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Big Five: Largest-grossing films in history

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows the characters Neytiri, right, and Jake in a scene from the 2009 movie "Avatar."
This image released by 20th Century Fox shows the characters Neytiri, right, and Jake in a scene from the 2009 movie "Avatar." This image released by 20th Century Fox shows the characters Neytiri, right, and Jake in a scene from the 2009 movie "Avatar."

By Staff Report 1 min read

The top money-grossing films of all times, based upon theater, rental and other revenues generated around the world, are:

1. Avatar: $2.8 billion, released in 2009

2. Titanic: $2.2 billion, released in 1997

3. Marvel’s The Avengers: $1.5 billion, released in 2012

4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: $1.3 billion, released in 2011