Thriller box office · All time

Highest-Grossing Thriller Movies of All Time, Page 25

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) is the highest-grossing thriller movie in our database, with $2.3B worldwide, ahead of Jurassic World (2015) at $1.7B and The Avengers (2012) at $1.5B. 7,664 thriller films in our database report a worldwide gross, $249B in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 14 films crossed $1 billion and 647 crossed $100 million. By language, English leads with $219.1B across 4,680 thriller releases.

films with a reported gross: 7,664
combined worldwide: $249B
films crossed $100M: 647
earned in the US & Canada: 43%

#1 of 7,664

Highest-grossing thriller movie ever

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

2022 · Action, Adventure

$2.3B worldwide

$688.5M US & Canada · 29% $1.7B elsewhere · 71%

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The Top 5,000 Thriller Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1,201 to 1,250 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 7,664 films.

1201
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) May 30, 2025 · English · Action, Comedy, Crime $40.6M worldwide

May 30, 2025 US and Canada: $19.6M Rest of the world: $21M Worldwide: $40.6M
1202
The Roommate (2011) Feb 4, 2011 · English · Drama, Thriller $40.5M worldwide

Feb 4, 2011 US and Canada: $37.3M Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $40.5M
1203
Jagged Edge (1985) Oct 4, 1985 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $40.5M worldwide

Oct 4, 1985 US and Canada: $40.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.5M
1204
Serenity (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $40.4M worldwide

Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $14.9M Worldwide: $40.4M
1205
Bless the Child (2000) Aug 11, 2000 · Thriller, Horror $40.4M worldwide

Aug 11, 2000 US and Canada: $29.4M Rest of the world: $11.1M Worldwide: $40.4M
1206
Bad Education (2004) Nov 19, 2004 · Spanish · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $40.4M worldwide

Nov 19, 2004 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: $35.1M Worldwide: $40.4M
1207
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) Nov 7, 2008 · English · Drama, Thriller, War $40.4M worldwide

Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $9M Rest of the world: $31.4M Worldwide: $40.4M
1208
2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) Dec 6, 1984 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller $40.4M worldwide

Dec 6, 1984 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.4M
1209
The Art of War (2000) Aug 25, 2000 · English · Action, Thriller $40.4M worldwide

Aug 25, 2000 US and Canada: $30.2M Rest of the world: $10.2M Worldwide: $40.4M
1210
The Faculty (1998) Dec 25, 1998 · English · Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller $40.3M worldwide

Dec 25, 1998 US and Canada: $40.3M Rest of the world: $465 Worldwide: $40.3M
1211
SP: The Motion Picture II (2011) Mar 12, 2011 · Japanese · Thriller, Action, Drama $40.3M worldwide

Mar 12, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $40.3M
1212
No Other Choice (2025) Dec 25, 2025 · Korean · Comedy, Crime, Drama $40.2M worldwide

Dec 25, 2025 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $30.2M Worldwide: $40.2M
1213
The Invasion (2007) Aug 17, 2007 · English · Sci-Fi, Thriller $40.2M worldwide

Aug 17, 2007 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: $25.1M Worldwide: $40.2M
1214
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) Feb 18, 2004 · French · Action, Crime, Thriller $40.2M worldwide

Feb 18, 2004 US and Canada: $152.1K Rest of the world: $40M Worldwide: $40.2M
1215
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) Jul 23, 2021 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $40.1M worldwide

Jul 23, 2021 US and Canada: $28.3M Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $40.1M
1216
Memento (2001) Mar 16, 2001 · English · Mystery, Thriller $40M worldwide

Mar 16, 2001 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $14.5M Worldwide: $40M
1217
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) Nov 13, 1998 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $40M worldwide

Nov 13, 1998 US and Canada: $40M Rest of the world: $1.5K Worldwide: $40M
1218
Om Shanti Om (2007) Nov 7, 2007 · Hindi · Drama, Comedy, Thriller $40M worldwide

Nov 7, 2007 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $36.4M Worldwide: $40M
1219
Dream House (2011) Sep 30, 2011 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $40M worldwide

Sep 30, 2011 US and Canada: $21.3M Rest of the world: $18.7M Worldwide: $40M
1220
Magnum Force (1973) Dec 25, 1973 · English · Action, Mystery, Thriller $39.8M worldwide

Dec 25, 1973 US and Canada: $39.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.8M
1221
The Forest (2016) Jan 8, 2016 · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $39.7M worldwide

Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: $26.6M Rest of the world: $13.1M Worldwide: $39.7M
1222
Jackie Brown (1997) Dec 25, 1997 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $39.7M worldwide

Dec 25, 1997 US and Canada: $39.7M Rest of the world: $21.7K Worldwide: $39.7M
1223
SP: The Motion Picture (2010) Oct 30, 2010 · Japanese · Drama, Action, Thriller $39.7M worldwide

