What do Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, and The Avengers have in common? They're all some of the highest-grossing movies of all time. In this blog post, we take a look at the 10 highest-grossing movies of all time and explore what makes them so successful. Whether it's an impressive cast, ground-breaking visual effects, or a compelling story line, these movies have something that appeals to audiences worldwide. 

So without further ado, let's take a look at the top 10!

10. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Grossing over $1 billion worldwide, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation. It is also the third highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making it the only fantasy film to ever do so.

9. Titanic (1997)

Titanic is the second highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation. It was also the first film to gross over $1 billion at the box office.

Titanic won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making it the first (and so far only) film in history to win that many Oscars.

8. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)

Star Wars is the highest-grossing franchise of all time and A New Hope is the highest-grossing film of the franchise. It is also the fifth highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

A New Hope was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning six, including Best Picture. It was also inducted into the National Film Registry in 1989.

7. The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers is the highest-grossing superhero film of all time and the seventh highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

The Avengers was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 85th Academy Awards.

6. Avatar (2009)

Avatar is the highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation. It is also the first film to gross over $2 billion at the box office.

Avatar won three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography, making it the first (and so far only) non-English language film to win that award.

5. Jurassic World (2015)

Jurassic World is the highest-grossing film in the Jurassic Park franchise and the fifth highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

Jurassic World was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 88th Academy Awards.

4. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The Dark Knight Rises is the highest-grossing film in the Batman franchise and the fourth highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

The Dark Knight Rises was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Sound Editing and Best Cinematography.

3. Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)

Marvel’s The Avengers is the highest-grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third highest-grossing film unadjusted for inflation.

Marvel’s The Avengers was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 85th Academy Awards.

2. Titanic (1997)

Titanic is the second highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation. It was also the first film to gross over $1 billion at the box office.

Titanic won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making it the first (and so far only) film in history to win that many Oscars.

1. Avatar (2009)

Avatar is the highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation. It is also the first film to gross over $2 billion at the box office.

Avatar won three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography, making it the first (and so far only) non-English language film to win that award.

Conclusion 

The list of the highest grossing movies of all time is dominated by recent releases, with only a handful of older films making the top 10. This suggests that moviegoers are more likely to flock to theaters to see new blockbusters than they are to revisit older classics. What do these findings mean for your business? If you’re looking to create an impactful video marketing campaign, it might be wise to focus on newer releases rather than digging through dusty archives for content ideas. Are there any upcoming movies in your industry that you think would make great subjects for videos? Let us know – we’d love to help you get started!