Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time

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.

Why aren't the figures adjusted for inflation? Box office rankings are almost always reported in nominal dollars — the raw ticket-sale totals as earned. Adjusting for inflation would move older films like *Gone with the Wind* (1939) to the very top. This list reflects the industry-standard gross as reported by [Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com).

Which movie held the record the longest? *Titanic* (1997) held the all-time global box office record for 12 years before *Avatar* (2009) surpassed it — both directed by James Cameron, making him the only director with the top two highest-grossing films ever.

Do streaming releases count toward these totals? No. These figures represent theatrical box office receipts only. Revenue from home video, streaming platforms, and merchandise is excluded from the ranking.