Only 27 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they are
With movie-ticket prices increasing and the resurgence of franchises like "Star Wars," films earning over $1 billion worldwide may become commonplace. But for now, there are only 27 movies from the past 25 years that have managed to join this exclusive club.
Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies that made $1 billion or more.
From "Minions" to "Furious 7" and more, keep reading for a look at the box-office hits.
27. "The Dark Knight" (2008)
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Total gross revenue: $1,004,600,000
Back in July 2008, people began speculating that Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel starring Heath Ledger as the Joker might have the box-office power to set a world record. "There are even whispers starting whether 'Dark Knight' can beat the incredible worldwide numbers posted by the all-time $1.8 billion benchmark of 'Titanic,'" Deadline reported.
"The Dark Knight" remains in the 27th spot when it comes to highest-grossing movies of all time.
26. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012)
Warner Bros.
Total gross revenue: $1,021,100,000
When Peter Jackson's first "Hobbit" movie crossed the $1 billion mark, it appeared a good indication the subsequent two sequels would perform equally well, if not better, at the box office. But neither of the second two "Hobbit" films wound up crossing that box-office landmark. Both "The Desolation of Smaug" and "Battle of the Five Armies" made about $960,000,000 each.
25. "Zootopia" (2016)
Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,023,800,000
Disney's "Zootopia" is one of four animated features the studio has made that have crossed the $1 billion mark.
"Not only did it earn Disney Animation's biggest opening ever — debuting to $75 million," Entertainment Weekly reported in July 2016, "but it also set a record for the biggest animated March opening of all time."
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