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Highest-Grossing Action Movies of All Time, Page 63

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 3,101 to 3,150 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. 3101 The Treasure Hunter (2009) movie poster
    The Treasure Hunter (2009) Dec 9, 2009 · Chinese · Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  2. 3102 Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) movie poster
    Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) Sep 6, 2012 · Portuguese · Comedy, Action, Adventure $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  3. 3103 Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) movie poster
    Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) Jan 14, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 1994 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  4. 3104 Super Charlie (2024) movie poster
    Super Charlie (2024) Dec 25, 2024 · Swedish · Family, Comedy, Animation $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  5. 3105 Tekken (2010) movie poster
    Tekken (2010) Mar 20, 2010 · English · Crime, Drama, Action $1.7M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  6. 3106 The Killer (1990) movie poster
    The Killer (1990) Sep 1, 1990 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 1, 1990 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  7. 3107 Black (2015) movie poster
    Black (2015) Sep 11, 2015 · French · Action, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 11, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  8. 3108 Stormforce (2006) movie poster
    Stormforce (2006) 2006 · Dutch · Adventure, Drama, Action $1.7M worldwide
    2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  9. 3109 State Property 2 (2005) movie poster
    State Property 2 (2005) Apr 13, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Crime $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2005 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  10. 3110 The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) movie poster
    The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) Aug 29, 2003 · English · Action, Family, Adventure $1.7M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
  11. 3111 Balas & Bolinhos: Só Mais Uma Coisa (2024) movie poster
    Balas & Bolinhos: Só Mais Uma Coisa (2024) Aug 15, 2024 · Portuguese · Action, Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    Aug 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  12. 3112 Nefes: Yer Eksi İki (2023) movie poster
    Nefes: Yer Eksi İki (2023) Dec 14, 2023 · Turkish · War, Action, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  13. 3113 Empty Barrels (2010) movie poster
    Empty Barrels (2010) Jan 8, 2010 · Norwegian · Comedy, Action $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 8, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  14. 3114 Spy (2023) movie poster
    Spy (2023) Jun 29, 2023 · Telugu · Action, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  15. 3115 Thalaivaa (2013) movie poster
    Thalaivaa (2013) Aug 20, 2013 · Tamil · Action, Thriller, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  16. 3116 Khel (2003) movie poster
    Khel (2003) Oct 3, 2003 · Hindi · Action, Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  17. 3117 Dumber Heroes (2005) movie poster
    Dumber Heroes (2005) Jul 14, 2005 · Thai · Comedy, Action $1.7M worldwide
    Jul 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  18. 3118 Kamen Rider OOO 10th: The Core Medals of Resurrection (2022) movie poster
    Kamen Rider OOO 10th: The Core Medals of Resurrection (2022) Mar 12, 2022 · Japanese · Drama, Comedy, Action $1.7M worldwide
    Mar 12, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  19. 3119 Hit N Fun (2025) movie poster
    Hit N Fun (2025) Jan 28, 2025 · Cantonese · Action, Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  20. 3120 Bad Cat (2016) movie poster
    Bad Cat (2016) Feb 5, 2016 · Turkish · Action, Comedy, Animation $1.7M worldwide
    Feb 5, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  21. 3121 Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) movie poster
    Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) Oct 11, 2018 · Malayalam · Drama, History, Action $1.7M worldwide
    Oct 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  22. 3122 The Family Plan (2023) movie poster
    The Family Plan (2023) Dec 15, 2023 · English · Action, Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 15, 2023 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $45.8K Worldwide: $1.7M
  23. 3123 Appleseed (2005) movie poster
    Appleseed (2005) Jan 14, 2005 · Japanese · Action, Sci-Fi, Animation $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2005 US and Canada: $129.1K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.7M
  24. 3124 Aaraattu (2022) movie poster
    Aaraattu (2022) Feb 18, 2022 · Malayalam · Action, Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  25. 3125 Two Rabbits (2012) movie poster
