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- Only 15 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are
Only 15 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion here they all are
A sequel to "Aquaman" is in theaters next year.Warner Bros.
- Without adjusting for inflation, 15 superhero movies have grossed at least $1 billion at the box office.
- Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled the highest-grossing superhero movies worldwide.
15. "The Dark Knight" (2008)
Everyone wanted to see Heath Ledger's Oscar-worthy — and later winning — performance. Warner Bros.
Worldwide gross: $1,006,234,167
14. "Joker" (2019)
"Joker" became the first R-rated movie to cross $1 billion. Warner Bros.
Worldwide gross: $1,074,445,730
13. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)
Two of Christopher Nolan's three Batman movies make the list. Warner Bros.
Worldwide gross: $1,081,169,825
12. "Captain Marvel" (2019)
A sequel to "Captain Marvel" is in theaters in 2023. Marvel Studios
Worldwide gross: $1,128,462,972
11."Spider-Man: Far From Home" (2019)
Making this one of the first films post-"Avengers Endgame" piqued curiosity. Marvel Studios
Worldwide gross: $1,131,927,996
10. "Aquaman" (2018)
A sequel to "Aquaman" is in theaters next year. Warner Bros.
Worldwide gross: $1,148,528,393
9. "Captain America: Civil War" (2016)
"Civil War" not only re-introduced fans to Spider-Man, but it also felt like more of an Avengers movie than the third "Captain America" film. Marvel Studios
Worldwide gross: $1,153,337,496
8. "Iron Man 3" (2013)
Tony Stark's personal journey took center stage in the end of the Iron Man trilogy. Marvel
Worldwide gross: $1,214,811,252
7. "The Incredibles 2" (2018)
One animated superhero movie crossed the $1 billion mark. Disney/Pixar
Worldwide gross: $1,243,089,244
6. "Black Panther" (2018)
Chadwick Boseman played King T'Challa in "Black Panther," which became a worldwide phenomenon. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Worldwide gross: $1,347,597,973
5. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015)
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" was the third Marvel Studios movie to hit $1 billion. Marvel
Worldwide gross: $1,402,809,540
4. "The Avengers" (2012)
"The Avengers" crossed $1 billion in 19 days. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Worldwide gross: $1,518,815,515
3. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021)
Fans wanted to come out and see Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield team up with Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Sony Pictures
Worldwide gross: $1,920,544,470
2. "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)
"Infinity War" was so shocking that it crossed $1 billion in just 11 days. Marvel
Worldwide gross: $2,048,359,754
1. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019)
The film hit $2 billion at the box office in 11 days, the same amount of time as "Infinity War." Marvel Studios
Worldwide gross: $2,797,501,328
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