How Films are Ranked
This is a ranking of movies by lifetime global box office receipts. You can look for trends across studios and eras by listing each title below along with its distributor and year of release. For convenience, rankings are shown in a straightforward table. However, keep in mind that real grosses may change over time as a result of re-releases, currency fluctuations, and updated reporting.
List Overview
James Cameron epics and franchise mega-events predominate in the current Top 10. The list is led by the Titanic and two Avatar movies, followed by three MCU collaborations and a Star Wars rebirth. Jurassic World, Disney's 2019 photoreal The Lion King, and Furious 7 complete it. All are supported by large fan bases and high-end formats. Together, they demonstrate how event filmmaking, shared universes, and sequels drive global box office success.
| Rank | Title | Year | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avatar | 2009 | 20th Century Studios |
| 2 | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | Walt Disney Studios |
| 3 | Avatar: The Way of Water | 2022 | 20th Century Studios |
| 4 | Titanic | 1997 | Paramount / 20th Century |
| 5 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 2015 | Walt Disney Studios |
| 6 | Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Walt Disney Studios |
| 7 | Jurassic World | 2015 | Universal Pictures |
| 8 | The Lion King | 2019 | Walt Disney Studios |
| 9 | The Avengers | 2012 | Walt Disney Studios |
| 10 | Furious 7 | 2015 | Universal Pictures |
