Avatar (2009)

James Cameron's sci-fi spectacle earned $2.923 billion worldwide, reclaiming the #1 spot after multiple re-releases. It held the record from 2010 to 2019, lost it briefly to Endgame, then took it back in 2021. The film that proved 3D was worth the premium — at least once. Source: Box Office Mojo, verified March 2026.