Box Office Leadership
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) leads the chart with a staggering
box office gross of
936.66 million USD, marking it as the highest-grossing film in the U.S. and Canada among the listed movies.
Marvel's Strong Presence
Marvel films demonstrate a formidable presence in the box office rankings, with
Avengers: Endgame (2019) and
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) securing second and third places with
858.37 million USD and
814.12 million USD, respectively, underscoring Marvel's significant impact on audiences.
Billion-Dollar Franchises
The data highlights the dominance of billion-dollar franchises, with
movies from
Star Wars, Marvel, and Avatar universes collectively contributing to a significant portion of the list.
Avatar (2009) and its sequel,
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) , together grossed over
1.469 billion USD, illustrating the lasting appeal of these cinematic universes.
Decade-spanning Success
Titanic (1997) remains in the top ten with a box office gross of
674.29 million USD, showcasing the enduring allure of classic films over newer releases and the movie's exceptional success across multiple decades.
2022's Major Hits
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) emerge as the top-grossing films released in 2022, with box office grosses of
718.73 million USD and
684.08 million USD, respectively, indicating a robust recovery and continued audience interest in cinematic experiences post-pandemic.
Animation's Competitive Edge
Animated features
Incredibles 2 (2018) and
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) hold strong positions with
608.58 million USD and
574.93 million USD, respectively, proving that animated films can compete successfully with live-action blockbusters in terms of box office revenue.
Adaptations and Remakes
Films based on existing properties, including comic books, animated classics, and video games, dominate the list. Notably, adaptations such as
The Lion King (2019) and remakes like
Beauty and the Beast (2017) have grossed
543.64 million USD and
504.48 million USD, reflecting the high audience demand for familiar stories with a new twist.
Cultural Milestones
Black Panther (2018) not only secured a spot with a gross of
700.43 million USD but also represented a cultural milestone, demonstrating the significant impact of diversity and representation in Hollywood on box office success.