What movie groups took over the world? We mean more than one-hit films—we mean movie giants that made whole worlds, kept fans for years, and made tons of cash. These are the groups that did more than amuse—they turned into key parts of pop culture. Here are the 10 top-earning film franchises of all time.
10. Other High-Cash Franchises and Big Hits
Not at the very top, but still huge. Think Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Dark Knight films—each made a lot of cash. Kid hits like Frozen, Minions, and Inside Out show that kid films can top the box office too. New ones like Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie went big, showing new ideas and old loves still win.
9. DC Extended Universe (DCEU)
DC’s film world had highs and lows, but still got close to $5 billion. Aquaman made over $1.15 billion, while Wonder Woman hit big with fans and reviews alike. As it shifts, DC’s big and flawed heroes still hit big with the crowd.
8. Jurassic Park / Jurassic World
Since dinosaurs hit the screen in 1993, this group has been loved. The first Jurassic Park was new in how it used tech and how it told its tale. Years later, Jurassic World made a huge $1.67 billion. All films made about $5 billion, showing fans still can’t get enough.
7. Fast and Furious
It started as a harsh street-race film and grew to be a top action group. Over time, Fast and Furious changed from street races to big spy chaos, and fans loved it. Each film did more, and the group has made more than $5.1 billion up to now. Its core themes of kin, trust, and big stunts kept fans in for over 20 years.
6. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien’s world was shown well in Peter Jackson’s epic films. From The Fellowship of the Ring to The Battle of the Five Armies, Middle-earth caught the minds and made about $6 billion. These films were models for fantasy tales and real effects. Their mark lives on in spin-offs, games, and shows.
5. James Bond
It’s Bond—James Bond. With 27 films over six big decades, this spy has seen it all. From fun tools and bad guys to big lines, Bond films have made about $7.9 billion all over the world. Skyfall alone made $1.1 billion—a peak for the set. With a new start coming, 007’s tale goes on.
4. Spider-Man
Spidey’s film path is a wild one, moving between actors, ways, and even studios. Be it Tobey Maguire’s old-school run, Andrew Garfield’s new start, Tom Holland’s MCU fit, or the drawn Spider-Verse, fans have stayed with it. All up, Spider-Man films pulled in around $8.9 billion, and with new plans, Peter Parker’s tales are far from done.
3. Harry Potter (Wizarding World)
It began with a boy in a box and grew big. Harry Potter and the spin-off Fantastic Beasts films drew in minds and got $9.6 billion all over the world. From big fights to magic friends, this world has grown past books and films to theme parks, games, and an up-and-coming show. The magic, it looks, never ends.
2. Star Wars
It changed how films were made, sold, and dreamed up. Star Wars isn’t just a group—it’s a key mark. With 12 films and more to come, the tale has made over $10.32 billion. The Force Awakens alone got more than $2 billion. From light swords to rebels, bots to fate, Star Wars still joins folks under the same sky of stars.
1. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
At the top sits the Marvel Cinematic Universe—a group that made comic book folks known names. From its start in 2008 with Iron Man, the MCU has grown into a big tale of heroes, bad guys, and links. By mid-2025, with 35 films and more coming, the MCU has made a huge $31.4 billion. Avengers: Endgame alone got $2.79 billion, making its mark. No group has shaped movies like Marvel.
These franchises aren’t just big at the box office—they’re part of our shared world. They’ve shaped how we see films, talk of them, and live tales through the ages. Whether you grew up with heroes, dinos, spies, or wizards, one of these groups likely left a mark on you. It looks like their tales are just starting.