2022 was the year for the movies. After nearly two days of pandemic-induced lockdowns, people were finally able to go out and watch films in the theatre. This resulted in several films minting a lot of money. Here is a look at ten of those highest-grossing films.
These films are from all genres and scales, which were loved by the audiences. It is hard to keep a track of all of them. So here is a curated list for you to find out the exact films that smashed box-office records in the year 2022. Keep on reading to know more.
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10) Sonic The Hedgehog 2
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A sequel to the 2020 film, this sequel got success like no other video game adaptation ever. With a global collection of $402.7 million, it has become the highest-grossing video game film in the US and the fourth highest-grossing video game film ever made.
9) Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore
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The third installment in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film series, the film has achieved success just like its parent franchise, ‘Harry Potter‘. It minted $405 million worldwide at the box office. A surprising fact is that it is still the lowest-grosser in the Wizarding World franchise.
8) Water Gate Bridge
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This Chinese war film came from nowhere and took everyone by surprise with its box-office figures. It also serves as a testament to China’s sizable theatre numbers that can pull off a nine-figure box office collection. ‘Water Gate Bridge‘ grossed $626 million.
7) Thor: Love And Thunder
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6) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
![Angela Bassett in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'](https://cdn.firstcuriosity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/16144618/Q_1668590030.jpg)
5) The Batman
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Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader sounds boring on paper. But the film defied every expectation and became a massive success both critically and commercially. It managed to collect more than $770 million at the box office, more than anyone was expecting it to gross.
4) Minions: The Rise Of Gru
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As the ‘Despicable Me‘ franchise has moved forward, the films in the series have been receiving a poor critical response. But that hasn’t changed the audience’s love for the minions. This sequel spin-off minted over $939 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of 2022.
3) Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness
![Doctor Strange](https://cdn.firstcuriosity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13145413/Doctor-Strange.webp)
A sequel to the 2016 flick ‘Doctor Strange’, this MCU is another proof that people aren’t bored with Marvel and superhero films. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, this film was able to gross $955 million worldwide despite some mixed critical responses.
2) Jurassic World: Dominion
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1) Top Gun: Maverick
![Tom Cruise recieves massive payday thanks to Top Gun: Maverick's success](https://cdn.firstcuriosity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/09222043/tom-cruise.jpg)
2022 belonged to Tom Cruise and this film. A sequel to his 1986 film, the film impressed viewers with its breathtaking real dogfights and stunts. It grossed $1.488 billion globally and also became the highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career.
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