The highest summer films of all time
Here are the hottest summer blockbusters in history.
Even if you are one of the millions of people with aNetflix Subscription, there is nothing like seeing the special effects of a stuffed film on the big screen from time to time. And in summer, when a cold theater and a gigantic pepsighems sign, it is even harder to say no to thoseThe increase in entrance fees. In honor of the belovedsummer movie seasonMay to August-we have rounded a list of the largest American summer blockbusters of all time, using the dataBox Office Mojo. So take your popcorn bag and get ready to devour these successful films.
50 The sixth sense (1999)
Release date: August 6, 1999
total gross at the American box office: 293.500.000 $
Onsixth sense Liberation in 1999, fans and critics around the world were impressed by the dynamic performances issued byBruce Willis,Toni ColletteAnd child prodigyHaley Joel oument. The psychological thriller follows a boy (outer) who can see and talk to the dead, a capacity that leads to a number of inducing cooling moments (especially theunexpected end)The sixth sense Was the rare massive movie shot that was also loved by the Hollywood elite. It has been nominated for six Oscars, including the best film, the best director, the best original scenario, the best male role for ouil, and the best actress for Collette.
49 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
Release date:June 30, 2010
Box-Office total gross American:$ 300.500,000
In the third tranche of thedusk Series,Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart, andTaylor Lautner All resume their roles of vampire, human and wolf-garou, respectively. At the time of its release in 2010, the film was the largest open end of midnight in the United States and Canada in the history of the box office, gross recipe of about $ 30 million. (In 2011, however, it was exceeded byHarry Potter and the relics of death-part 2.)
48 Harry Potter and the Mixed Blood Prince (2009)
Release date:July 15, 2009
Box-Office total gross American: $ 302 million
Things have become a little darker for the beloved characters in theHarry Potter series in the sixth tranche full of action. A mysterious book of potions to a hunt for hidden homes,Harry Potter and the Mixed Blood PrinceIt remains one of the most popular summer blockbusters so far and yet, it is still that the film fifth biggest success within the franchise.
47 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of Black Pearl (2003)
Release date:July 9, 2003
Box-Office total gross American: $ 305.400,000
In the first tranche of thePirates of the Caribbean franchise,Johnny Depp,Orlando Bloom, andKiera Knightley Find their place among the pirates of the 18th century. Before the movie exit, critics and cinephiles as well had low expectations for the film, but it was a great success, bringing more than $ 300 million.
46 The day of independence (1996)
Release date:July 3, 1996
Box-Office total gross American: $ 306.200,000
The apocalyptic sci-fi thrillers fans may thankDay of independence of Success for the plethora of Copycat films that now dominate the mainstream film market. When he was released in 1996, the movie that starsWill SmithandJeff Goldblum-Access a feat that no other science fiction film was in some time: it was the most profitable film of the year.
45 Star Wars: Episode VI-Return of the Jedi (1983)
Release date:May 25, 1983
Box-Office total gross American: $ 309.300,000
This third opus of theStars wars series takes place one year after the events that have transpired inThe Empire Counter-Attack. Although it was not the most popular film of the franchise, the film managed to rake in an impressive $ 309.3 at the box office, which proves how dedicatedStars wars The fans are.
44 Pirates of the Caribbean: to the end of the world (2007)
Release date:May 25, 2007
Box-Office total gross American: $ 309.400,000
In the summer of 2007, the fans of thePirates of the Caribbean franchise have been returned again another slice of brater sky with the exit ofPirates of the Caribbean: to the end of the world. Again, Captain Jack Sparrow (played by Johnny Depp) is no good, and the film follows along Will Turner (played by Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (portrayed by Knightley), Black and rescue crew Pearl him of his past escapades. At the time of its release,Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End made history for being the most expensive film ever made,cost an impressive $ 300 million beginning to end.
43 Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones (2002)
Release date:May 16, 2002
box office total US gross: $ 310.7 million
Although some critics consider this slice 2002 to be the worst in theStars wars series,Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones managed to do exceptionally well at the box office. The film has collected millions of faithful who were spectators impressed by the visuals and action sequences, although significantly less with the awkward dialogue and relationship between Anakin Skywalker (played byHayden Christensen) And Senator Padmé Amidala (played byNatalie Portman) While the film was a financial success,Attack of the Clonesis currently the onlyStars wars movie ever to outgrossed in its year of release; in 2002, he ranked third in the country and abroad fourth in terms of number of box office.
