Highest-Grossing Films at the 2025 Global Box Office

This recent period has been an incredible time for cinema fans with blockbuster hits breaking records across the globe. Audiences flocked to theaters to see massive sequels and live action adaptations of beloved stories. From animated adventures to high stakes action movies, the variety of films available kept everyone entertained and kept the ticket sales climbing. Here is a look at the top performing films that dominated the worldwide market during this busy time.

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ (2025)

This high stakes action film brought in a total of $598,767,057 at the worldwide box office. Tom Cruise returned as Ethan Hunt for what was marketed as a major concluding chapter for the long running franchise. The movie earned $197,413,515 in domestic markets while finding even greater success with $401,353,542 from international audiences. It continued the tradition of death defying stunts and globetrotting espionage that fans have come to expect from this series.

‘Superman’ (2025)

This new take on the iconic superhero earned $616,784,465 in global ticket sales during its theatrical run. A significant portion of its revenue came from domestic theaters where it pulled in $354,184,465 for the studio. The international box office added another $262,600,000 to its total earnings which represented about 42.6 percent of its overall success. This version of ‘Superman’ served as a major building block for a fresh cinematic universe centered around the famous character.

‘F1’ (2025)

Racing fans turned out in large numbers to push this film to a worldwide total of $631,627,111. The high speed drama earned $189,527,111 in domestic markets and performed exceptionally well overseas with $442,100,000 in foreign ticket sales. Its international appeal accounted for 70 percent of the total revenue generated during its time in theaters. The movie used real racing footage and involved professional drivers to create an authentic experience for viewers.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)

This live action adaptation reached a global box office total of $636,351,148. Domestic audiences contributed $262,958,100 while foreign markets brought in another $373,393,048 to round out its earnings. This film reimagined the friendship between characters in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ using advanced visual effects to bring the creatures to life. It successfully captured the hearts of families who were already familiar with the original books and previous animated stories.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ (2025)

This major anime release continued the massive success of its franchise by earning $715,296,426 worldwide. It saw a very strong performance in international markets with $580,883,112 in ticket sales compared to $134,413,314 from domestic theaters. The film adapted a crucial arc from the original source material and brought intense supernatural battles to the big screen. Its massive global reach showed just how popular this series has become with audiences outside of its home country.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

The latest entry in the dinosaur franchise roared to a worldwide box office total of $869,115,756. It earned $339,640,400 in the domestic market while international viewers contributed $529,475,356 to the final count. This film introduced a new group of characters who had to navigate a world where prehistoric creatures and humans must find a way to coexist. Its visual effects and legacy branding helped it maintain strong momentum throughout its run in theaters.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

Based on one of the most popular video games of all time ‘A Minecraft Movie’ earned $958,149,195 at the global box office. It was nearly split down the middle between its domestic earnings of $423,949,195 and its foreign total of $534,200,000. The story followed a group of adventurers as they navigated a blocky world while facing off against iconic monsters. Its broad appeal to younger audiences and gamers helped make it one of the biggest hits of the year.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live action version of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ surpassed the billion dollar mark with $1,038,027,526 in worldwide earnings. Domestic fans showed strong support by contributing $423,778,855 while foreign markets added $614,248,671 to the total. The film used a mix of locations and digital animation to recreate the bond between a lonely girl and her alien friend. It successfully tapped into nostalgia while introducing the story to a whole new generation of moviegoers.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

The long awaited ‘Zootopia 2’ proved to be a massive success with $1,147,204,624 in total worldwide revenue. It earned $268,309,929 from domestic theaters and saw a huge response overseas with $878,894,695 in ticket sales. The main characters returned for another investigation that explored more of the diverse habitats within the titular city. The film continued to tackle complex themes while providing the humor and charm that fans loved in the first movie.

‘Ne Zha 2’ (2025)

The film ‘Ne Zha 2’ dominated the global market with a massive worldwide total of $1,902,323,300. The vast majority of its success came from foreign markets which accounted for $1,879,015,124 of its total earnings. Domestic theaters contributed $23,308,176 to this performance that solidified the project as a global phenomenon. It continued the epic story of the young deity from mythology and featured advanced animation techniques that resonated with a massive audience.

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