Oct 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.7M
1224
Out for Justice (1991) Apr 12, 1991 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $39.7M worldwide

Apr 12, 1991 US and Canada: $39.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.7M
1225
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (2009) Apr 18, 2009 · Japanese · Animation, Mystery, Thriller $39.7M worldwide

Apr 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.7M
1226
The November Man (2014) Aug 27, 2014 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $39.7M worldwide

Aug 27, 2014 US and Canada: $25M Rest of the world: $14.6M Worldwide: $39.7M
1227
Halloween II (2009) Aug 28, 2009 · English · Thriller, Horror $39.4M worldwide

Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $6M Worldwide: $39.4M
1228
Haunted Castle (2001) Feb 23, 2001 · English · Horror, Thriller, Animation $39.4M worldwide

Feb 23, 2001 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $25.8M Worldwide: $39.4M
1229
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014) Aug 22, 2014 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $39.4M worldwide

Aug 22, 2014 US and Canada: $13.8M Rest of the world: $25.6M Worldwide: $39.4M
1230
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $39.3M worldwide

Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $13.9M Rest of the world: $25.4M Worldwide: $39.3M
1231
The Gambler (2014) Dec 25, 2014 · Drama, Thriller, Crime $39.3M worldwide

Dec 25, 2014 US and Canada: $33.7M Rest of the world: $5.6M Worldwide: $39.3M
1232
The Dog Stars (2026) Aug 28, 2026 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $39.2M worldwide

Aug 28, 2026 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $24.2M Worldwide: $39.2M
1233
The Spirit (2008) Dec 25, 2008 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $39.2M worldwide

Dec 25, 2008 US and Canada: $19.8M Rest of the world: $19.4M Worldwide: $39.2M
1234
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) 2016 · English · Crime, Drama, Mystery $39.1M worldwide

2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.1M
1235
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Jun 27, 2025 · English · Action, Horror, Sci-Fi $39.1M worldwide

Jun 27, 2025 US and Canada: $24.1M Rest of the world: $15M Worldwide: $39.1M
1236
The Life of David Gale (2003) Feb 21, 2003 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $39M worldwide

Feb 21, 2003 US and Canada: $20M Rest of the world: $19M Worldwide: $39M
1237
Sunshine (2007) Jul 20, 2007 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller $38.9M worldwide

Jul 20, 2007 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $35.2M Worldwide: $38.9M
1238
Forbidden Empire (2014) Jan 30, 2014 · Russian · Sci-Fi, Adventure, Mystery $38.9M worldwide

Jan 30, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.9M
1239
The Wicker Man (2006) Sep 1, 2006 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $38.8M worldwide

Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $23.6M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $38.8M
1240
Criminal (2016) Apr 15, 2016 · Action, Sci-Fi, Drama $38.8M worldwide

Apr 15, 2016 US and Canada: $14.7M Rest of the world: $24.1M Worldwide: $38.8M
1241
Clockstoppers (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller $38.8M worldwide

Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $37M Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $38.8M
1242
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) Mar 31, 2006 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Crime $38.6M worldwide

Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $32.7M Worldwide: $38.6M
1243
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) Oct 11, 1996 · English · Adventure, Drama, Thriller $38.6M worldwide

Oct 11, 1996 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: $554 Worldwide: $38.6M
1244
On Deadly Ground (1994) Feb 18, 1994 · English · Action, Adventure, Thriller $38.6M worldwide

Feb 18, 1994 US and Canada: $38.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.6M
1245
Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) Sep 22, 2000 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $38.6M worldwide

Sep 22, 2000 US and Canada: $21.5M Rest of the world: $17.1M Worldwide: $38.6M
1246
Running Scared (1986) Jun 27, 1986 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $38.5M worldwide

Jun 27, 1986 US and Canada: $38.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.5M
1247
Chernobyl Diaries (2012) May 25, 2012 · English · Thriller, Horror $38.4M worldwide

May 25, 2012 US and Canada: $18.1M Rest of the world: $20.3M Worldwide: $38.4M
1248
The Missing (2003) Nov 19, 2003 · English · Adventure, Thriller, Western $38.4M worldwide

Nov 19, 2003 US and Canada: $27M Rest of the world: $11.4M Worldwide: $38.4M
1249
The Lazarus Effect (2015) Feb 27, 2015 · English · Thriller, Horror $38.4M worldwide

Feb 27, 2015 US and Canada: $25.8M Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $38.4M
1250
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2011) Aug 26, 2011 · English · Thriller, Horror $38.3M worldwide

Aug 26, 2011 US and Canada: $24M Rest of the world: $14.2M Worldwide: $38.3M