Highest-Grossing Films at the 2025 Global Box Office

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As a movie lover, I’ve been having a blast lately! It feels like every week there’s a huge new movie out, and people are really turning out to see them. We’ve seen sequels that lived up to the hype, and so many of our favorite stories brought to life with amazing visuals. Honestly, there’s been something for everyone – from fun animated films to edge-of-your-seat action – and it’s been great to see theaters packed. I’ve been wanting to share a rundown of the biggest hits that have been dominating the box office recently.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

The thrilling action movie grossed over $598 million worldwide. Tom Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt in what was promoted as a significant finale to the popular franchise. While it earned nearly $197.5 million in the US, the film found even bigger success internationally, bringing in over $401 million. True to the series, the movie delivered the death-defying stunts and international intrigue that fans love.

‘Superman’ (2025)

The latest Superman movie grossed over $616 million worldwide during its time in theaters. In the United States and Canada, it made $354 million, while international audiences contributed another $262 million, making up about 43% of the total. This film is intended to launch a new series of movies based on the Superman character and create a shared cinematic universe.

‘F1’ (2025)

The film attracted a huge number of racing enthusiasts and ultimately grossed $631.6 million worldwide. It earned $189.5 million in the US and Canada, and an impressive $442.1 million internationally. In fact, 70% of the movie’s total earnings came from overseas ticket sales. To make the experience feel real, the filmmakers used actual racing footage and worked with professional drivers.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

The movie earned over $636 million worldwide. In the United States and Canada, it made $263 million, and international audiences contributed another $373 million. This live-action film retells the story of the friendship from ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ using impressive visual effects to create realistic dragons. It appealed to both longtime fans of the books and animated films and new viewers alike.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ (2025)

The latest anime film in this popular series has been a huge success, grossing over $715 million worldwide. It performed exceptionally well internationally, earning $580 million from overseas ticket sales compared to $134 million domestically. The movie brought a key storyline from the original series to life with exciting action and supernatural battles. Its widespread global appeal demonstrates the series’ growing popularity with audiences around the world.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

The newest dinosaur movie has earned over $869 million worldwide. In the United States and Canada, it brought in about $340 million, while international audiences contributed over $529 million. The film features a fresh set of characters trying to survive in a world where dinosaurs and humans live together. Strong visual effects and the popularity of the franchise helped keep audiences coming to theaters.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

The movie ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ based on the hugely popular video game, grossed nearly $958 million worldwide. About half of that – $424 million – came from domestic theaters, while international showings brought in $534 million. The film follows a group of adventurers as they explore a unique, block-based world and battle famous creatures from the game. Its popularity with both younger viewers and gamers made it one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

I’m absolutely thrilled with how well the live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ is doing! It’s officially made over a billion dollars worldwide – a massive $1,038,027,526, to be exact! It’s amazing to see so much support from fans here at home, who contributed over $423 million, and even more from international audiences with over $614 million. They really captured the heart of the original story, blending real locations with fantastic digital effects to show that special bond between Lilo and Stitch. It’s perfect for those of us who grew up with the movie, and it’s clearly connecting with a whole new generation too!

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

‘Zootopia 2’ was a huge hit, earning over $1.1 billion worldwide. In the United States, it brought in nearly $268.3 million, while international audiences contributed over $878.9 million. The movie follows the beloved characters as they embark on a new case, delving deeper into the various environments within Zootopia. Like the first film, it balances clever humor and heartwarming moments with thought-provoking themes.

‘Ne Zha 2’ (2025)

‘Ne Zha 2’ was a huge global success, earning over $1.9 billion worldwide. Most of this revenue – $1.88 billion – came from international audiences, with domestic theaters contributing around $23.3 million. The film, which continued the story of the mythological hero Ne Zha, captivated viewers with its impressive animation and became a worldwide phenomenon.

Let us know which of these popular movies you enjoyed seeing in theaters by sharing your thoughts in the comments!

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2025-12-20 07:17