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Highest-Grossing English Movies of All Time, Page 42

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 2,051 to 2,100 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. 2051 Second Act (2018) movie poster
    Second Act (2018) Dec 21, 2018 · Drama, Comedy $72.3M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2018 US and Canada: $39.3M Rest of the world: $33M Worldwide: $72.3M
  2. 2052 Problem Child (1990) movie poster
    Problem Child (1990) Jul 27, 1990 · Comedy, Family $72.3M worldwide
    Jul 27, 1990 US and Canada: $53.5M Rest of the world: $18.8M Worldwide: $72.3M
  3. 2053 What Men Want (2019) movie poster
    What Men Want (2019) Feb 8, 2019 · Fantasy, Comedy $72.2M worldwide
    Feb 8, 2019 US and Canada: $54.6M Rest of the world: $17.6M Worldwide: $72.2M
  4. 2054 The Cannonball Run (1981) movie poster
    The Cannonball Run (1981) Jun 19, 1981 · Action, Sport $72.2M worldwide
    Jun 19, 1981 US and Canada: $72.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $72.2M
  5. 2055 Babylon A.D. (2008) movie poster
    Babylon A.D. (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Action, Adventure $72.1M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: $22.5M Rest of the world: $49.6M Worldwide: $72.1M
  6. 2056 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) movie poster
    The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) Jun 10, 2005 · Action, Adventure $72M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2005 US and Canada: $39.2M Rest of the world: $32.8M Worldwide: $72M
  7. 2057 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) movie poster
    O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Dec 22, 2000 · Adventure, Comedy $71.9M worldwide
    Dec 22, 2000 US and Canada: $45.5M Rest of the world: $26.4M Worldwide: $71.9M
  8. 2058 Rules of Engagement (2000) movie poster
    Rules of Engagement (2000) Apr 7, 2000 · Action, Drama $71.7M worldwide
    Apr 7, 2000 US and Canada: $61.3M Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $71.7M
  9. 2059 Run All Night (2015) movie poster
    Run All Night (2015) Mar 13, 2015 · Action, Drama $71.7M worldwide
    Mar 13, 2015 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: $45.2M Worldwide: $71.7M
  10. 2060 Ruthless People (1986) movie poster
    Ruthless People (1986) Jun 27, 1986 · Comedy, Crime $71.6M worldwide
    Jun 27, 1986 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.6M
  11. 2061 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) movie poster
    3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) Nov 21, 1990 · Drama, Comedy $71.6M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1990 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.6M
  12. 2062 Funny People (2009) movie poster
    Funny People (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $71.6M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $51.9M Rest of the world: $19.7M Worldwide: $71.6M
  13. 2063 Superhero Movie (2008) movie poster
    Superhero Movie (2008) Mar 28, 2008 · Action, Sci-Fi $71.6M worldwide
    Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $45.7M Worldwide: $71.6M
  14. 2064 Grumpier Old Men (1995) movie poster
    Grumpier Old Men (1995) Dec 22, 1995 · Comedy, Romance $71.5M worldwide
    Dec 22, 1995 US and Canada: $71.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.5M
  15. 2065 Colombiana (2011) movie poster
    Colombiana (2011) Aug 26, 2011 · Action, Adventure $71.5M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2011 US and Canada: $36.7M Rest of the world: $34.8M Worldwide: $71.5M
  16. 2066 The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) movie poster
    The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $71.4M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $52.4M Rest of the world: $19.1M Worldwide: $71.4M
  17. 2067 Brick Mansions (2014) movie poster
    Brick Mansions (2014) Apr 25, 2014 · Action, Drama $71.4M worldwide
    Apr 25, 2014 US and Canada: $20.4M Rest of the world: $51M Worldwide: $71.4M
  18. 2068 xXx: State of the Union (2005) movie poster
    xXx: State of the Union (2005) Apr 29, 2005 · Action, Adventure $71.4M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2005 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: $44.5M Worldwide: $71.4M
  19. 2069 Holes (2003) movie poster
    Holes (2003) Apr 18, 2003 · Adventure, Mystery $71.4M worldwide
    Apr 18, 2003 US and Canada: $67.4M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $71.4M
  20. 2070 The Nice Guys (2016) movie poster
    The Nice Guys (2016) May 20, 2016 · Action, Mystery $71.3M worldwide
    May 20, 2016 US and Canada: $36.3M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $71.3M
  21. 2071 Down to Earth (2001) movie poster
    Down to Earth (2001) Feb 16, 2001 · Fantasy, Comedy $71.2M worldwide
    Feb 16, 2001 US and Canada: $64.2M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $71.2M
  22. 2072 Groundhog Day (1993) movie poster
    Groundhog Day (1993) Feb 12, 1993 · Fantasy, Comedy $71.1M worldwide
    Feb 12, 1993 US and Canada: $71.1M Rest of the world: $816 Worldwide: $71.1M
  23. 2073 Turner & Hooch (1989) movie poster
    Turner & Hooch (1989) Jul 28, 1989 · Drama, Thriller $71.1M worldwide
    Jul 28, 1989 US and Canada: $71.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.1M
  24. 2074 The Counselor (2013) movie poster
    The Counselor (2013) Oct 25, 2013 · Drama, Thriller $71M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2013 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $54M Worldwide: $71M
  25. 2075 Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) movie poster
    Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · Action, Adventure $71M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $32.2M Rest of the world: $38.8M Worldwide: $71M
