Top Grossing Movies from 20th Century Studios Worldwide: Avatar, Star Wars, and Beyond
20th Century Studios is a major studio that has become one of the top earners in the industry. After being acquired by Disney, it has been in operation for many years. Known for successful films like Avatar and Bohemian Rhapsody, Pinkvilla has listed the 7 highest-grossing 20th Century Studios movies at the global box office.
7 Highest Grossing 20th Century Studios Of All Time
1. Avatar
James Cameron’s sci-fi movie Avatar, released in 2009, made history at the box office with a global gross of USD 2.92 Billion. It remains the highest-grossing 20th Century Studios movie and the highest-grossing movie of all time.
Avatar also set the stage for a popular franchise, with a sequel titled Avatar: The Way Of Water released in 2022 and more installments in development.
2. Avatar: The Way Of Water
Released 13 years after the original, Avatar: The Way Of Water earned over USD 2.31 Billion globally, making it the second highest-grossing 20th Century Studios movie.
Three more installments in the Avatar franchise are currently in development.
3. Titanic
James Cameron’s iconic movie Titanic earned USD 2.22 Billion globally, with a re-release in 2012 and 2023. It is a beautiful story of love and heartbreak during a legendary ocean voyage.
4. Star Wars Ep 1: The Phantom Menace
The first movie in the popular Star Wars prequel trilogy, The Phantom Menace, grossed USD 1.04 Billion globally, becoming the fourth highest-grossing 20th Century Studios movie.
Directed by George Lucas, the movie starred various well-known actors and was produced with a budget of USD 115 Million.
5. Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
The third installment in the Ice Age series, Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs, grossed over USD 886 Million globally and is one of the top commercial successes in world cinema.
6. Ice Age: Continental Drift
Released in 2012, Ice Age: Continental Drift, the fourth installment of the Ice Age franchise, earned USD 879.76 Million against a budget of USD 95 Million.
7. Bohemian Rhapsody
The biographical drama about the rock band Queen and Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, grossed USD 879.08 Million globally, becoming the highest-grossing music biopic.
List of Highest-Grossing 20th Century Studios Worldwide
| Rank | Movies | WW Total Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avatar | USD 2.92 billion |
| 2 | Avatar: The Way Of Water | USD 2.31 billion |
| 3 | Titanic | USD 2.22 billion |
| 4 | Star Wars Ep 1: The Phantom Menace | USD 1.04 billion |
| 5 | Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs | USD 886.68 million |
| 6 | Ice Age: Continental Drift | USD 879.76 billion |
| 7 | Bohemian Rhapsody | USD 879.08 million |
Aside from these titles, other successful 20th Century Studios movies include Star Wars Ep 3: Revenge Of The Sith, Independence Day, Deadpool 2, Deadpool, Star Wars Ep 4: A New Hope, and more.
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Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures are approximate, and Pinkvilla does not claim the data’s authenticity. They serve as an indication of the films’ box office performance.
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