Every Movie That Surpassed $2 Billion at the Global Box Office

Very few movies have ever earned over two billion dollars globally. These films all combined massive scope with lasting appeal, attracting viewers from all over the world. Many of them also boosted their earnings through special formats like IMAX and later releases in theaters.

Here’s a list of all the movies that have reached this impressive milestone, ordered from lowest to highest gross earnings. For each film, you’ll find its total worldwide earnings, the countries where it earned the most money, and details about when it was released (or re-released) to help it achieve this success.

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)

The latest Marvel film earned approximately $2.05 billion globally. Over $1 billion of that came from international audiences, particularly in China, the United Kingdom, and South Korea. In North America, the film brought in over $600 million, boosted by high attendance at IMAX and other premium format theaters which increased average ticket prices.

Releasing the film widely on its opening day across all areas created a lot of excitement and drove people to theaters. Strong ticket sales in advance and consistently full showings in premium formats kept the film performing well for several weeks, and even helped keep revenue strong on weekdays, ultimately allowing it to reach a significant financial goal.

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ (2015)

The first movie in the sequel trilogy earned around $2.07 billion worldwide. About $936 million of that came from North America, making it one of the highest-grossing films domestically of all time. The remaining revenue came from international audiences, with particularly strong performance in Europe and Oceania, and many viewers choosing premium viewing options.

The film benefited from the holiday season, maintaining strong theater attendance well into January. Its broad appeal and consistent repeat viewings kept per-theater earnings high for several weeks, allowing it to surpass two billion dollars in total revenue without needing a breakout performance in any one country.

‘Ne Zha 2’ (2024)

This animated fantasy film from China has earned over two billion dollars globally, with most of that revenue coming from Chinese audiences. It also performed well in nearby countries and a few international markets, and benefited from being shown on large, high-quality screens during busy times in China.

Because people already knew the film from its previous release, awareness was high and merchandise sales stayed strong. The film did particularly well in Chinese cinemas, where popular local movies often play for a long time, which helped it reach a major financial milestone in total earnings.

‘Titanic’ (1997)

The epic romance has earned approximately $2.26 billion worldwide over several releases spanning decades. It initially performed very well both in the US and internationally, and subsequent 3D and anniversary re-releases added hundreds of millions to its total earnings in various countries.

The product remained popular for a surprisingly long time due to its initial strong performance and a lack of similar options during crucial periods. Strategic re-releases, coinciding with new formats and significant anniversaries, steadily increased its overall success.

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (2022)

The movie earned over 2.34 billion dollars worldwide. Most of the money came from international viewers, particularly in Europe and Asia, while North American ticket sales totaled over 600 million dollars. The film’s wide release in 3D and IMAX formats encouraged people to see it multiple times, which helped keep ticket prices higher than average.

The movie continued to perform strongly throughout the holiday season and even after, thanks to a well-planned release strategy. By carefully timing its availability for home viewing and utilizing a large number of premium screens, the film maintained consistent weekly attendance and ultimately earned over two billion dollars worldwide.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019)

Marvel’s latest crossover event earned approximately $2.80 billion globally. In North America, it grossed over $850 million, with the rest of the revenue coming from international audiences, particularly a significant contribution from China. To meet high demand, theaters offered more showtimes and premium viewing options, increasing the number of available tickets.

After a quick re-release with extra scenes, the film experienced another surge in popularity following its massive opening weekend. It reached one billion dollars globally at a record pace and continued to attract viewers during the week, largely due to ongoing demand for showings on large format screens.

‘Avatar’ (2009)

Okay, let me tell you about *Avatar*. James Cameron really outdid himself with this one, raking in a staggering $2.92 billion worldwide – making it the highest-grossing film ever. What’s really interesting is that most of that money came from international audiences – over two billion dollars, in fact! And people weren’t just seeing it – they were *experiencing* it. The 3D and IMAX versions really boosted ticket prices, and it played in theaters for months, steadily climbing the box office charts long after its initial release. It wasn’t a flash in the pan; it had serious staying power.

The film benefited from several re-releases, each adding significantly to its overall earnings. These releases often happened when theaters were upgrading their equipment or when new sequels came out, which helped keep the movie popular and maintain its place as one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

2025-10-11 14:15