42 Iron Man 2 (2010)
Release date:May 7, 2010
box office total US gross: $ 312.4 million
After the firstIron Man film was well received by fans of Marvel, creators of the superhero series undertaken to recreate the magic Tony Stark, played byRobert Downey Jr., delivered withIron Man 2. with playersGwyneth Paltrow,Don Cheadle, andScarlett Johansson fight alongside the superheroes self-made Iron Man dominated the box office once again, raking in just over $ 312 million in the country.
41 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Release date:May 22, 2008
box office total US gross: $ 317.1 million
AlthoughIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skullwas released 19 years after the previous installment of the series, he still managed to make over $ 317 million at the box office, proving thatIndiana JonesFranchise always have a loyal fan base. In this fourth installment,Harrison Ford andKaren Allen reprized their roles as partners in crime, adventure time with their son, Mutt, in tow, played byShia Labeouf.
40 Iron Man (2008)
Release date:May 2, 2008
box office total US gross: $ 318.4 million
This first installment of theIron Man series saw no Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a master engineer who crafts a powerful exoskeleton that transforms him into a superhero in itself. Upon its release in 2008,Iron Man has been praised for its screenplay, direction, visual effects and action sequences, not to mention the stellar performance Downey Jr ..Iron Man even received two nominations at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects.
39 transformers (2007)
Release date:July 3, 2007
box office total US gross: $ 319.2 million
In July 2007, a good number of spectators bought tickets to seeMichael Baybring to life the transformers. More than a decade after the release of the firsttransformers Film-star LaBeouf andMegan foxfranchise -the collected a total of $ 4.3 billion.
38 Shrek the Third (2007)
Release date:May 18, 2007
box office total US gross: $ 322.7 million
Released six years to the day after the firstShrek movie,Shrek the Third follows the antics of the same group of fairy-tale characters (played byMike Myers,Eddie Murphy,Cameron Diaz,Antonio Banderas,Rupert Everett,Julie Andrews, andJohn Cleese) As Shrek and Fiona are ready to take the throne. Although it has not received high praise as much as the previous payments made,Shrek the Third still managed to grab the attention of loyal fans, some have probably seen the film to catch a glimpse of a new character voiced by ShrekJustin Timberlake.
37 DEADPOOL 2 (2018)
Release date:May 18, 2018
box office total US gross: $ 324.6 million
In this sequel to 2016dead Pool,Ryan ReynoldsReprised his role as superhero mercenary Jolster Wade Wilson, who, after losing his girlfriend to an attack by an outsider, on plots revenge this enemy with the help of some of the X-Men. When he released in May 2018,DEADPOOL 2 has become the biggest success of ranks classified r and the most profitableX Men movie of all time.
36 SUICIDE SQUAD (2016)
Release date:August 5, 2016
Box-Office total gross American:$325100000
This incredibly popular superhero film, based on the Supervillain team C.C. Comics of the same name, has been widely regarded for its special effects when leaving in 2016. However, despite a cast that included Will Smith,Margot Robbie,ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE,Cara Devinne, andJared Leto, Critics generally like the representation of the characters in the film to save Robbie Harley Quinn. Those who appreciatedSUICIDE SQUAD Can wait after Harley Quinn-heavy movie, which must be published in 2021.
35 Forrest Gump (1994)
Release date:July 6, 1994
Box-Office total gross American: $ 330.300,000
When he was released in 1994,Forrest Gump Millions captivated from spectators, thanks to stellar performance byTom Hanks (Like Forrest Gump),Robin Wright (Like Jenny),Gary FINISE (Like lieutenant Dan Taylor), andSALLY FIELD (Like the mother of Forrest).Forrest Gump Continued to win academy awards for the best movie, best director, best adapted scenario, best visual effects, better assembly and best actor for Hanks.
34 Guardians of the galaxy (2014)
Release date:August 1, 2014
Box-Office total gross American:$ 333.2 million
In the first tranche of theGuardians of the galaxyThe franchise, cinema lovers have been introduced into the heterogeneous group of foreigners, animals and humans (by departingChris Pratt,Zoe Saldana,Dave Bautista,diesel wine, andBradley Cooper) Responsible for keeping the universe. The shot The Markl Movie was nominated for two best visual effects and the best makeup and hairstyle and the academy fans were then treated at a second tranche in 2017 with a third on the way.
