With worldwide gross earnings surpassing $1.3 billion, Barbie is officially 2023’s top-earning blockbuster. Greta Gerwig’s pink comedy about the famed Mattel doll has now joined a very elite rank of films to earn over $1 billion globally at the Box Office.
But in the grand scheme of big-budget blockbusters, Barbie isn’t quite at the top of the list. These are cinema’s 20 biggest financial hits, ranked based on how much they earned globally at the Box Office.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – $1.31 Billion
- Director: J.A. Bayona
- Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall
Official synopsis: In this thrilling sequel, Owen and Claire return to the danger-filled Isla Nublar in a race against time to protect the dinosaurs from an erupting volcano. Amidst the chaos, a shocking conspiracy unfolds that could disrupt the natural world.
Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017) – $1.33 Billion
- Director: Rian Johnson
- Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill
Official synopsis: Retired Jedi Master Luke Skywalker finds himself an unlikely mentor to hopeful Rey. Meanwhile, General Leia spearheads a daring fight against the oppressive First Order.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) – $1.34 Billion
- Director: David Yates
- Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
Official synopsis: The epic conclusion sees Harry, Ron, and Hermione race against time to demolish Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. But the discovery of the enigmatic Deathly Hallows and a final face-off with Voldemort changes their world forever.
Black Panther (2018) – $1.34 Billion
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o
Official synopsis: Black Panther takes viewers to Wakanda, an advanced African nation, where newly crowned king T’Challa faces internal challenges to his throne. When threats arise to destroy his kingdom, Black Panther steps up to prevent a potential world war.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – $1.35 Billion
- Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc
- Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day
Official synopsis: The world of video games comes alive in this charming animation. Mario, the Brooklyn plumber hero, joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad on a daring quest in the Mushroom Kingdom to find Luigi and thwart the evil Bowser.
Barbie (2023) – $1.38 Billion
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae
Official synopsis: Barbie takes viewers on an unexpected journey as the iconic character grapples with a personal crisis. This story evolves beyond the pink and perfect world, leading the iconic Mattel doll to question her very existence.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – $1.40 Billion
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
Official synopsis: In Avengers: Age of Ultron, a peacekeeping experiment by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner takes a dangerous turn. The Avengers must assemble once again to combat the villainous Ultron and prevent his catastrophic plan.
Frozen 2 (2019) – $1.45 Billion
- Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
- Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad
Official synopsis: Frozen 2 takes viewers on an enchanting journey with Queen Elsa, as she follows a mysterious voice calling her to an enchanted forest. Along with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, Elsa embarks on a quest to restore balance in her kingdom and the neighboring tribe of Northuldra.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – $1.49 Billion
- Director: Joseph Kosinski
- Starring: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller
Official synopsis: The top naval aviator returns after thirty years, and he is still testing the limits of aviation. Leading Top Gun’s elite on a high-risk mission, Maverick must face the shadows of his past.
Fast & Furious 7 (2015) – $1.51 Billion
- Director: James Wan
- Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson
Official synopsis: In Fast & Furious 7, Dominic’s team reassembles when Deckard Shaw seeks vengeance. Amidst the chaos, a notorious terrorist and a shadowy official vie for a dangerous computer program. The race against time to retrieve the God’s Eye and stop Shaw throws them into a global power play.
Avengers Assemble (2012) – $1.52 Billion
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson
Official synopsis: Avengers Assemble plunges viewers into an epic struggle as Loki allies with the Chitauri Army to invade Earth. To counter this cosmic threat, Nick Fury activates Project Avengers, uniting a team of heroes to foil Loki’s plans and save the world.
The Lion King (1994) – $1.66 Billion
- Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones
Official synopsis: A young lion prince, banished by his malevolent uncle, grows up in exile. When his past resurfaces, he must make a critical decision: remain an outcast or rise to his destined role.
Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67 Billion
- Director: Colin Trevorrow
- Starring: Chris PrattBryce Dallas HowardTy Simpkins
Official synopsis: The excitement of the dinosaur theme park is revived two decades after the previous park’s failure. However, the introduction of a genetically engineered dinosaur, the Indominus rex, sends the park into chaos.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92 Billion
- Director: Jon Watts
- Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch
Official synopsis: Peter Parker’s world is flipped upside down when his secret identity is exposed. Seeking Doctor Strange’s help to erase this knowledge shatters the multiverse and unleashes threats that could end the world.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05 Billion
- Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo
Official synopsis: Avengers: Infinity War sets the stage for a thrilling face-off with the infamous Thanos. Seeking to wield the immense power of the six Infinity Stones, he poses an unprecedented threat, pushing the Avengers into their most uncertain battle for Earth’s survival.
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07 Billion
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac
Official synopsis: Scavenger Rey discovers a BB-8 droid with a secret about the missing Luke Skywalker. This discovery propels her and an unlikely team into a crucial battle against the First Order.
Titanic (1997) – $2.26 Billion
- Director: James Cameron
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane
Official synopsis: Rose DeWitt Bukater, now 100 years old, recounts her unforgettable journey aboard the legendary ship. Through her eyes, we experience the love story with drifter Jack Dawson and the devastating demise of the ship on its maiden voyage.
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.32 Billion
- Director: James Cameron
- Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Official synopsis: This long-awaited sequel takes viewers back to the vibrant moon of Pandora, where Jake Sully has found a new family. As an old threat resurfaces, Jake and Neytiri must rally the Na’vi army to safeguard their extraterrestrial home.
Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79 Billion
- Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
Official synopsis: In Endgame, the Avengers reunite in a world shattered by the events of Infinity War. Together with their remaining allies, they embark on a mission to rectify Thanos’ devastating actions and restore balance to the universe.
Avatar (2009) – $2.92 Billion
- Director: James Cameron
- Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Official synopsis: Paraplegic Marine Jake Sully steps into his late brother’s shoes on a mission in the alien world Pandora. Amidst corporate greed threatening the Na’vi tribe and their fertile lands, Jake, through an avatar, learns about the indigenous culture. This knowledge and his growing bond with the Na’vi led him to take a stand against the destructive military forces.
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