Highest Grossing Films of All Time

(As of January 2016)


50. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)
Revenue: $792,910,554
A story about a fatherless boy who befriends a stranded alien and helps him escape planet Earth so that he could return to his homeland.




49. HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004)
Revenue: $796,688,549
The wondrous and magical adventures of the teen wizard (Daniel Radcliffe) continue in the third film in the series. This time, Harry deals with the escape of a wizard (Gary Oldman) who knew his parents and may be looking for a showdown with him. Fantastic special effects include a flying hippogriff and an enchanted whomping willow.




48. SHREK THE THIRD (2007)
Revenue: $798,958,162
Shrek sets out with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find the rightful heir to the throne of Far Far Away after the king dies. Meanwhile, the jilted Prince Charming tries to seize the kingdom. Mike Myers leads an all-star voice cast in this enchanting sequel.




47. INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996)
Revenue: $817,400,891
The film revolves around an army of alien spaceships that attack Earth and threaten to destroy the human race. A few survivors come together to stop the invasion and save the world.




46. SPIDER-MAN (2002)
Revenue: $821,708,551
Tobey Maguire stars in this blockbuster adaptation of the Marvel Comics series. When high-school nerd Peter Parker (Maguire) is bitten by a radioactive arachnid, he's transformed into a web-spinning vigilante who battles the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), charms the girl next door (Kirsten Dunst) and infuriates a cigar-chomping newspaper editor (J.K. Simmons).




45. INCEPTION (2010)
Revenue: $825,532,764
In this mind-bending sci-fi thriller, Dom Cobb steals ideas from people while they sleep, but his career has cost him everything in his life that's real. His one shot at redemption is a job in which he must plant an idea into a dream, rather than take one away.




44. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 (2012)
Revenue: $829,685,377
The sweeping conclusion to the "Twilight" series follows Bella, Edward and Jacob as they band together to fight a group of ancient vampires who are threatening to destroy Bella and Edward's family.




43. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (2009)
Revenue: $836,303,693
This explosive sci-fi sequel finds Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) heading off to college when an ancient Decepticon named The Fallen returns to Earth seeking revenge.




42. STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH (2005)
Revenue: $848,754,768
George Lucas ends the prequel trilogy to his 1977 classic in entertaining fashion by charting the fall of the Republic and the transformation of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) into Darth Vader.




41. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (2013)
Revenue: $864,912,963
In this stunning sci-fi sequel, Katniss and Peeta tour Panem and sense growing unrest as they prepare to participate in the 75th Hunger Games. Meanwhile, President Snow plots their downfall during preparations for the Quarter Quell, which only occurs every 25 years in celebration of the Capitol's victory over the districts.




40. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001)
Revenue: $871,530,324
Peter Jackson directed the magnificent adaptation of the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy. Elijah Wood stars as Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who inherits a magical ring and spurs a titanic struggle between good and evil in Middle-earth.




39. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (2012)
Revenue: $877,244,782
The "Ice Age" saga continues in this sidesplitting sequel, as Scrat's acorn obsession sparks a continental catastrophe that sends Manny, Diego and Sid on an epic adventure involving a ship full of fearsome pirates and an unexpected reunion.




38. HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002)
Revenue: $878,979,634
The enchantment continues in the second entry in the fantasy-adventure series about the boy wizard. This time, students at Hogwarts School are turning to stone, among them Harry's good friend Hermione. So it's up to him and fellow apprentice sorcerer Ron Weasley to get to the bottom of things.




37. ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (2009)
Revenue: $886,686,817
Ray Romano returns to voice Manny the woolly mammoth in this heartwarming animated sequel in which he and his wacky prehistoric friends discover an underground world populated by dinosaurs so large that Manny is no longer the most-feared creature in their realm.




36. SPIDER-MAN 3 (2007)
Revenue: $890,871,626
Spider-Man returns for his biggest adventure yet as he takes on a trio of villains — Sandman, Venom and the New Goblin — in this action-packed blockbuster.




35. HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005)
Revenue: $896,911,078
The thrilling fourth installment of the series is the best one yet. Ralph Fiennes joins the cast as Lord Voldemort, who concocts a diabolical plan to trap Harry at the Triwizard Tournament.




