Films have been with us for many decades. The first moving pictures were created in the late 19th century. They have worked as a means to reflect society. However, in recent times, a film's profitability has always made it a prominent film. Below we list the top ten most profitable movies in history.
1 Avatar (2009) - $2,923,706,026
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James Cameron directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited Avatar, a 2009 epic science fiction film starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. It takes place in the mid-twentieth century when humankind colonizes Pandora, a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system, to extract the precious mineral unobtanium. The mining colony's development threatens the survival of a local tribe of Na'vi, a humanoid race indigenous to Pandora. The term alludes to a genetically altered Na'vi body that is controlled by the brain of a distant human and is used to connect with the people of Pandora. Though the tale was thought to be predictable, many appreciated its pioneering visual effects. The film shattered multiple box office records throughout its theatrical run, including the highest-grossing picture ever since January 2010.
2 Avengers: Endgame (2019) - $2,799,439,100
Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics' Avengers superhero team. It is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (MCU). The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin. It is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. In the film, the remaining Avengers and their allies strive to undo Thanos' misdeeds in Infinity War. The film gained critical acclaim for its director, acting, musical soundtrack, action sequences, visual effects, and emotional weight, with critics hailing it as the conclusion of a 22-picture tale. The film made $2.798 billion worldwide, outperforming Infinity War's entire theatrical run in only eleven days and shattering multiple box office records, including being the highest-grossing picture of all time from July 2019 until March 2021.
3 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) - $2,283,513,538
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James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is a 2022 American epic science fiction film he directed and produced. He co-wrote the script with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, based on a scenario by Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. It is the sequel to Avatar (2009) and the second entry in the Avatar film series, and 20th Century Studios distribute it. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald reprise their roles from the first film, with Sigourney Weaver playing a new character. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement have joined the ensemble as newcomers. Under renewed human attack, Na'vi Jake Sully (Worthington) and his family seek safety with Pandora's Metkayina clan. The film was a massive success at the box office, breaking many records and collecting around $2.284 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing picture of 2022, the highest-grossing film of the COVID-19 pandemic era, and the third-highest-grossing film of all time. The National Board of Review and the American Cinema Institute rated it one of the best ten films of 2022.
4 Titanic (1997) - $2,255,720,819
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5 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) - $2,071,310,218
J. J. Abrams produced, co-wrote, and directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a 2015 American epic space opera film. It is the seventh film in the "Skywalker Saga" and the sequel to Return of the Jedi (1983). The Force Awakens chronicles Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, and Han Solo's hunt for Luke Skywalker and their struggle in the Resistance, commanded by General Leia Organa and Rebel Alliance veterans, against Kylo Ren and the First Order, a successor to the Galactic Empire. Critics praised it as an action-packed picture with a mix of fresh and familiar performers that captured the nostalgia of the first trilogy while giving the series new life. The picture earned $2 billion worldwide, shattering box office records and making it the highest-grossing movie in the United States and Canada, the highest-grossing film of 2015, and the third-highest-grossing film at the time of its release.
6 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - $2,052,415,039
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is an American superhero film based on Marvel Comics' Avengers superhero team. It is the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). (MCU). Anthony and Joe Russo directed the Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely wrote it. Brolin's acting, visual effects, action sequences, and emotional weight were all praised in the movie. The film broke multiple box office records, being the most excellent film of 2018 and the fourth highest-grossing film of all time globally and in the United States.
7 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - $1,921,847,111
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) is an American superhero film co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios and released by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It is the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). (MCU). Jon Watts directed the picture, which Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers wrote. The film made over $1.9 billion worldwide, surpassing its predecessor as Sony Pictures' highest-grossing picture. It broke multiple box office records, including those for movies released during the COVID-19 pandemic. It became the highest-grossing film of 2021, the sixth-highest-grossing movie of all time, and the highest-grossing Spider-Man picture.
8 Jurassic World (2015) - $1,671,537,444
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Jurassic World (2015) is an American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow, who also co-wrote the script with Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly based on Jaffa and Silver's story. It is the first film in the Jurassic World trilogy and the fourth in the Jurassic Park film series overall. Critics liked it, with many calling it the finest Jurassic Park sequel. It made $1.6 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing picture of 2015 and the series' highest-grossing film. At its release, it was the third highest-grossing picture of all time and the highest-grossing film released by Universal.
9 The Lion King (2019) - $1,663,075,401
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The Lion King (2019) is an American musical drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written and produced by Jeff Nathanson, and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment. It is a photorealistic computer-animated recreation of the 1994 Disney film of the same name. During its theatrical run, it earned over $1.6 billion globally, surpassing Frozen to become the highest-grossing animated picture of all time—ever the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time, as well as the second-highest-grossing picture of 2019. Critics gave The Lion King mixed reviews, including acclaim for its visual effects, soundtrack, and vocal performances.
10 The Avengers (2012) - $1,520,538,536
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The Avengers (2012) is an American superhero film based on the same-named Marvel Comics superhero squad. It is the sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (MCU). Joss Whedon wrote and directed the film. Whedon's directing and writing, visual effects, action sequences, acting, and musical soundtrack all won accolades for the picture. The film made over $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing picture of all time at its release and the highest-grossing film of 2012, as well as the first Marvel movie to make $1 billion in ticket sales.
