The Movies That Hit $1 Billion Worldwide Before "Michael" Became The First Biopic To Join The Club

James Cameron’s sci-fi epic remains one of the biggest films ever made, earning almost $2.8 billion worldwide after becoming a global phenomenon.

Worldwide Gross: $2,799,439,100
Opening Weekend: $357,115,007
Production Budget: $356 million

Christopher Nolan’s Batman sequel became one of the biggest superhero films of all time, crossing the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office.

Worldwide Gross: $1,012,558,979
Opening Weekend: $158,411,483
Production Budget: $185 million

The Marvel blockbuster brought together generations of Spider-Man fans, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the 2020s.

Worldwide Gross: $1,921,407,902
Opening Weekend: $260,138,569
Production Budget: $200 million

Tom Cruise’s long-awaited sequel became a box office hit, surpassing $1 billion worldwide.

Worldwide Gross: $1,495,696,292
Opening Weekend: $126,707,459
Production Budget: $170 million

Following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the animated adventure continued the franchise’s box office winning streak.

Worldwide Gross: $1,010,000,000
Opening Weekend: $131,703,340
Production Budget: $110 million

Disney’s animated sequel became another billion-dollar hit, bringing audiences back to the world of Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps.

Worldwide Gross: $1,870,309,000
Opening Weekend: $158,804,061

Disney’s live-action remake became yet another major box office success. 

Worldwide Gross: $1,038,009,000
Opening Weekend: $146,016,175

James Cameron’s romantic drama remains one of cinema’s biggest success stories. 

Worldwide Gross: $2,264,812,968
Opening Weekend: $28,638,131
Production Budget: $200 million

Disney’s remake brought the beloved animated classic back to cinemas, and audiences showed up in huge numbers.

Worldwide Gross: $1,662,020,819
Opening Weekend: $191,770,759