33 Spider-Man: reunion (2017)
Release date:July 7, 2017
Box-Office total gross American: $ 334.200,000
Despite the many successes empiricismSpider Man Renditions that preceded it, 2017 ofSpider-Man: reunionpraise gained because of the chops acting from his star,Tom Holland. In fact, many critics even went so far as to name this episode as their favorite, explaining that the movie that also playedMichael Keaton,Zendaya,Glover DonaldAnd Downey Jr. like Iron Man was much lighter than the previous iterations and gave a reason for filmmaker smile.
32 Minions (2015)
Release date:July 10, 2015
Box-Office total gross American: $ 336 million
Released in the summer of 2015,Minions was a spin-off and prequel from the famousDespicable Me Movies of 2010 and 2013. The film follows SBIRES Kevin, Stuart and Bob in the 1960s as they wreak havoc alongside some of the most ugly of the world's evil, expressed bySandra BullockandJon Hamm. Although critics do not find this film for children too amusing, spectators still expressed their support for their favorite yellow creatures and helped it to bring about $ 336 million of National Box Office sales. In the world, the film even managed to do more than $ 1 billion, making it the biggest success of the non-Disney animation movie of all time.
31 Spider-man 3 (2007)
Release date:May 4, 2007
Box-Office total gross American: $ 336.500,000
Serve the third and final part of theTobey Maguire-LEDSpider Man Series,Spider-man 3 took a darker tone that Peter Parker became more inclined to hurt. Yet over $ 336 million at the box office-this stadium of the US definitively gone with a bang.
30 Transformers: the dark side of the moon (2011)
Release date:June 29, 2011
Box-Office total gross American: $ 352.400,000
AlthoughMegan Fox Do not resume its role in the third part of thetransformers Series,Transformers: the dark side of the moon was still a success at the box office. Settle three years afterTransformers: the revenge, The third movie followed Sam Labeouf as he helps the battle of the autobots and decepticons with his new love (played byRosie Huntington-Whiteley) While the film has obtained mixed critics, the thirdtransformers Still managed to become the fourth most profitable film of all time at the time of release in 2011.
29 Upside down (2015)
Release date:June 19, 2015
Box-Office total gross American: $ 356.500,000
With a cast of superstar withAmy Poehler,Bill Hader, andMindy Kaling, And a convincing plot and causing thought,Upside down is considered one of the best animated movies ever. The film won more than $ 356 million at the box office and received a plethora of prices, including a BAFTA (British Academy of Film Arts and Television) rewards, Golden Globe Award and an Oscar for Best Animation Film.
28 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Release date:July 3, 2013
Box-Office total gross American: $ 368.100.000
So, many fans have flocked to seeDespicable Me 2 That it ended up becoming the most profitable film in the history of Universal Pictures, which has been around for more than 100 years!
27 The secret life of animals (2016)
Release date:July 8, 2016
Box-Office total gross American: $ 368.400.000
Done by the same team that created theDespicable Me franchise,The secret life of animals provided a hilarious look at what's happening when we leave ourdogs, cats, birds, Etc. at home. The film offered a sincere and heroic interpretation of our fierce, fun and four-legged friends. If you have already seen the first tranche, the second theaters hits this summer and it is safe to shoot your "Hooman" sensitive strings.
26 Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Release date:June 30, 2004
Box-Office total gross American: $ 373.600,000
According to oneRolling stone survey,Spider-Man 2is one of the largest superhero movies of all time. In the second episode of the Maguire trilogy, Parker must balance his personal life with homework to be your friendly Spider-Man neighborhood. And at the Oscars ceremony, the film even brought back the price of the best visual effects.
25 Star Wars: Episode III-The revenge of the Sith (2005)
Release date:May 19, 2005
Box-Office total gross American: $ 380.300,000
Star Wars: Episode III-The revenge of the Sith,The third tranche of theStars wars Prequel trilogy, box office records shattered during its release in 2005. In fact, it still holds the record for a Thursday with $ 50 million per day of the highest opening.
