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Highest-Grossing Action Movies of All Time, Page 55

Avatar (2009) is the highest-grossing action movie in our database, with $2.9B worldwide, ahead of Avengers: Endgame (2019) at $2.8B and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) at $2.5B. 5,652 action films in our database report a worldwide gross, $333.6B in all, 38% of it from the US & Canada. 40 films crossed $1 billion and 779 crossed $100 million. By language, English leads with $289.5B across 2,844 action releases.

films with a reported gross
5,652
combined worldwide
$333.6B
films crossed $100M
779
earned in the US & Canada
38%
Avatar (2009) movie poster #1 of 5,652
Highest-grossing action movie ever

Avatar (2009)

2009 · Action, Adventure

$2.9B worldwide

$785.2M US & Canada · 27% $2.1B elsewhere · 73%
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The Top 5,000 Action Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 2,701 to 2,750 of 5,000. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. The pages stop at the top 5,000 of 5,652 films.

  1. 2701 King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015) movie poster
    King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015) Apr 9, 2015 · Thai · Action, History, War $3.6M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  2. 2702 Old Gringo (1989) movie poster
    Old Gringo (1989) Sep 13, 1989 · English · Romance, Action, Drama $3.6M worldwide
    Sep 13, 1989 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
  3. 2703 Mission: Possible (2021) movie poster
    Mission: Possible (2021) Feb 17, 2021 · Korean · Action, Thriller, Comedy $3.6M worldwide
    Feb 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  4. 2704 The Quiet Ones (2025) movie poster
    The Quiet Ones (2025) Feb 21, 2025 · Danish · Action, Crime $3.6M worldwide
    Feb 21, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  5. 2705 Enter The Warriors Gate (2017) movie poster
    Enter The Warriors Gate (2017) May 5, 2017 · English · Action, Adventure, Fantasy $3.6M worldwide
    May 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  6. 2706 No Way Up (2024) movie poster
    No Way Up (2024) Feb 16, 2024 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $3.6M worldwide
    Feb 16, 2024 US and Canada: $148.6K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.6M
  7. 2707 The Human Race (2014) movie poster
    The Human Race (2014) Jun 13, 2014 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Horror $3.5M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  8. 2708 The Big Bus (1976) movie poster
    The Big Bus (1976) Jun 23, 1976 · English · Action, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Jun 23, 1976 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.5M
  9. 2709 Dog Soldiers (2002) movie poster
    Dog Soldiers (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · English · Action, Horror, Thriller $3.5M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  10. 2710 Crime of Passion (2013) movie poster
    Crime of Passion (2013) Aug 13, 2013 · Chinese · Crime, Romance, Action $3.5M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  11. 2711 The Wraith (1986) movie poster
    The Wraith (1986) Nov 21, 1986 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $3.5M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1986 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.5M
  12. 2712 Wild Target (2010) movie poster
    Wild Target (2010) Oct 29, 2010 · English · Action, Drama, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Oct 29, 2010 US and Canada: $108.6K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.5M
  13. 2713 The Aeronauts (2019) movie poster
    The Aeronauts (2019) Dec 6, 2019 · English · Action, Adventure, Biography $3.5M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  14. 2714 The Toxic Avenger (2023) movie poster
    The Toxic Avenger (2023) Sep 21, 2023 · English · Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi $3.5M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2023 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $614.7K Worldwide: $3.5M
  15. 2715 True Legend (2011) movie poster
    True Legend (2011) May 13, 2011 · Chinese · Action, Drama, History $3.5M worldwide
    May 13, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  16. 2716 Zinda (2006) movie poster
    Zinda (2006) Jan 12, 2006 · Hindi · Action, Thriller $3.5M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2006 US and Canada: $332.5K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.5M
  17. 2717 Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone (2020) movie poster
    Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone (2020) Oct 31, 2020 · Japanese · Action, Family, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Oct 31, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  18. 2718 Seven Swords (2005) movie poster
    Seven Swords (2005) Jul 25, 2005 · Chinese · Action, Drama $3.5M worldwide
    Jul 25, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  19. 2719 Outside the Law (2010) movie poster
    Outside the Law (2010) Nov 3, 2010 · French · Action, Drama, History $3.5M worldwide
    Nov 3, 2010 US and Canada: $96.9K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.5M
  20. 2720 I Can Quit Whenever I Want 2: Masterclass (2017) movie poster
    I Can Quit Whenever I Want 2: Masterclass (2017) Feb 2, 2017 · Italian · Action, Comedy, Crime $3.5M worldwide
    Feb 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  21. 2721 Onslaught (2026) movie poster
    Onslaught (2026) Sep 4, 2026 · English · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi $3.5M worldwide
    Sep 4, 2026 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: $168.8K Worldwide: $3.5M
  22. 2722 Bruce Lee, My Brother (2010) movie poster
    Bruce Lee, My Brother (2010) Nov 25, 2010 · Cantonese · Action, Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  23. 2723 A Gentleman (2017) movie poster
    A Gentleman (2017) Aug 25, 2017 · English · Action, Comedy, Romance $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $410.1K Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $3.4M
  24. 2724 White Tiger (2012) movie poster