    Two Rabbits (2012) Jan 20, 2012 · Portuguese · Crime, Action, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  26. 3126 Lucky Strike (2026) movie poster
    Lucky Strike (2026) Jun 26, 2026 · English · Action, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 26, 2026 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $126.5K Worldwide: $1.6M
  27. 3127 Josh and S.A.M. (1993) movie poster
    Josh and S.A.M. (1993) Nov 24, 1993 · English · Action, Comedy, Adventure $1.6M worldwide
    Nov 24, 1993 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  28. 3128 China Salesman (2017) movie poster
    China Salesman (2017) Jun 16, 2017 · English · Thriller, Action $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 16, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  29. 3129 11 Rebels (2025) movie poster
    11 Rebels (2025) Jun 10, 2025 · Japanese · Action, Drama, History $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  30. 3130 The Reunion (2011) movie poster
    The Reunion (2011) Oct 21, 2011 · English · Action $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  31. 3131 Mohenjo Daro (2016) movie poster
    Mohenjo Daro (2016) Aug 12, 2016 · Hindi · Action, Adventure, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2016 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $365.9K Worldwide: $1.6M
  32. 3132 I Did It My Way (2024) movie poster
    I Did It My Way (2024) Jan 12, 2024 · Chinese · Action, Crime, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2024 US and Canada: $198.4K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.6M
  33. 3133 At World’s End (2009) movie poster
    At World’s End (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Danish · Thriller, Action, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  34. 3134 Son of Sardaar (2012) movie poster
    Son of Sardaar (2012) Nov 13, 2012 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Action $1.6M worldwide
    Nov 13, 2012 US and Canada: $771.8K Rest of the world: $846.6K Worldwide: $1.6M
  35. 3135 Marauders (2016) movie poster
    Marauders (2016) Jul 1, 2016 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $1.6M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  36. 3136 The Odd Couple (2007) movie poster
    The Odd Couple (2007) Aug 8, 2007 · Thai · Action, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 8, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  37. 3137 Kolaigaran (2019) movie poster
    Kolaigaran (2019) Jun 5, 2019 · Tamil · Action, Crime, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  38. 3138 Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman (2017) movie poster
    Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman (2017) Jan 26, 2017 · Dutch · Comedy, Action $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  39. 3139 Chasers (1994) movie poster
    Chasers (1994) Apr 22, 1994 · English · Action, Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 22, 1994 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  40. 3140 Butterfly Kiss (2006) movie poster
    Butterfly Kiss (2006) Jun 6, 2006 · Russian · Action, Romance, Crime $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 6, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  41. 3141 Antidur (2007) movie poster
    Antidur (2007) Sep 6, 2007 · Russian · Action, Comedy, Crime $1.6M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  42. 3142 Yesterday (2002) movie poster
    Yesterday (2002) Jun 13, 2002 · Korean · Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  43. 3143 Tanks for Stalin (2018) movie poster
    Tanks for Stalin (2018) Apr 26, 2018 · Russian · Action, War, Adventure $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  44. 3144 Solarbabies (1986) movie poster
    Solarbabies (1986) Nov 26, 1986 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $1.6M worldwide
    Nov 26, 1986 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  45. 3145 Mayhem! (2024) movie poster
    Mayhem! (2024) Jan 5, 2024 · French · Action, Thriller $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 5, 2024 US and Canada: $8.5K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.6M
  46. 3146 Vice (2015) movie poster
    Vice (2015) Jan 16, 2015 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 16, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  47. 3147 Rampart (2012) movie poster
    Rampart (2012) Feb 10, 2012 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $1.6M worldwide
    Feb 10, 2012 US and Canada: $972.5K Rest of the world: $595.4K Worldwide: $1.6M
  48. 3148 Miss Bala (2011) movie poster
    Miss Bala (2011) Oct 14, 2011 · English · Action, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  49. 3149 The Misfits (2021) movie poster
    The Misfits (2021) Jun 11, 2021 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $1.6M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  50. 3150 Mortal World (2018) movie poster
    Mortal World (2018) Jan 26, 2018 · Turkish · Comedy, Action, Crime $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
Archive

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