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The films that earned the most money at the worldwide box office (not adjusted for inflation), from alien worlds to sunken ships.
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James Cameron's sci-fi epic earned $2.92 billion worldwide across its original run and multiple re-releases, proving that immersive 3D spectacle can conquer all.

The culmination of 22 MCU films grossed $2.80 billion, with audiences returning multiple times to witness the snap reversal and Tony Stark's ultimate sacrifice.

Cameron proved lightning strikes twice with $2.32 billion in box office receipts, silencing doubters who questioned whether anyone cared about returning to Pandora.

The original king of the world earned $2.26 billion, making Leonardo DiCaprio a global superstar and giving the world a doorframe debate that refuses to die.

Nostalgia and new characters combined for $2.07 billion as the world welcomed back Han Solo and met Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren in the franchise's triumphant return.

Thanos' snap shocked audiences worldwide on the way to $2.05 billion, as Marvel pulled off the unthinkable by letting the villain win in a superhero movie.

Three generations of Spider-Man united for $1.92 billion, becoming the pandemic era's biggest film and proving theatrical releases still had massive drawing power.

Pixar's emotional sequel grossed $1.70 billion by introducing Anxiety as the breakout character, resonating with teens and adults alike in the most relatable animated film in years.

Chris Pratt and genetically modified dinosaurs roared to $1.67 billion, proving that audiences will always pay to see people get chased by prehistoric predators on the big screen.

Disney's photorealistic CGI remake of its animated classic earned $1.66 billion despite critics questioning whether photorealism robbed the characters of their emotional expressiveness.
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Are these box-office figures adjusted for inflation? No. All totals are nominal (unadjusted) worldwide grosses as reported by [Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com). Inflation-adjusted rankings look very different — *Gone with the Wind* (1939) would claim the top spot.
Why does the list include more than 10 entries? Rankings shift as theatrical re-releases add to lifetime grosses. The list captures every film currently at or near the top threshold so you always see the full competitive picture.
How often are these rankings updated? We review totals quarterly and update whenever a film crosses a major gross milestone.




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