The milestone of reaching 1 billion USD in global box office revenue is a significant symbol of success, particularly in the context of blockbuster films from Hollywood in the current era of globalization. Below, we will explore a list of 26 films that have achieved this remarkable feat in history:
(Note: The asterisk (*) indicates films that have generated revenue over multiple release periods, and the figures below are subject to adjustments based on inflation.)
26. The Dark Knight (2008)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,004,558,444 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 158,411,483 USD
Production Budget: 185 million USD
25. Zootopia (2016)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,007,318,113 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 75,063,401 USD
Production Budget: 150 million USD
24. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,021,103,568 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 84,617,303 USD
Production Budget: 180 – 200 million USD
23. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,025,467,110 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 116,101,023 USD
Production Budget: 200 million USD
22. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,027,044,677 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 64,820,970 USD
Production Budget: 115 million USD
21. Jurassic Park (1993)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,029,153,882 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 47,026,828 USD
Production Budget: 63 million USD
20. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,045,713,802 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 90,151,958 USD
Production Budget: 250 million USD
19. Toy Story 3 (2010)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,063,171,911 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 110,307,189 USD
Production Budget: 200 million USD
18. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,066,179,725 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 135,634,554 USD
Production Budget: 225 million USD
17. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,084,939,099 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 160,887,295 USD
Production Budget: 250 million USD
16. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,104,054,072 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 100,038,390 USD
Production Budget: 210 million USD
15. Skyfall (2012)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,108,561,013 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 88,364,714 USD
Production Budget: 200 million USD
14. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,119,929,521 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 72,629,713 USD
Production Budget: 94 million USD
13. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,123,794,079 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 97,852,865 USD
Production Budget: 195 million USD
12. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,143,597,261 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 179,139,142 USD
Production Budget: 250 million USD
11. Minions (2015)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,159,398,397 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 115,718,405 USD
Production Budget: 74 million USD
10. Iron Man 3 (2013)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,215,439,994 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 174,144,585 USD
Production Budget: 200 million USD
9. Frozen (2013)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,276,480,335 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 67,391,326 USD
Production Budget: 150 million USD
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,341,511,219 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 169,189,427 USD
Production Budget: 250 million USD
7. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,405,413,868 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 191,271,109 USD
Production Budget: 250 million USD
6. Furious 7 (2015)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,516,045,911 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 147,187,040 USD
Production Budget: 190 million USD
5. The Avengers (2012)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,519,557,910 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 207,438,708 USD
Production Budget: 220 million USD
4. Jurassic World (2015)
Global Box Office Revenue: 1,670,400,637 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 208,806,270 USD
Production Budget: 150 million USD
3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Global Box Office Revenue: 2,068,178,225 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 247,966,675 USD
Production Budget: 245 million USD
2. Titanic (1997)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 2,186,772,302 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 28,638,131 USD
Production Budget: 200 million USD
1. Avatar (2009)*
Global Box Office Revenue: 2,787,965,087 USD
Opening Weekend Revenue in the US: 77,025,481 USD
Production Budget: 237 million USD
Source: IMDb
