box office earnings.