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From 1997 to october 2025 – the films that tuled the box office
The Movies That Dominated the Box Office from 1997 to October 2025
The magic of movies
Whether they make us laugh, cry, shout in anger, shiver in fear or something entirely different, movies are magical.
They give us the opportunity to live an entire life through the eyes of someone else, giving us a break from the troubles of the world – if only for a couple of hours, but still.
That being said, some movies outshine others – both when looking at critical acclaim, and definetly when you look at the box office.
The blockbusters
From timeless classics to modern mega-franchises, these films didn’t just entertain, they dominated cinemas worldwide.
Each one earned well over a billion dollars globally, with some even crossing the $2 billion mark.
10. The Lion King (2019 remake)
Disney’s photo-realistic remake of The Lion King brought familiar songs and characters to a new generation. It made $1.66 billion globally.
Realease Date: July 19 2019
9. Jurassic World (2015)
Rebooting the dinosaur franchise proved to be a roaring success.
Jurassic World earned $1.67 billion, combining cutting-edge effects with dino-sized nostalgia.
Release date: June11, 2015 (U.S.)
8. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Marvel and Sony struck gold by uniting three generations of Spider-Men.
With $1.92 billion in ticket sales, it became a nostalgic juggernaut and a global smash.
Release date: December 17, 2021 (U.S.)
7. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The prequel to Endgame was an epic in its own right, pulling in $2.05 billion.
It brought together nearly every Marvel hero in a battle against the villainous Thanos.
Release date: April 23, 2018 (U.S.)
6. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
This reboot of the legendary franchise introduced a new generation of heroes while bringing back fan favorites.
It soared to $2.07 billion, reigniting the Star Wars universe for millions.
Release date: December 18, 2015 (U.S.)
5. Ne Zha 2 (2025)
The Chinese animated hit Ne Zha 2 stunned the world in 2025, pulling in an estimated $2.2 billion at the box office.
With stunning animation and a compelling mythological storyline, it became a cultural phenomenon in China and beyond.
Release date: January 29, 2025 (China)
4. Titanic (1997)
Another James Cameron epic, Titanic blended romance and tragedy to breathtaking effect.
With $2.26 billion in earnings, it held the top spot for over a decade and introduced a generation to the heartbreaking story of Jack and Rose.
Release date: December 19, 1997 (U.S.)
3. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Cameron returned to Pandora over a decade later with stunning underwater sequences and family-driven storytelling.
The long-awaited sequel pulled in $2.32 billion, proving the Avatar franchise still had box office muscle.
Release date: December 14, 2022
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Marvel’s massive crossover event brought over a decade of storytelling to a jaw-dropping close.
Endgame smashed records, grossing more than $2.79 billion worldwide and becoming a cultural milestone.
Release date: April 24, 2019 (U.S.)
1. Avatar (2009)
James Cameron’s Avatar remains the undisputed box office king in 2025, earning over $2.9 billion globally.
With groundbreaking 3D visuals and a richly imagined alien world, it set a new standard for spectacle in cinema.
Release date: December 18, 2009
This article is made and published by auk1, which may have used AI in the preparation
