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1. |
Avatar
(2009) A Paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.. Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 162 mins. |
$761M | |
2. |
The Avengers
(2012) Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity. Dir: Joss Whedon With: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 143 mins. |
$623M | |
3. |
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
(1999) Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory. Dir: George Lucas With: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 136 mins. |
$475M | |
4. |
Star Wars
(1977) Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Dir: George Lucas With: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 121 mins. |
$461M | |
5. |
Shrek 2
(2004) Princess Fiona's parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlyweds were both ogres. Dir: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury With: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy 93 mins. |
$436M | |
6. |
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
(2013) Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Adventure | Sci-Fi 146 mins. |
$425M | |
7. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
(2006) Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well. Dir: Gore Verbinski With: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley Action | Adventure | Fantasy 151 mins. |
$423M | |
8. |
The Lion King
(1994) Tricked into thinking that he caused the death of his father, a lion cub flees and abandons his destiny as the future king. Dir: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff With: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones Animation | Adventure | Drama | Family | Musical 89 mins. |
$423M | |
9. |
Toy Story 3
(2010) The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. Dir: Lee Unkrich With: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy 103 mins. |
$415M | |
10. |
Iron Man 3
(2013) When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Dir: Shane Black With: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 130 mins. |
$409M | |
11. |
The Hunger Games
(2012) Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete. Dir: Gary Ross With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Adventure | Sci-Fi 142 mins. |
$408M | |
12. |
Spider-Man
(2002) When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Dir: Sam Raimi With: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe Action | Adventure 121 mins. |
$404M | |
13. |
Jurassic Park
(1993) During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller 127 mins. |
$402M | |
14. |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(2009) Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war. Dir: Michael Bay With: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 150 mins. |
$402M | |
15. |
Frozen
(2013) When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition. Dir: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee With: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical 102 mins. |
$401M | |
16. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(2011) Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts. Dir: David Yates With: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Adventure | Fantasy | Mystery 130 mins. |
$381M | |
17. |
Finding Nemo
(2003) After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Dir: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich With: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family 100 mins. |
$381M | |
18. |
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
(2005) As the Clone Wars near an end, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious steps out of the shadows, at which time Anakin succumbs to his emotions, becoming Darth Vader and putting his relationships with Obi-Wan and Padme at risk. Dir: George Lucas With: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 140 mins. |
$380M | |
19. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003) Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. Dir: Peter Jackson With: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen Adventure | Fantasy 201 mins. |
$377M | |
20. |
Spider-Man 2
(2004) Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius. Dir: Sam Raimi With: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina Action | Adventure 127 mins. |
$373M | |
21. |
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
(2011) The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets. Dir: Michael Bay With: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 154 mins. |
$352M | |
22. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002) While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. Dir: Peter Jackson With: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen Adventure | Fantasy 179 mins. |
$340M | |
23. |
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
(2014) Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Adventure | Sci-Fi 123 mins. |
$337M | |
24. |
Spider-Man 3
(2007) A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge. Dir: Sam Raimi With: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace Action | Adventure 139 mins. |
$337M | |
25. |
Alice in Wonderland
(2010) Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror. Dir: Tim Burton With: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter Adventure | Family | Fantasy 108 mins. |
$334M | |
26. |
Guardians of the Galaxy
(2014) A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Dir: James Gunn With: Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 121 mins. |
$333M | |
27. |
Shrek the Third
(2007) When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona, however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend off a coup d'etat by the jilted Prince Charming. Dir: Chris Miller, Raman Hui With: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy 93 mins. |
$321M | |
28. |
Transformers
(2007) An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Dir: Michael Bay With: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 144 mins. |
$319M | |
29. |
Iron Man
(2008) After being held captive in an Afghan cave, an industrialist creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 126 mins. |
$318M | |
30. |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(2001) Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Dir: Chris Columbus With: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris Adventure | Family | Fantasy 152 mins. |
$318M | |
31. |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
(2008) Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf Action | Adventure 122 mins. |
$317M | |
32. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001) A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron. Dir: Peter Jackson With: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom Adventure | Fantasy 178 mins. |
$314M | |
33. |
Avengers: Age of Ultron
(2015) When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Dir: Joss Whedon With: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 141 mins. |
$313M | |
34. |
Iron Man 2
(2010) With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 124 mins. |
$312M | |
35. |
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
(2002) Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padm�, while Obi-Wan investigates an assassination attempt on the Senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi. Dir: George Lucas With: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 142 mins. |
$311M | |
36. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
(2007) Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle. Dir: Gore Verbinski With: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley Action | Adventure | Fantasy 169 mins. |
$309M | |
37. |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
(1983) After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force. Dir: Richard Marquand With: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 134 mins. |
$309M | |
38. |
Independence Day
(1996) The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man's best weapon is the will to survive. Dir: Roland Emmerich With: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 145 mins. |
$306M | |
39. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(2003) Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. Dir: Gore Verbinski With: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom Adventure | Fantasy 143 mins. |
$305M | |
40. |
Skyfall
(2012) Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Dir: Sam Mendes With: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris Action | Adventure | Thriller 143 mins. |
$304M | |
41. |
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
(2012) A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home - and the gold within it - from the dragon Smaug. Dir: Peter Jackson With: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage Adventure | Fantasy 169 mins. |
$303M | |
42. |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
(2009) As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past. Dir: David Yates With: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Mystery 153 mins. |
$302M | |
43. |
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
(2010) As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. Dir: David Slade With: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance 124 mins. |
$301M | |
44. |
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
(2009) Edward leaves Bella after an attack that nearly claimed her life, and in her depression she falls into yet another paranormal relationship- this time with werewolf Jacob Black. Dir: Chris Weitz With: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance 130 mins. |
$297M | |
45. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
(2010) As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. Dir: David Yates With: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Mystery 146 mins. |
$295M | |
46. |
Up
(2009) To avoid being taken away to a nursing home, an old widower tries to fly his home to Paradise Falls, South America, along with a boy scout who accidentally lifted off with him. Dir: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson With: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family 96 mins. |
$293M | |
47. |
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
(2012) After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. Dir: Bill Condon With: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance 115 mins. |
$292M | |
48. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
(2007) With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Dir: David Yates With: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Mystery 138 mins. |
$292M | |
49. |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(2005) Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Dir: Andrew Adamson With: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley Adventure | Family | Fantasy 143 mins. |
$292M | |
50. |
Man of Steel
(2013) Clark Kent, one of the last of an extinguished race disguised as an unremarkable human, is forced to reveal his identity when Earth is invaded by an army of survivors who threaten to bring the planet to the brink of destruction. Dir: Zack Snyder With: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 143 mins. |
$291M |