Every Superhero Movie That Crossed $1B at the Box Office, Ranked

Superhero films keep drawing crowds around the world, and a select lineup has crossed the billion dollar mark. These movies include ensemble events, solo adventures, and even a couple of R rated entries that expanded what comic book stories could look like on the big screen.

Here is the full list ordered from the lowest worldwide total to the highest. Each entry includes quick production context and the global gross that carried it past the milestone.

‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)

Christopher Nolan directed Christian Bale as Batman with Heath Ledger’s Joker anchoring the central conflict. The production expanded large format filming and practical set pieces that defined the trilogy’s scale.

It reached about $1.009B worldwide. The film became the first Batman title to pass the threshold and held strong attendance for weeks after opening.

‘Joker’ (2019)

Todd Phillips made a standalone character study starring Joaquin Phoenix with Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz in key roles. The movie premiered at major festivals and earned multiple Academy Award nominations.

It grossed about $1.079B worldwide. It set a new watermark for R rated releases until it was later overtaken, showing broad interest beyond traditional superhero audiences.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ (2012)

Christopher Nolan closed the trilogy with Christian Bale returning and Tom Hardy portraying Bane. The film continued the series focus on practical action and location work with extensive IMAX sequences.

It finished with about $1.115B worldwide. The title delivered strong results across North America and major international markets through late summer play.

‘Captain Marvel’ (2019)

Brie Larson introduced Carol Danvers under directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck with Samuel L. Jackson featured as a younger Nick Fury. The story set up the character’s role within the larger Marvel saga.

It took in about $1.131B worldwide. The release window between franchise tentpoles helped sustain momentum across many territories.

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ (2019)

Tom Holland returned as Peter Parker in a European set adventure with Zendaya and Jake Gyllenhaal joining the cast. The film continued the partnership between Sony and Marvel that connects the character to the wider universe.

It earned about $1.133B worldwide. It became the first ‘Spider-Man’ entry to cross the mark and stood as Sony’s biggest global release at the time.

‘Aquaman’ (2018)

James Wan directed Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry with Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson in supporting roles. The movie built out Atlantis with extensive world building and underwater visual effects.

It swam to about $1.152B worldwide. Exceptional turnout in China and steady international play pushed it to become DC’s top global earner.

‘Captain America: Civil War’ (2016)

Anthony and Joe Russo guided a conflict between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark while introducing Tom Holland’s Spider Man and setting up T’Challa’s future story. Many Avengers appeared, creating a crossover within the Captain America series.

It earned about $1.155B worldwide. The movie became the highest grossing title under the Captain America banner with strong results across Europe and Asia.

‘Iron Man 3’ (2013)

Shane Black directed Robert Downey Jr. in Tony Stark’s next chapter with Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle returning. The plot followed personal fallout for Stark and introduced new antagonists.

It made about $1.215B worldwide. The film delivered a huge international share that carried the solo series past the milestone.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ (2024)

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman teamed up under director Shawn Levy for an R rated entry that brought Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film leaned on audience familiarity with both characters and premium format play.

It reached about $1.338B worldwide. It set new records for an R rated comic book release and sustained repeat attendance through summer.

‘Black Panther’ (2018)

Ryan Coogler directed Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa with Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, and Michael B. Jordan in key roles. The movie introduced the world of Wakanda and received a Best Picture nomination.

It amassed about $1.350B worldwide. The title finished as the top domestic performer of its year and maintained excellent holds across markets.

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015)

The second ensemble movie brought back the core team and introduced Wanda Maximoff, Pietro Maximoff, and Vision. The story advanced the larger arc while setting pieces for future chapters.

It collected about $1.405B worldwide. Strong international turnout added another billion earner to Marvel’s slate.

‘The Avengers’ (2012)

Marvel united Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye under director Joss Whedon. The film paid off the shared universe setup from earlier solo entries.

It totaled about $1.520B worldwide. It became Marvel’s first title to cross the billion line and reset opening weekend benchmarks at the time.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (2021)

Sony and Marvel delivered a multiverse story with returning villains and surprise appearances that connected different eras of ‘Spider-Man’. Tom Holland led a large ensemble across a holiday release corridor.

It earned about $1.921B worldwide. The movie became the top global release of its year and the highest grossing ‘Spider-Man’ film to date.

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)

Anthony and Joe Russo staged the first half of the finale as the Avengers and the Guardians faced Thanos and the Infinity Stones conflict. The production brought characters from separate corners into one event.

It finished with about $2.052B worldwide. It was the first superhero film to pass two billion and led the global box office for its year.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019)

Marvel Studios closed the Infinity Saga with an ensemble that gathered heroes from across the franchise. Anthony and Joe Russo directed the culmination of arcs that had been building across multiple phases.

It reached about $2.799B worldwide. The film set presale and opening records and stands among the highest grossing movies in history.

Tell us which billion dollar superhero run is your favorite and which one you think might be the next to join the club in the comments.