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Highest-Grossing English Movies of All Time, Page 40

Avatar (2009) is the highest-grossing English-language 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. 19,808 English-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $667B in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. 64 films crossed $1 billion and 1,633 crossed $100 million. By genre, Adventure leads with $299.6B across 2,003 English releases.

films with a reported gross
19,808
combined worldwide
$667B
films crossed $100M
1,633
earned in the US & Canada
47%
Avatar (2009) movie poster #1 of 19,808
Highest-grossing English-language 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 English Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1,951 to 2,000 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 19,808 films.

  1. 1951 Windtalkers (2002) movie poster
    Windtalkers (2002) Jun 14, 2002 · Action, History $77.6M worldwide
    Jun 14, 2002 US and Canada: $40.9M Rest of the world: $36.7M Worldwide: $77.6M
  2. 1952 Next (2007) movie poster
    Next (2007) Apr 27, 2007 · Action, Sci-Fi $77.6M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2007 US and Canada: $18.2M Rest of the world: $59.4M Worldwide: $77.6M
  3. 1953 The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) movie poster
    The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $77.6M worldwide
    Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: $55.4M Rest of the world: $22.2M Worldwide: $77.6M
  4. 1954 Serendipity (2001) movie poster
    Serendipity (2001) Oct 5, 2001 · Fantasy, Comedy $77.5M worldwide
    Oct 5, 2001 US and Canada: $50.3M Rest of the world: $27.2M Worldwide: $77.5M
  5. 1955 The Back-up Plan (2010) movie poster
    The Back-up Plan (2010) Apr 23, 2010 · Comedy, Romance $77.5M worldwide
    Apr 23, 2010 US and Canada: $37.5M Rest of the world: $40M Worldwide: $77.5M
  6. 1956 Candyman (2021) movie poster
    Candyman (2021) Aug 27, 2021 · Thriller, Horror $77.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: $61.2M Rest of the world: $16.2M Worldwide: $77.4M
  7. 1957 The Substance (2024) movie poster
    The Substance (2024) Sep 20, 2024 · Drama, Horror $77.3M worldwide
    Sep 20, 2024 US and Canada: $17.6M Rest of the world: $59.7M Worldwide: $77.3M
  8. 1958 Poltergeist (1982) movie poster
    Poltergeist (1982) Jun 4, 1982 · Horror $77.2M worldwide
    Jun 4, 1982 US and Canada: $77.2M Rest of the world: $55.8K Worldwide: $77.2M
  9. 1959 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) movie poster
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) Aug 3, 2012 · Comedy, Family $77.2M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2012 US and Canada: $49M Rest of the world: $28.2M Worldwide: $77.2M
  10. 1960 Fame (2009) movie poster
    Fame (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $77.2M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: $22.5M Rest of the world: $54.8M Worldwide: $77.2M
  11. 1961 Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) movie poster
    Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) Jul 8, 2016 · Adventure, Comedy $77.1M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2016 US and Canada: $46M Rest of the world: $31.1M Worldwide: $77.1M
  12. 1962 Barbershop (2002) movie poster
    Barbershop (2002) Sep 13, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $77.1M worldwide
    Sep 13, 2002 US and Canada: $75.8M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $77.1M
  13. 1963 The Forever Purge (2021) movie poster
    The Forever Purge (2021) Jul 2, 2021 · Action, Sci-Fi $77M worldwide
    Jul 2, 2021 US and Canada: $44.5M Rest of the world: $32.5M Worldwide: $77M
  14. 1964 The Pope's Exorcist (2023) movie poster
    The Pope's Exorcist (2023) Apr 14, 2023 · Thriller, Horror $77M worldwide
    Apr 14, 2023 US and Canada: $20M Rest of the world: $57M Worldwide: $77M
  15. 1965 I, Frankenstein (2014) movie poster
    I, Frankenstein (2014) Jan 24, 2014 · Action, Sci-Fi $76.8M worldwide
    Jan 24, 2014 US and Canada: $19.1M Rest of the world: $57.7M Worldwide: $76.8M
