Only 28 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they are
Yes — the "Minions" movie made $1 billion.Illumination
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 28 movies from the last 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.
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28. "The Dark Knight" (2008)
WB via YouTube
Total gross revenue: $1,004,600,000
Back in July of 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.
Unfortunately "The Dark Knight" remains in the 28th spot when it comes to highest-grossing movies of all time.
27. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)
Disney/Lucasfilm
Total gross revenue: $1,011,300,000 (and counting)
"Rogue One" cemented its place in the "Star Wars" franchise by raking in $1 billion just 39 days after the global release. The spinoff became the fourth and final movie of 2016 to make $1 billion at the box office. It's also worth noting that all four billion-dollar movies of 2016 were made by Disney.
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 around $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."
24. "Alice In Wonderland" (2010)
Disney via YouTube
Total gross revenue: $1,025,500,000
When Tim Burton's take on the original Disney classic hit $1 billion at the box office in 2010, it was only the sixth ever film to do so. In the years since, more than 20 other films have joined the club — but the sequel to this live-action "Alice In Wonderland" was not among them. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" (2016) grossed $299,500,000 worldwide.
23. "Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace" (1999)
YouTube/LucasFilm
Total gross revenue: $1,027,000,000
"The Phantom Menace" was the first "Star Wars" movie to earn $1 billion, thanks to its 3D re-release in theaters 13 years after the original debut. Without that second surge of ticket purchases, the film would have stayed under $1 billion along with the original three movies.
22. "Finding Dory" (2016)
Gerald in "Finding Dory."Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,027,900,000
Moviegoers flocked back to theaters in the summer of 2016 for Disney Pixar's "Finding Nemo" sequel. It was the second animated feature of 2016 to pass the $1 billion mark ("Zootopia" is the other). The box-office numbers also make "Finding Dory" the fifth highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
21. "Jurassic Park" (1993)
Universal
Total gross revenue: $1,029,200,000
Similar to "The Phantom Menace," a 3D re-release is responsible for putting "Jurassic Park" over the edge and into the $1 billion club. "Jurassic Park" wasn't originally released in China in 1993, according to a report from The Wrap. But the 20th anniversary international re-release included China — and the difference in ticket sales showed.
20. "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (2011)
Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,045,700,000
There are four total "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies (soon to be five) — and two of them have joined the billion dollar club. 2011's "On Stranger Tides" currently holds 20th place, while the second movie in the franchise is right above it.
19. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006)
Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,066,200,000
Back in 2006, when the sequel to Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" hit theaters, it took just three months for the movie to make $1 billion at the box office. At that time, it was the third ever film to do so.
18. "Toy Story 3" (2010)
Pixar
Total gross revenue: $1,067,000,000
The third movie in the "Toy Story" franchise crossed the $1 billion mark in 2010 and made Disney history as Pixar's highest-grossing film of all time. The success of "Toy Story 3" helped push a fourth movie into Disney's animated movie plan. After a couple of delays, "Toy Story 4" is now expected in 2019.
17. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)
Warner Bros.
Total gross revenue: $1,084,900,000
Christopher Nolan's follow-up to "The Dark Knight" had became the 13th film in history to reach $1 billion in 2012. This achievement was remarkable, especially given concerns that the movie's success would be dampened after the Aurora theater shooting took place during a midnight screening of the film.
16. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (2014)
Courtesy Paramount Pictures
Total gross revenue: $1,104,000,000
Ah yes, the unstoppable box-office power of the "Transformers" franchise. According to The Wrap, "Age of Extinction" (the fourth movie) was made specifically with international audiences in mind — and it paid off. Almost a third of the total box-office revenue came from China alone.
15. "Skyfall" (2012)
Sony
Total gross revenue: $1,108,600,000
"Skyfall" is the only James Bond movie in history that has cracked the $1 billion ceiling. It remains Sony's biggest hit of all time, and holds the record as the first movie to ever cross the 100 million pound mark in the UK.
Yes — the "Minions" movie made $1 billion.Illumination
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 28 movies from the last 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.