    White Tiger (2012) May 3, 2012 · Russian · War, Fantasy, Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  25. 2725 Miss Conspirator (2012) movie poster
    Miss Conspirator (2012) Jun 20, 2012 · Korean · Action, Comedy $3.4M worldwide
    Jun 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  26. 2726 Special Forces (2012) movie poster
    Special Forces (2012) Oct 12, 2012 · French · Action, Drama, War $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $10.8K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.4M
  27. 2727 Father Hood (1993) movie poster
    Father Hood (1993) Aug 27, 1993 · English · Family, Action, Comedy $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 1993 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  28. 2728 Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects (1989) movie poster
    Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects (1989) Feb 3, 1989 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $3.4M worldwide
    Feb 3, 1989 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  29. 2729 Days of Darkness (2007) movie poster
    Days of Darkness (2007) Sep 21, 2007 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Horror $3.4M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2007 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $3.4M
  30. 2730 Gunmen (1993) movie poster
    Gunmen (1993) May 21, 1993 · English · Comedy, Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 21, 1993 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  31. 2731 A Rough Draft (2018) movie poster
    A Rough Draft (2018) May 25, 2018 · Russian · Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 25, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  32. 2732 The Bouncer (2024) movie poster
    The Bouncer (2024) Oct 15, 2024 · English · Action $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  33. 2733 Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger (2009) movie poster
    Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger (2009) Jan 24, 2009 · Japanese · Fantasy, Family, Adventure $3.4M worldwide
    Jan 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  34. 2734 Jazbaa (2015) movie poster
    Jazbaa (2015) Oct 9, 2015 · Hindi · Thriller, Action $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  35. 2735 The Protector 2 (2014) movie poster
    The Protector 2 (2014) May 2, 2014 · Thai · Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 2, 2014 US and Canada: $2.5K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.4M
  36. 2736 Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026) movie poster
    Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026) Sep 25, 2026 · English · Action, Crime, Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2026 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  37. 2737 Born American (1986) movie poster
    Born American (1986) Aug 29, 1986 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 29, 1986 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  38. 2738 Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning (2024) movie poster
    Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning (2024) Jun 13, 2024 · Korean · Action, Animation, Fantasy $3.4M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  39. 2739 Near Dark (1987) movie poster
    Near Dark (1987) Oct 3, 1987 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 3, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $321 Worldwide: $3.4M
  40. 2740 Running on Karma (2003) movie poster
    Running on Karma (2003) Sep 27, 2003 · Cantonese · Drama, Action, Thriller $3.4M worldwide
    Sep 27, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  41. 2741 Fighting Back (1982) movie poster
    Fighting Back (1982) May 21, 1982 · English · Crime, Drama, Action $3.4M worldwide
    May 21, 1982 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  42. 2742 Carry-On (2024) movie poster
    Carry-On (2024) Dec 13, 2024 · English · Action, Crime, Mystery $3.4M worldwide
    Dec 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  43. 2743 Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland (2016) movie poster
    Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland (2016) Jan 23, 2016 · Japanese · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $3.4M worldwide
    Jan 23, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  44. 2744 Panipat (2019) movie poster
    Panipat (2019) Dec 6, 2019 · Hindi · Action, Drama, History $3.3M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: $461.9K Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $3.3M
  45. 2745 Outlaw (2007) movie poster
    Outlaw (2007) Dec 14, 2007 · Action, Crime $3.3M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  46. 2746 Supercross (2005) movie poster
    Supercross (2005) Aug 17, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Sport $3.3M worldwide
    Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $241.9K Worldwide: $3.3M
  47. 2747 Miami Bici 2 (2023) movie poster
    Miami Bici 2 (2023) Nov 24, 2023 · Romanian · Action, Comedy $3.3M worldwide
    Nov 24, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  48. 2748 Tracers (2015) movie poster
    Tracers (2015) Mar 20, 2015 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $3.3M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  49. 2749 Machine Gun Preacher (2011) movie poster
    Machine Gun Preacher (2011) Sep 23, 2011 · English · Action, Biography $3.3M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2011 US and Canada: $538.7K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $3.3M
  50. 2750 Heart of Stone (2023) movie poster
    Heart of Stone (2023) Aug 11, 2023 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $3.3M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
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Action Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1924 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $20.6B, led by Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017).

2020s 7 years · $61.4B
2010s 10 years · $152.6B
2000s 10 years · $73.2B
1990s 10 years · $32.6B
1980s 10 years · $10.7B
1970s 10 years · $2.8B
1960s 10 years · $286.3M
1950s 7 years · $3.2M
1940s 2 years · $2.3M
1930s 2 years · $5.8K
1920s 2 years · $1.8K