24 The world of Nemo (2003)
Release date:May 30, 2003
Box-Office total gross American: $ 380.800.000
In this film of animated written and directed byAndrew StantonMarlin (Albert Brooks), A clownfish overprotective father, calls for help from his new friend Dory (Ellen DegeneresTo find his missing son, Nemo (Alexander Gould) -At naturally, the unlikely pair meets many obstacles during their trip. Dory, the forgetful fish, have proved to be so popular than a sequence,DORYWas published in 2016. Before Pixar CleanToy Story 3 subsequently according to the title,The world of Nemo was the most profitable ranked G movie in history.
23 Harry Potter and the relics of death: Part 2 (2011)
Release date:July 15, 2011
Box-Office total gross American: $ 381.200,000
In this eighth and last slice of theHarry Potter seriesHarry Potter continues his quest to hunt down all the Horcruxes of Lord Voldemort in an effort to finish with the Dark Lord. The movie featuringDaniel Radcliffe,Emma Watson,Rupert Grint,Helena Bonham Carter, andMaggie Smith, Was the movie the biggest success of theHarry Potter Series. Unlike other conclusions of the series of its kind,Death relics: Part 2 proved to be more than just a satisfactory end to an award-winning series; It was tooone of the best movies of the decade, period.
22 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Release date:May 5, 2017
Box-Office total gross American: $ 389.800.000
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Follow the guards as they travel through the cosmos to help Peter Quill (Pratt) know more about his mysterious filiation. Next to the original distribution, the famous actorSylvester Stallone Brings life to Stakar Ogord's role, a high ranking pest with a large chip on his shoulder. Although some cinema critics have tried below the original,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Always managed to be a box office success, making a gross recipe of more than $ 863 million around the world.
21 Transformers: the revenge (2009)
Release date:June 24, 2009
Box-Office total gross American: $ 402.1 million
Taking place two years after the end of the first movie,Transformers: the revengeTurns around Sam's main character as he works on the balance between his regular college life with the war between the autobots and the decepticons. In addition to being the most big American film in 2009,Revenge of the damnedbecame the most profitable film to win image worse prices Golden Raspberry (better known as Razzies).
20 Jurassic Park (1993)
Release date:June 11, 1993
Box-Office total gross American: $ 402.800.000
Pending the release ofTitanic in 1997,Jurassic Park was the most profitable film of all time. Due to the immense success of the first film, four more commercial success were created later and the fifth is scheduled to start in 2021.
19 Spider Man (2002)
Release date:May 3, 2002
Box-Office total gross American: $ 403.700.000
Remember when superhero films are not a typical part of the tradition of summer cinema? As theWashington Post reports, it was not until 2002Spider ManDefine what superhero films should feel like in the 21st century: elegant, cool, and funny, with many engaging action sequences. The critics rentedSpider Man for its visual effects, management, performance andromantic moments BetweenKirsten Dunst And Maguire. Who could forget that reverse kiss?
18 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Release date:May 6, 2016
Box-Office total gross American: $ 408.100.000
Captain America: Civil War is the thirdCaptain America movie (after 2011 ofCaptain America: The First Avenger and 2014 ofCaptain America: the winter soldier) In this article, the Avengers team is always divided into two opposite factions, one led by Captain America (Chris Evans), And the other led by Iron Man (Downey Jr.). In the end, preferred superheroes opposing the world against another fact for such a captivating cinematographic experience thatCaptain America: Civil War was the most profitable film of 2016.
17 Iron Man 3 (2013)
Release date:May 3, 2013
Box-Office total gross American: $ 409 million
InIron Man 3, Tony Stark Wrestling to cope with the consequences of the events planned in the previousAvengers Film, suffering from panic attacks following an extraterrestrial invasion while trying to prepare for combat with Mandarin. The fans floiled to the rooms to see this movie during his opening weekend, which in it joins the first 10 biggest opening weekends at the box office of all time.
16 Wonder Woman (2017)
Release date:June 2, 2017
Box-Office total gross American: $ 412.600,000
FollowingGal gadot his debut asWonder Woman In 2016Batman against Superman: Dawn of Justice,Wonder Woman Finally gave this female superhero a stage of his own and he was finally turned out to be lucrative. After being released in 2017,Wonder Woman Many box office records, which proves how much the public wanted to see the female superheroes under the spotlight. In reality,Wonder Womanso that there is afollowing planned to go out in 2020.
