How to find the best movies in the world? Well, one parameter to find these films is rating. Some might consider IMDb’s highest rated movies to be the greatest films of all time. Another criterion to find the best flicks is their box office collection. The worldwide gross of a movie is a representation of the audience’s love and adulation for a picture. Now, you might be wondering what the highest grossing movies in the world are. If that’s the case, then you can stop wondering and continue reading as we have curated the list of the highest grossing movies of all time. Have a read and know for yourself.
Top Grossing Movies in the World
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Collection | Year of Release |
| 1 | Avatar | $2,847,246,203 | 2009 |
| 2 | Avengers: Endgame | $2,797,501,328 | 2019 |
| 3 | Titanic | $2,187,425,379 | 1997 |
| 4 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | $2,187,425,379 | 2015 |
| 5 | Avengers: Infinity War | $2,048,359,754 | 2018 |
| 6 | Jurassic World | $1,671,713,208 | 2015 |
| 7 | The Lion King | $1,656,943,394 | 2019 |
| 8 | The Avengers | $1,518,812,988 | 2012 |
| 9 | Furious 7 | $1,516,045,911 | 2015 |
| 10 | Frozen II | $1,450,026,933 | 2019 |
Avatar
- Director: James Cameron
- Worldwide Collection: $2,847,246,203
- Year of Release: 2009
James Cameron’s films are renowned for their grandeur and Avatar is no exception to this. The film pushed the boundaries of 3d-technology to bring bewitching visuals and a gripping story for the audience. No surprise it was a smash hit all over the world.
Avengers: Endgame
- Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Worldwide Collection: $2,797,501,328
- Year of Release: 2019
Even before its release, the industry knew Avengers: Endgame was going to be a blockbuster, but not many thought it would be such a huge success. The film broke several records and even reached the zenith of the illustrious list of highest grossing of all time. However, it later slipped to the number two position.
Titanic
- Director: James Cameron
- Worldwide Collection: $2,187,425,379
- Year of Release: 1997
James Cameron’s every movie has been ahead of the curve in terms of visuals, dialogues and story-telling. Released in 1997, Titanic dropped jaws with its groundbreaking special effects. It narrated a fictional love story woven with a historical event that made the audience smile, laugh and cry as it pleased.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Director: J. J. Abrams
- Worldwide Collection: $2,187,425,379
- Year of Release: 2015
Not only Star Wars: The Force Awakens is one of the highest grossing movies of all time, but, beginning in 1977, Star Wars is amongst the highest earning movie franchises in the world. The film starred John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Avengers: Infinity War
- Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Worldwide Collection: $2,048,359,754
- Year of Release: 2018
The first superhero film to cross the $2 billion milestone, the movie didn’t just win over audiences, but critics as well. It was also nominated at Academy Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards and British Academy Film Awards for its visual effects.
Jurassic World
- Director: Colin Trevorrow
- Worldwide Collection: $1,671,713,208
- Year of Release: 2015
The first release in the Jurassic World trilogy, Jurassic World is also the fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise. It features Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in the leading roles. The second film of the trilogy was released in 2018 and the third one, Jurassic World: Dominion, is set for June 2022 release.
The Lion King
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Worldwide Collection: $1,656,943,394
- Year of Release: 2019
Mixed reviews from critics could not keep The Lion King from becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time. The visual effects employed in the movie earned a nomination at British Film Awards and Academy Awards. A follow-up is in development with Barry Jenkins set to direct the film.
The Avengers
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Worldwide Collection: $1,518,812,988
- Year of Release: 2012
Released in April 2021, Marvel’s The Avengers concluded the Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a bang. It was the first film that saw several Marvel superheroes come together to fight world-ending threats. It became the first MCU movie to garner $1 billion in ticket sales, and is, at present, the eighth highest earning movie of all time.
Furious 7
- Director: James Wan
- Worldwide Collection: $1,516,045,911
- Year of Release: 2015
The seventh instalment in the uber-successful Fast & Furious franchise, Furious 7 features the final film appearance of the late actor Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in November 2013. The film collected $397.6 million during its opening weekend, which was the highest at the time.
Frozen II
- Director: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
- Worldwide Collection: $1,450,026,933
- Year of Release: 2019
Sequel to Frozen (2013), the film was praised by everyone for its animation, voice acting, soundtrack and score. Frozen II not only reached the coveted list of the highest grossing films of all time, but also won several accolades such as two Annie Awards, and one Academy Awards nomination.
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While these are the highest earning movies of all time at present, the list is sure to change as new films are released.