  16. 1966 Speak No Evil (2024) movie poster
    Speak No Evil (2024) Sep 13, 2024 · Drama, Horror $76.8M worldwide
    Sep 13, 2024 US and Canada: $36.9M Rest of the world: $39.8M Worldwide: $76.8M
  17. 1967 United 93 (2006) movie poster
    United 93 (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · Drama, History $76.7M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $31.5M Rest of the world: $45.2M Worldwide: $76.7M
  18. 1968 Coach Carter (2005) movie poster
    Coach Carter (2005) Jan 14, 2005 · Drama, Sport $76.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2005 US and Canada: $67.3M Rest of the world: $9.4M Worldwide: $76.7M
  19. 1969 The Ladykillers (2004) movie poster
    The Ladykillers (2004) Mar 26, 2004 · Thriller, Comedy $76.7M worldwide
    Mar 26, 2004 US and Canada: $39.8M Rest of the world: $36.9M Worldwide: $76.7M
  20. 1970 Father of the Bride Part II (1995) movie poster
    Father of the Bride Part II (1995) Dec 8, 1995 · Comedy, Romance $76.6M worldwide
    Dec 8, 1995 US and Canada: $76.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $76.6M
  21. 1971 The Book Thief (2013) movie poster
    The Book Thief (2013) Nov 8, 2013 · Drama, War $76.6M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2013 US and Canada: $21.5M Rest of the world: $55.1M Worldwide: $76.6M
  22. 1972 Bend It Like Beckham (2003) movie poster
    Bend It Like Beckham (2003) Mar 12, 2003 · Drama, Sport $76.6M worldwide
    Mar 12, 2003 US and Canada: $32.5M Rest of the world: $44M Worldwide: $76.6M
  23. 1973 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) movie poster
    Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) Jun 1, 1984 · Action, Adventure $76.6M worldwide
    Jun 1, 1984 US and Canada: $76.5M Rest of the world: $80.9K Worldwide: $76.6M
  24. 1974 The Unborn (2009) movie poster
    The Unborn (2009) Jan 9, 2009 · Mystery, Thriller $76.5M worldwide
    Jan 9, 2009 US and Canada: $42.7M Rest of the world: $33.8M Worldwide: $76.5M
  25. 1975 Bad Santa (2003) movie poster
    Bad Santa (2003) Nov 26, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $76.5M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2003 US and Canada: $60.1M Rest of the world: $16.4M Worldwide: $76.5M
  26. 1976 The Road to El Dorado (2000) movie poster
    The Road to El Dorado (2000) Mar 31, 2000 · Adventure, Comedy $76.4M worldwide
    Mar 31, 2000 US and Canada: $50.9M Rest of the world: $25.6M Worldwide: $76.4M
  27. 1977 There Will Be Blood (2007) movie poster
    There Will Be Blood (2007) Dec 26, 2007 · Drama, Thriller $76.4M worldwide
    Dec 26, 2007 US and Canada: $40.2M Rest of the world: $36.2M Worldwide: $76.4M
  28. 1978 Cold Pursuit (2019) movie poster
    Cold Pursuit (2019) Feb 8, 2019 · Action, Drama $76.4M worldwide
    Feb 8, 2019 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $44.3M Worldwide: $76.4M
  29. 1979 Cruel Intentions (1999) movie poster
    Cruel Intentions (1999) Mar 5, 1999 · Drama, Thriller $76.3M worldwide
    Mar 5, 1999 US and Canada: $38.8M Rest of the world: $37.6M Worldwide: $76.3M
  30. 1980 The Ides of March (2011) movie poster
    The Ides of March (2011) Oct 7, 2011 · Drama $76.3M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2011 US and Canada: $41M Rest of the world: $35.4M Worldwide: $76.3M
  31. 1981 Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) movie poster
    Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) Aug 19, 2016 · Adventure, Fantasy $76.2M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2016 US and Canada: $48M Rest of the world: $28.2M Worldwide: $76.2M
  32. 1982 Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) movie poster
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) Mar 19, 2010 · Comedy, Family $76.2M worldwide
    Mar 19, 2010 US and Canada: $64M Rest of the world: $12.2M Worldwide: $76.2M
  33. 1983 The Mechanic (2011) movie poster
    The Mechanic (2011) Jan 28, 2011 · Action, Drama $76.1M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2011 US and Canada: $29.1M Rest of the world: $47M Worldwide: $76.1M
  34. 1984 Vice (2018) movie poster