View As: One Page Slides
28. "The Dark Knight" (2008)
WB via YouTube
Total gross revenue: $1,004,600,000
Back in July of 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.
Unfortunately "The Dark Knight" remains in the 28th spot when it comes to highest-grossing movies of all time.
27. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)
Disney/Lucasfilm
Total gross revenue: $1,011,300,000 (and counting)
"Rogue One" cemented its place in the "Star Wars" franchise by raking in $1 billion just 39 days after the global release. The spinoff became the fourth and final movie of 2016 to make $1 billion at the box office. It's also worth noting that all four billion-dollar movies of 2016 were made by Disney.
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 around $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."
24. "Alice In Wonderland" (2010)
Disney via YouTube
Total gross revenue: $1,025,500,000
When Tim Burton's take on the original Disney classic hit $1 billion at the box office in 2010, it was only the sixth ever film to do so. In the years since, more than 20 other films have joined the club — but the sequel to this live-action "Alice In Wonderland" was not among them. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" (2016) grossed $299,500,000 worldwide.
23. "Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace" (1999)
YouTube/LucasFilm
Total gross revenue: $1,027,000,000
"The Phantom Menace" was the first "Star Wars" movie to earn $1 billion, thanks to its 3D re-release in theaters 13 years after the original debut. Without that second surge of ticket purchases, the film would have stayed under $1 billion along with the original three movies.
22. "Finding Dory" (2016)
Gerald in "Finding Dory."Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,027,900,000
Moviegoers flocked back to theaters in the summer of 2016 for Disney Pixar's "Finding Nemo" sequel. It was the second animated feature of 2016 to pass the $1 billion mark ("Zootopia" is the other). The box-office numbers also make "Finding Dory" the fifth highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
21. "Jurassic Park" (1993)
Universal
Total gross revenue: $1,029,200,000
Similar to "The Phantom Menace," a 3D re-release is responsible for putting "Jurassic Park" over the edge and into the $1 billion club. "Jurassic Park" wasn't originally released in China in 1993, according to a report from The Wrap. But the 20th anniversary international re-release included China — and the difference in ticket sales showed.
20. "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (2011)
Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,045,700,000
There are four total "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies (soon to be five) — and two of them have joined the billion dollar club. 2011's "On Stranger Tides" currently holds 20th place, while the second movie in the franchise is right above it.
19. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006)
Disney
Total gross revenue: $1,066,200,000
Back in 2006, when the sequel to Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" hit theaters, it took just three months for the movie to make $1 billion at the box office. At that time, it was the third ever film to do so.
18. "Toy Story 3" (2010)
Pixar
Total gross revenue: $1,067,000,000
The third movie in the "Toy Story" franchise crossed the $1 billion mark in 2010 and made Disney history as Pixar's highest-grossing film of all time. The success of "Toy Story 3" helped push a fourth movie into Disney's animated movie plan. After a couple of delays, "Toy Story 4" is now expected in 2019.
17. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)
Warner Bros.
Total gross revenue: $1,084,900,000
Christopher Nolan's follow-up to "The Dark Knight" had became the 13th film in history to reach $1 billion in 2012. This achievement was remarkable, especially given concerns that the movie's success would be dampened after the Aurora theater shooting took place during a midnight screening of the film.
16. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (2014)
Courtesy Paramount Pictures
Total gross revenue: $1,104,000,000
Ah yes, the unstoppable box-office power of the "Transformers" franchise. According to The Wrap, "Age of Extinction" (the fourth movie) was made specifically with international audiences in mind — and it paid off. Almost a third of the total box-office revenue came from China alone.
15. "Skyfall" (2012)
Sony
Total gross revenue: $1,108,600,000
"Skyfall" is the only James Bond movie in history that has cracked the $1 billion ceiling. It remains Sony's biggest hit of all time, and holds the record as the first movie to ever cross the 100 million pound mark in the UK.
how many got bamboozled on that 
to Jurassic Park, came out so long ago but still at the top 