34. SHREK 2 (2004)
Revenue: $919,838,758
This hilarious, entertaining and clever sequel provides just as much fun as the 2001 original. The big green ogre (voice of Mike Myers) accompanies his bride (Cameron Diaz) to the Hollywood-like kingdom of her birth to meet his in-laws. Other voices include Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Everett and Jennifer Saunders




33. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002)
Revenue: $926,047,111
The second chapter of director Peter Jackson's epic trilogy is packed with spectacular action and fierce battle scenes as the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) makes a miraculous return to aid Frodo (Elijah Wood) in his perilous quest to destroy the evil ring. The film won an Oscar for its dazzling visual effects and was nominated for a total of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.




32. HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009)
Revenue: $934,416,487
The sixth installment of this wonderfully enchanting saga finds Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) entering his sixth year at Hogwarts, while Voldemort prepares his followers for a battle intended to kill Harry and eradicate all non-pure-blooded wizards. Harry's survival rests in the hands of Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), who leads him on a perilous journey through Voldemort's childhood memories so he may understand the enemy he is destined to fight.




31. FINDING NEMO (2003)
Revenue: $936,743,261
The Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature is about a clown fish who teams up with a ditzy blue tang to search for his missing son. This witty, sweet and beautifully animated undersea adventure was produced by Disney and Pixar Studios, which also released "Monsters, Inc."




30. HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007)
Revenue: $939,885,929
In this thrilling and action-packed entry, Harry enters his fifth year at Hogwarts and forms a group with his friends called "Dumbledore's Army" to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.




29. THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (2014)
Revenue: $955,119,788
In the exciting final chapter of "The Hobbit" series, Bilbo Baggins and his traveling companions get caught up in a war that threatens to destroy all of Middle Earth.




28. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 1 (2010)
Revenue: $960,283,305
In this riveting installment of the "Harry Potter" saga, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends embark on a dangerous mission to find and destroy the magical artifacts that allow Voldemort to maintain his immortality, while Voldemort's followers continue to take over the wizard community.




27. THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (2013)
Revenue: $960,366,855
Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarfs, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf, continue their crusade to reclaim Erebor from the dragon Smaug in this sweeping fantasy that picks up where the events of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" left off.




26. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END (2007)
Revenue: $963,420,425
The rip-roaring third entry in the high-seas adventure saga sends a resurrected buccaneer (Geoffrey Rush), a feisty heroine (Keira Knightley) and her swashbuckling swain (Orlando Bloom) on a voyage to rescue Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones' locker. The film, directed by Gore Verbinski, features fantastic CGI special effects. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is a blast in a cameo as Captain Teague, Sparrow's father.





25. DESPICABLE ME 2 (2013)
Revenue: $970,761,885
Ex-supervillain Gru is adjusting to his new life as a suburban family man when he must come to the rescue and help to catch a fiendish criminal with the help of his new partner Lucy in this thrilling family adventure.




24. HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001)
Revenue: $974,755,371
All the magic of J.K. Rowling's blockbuster bestseller comes alive in this ripping adaptation. Daniel Radcliffe is perfectly charming as the title character, an orphan who enrolls in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he befriends aspiring spellcasters Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), and finds time to unravel a beguiling mystery.




23. THE LION KING (1994)
Revenue: $987,483,777
This animated Disney classic is about the coming-of-age of a lion whose future as ruler of the jungle is challenged by his evil uncle.




22. THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)
Revenue: $1,004,558,444
In this intense sequel, Batman and idealistic district attorney Harvey Dent join forces to arrest and prosecute Gotham City's crime lords. But the deranged Joker raises the stakes by declaring all-out war on the forces of law and order.




21. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (2012)
Revenue: US $1,017,003,568
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and a group of dwarfs seek a dragon's treasure, and encounter a series of incredible obstacles over the course of their epic journey in this magical adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel.




20. ALICE IN WONDERLAND (2010)
Revenue: $1,025,467,110
Tim Burton directs and Johnny Depp stars in this visually stunning adaptation of Lewis Carroll's timeless tale about a girl (Mia Wasikowska) who gets lost in a beautiful but deadly fantasy world that is home to many strange creatures and even stranger people.




19. STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999)
Revenue: $1,027,044,677
This prequel to "Star Wars" introduces the main characters; a young boy with special powers called Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The galaxy is threatened by war and the Jedi Knights must keep the peace at all costs. Jedi warrior Qui-Gon Jinn sets out to save the planet of Naboo from the Trade Federation.




18. JURASSIC PARK (1993)
Revenue: $1,029,939,903
Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok on a remote island in this special-effects extravaganza based on Michael Crichton's best seller. It's up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts and find their way back to civilization. The film won three Oscars, including Best Visual Effects.




17. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES (2011)
Revenue: $1,045,713,802
In this rollicking adventure, flamboyant seafarer Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is lured onto Blackbeard's ship by an enigmatic siren (Penélope Cruz) and forced to seek out the Fountain of Youth. With shambling zombies on deck and gorgeous mermaids beckoning sailors into the icy waters below, Sparrow has his work cut out for him.




16. TOY STORY 3 (2010)
Revenue: $1,063,171,911
Andy's toys land in day care after he leaves for college and hatch a daring escape plan in this fantastic addition to the "Toy Story" series. Meanwhile, some of the gang's new friends aren't quite what they seem.




15. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (2006)
Revenue: $1,066,179,725
Johnny Depp gives another swaggering performance in this exhilarating sequel, as crafty pirate Jack Sparrow schemes to get out of paying a debt that would have him hand over his soul to the ghostly Davy Jones.




14. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012)
Revenue: $1,084,439,099
The third film in the thrilling comic-book series finds Bruce Wayne donning the Batman costume once again as the Dark Knight in order to battle Catwoman and Bane, a fierce foe who possesses of tremendous physical and intellectual strength.




13. TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (2014)
Revenue: $1,104,039,076
Following a cataclysmic battle, an ancient force of evil descends on planet Earth in this explosive sequel. In order to defeat it, Optimus Prime and the Autobots team up with a resilient band of humans who will do whatever it takes to save mankind.




12. SKYFALL (2012)
Revenue: $1,108,561,013
In this superb installment of the 007 franchise, James Bond must defend his boss, M, after MI6 is attacked and disgraced by a mysterious villain named Silva. With only field agent Eve to help him, 007 races to defeat Silva and restore M's reputation.




11. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003)
Revenue: $1,119,929,521
As Frodo (Elijah Wood) nears the end of his journey to destroy the One Ring in Mount Doom, he finds himself tempted by its evil powers. Eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, went to director Peter Jackson's majestic finale to his blockbuster trilogy.




10. TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (2011)
Revenue: $1,123,794,079
The interstellar war between the Autobots and the Decepticons continues in this explosive sci-fi sequel starring Shia LaBeouf, in which the Transformers must face a new menace connected to a mysterious wreck found on the moon by the Apollo 11 crew.





9. IRON MAN 3 (2013)
Revenue: $1,215,439,994
Still traumatized by the events of The Avengers, Iron Man battles an enigmatic terrorist called the Mandarin with the help of Col. James Rhodes and a precocious young boy in this thrill-a-minute sequel.




8. FROZEN (2013)
Revenue: $1,279,852,693
In this dazzling Disney musical, a young woman teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer and his trusty reindeer to find her sister and break a curse that has plunged their kingdom into eternal winter.




7. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 (2011)
Revenue: $1,341,511,219
War rages in this epic fantasy adventure as Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) attempts to destroy the remaining pieces of Voldemort's soul and defeat the villain once and for all. In the process, however, Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.




6. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015)
Revenue: $1,393,498,417
The Avengers unite to thwart the villainous Ultron from carrying out his evil plan to extinguish all human life on planet Earth in this mind-blowing sequel.




5. FURIOUS 7 (2015)
Revenue: $1,511,726,205
In this high-octane thrill ride, a tight-knit gang of street racers must battle the brother of a defeated nemesis and rescue a software genius from terrorists. The film is dedicated to series regular Paul Walker, who died halfway through production.




4. THE AVENGERS (2012)
Revenue: $1,519,557,910
In this marvelous superhero epic, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor are forced to overcome their differences and work together in order to save the world from Thor's brother Loki, who has obtained a mystical artifact of tremendous power.




3. JURASSIC WORLD (2015)
Revenue: US $1,541,503,000
In this thrilling fourth installment of the "Jurassic Park" franchise, two young brothers visit an aunt who's an executive at Jurassic World, a theme park populated with genetically resurrected dinosaurs. But chaos erupts when a newly created dino escapes its enclosure, forcing the park's animal behaviorist to save the day.




2. TITANIC (1997)
Revenue: $2,186,772,302
The winner of 11 Academy Awards, this epic drama centers on the story of star-crossed lovers aboard the doomed luxury liner as it sails toward its tragic destiny in the icy waters of the North Atlantic.




1. AVATAR (2009)
Revenue: $2,787,965,087
In this groundbreaking sci-fi epic from director James Cameron, paraplegic war veteran Jake Sully volunteers for a mission on the planet Pandora, where human beings can only survive by remotely controlling alien avatars. However, Jake soon realizes that the Na'vi, a race of creatures native to Pandora, are being threatened by his own people, and he decides to join them in fighting back against mankind.