  26. 2076 Son of God (2014) movie poster
    Son of God (2014) Feb 28, 2014 · Drama $70.8M worldwide
    Feb 28, 2014 US and Canada: $59.7M Rest of the world: $11.1M Worldwide: $70.8M
  27. 2077 Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) movie poster
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Jun 11, 1986 · Comedy $70.7M worldwide
    Jun 11, 1986 US and Canada: $70.1M Rest of the world: $604.1K Worldwide: $70.7M
  28. 2078 The Grudge 2 (2006) movie poster
    The Grudge 2 (2006) Oct 13, 2006 · Drama, Mystery $70.7M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2006 US and Canada: $39.1M Rest of the world: $31.6M Worldwide: $70.7M
  29. 2079 Any Which Way You Can (1980) movie poster
    Any Which Way You Can (1980) Dec 17, 1980 · Action, Comedy $70.7M worldwide
    Dec 17, 1980 US and Canada: $70.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $70.7M
  30. 2080 A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010) movie poster
    A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010) Jul 3, 2010 · Animation, Family $70.6M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $70.6M
  31. 2081 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) movie poster
    Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) Feb 21, 1992 · Action, Comedy $70.6M worldwide
    Feb 21, 1992 US and Canada: $28.4M Rest of the world: $42.2M Worldwide: $70.6M
  32. 2082 All the President's Men (1976) movie poster
    All the President's Men (1976) Apr 9, 1976 · Biography, Drama $70.6M worldwide
    Apr 9, 1976 US and Canada: $70.6M Rest of the world: $1.2K Worldwide: $70.6M
  33. 2083 Children of Men (2006) movie poster
    Children of Men (2006) Dec 25, 2006 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $70.6M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2006 US and Canada: $35.6M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $70.6M
  34. 2084 The House Bunny (2008) movie poster
    The House Bunny (2008) Aug 22, 2008 · Comedy, Romance $70.4M worldwide
    Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $48.2M Rest of the world: $22.2M Worldwide: $70.4M
  35. 2085 Purple Rain (1984) movie poster
    Purple Rain (1984) Jul 27, 1984 · Drama, Romance $70.3M worldwide
    Jul 27, 1984 US and Canada: $70.3M Rest of the world: $13.5K Worldwide: $70.3M
  36. 2086 Think Like a Man Too (2014) movie poster
    Think Like a Man Too (2014) Jun 20, 2014 · Comedy, Romance $70.2M worldwide
    Jun 20, 2014 US and Canada: $65.2M Rest of the world: $5M Worldwide: $70.2M
  37. 2087 License to Wed (2007) movie poster
    License to Wed (2007) Jul 3, 2007 · Comedy, Romance $70.2M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2007 US and Canada: $43.8M Rest of the world: $26.4M Worldwide: $70.2M
  38. 2088 Grumpy Old Men (1993) movie poster
    Grumpy Old Men (1993) Dec 25, 1993 · Drama, Comedy $70.2M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1993 US and Canada: $70.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $70.2M
  39. 2089 The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) movie poster
    The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) Jun 16, 2021 · Action, Adventure $70.1M worldwide
    Jun 16, 2021 US and Canada: $38M Rest of the world: $32.1M Worldwide: $70.1M
  40. 2090 A Cinderella Story (2004) movie poster
    A Cinderella Story (2004) Jul 16, 2004 · Comedy, Romance $70.1M worldwide
    Jul 16, 2004 US and Canada: $51.4M Rest of the world: $18.6M Worldwide: $70.1M
  41. 2091 The Cabin in the Woods (2012) movie poster
    The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Apr 13, 2012 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $70M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $42.1M Rest of the world: $28M Worldwide: $70M
  42. 2092 3:10 to Yuma (2007) movie poster
    3:10 to Yuma (2007) Sep 7, 2007 · Action, Drama $70M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2007 US and Canada: $53.6M Rest of the world: $16.4M Worldwide: $70M
  43. 2093 The Hills Have Eyes (2006) movie poster
    The Hills Have Eyes (2006) Mar 10, 2006 · Thriller, Horror $70M worldwide
    Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: $41.8M Rest of the world: $28.2M Worldwide: $70M
  44. 2094 Mulan (2020) movie poster
    Mulan (2020) Sep 4, 2020 · Action, Adventure $70M worldwide
    Sep 4, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $70M
  45. 2095 Curious George (2006) movie poster
    Curious George (2006) Feb 10, 2006 · Adventure, Comedy $69.9M worldwide
    Feb 10, 2006 US and Canada: $58.4M Rest of the world: $11.5M Worldwide: $69.9M
  46. 2096 Splash (1984) movie poster
    Splash (1984) Mar 9, 1984 · Fantasy, Comedy $69.8M worldwide
    Mar 9, 1984 US and Canada: $69.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.8M
  47. 2097 The Brave One (2007) movie poster
    The Brave One (2007) Sep 14, 2007 · Drama, Thriller $69.8M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2007 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: $33M Worldwide: $69.8M
  48. 2098 The Dilemma (2011) movie poster
    The Dilemma (2011) Jan 14, 2011 · Drama, Comedy $69.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2011 US and Canada: $48.5M Rest of the world: $21.2M Worldwide: $69.7M
  49. 2099 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) movie poster
    The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) Jul 23, 1982 · Comedy, Musical $69.7M worldwide
    Jul 23, 1982 US and Canada: $69.7M Rest of the world: $535 Worldwide: $69.7M
  50. 2100 After (2019) movie poster
    After (2019) Apr 12, 2019 · Drama, Romance $69.5M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2019 US and Canada: $12.1M Rest of the world: $57.4M Worldwide: $69.5M
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