Top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2025 worldwide.
2025 was a monster year at the global box office. Franchises came back swinging, animation dominated family crowds, and a few surprise hits proved audiences will still show up big when the event feels must-see. From historic animation numbers to blockbuster brands that stayed strong overseas, here are the 10 highest-grossing films worldwide in 2025 according to Box Office Mojo.
10. Superman — $616,784,465
Kicking off the top 10 is Superman, which earned about $617 million globally. The film represented a stabilizing moment for DC’s cinematic slate, showing renewed audience interest and laying groundwork for future installments.
9. F1: The Movie — $631,627,111
In ninth place, F1: The Movie surprised many analysts by earning around $632 million worldwide. The film benefited from real-world racing popularity, immersive sound and visuals, and crossover appeal to sports fans who might not typically attend blockbuster films.
9. How to Train Your Dragon — $636,351,148
The live-action adaptation How to Train Your Dragon took eighth place with approximately $636 million. Fans appreciated how closely it replicated the original’s tone, story beats, and emotional moments, which helped it perform steadily worldwide.
7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — $718,473,620
Anime made a powerful showing with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, grossing about $718 million worldwide. Driven by a devoted fanbase and strong crossover appeal, it underscored anime’s growing role as a global box office force.
6. Avatar: Fire and Ash — $794,114,790
5Jurassic World: Rebirth — $869,146,189
In fifth position, Jurassic World: Rebirth earned around $869 million worldwide. While it didn’t reach earlier franchise highs, spectacle and familiarity kept it a strong international draw.
4. A Minecraft Movie — $958,149,195
A Minecraft Movie secured fourth place with approximately $958 million in global revenue. It tapped into one of the world’s largest gaming communities and showed how reliable game adaptations can be with accessible storytelling.
3. Lilo & Stitch — $1,038,027,526
Disney claimed the third spot with Lilo & Stitch, crossing $1.03 billion worldwide. Nostalgia pulled in older audiences while younger viewers discovered it for the first time, giving it steady performance across regions.
2. Zootopia 2 — $1,422,363,662
In second place, Zootopia 2 delivered around $1.42 billion globally, confirming Disney’s strength with family audiences. International markets, especially Asia and Europe, played a major role in pushing it past the billion-dollar mark.
1. Ne Zha 2 — $2,150,000,000
Ne Zha 2 stood far above the competition, closing the year at roughly $2.15 billion worldwide. Deep resonance in China, repeat viewings, and strong word of mouth helped it make history and prove that non-Hollywood animation can dominate at the highest level.
A Strong Box Office for 2025
Taken together, the top 10 paints a pretty clear picture of what ruled 2025: recognizable brands, family-friendly storytelling, and international staying power. Ne Zha 2 didn’t just win — it reset expectations for what a non-Hollywood release can do worldwide. Meanwhile, sequels like Zootopia 2 and Jurassic World: Rebirth showed franchises still matter, and titles like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and A Minecraft Movie proved fandom-driven hits can compete with anyone. If this list is any sign, 2026 is going to be even wilder — because the global audience is calling the shots now more than ever.
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