Only 6 movies have ever made $2 billion at the box office — here they all are
This article lists the six films that have grossed over $2 billion at the worldwide box office. It highlights the dominance of James Cameron and Marvel Studios in achieving these financial milestones.
Why it matters
It provides historical context on the highest-grossing cinematic achievements and the shifting landscape of blockbuster film success.
2022's "Avatar: The Way of Water" quickly became the third highest-grossing movie of all time. 20th Century Studios Only six movies released by US studios have ever crossed $2 billion at the box office, without adjusting for inflation. Using data from Box Office Mojo, here are the films to cross that threshold. James Cameron has directed three of the six films. It's a big deal when a movie crosses the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, but do you know what's even cooler? $2 billion! Only 6 movies released by US studios have ever passed the $2 billion mark. And it shouldn't be a surprise that James Cameron and Marvel make up a large portion of these successes. Here are the 6 movies that have grossed $2 billion at the box office. Kirsten Acuna contributed to a previous version of this story. 6.
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