{
  "id": 1493004,
  "title": "Only 7 movies have ever made $2 billion at the box office — here they all are",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/only-7-movies-have-ever-made-2-billion-at-the-box-office-here-they",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:23:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/movies-that-made-2-billion-box-office"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven movies have ever topped the $2 billion mark at the box office, according to data from Box Office Mojo. James Cameron and Marvel Studios lead the pack in achieving this impressive feat. Here's a rundown of the seven films that have grossed over $2 billion worldwide.\n\nLast up is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, released by Sony/Marvel in 2026, grossing $2,021,831,670. It claimed the top spot as the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie after its opening weekend, which topped the domestic chart with $360 million.\n\nFollowing that is the 2018 Avengers: Infinity War, produced by Marvel Studios and grossing $2,052,415,039. The film's gripping conclusion left fans thirsting for more, as it set a record for the biggest worldwide opening weekend at $640.9 million. Within 48 days, the film had netted $2 billion globally.\n\nStar Wars: The Force Awakens, released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2015, ranks third on the list with $2,071,310,218 in worldwide box office sales. The film's record-breaking opening weekend of $247.9 million and quick ascent to $1 billion in just 12 days captured audiences' hearts once more.\n\nThe James Cameron-directed Titanic, released in 1997 by Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox, leads the way with $2,264,812,968 in worldwide box office revenue. After its initial release, the film enjoyed a 3D re-release in 2012, which helped it cross the $2 billion barrier.\n\nAvatar: The Way of Water, a 2022 release by Disney/20th Century Studios, became the second-fastest movie to cross $2 billion, achieving the milestone in just 39 days. The sequel to James Cameron's groundbreaking Avatar film joined the elite club alongside another giant in the industry.\n\nAvengers: Endgame, directed by Marvel Studios, secured the second position on the list with $2,799,439,100 worldwide. The epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga captured the hearts of fans, as it shattered box-office records and became the highest-grossing film in history.",
  "summary": "James Cameron and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are the two consistent factors when it comes to earning billions at the box office.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}