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Only 62 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they all are

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62 movies released by US studios have grossed $1 billion or more at the box office.Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies worldwide."Toy Story 5" is the latest film to join the elite club.Don't let anyone tell you differently: Hollywood is powered by the box office.For over a century, the movie business has entertained people around the globe by creating powerful stories that astound us and make us want to come back for more.It has led to a collection of titles reaching the rarified $1 billion box office mark during their theatrical run.This is where Marvel movies, Disney animation, and James Cameron reign supreme.Here are the movies that have crossed the prized $1 billion mark at the box office, without adjusting for inflation.Kirsten Acuna and Kim Renfro contributed to previous versions of this story.62. "Jurassic World Dominion" (2022)Worldwide gross: $1,001,978,080Poor reviews didn't stop people from seeing the third "Jurassic World" outing.It took over three months, but "Jurassic World Dominion" crossed $1 billion worldwide.

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62 movies released by US studios have grossed $1 billion or more at the box office.Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies worldwide."Toy Story 5" is the latest film to join the elite club.Don't let anyone tell you differently: Hollywood is powered by the box office.For over a century, the movie business has entertained people around the globe by creating powerful stories that astound us and make us want to come back for more.It has led to a collection of titles reaching the rarified $1 billion box office mark during their theatrical run.This is where Marvel movies, Disney animation, and James Cameron reign supreme.Here are the movies that have crossed the prized $1 billion mark at the box office, without adjusting for inflation.Kirsten Acuna and Kim Renfro contributed to previous versions of this story.62. "Jurassic World Dominion" (2022)Worldwide gross: $1,001,978,080Poor reviews didn't stop people from seeing the third "Jurassic World" outing.It took over three months, but "Jurassic World Dominion" crossed $1 billion worldwide. The sequel likely crossed the number thanks in part to the original "Jurassic Park" cast returning to the big screen and teaming up with the newer "Jurassic World" cast in this entry.61. "The Dark Knight" (2008)Worldwide gross: $1,008,287,756Back in July of 2008, people began speculating that Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel starring Heath Ledger as the Joker might have the box-office power to set a world record.

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62 movies released by US studios have grossed $1 billion or more at the box office.Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies worldwide."Toy Story 5" is the latest film to join the elite club.Don't let anyone tell you differently: Hollywood is powered by the box office.For over a century, the movie business has entertained people around the globe by creating powerful stories that astound us and make us want to come back for more.It has led to a collection of titles reaching the rarified $1 billion box office mark during their theatrical run.This is where Marvel movies, Disney animation, and James Cameron reign supreme.Here are the movies that have crossed the prized $1 billion mark at the box office, without adjusting for inflation.Kirsten Acuna and Kim Renfro contributed to previous versions of this story.62. "Jurassic World Dominion" (2022)Worldwide gross: $1,001,978,080Poor reviews didn't stop people from seeing the third "Jurassic World" outing.It took over three months, but "Jurassic World Dominion" crossed $1 billion worldwide.
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