This year’s movie lineup had a little bit of everything. Big franchises returned, animated favorites surprised everyone, and a few unexpected titles ended up pulling massive crowds.
Here’s a look at the highest-grossing movies that made the most money worldwide and why audiences couldn’t get enough of them.
10. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – $598 Million
The movie closed its run with $598,767,057 worldwide, and delivered exactly what fans expected: big stunts, intense action, and Tom Cruise pushing himself once again. The underwater and biplane sequences stood out as major highlights. Criticism focused on heavy exposition and a villain that didn’t feel fully developed, especially with the AI storyline. Even so, many viewers found the film entertaining and satisfying enough as a final chapter.
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9. Superman – $616 Million
Superman earned $616,784,465 worldwide and launched a new era for DC. David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult brought solid performances, while the film leaned into a hopeful, classic tone that longtime fans recognized. Still, some viewers felt the movie struggled with balance, uneven pacing, and surface-level character work. Humor undercut some emotional moments, but many still saw the film as an enjoyable starting point for DC’s rebooted universe.
8. F1: The Movie – $631,627,111
F1: The Movie sped to $631,627,111 worldwide, led by sleek visuals and high-energy racing scenes. The film delivered thrilling moments on the track, which makes it easy for even casual viewers to enjoy the spectacle. That said, reactions were mixed when it came to story and character depth. Some viewers enjoyed the behind-the-scenes feel and real-world Formula 1 elements, while others felt the plot leaned too heavily on familiar sports-movie tropes.
7. How to Train Your Dragon – $636 Million
The live-action How to Train Your Dragon soared to $636,351,148 worldwide, winning over fans with its faithful approach. Audiences loved the realistic CGI dragons and Gerard Butler’s return as Stoick, which helped maintain the emotional core of the original story. While some wished the remake had taken more creative risks, most appreciated how closely it respected the animated version’s heart and themes.
6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle – $715,296,426
The movie grossed $715,296,426 worldwide, continuing the anime’s impressive run in global theaters. Fans praised the movie’s stunning animation, emotional moments, and intense fight scenes, with many saying it raised the bar for anime films. Some viewers felt the pacing slowed due to frequent flashbacks, but that didn’t stop the movie from leaving a strong impression.
5. Jurassic World: Rebirth – $869 Million
The movie raked in $869,115,756 worldwide, changing the franchise into a darker, survival-focused direction. In this version of the world, dinosaurs no longer thrive everywhere. Most have died out, with the remaining creatures clustered near a former Jurassic Park research site on Île Saint-Hubert. The story followed Zora Bennett and her team as they attempted to extract dinosaur DNA for a potential medical breakthrough.
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4. A Minecraft Movie – $958 Million
A Minecraft Movie stacked up $958,149,195 worldwide, which turned the popular video game into a full-blown theater hit. The story is about four characters thrown into a blocky, cube-shaped world that fully embraces the game’s unique look rather than toning it down. Jack Black once again proved to be a winning presence in game-inspired movies, bringing energy and humor that fans loved.
3. Lilo & Stitch – $1.03 Billion
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch crossed $1,038,027,526 worldwide, and reminded audiences that a simple story about family can still pull huge numbers. The movie was about young Lilo as she bonded with Stitch, a chaotic alien. The story reinforced the idea that family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
2. Zootopia 2 – $1.15 Billion
The movie proved that returning to a familiar animated world can still feel exciting, earning $1,151,204,624 worldwide. The sequel didn’t try to reinvent what worked; instead, it expanded the world fans already loved. The movie built on the original’s charm, and many viewers felt the sequel matched or even topped the first film thanks to its creativity and confidence.
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1. Ne Zha 2 – $1.9 Billion
The movie topped the box office, earning $1,902,323,300 worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year by a huge margin. Besides, it also claimed the title of the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Despite barely getting a release in the U.S., distributors underestimated how much global audiences would connect with a Chinese sequel inspired by a 16th-century novel.
