By Bryan Chen - Thursday, November 25, 2021
What do you do in your free time? Watch some YouTube videos or read a book? Do you like movies or films? Well, here are some top 10 films that made the most money, films you can check out to find out why they made so much money.
Number 10: Frozen II, an Animation/Adventure movie, released on Nov 22, 2019 (United States), 6 years after the first movie's release in 2013 has made $1,450,026,933 as of right now according to Box office. Frozen II follows sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel), alongside Kristoff, an iceman, his reindeer Sven, and Olaf, a snowman, as they travel to the mythical Enchanted Forest to unravel the origin of Elsa's magical power. Frozen II is ultimately a mythic fairytale about home and family, self-discovery, courage and the power to never give up. Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play.
Number 9: Furious 7, a Crime, thriller movie, released on September 15, 2015, given a budget 190 million, has made $1,516,045,911 dollars according to box office. After defeating international terrorist Owen Shaw, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of the crew have separated to return to more normal lives. However, Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), Owen's older brother, is thirsty for revenge. A slick government agent offers to help Dom and company take care of Shaw in exchange for their help in rescuing a kidnapped computer hacker who has developed a powerful surveillance program. Can be streamed on Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Microsoft, YouTube, Google Play.
Number 8: The Avengers, a superhero movie, released on May 4, 2012, given a budget of $220 million, has made 1,518,812,988 dollars according to box office. When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). Can be streamed on Disney+.
Number 7: The Lion King, an Animation/Adventure movie, released on July 19, 2019, given a budget of $250-260 million dollars, has made 1,656,943,394 dollars according to box office. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother -- and former heir to the throne -- has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. A 1994 cartoon vision of the lion king has made $968.5 million according to box office. Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play.
Number 6: Jurassic World, an action/ adventure/ science fiction movie, released on June 12, 2015, given a budget of $150 million, has made $1,671,713,208 according to box-office. Located off the coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus rex. When the massive creature escapes, it sets off a chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it's up to a former military man and animal expert (Chris Pratt) to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault. Can be streamed on HBO.
Entering top 5 grossing films
Number 5: Avengers: Infinity War, science fiction/Adventure movie, released on April 23, 2018, given a budget of $316 million, has made $2,048,359,754 according to box-office. Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos. On a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos plans to use the artifacts to inflict his twisted will on reality. The fate of the planet and existence itself has never been more uncertain as everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment. Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, TNT, iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play.
Number 4: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Science Fiction/Adventure movie, released on December 18, 2015 (USA) given a budget of $259–306 million, has made $2,068,223,624 across the box office. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, TNT, iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play.
Entering top 3
Number 3: Titanic, Romance/Drama movie, released on December 19, 1997, given a budget of $200 million, has made $2,187,425,379 according to box-office. James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. She was the most luxurious liner of her era -- the "ship of dreams" -- which ultimately carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912. Can be streamed on Amazon, Hulu, Showtime, Roku + Showtime, FuboTV, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play, iTunes.
Number 2: Avengers: Endgame, an Adventure/Action movie, yes, another Avenger movie. Avenger Endgame is released on April 26, 2019, a year after Avenger infinity war given an budget of $356 million has made $2,797,501,328 according to box-office. Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe. And when Tony Stark (Iron man) was about to die, Tony Stark's last words were a quiet attempt to say, "Hey, Pep,". Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft, Google Play, iTunes.
Number 1: Avatar, Fantasy/Science Fiction, release on December 18, 2009 (USA) given an budget of 237 million dollar has made $2,847,246,203, entering top 1 on our list. On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world. Can be streamed on Amazon, Disney+, FuboTV, Sling, Vudu, Microsoft, YouTube, Google Play.