Though many recent blockbuster hits may fill this list, older and more thoughtful films are prevalent here too. Movies from the 1930s, after adjusting for inflation, have honed the art of commercial success in film as well as the movies from 2018.
All information according to Box Office Mojo.
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' was made in 2013. It sold 51,114,600 tickets, grossing US$469,232,028.
'Ghost'
'Ghost' was made in 1990, sold 51,465,200 tickets, and grossed US$472,450,536 in today's dollars.
'Toy Story 3'
'Toy Story 3' was made in 2010, sold 52,201,900 tickets, and grossed US$479,213,442.
'Aladdin'
'Aladdin' was made in 1992, sold 52,442,300 tickets, and grossed US$481,420,314 in today's dollars.
'Mrs. Doubtfire'
'Mrs. Doubtfire' was made in 1993, sold 52,684,400 tickets, and made US$483,642,792 in today's dollars
'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'
'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' was made in 2002, sold 53,468,500 tickets, and grossed US$490,840,830 in today's money.
'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' was made in 2015, sold 53,527,100 tickets, and grossed US$491,378,778 in today's money.
'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' was made in 1984, sold 53,532,800 tickets, and grossed US$491,431,104 in today's money.
'M*A*S*H'
'M*A*S*H' was made in 1970, sold 53,684,200 tickets, grossed US$492,820,956 in today's money, and inspired a hit TV show.
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' was made in 1975, sold 53,685,400 tickets, and grossed US$492,831,972 in today's money.
'Swiss Family Robinson'
'Swiss Family Robinson' was made in 1960, sold 53,808,000 tickets, and grossed US$493,957,44 in today's money.
'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'
'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' was made in 1963, sold 53,875,400 tickets, and grossed US$494,576,172 in today's currency.
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' was made in 2009, sold 53,900,900 tickets, and grossed US$494,810,262 in today's money.
'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
'The Bridge on the River Kwai' was made in 1957, sold 54,400,000 tickets, and grossed US$499,392,000 in today's money.
'Men in Black'
'Men in Black' was made in 1997, sold 54,616,700 tickets, and grossed US$501,381,306 in today's money.
'Twister'
'Twister' was made in 1996, sold 54,688,100 tickets, and grossed US$502,036,758 in today's money.
'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'
'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' was made in 2001, sold 54,799,300 tickets, and grossed US$503,057,574 in today's money.
'The Poseidon Adventure'
'The Poseidon Adventure' was made in 1972, sold 54,902,000 tickets, and grossed US$504,000,360 U.S. in today's dollars.
'The Best Years of Our Lives'
'The Best Years of Our Lives' was made in 1946, sold 55,000,000 tickets, and grossed US$504,900,000 in today's dollars.
'Rocky'
'Rocky' was made in 1976, sold 55,040,000 tickets, and grossed US$505,267,200 in today's currency.
