The highest-grossing films: "Avatar" continues to lead

The world's highest-grossing films list has been published, featuring three blockbusters by James Cameron and two franchises from Marvel at the top.

1. "Avatar" (2009) – $2.93 billion
James Cameron's science fiction film "Avatar" was the first film to surpass $2 billion in revenue. It returned to the top spot after a re-release in China in 2021.

2. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) – $2.8 billion
The final part of the Marvel franchise collected $1.22 billion in its opening week, achieving the most successful opening in history.

3. "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022) – $2.32 billion
The second part of "Avatar," which became the highest-grossing film during the pandemic.

4. "Titanic" (1997) – $2.26 billion
Cameron's romantic drama maintained its popularity for 10 months. Its 2012 re-release in 3D also generated significant revenue.

5. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) – $2.07 billion
The first part of the space adventure became the third highest-grossing film in the world.

6. "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) – $2.05 billion
This is the third part of the Marvel franchise, which quickly grossed $1 billion.

7. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) – $1.92 billion
The highest-grossing film in Sony's history and a project that helped revive cinema during the pandemic.

8. "Frozen II" (2024) – $1.7 billion
Disney's animated film surpassed its first part within 16 days.

9. "Jurassic World" (2015) – $1.67 billion
The science fiction franchise about dinosaurs achieved over $500 million in its opening weekend.

10. "The Lion King" (2019) – $1.66 billion
Disney's reimagined classic showed record earnings for an animated film.

The highest-grossing film in history:
"Gone with the Wind" (1939) – $4.3 billion (adjusted for inflation)