    Vice (2018) Dec 25, 2018 · Biography, Drama $76.1M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2018 US and Canada: $47.8M Rest of the world: $28.2M Worldwide: $76.1M
  35. 1985 The Pink Panther 2 (2009) movie poster
    The Pink Panther 2 (2009) Feb 6, 2009 · Adventure, Mystery $76M worldwide
    Feb 6, 2009 US and Canada: $35.9M Rest of the world: $40.1M Worldwide: $76M
  36. 1986 Kate & Leopold (2001) movie poster
    Kate & Leopold (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · Fantasy, Comedy $76M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $47.1M Rest of the world: $28.9M Worldwide: $76M
  37. 1987 West Side Story (2021) movie poster
    West Side Story (2021) Dec 10, 2021 · Drama, Romance $76M worldwide
    Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $38.5M Rest of the world: $37.5M Worldwide: $76M
  38. 1988 Death Race (2008) movie poster
    Death Race (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · Action, Sci-Fi $76M worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $36.3M Rest of the world: $39.7M Worldwide: $76M
  39. 1989 Violent Night (2022) movie poster
    Violent Night (2022) Dec 2, 2022 · Action, Thriller $76M worldwide
    Dec 2, 2022 US and Canada: $50.1M Rest of the world: $25.9M Worldwide: $76M
  40. 1990 Widows (2018) movie poster
    Widows (2018) Nov 16, 2018 · Drama, Thriller $76M worldwide
    Nov 16, 2018 US and Canada: $42.4M Rest of the world: $33.6M Worldwide: $76M
  41. 1991 Revolutionary Road (2008) movie poster
    Revolutionary Road (2008) Dec 26, 2008 · Drama, Romance $76M worldwide
    Dec 26, 2008 US and Canada: $22.9M Rest of the world: $53.1M Worldwide: $76M
  42. 1992 The Northman (2022) movie poster
    The Northman (2022) Apr 22, 2022 · Action, Adventure $75.9M worldwide
    Apr 22, 2022 US and Canada: $34.2M Rest of the world: $41.6M Worldwide: $75.9M
  43. 1993 Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) movie poster
    Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) Jun 29, 2018 · Action, Drama $75.8M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2018 US and Canada: $50.1M Rest of the world: $25.8M Worldwide: $75.8M
  44. 1994 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) movie poster
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Oct 12, 2007 · Biography, Drama $75.8M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2007 US and Canada: $16.4M Rest of the world: $59.4M Worldwide: $75.8M
  45. 1995 Cats (2019) movie poster
    Cats (2019) Dec 20, 2019 · Drama, Fantasy $75.6M worldwide
    Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: $27.2M Rest of the world: $48.4M Worldwide: $75.6M
  46. 1996 30 Days of Night (2007) movie poster
    30 Days of Night (2007) Oct 19, 2007 · Thriller, Horror $75.5M worldwide
    Oct 19, 2007 US and Canada: $39.6M Rest of the world: $35.9M Worldwide: $75.5M
  47. 1997 Stomp the Yard (2007) movie poster
    Stomp the Yard (2007) Jan 12, 2007 · Drama, Romance $75.5M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2007 US and Canada: $61.4M Rest of the world: $14.2M Worldwide: $75.5M
  48. 1998 The Last of the Mohicans (1992) movie poster
    The Last of the Mohicans (1992) Sep 25, 1992 · Action, Adventure $75.5M worldwide
    Sep 25, 1992 US and Canada: $75.5M Rest of the world: $674 Worldwide: $75.5M
  49. 1999 Searching (2018) movie poster
    Searching (2018) Aug 24, 2018 · Drama, Mystery $75.5M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2018 US and Canada: $26M Rest of the world: $49.4M Worldwide: $75.5M
  50. 2000 The Change-Up (2011) movie poster
    The Change-Up (2011) Aug 5, 2011 · Comedy $75.5M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2011 US and Canada: $37.1M Rest of the world: $38.4M Worldwide: $75.5M
Archive

English Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $28.7B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).

2020s 7 years · $105.1B
2010s 10 years · $261B
2000s 10 years · $170.2B
1990s 10 years · $84.5B
1980s 10 years · $33.4B
1970s 10 years · $9.6B
1960s 10 years · $1.4B
1950s 10 years · $770.2M
1940s 10 years · $662.1M
1930s 10 years · $217.4M
1920s 4 years · $718.5K
1910s 1 year · $160