15 Toy Story 3 (2010)
Release date:June 18, 2010
Box-Office total gross American: $ 415 million
Out more than a decade after the second installment of theToy story Series,Toy Story 3 brought life to Buzz, Woody and friends again. This film focuses on 2010 an escape from a daycare center and it has become the fourth most cost-effective animation movie of all time. He even managed to hang two Oscars for the best animation film and the best original song.
14 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Release date:June 22, 2018
Box-Office total gross American: $ 417.700.000
InJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,Chris Pratt andBryce Dallas Howardtake up their roles ofJurassic worldIn their race to save the dinosaurs to be sold on the black market. The film became the thirdJurassic Park gross film over $ 1 billion.
13 The Lion King (1994)
Release date:June 15, 1994
Box-Office total gross American: $ 422.800.000
Partly influenced byWilliam Shakespeare Hamlet,The Lion King is a musical animation movie that follows a young lioncy as he finds the courage to claim the kingdom who is rightly his. This incredibly influential movie has a cast of voice together withJonathon Taylor Thomas,Matthew Broderick,James Earl Jones,Nathan Lane, andWHOOPI GOLDBERG.
The summer blockbuster turned out to be a hot favorite in the heart, sending families to mass cinema and finally become the biggest success of 1994 and the liberation of the second most profitable film ever at the time. The fans of the original can now impatiently the 2019 version, which uses the animation generated by photorealistic computer and stars Glover Simba,Seth Rogen like Pumbaa,Chiwetel Ejiofor like Scar,Alfre Woodard like Sarabi,Billy Eichner like drawbar,Beyoncé Knowles-Carter As Nala and Jones resumes his role mufasa.
12 Pirates of the Caribbean: the death trunk (2006)
Release date:July 7, 2006
Box-Office total gross American: $ 423.300.000
What madePirates of the Caribbean: the death trunk If popular cinema lovers are not the action sequences, but the development of peripheral characters like Davy Jones and James Norrington, an ancient Elizabeth Swann Evinced lover. Therefore,Cursed Safe Secretranks among the 30 films bigger recipes of all time.
11 And the alien (1982)
Release date:June 11, 1982
Box-Office total gross American: $ 435.100.000
For many,ANDis among the bestoptimistic moviesThere - and for good reason. It was so well-loved by critics and audiences, in fact, for 11 years, he had the file to be the highest film of all time. (DirectorSteven Spielberg broken his own disk withJurassic Park.) In 1994,And: the alien has also been selected for preservation by the US National Film Registry.
10 Shrek 2 (2004)
Release date:May 19, 2004
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 441.2 million
InShrek 2, Shrek and Fiona finally settled together, and now they must do the next step in their relationship: meet with parents.Shrek 2 held the honor of being the animation film of all time all-time all over the world untilToy Story 3 surpassed in 2010.
9 The black knight gets up (2012)
Release date:July 20, 2012
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 448.1 million
The black knight gets up finally broughtChristopher Nolan's The black Knight trilogy to a triumphal end. Next to backBlack Knight actors,Anne Hathaway (playing at La Catwoman),Tom Hardy (playing bezon), andJoseph Gordon-Levitt (John Blake) joined the cast. In addition to being the highest film of Nolan,The black knight gets up is one of the top 30 most high movies of all time.
8 Avengers: the era of Ultron (2015)
Release date:May 1, 2015
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 459 million
Used as a result of 2012The Avengers,Age of ultron Includes the same set of superheroes for fight against Ulton (James Spader), an artificial intelligence obsessed with human extinction. The filmGenerally receiving positive criticism of cinema critics and hearings have been completely striking, helping it to become the fifth film higher at the time of release.
7 Stars wars (1977)
Release date:May 25, 1977
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 461 million
In May 1977, the world caught its first overview of theStars wars franchise. Since then, this colorful and futuristic history has managed to captivate millions of people around the world with regard to one of the most prosperous franchises in the history of cinema. Until the first ofAnd: the extraterrestrialIn 1982,Stars wars was the highest film of all time. Science Fiction Film has even won Seven Academy Awards for the Best Instruction Instruction, the best costume design, the best edition of films, the best original score, the best sound, the best visual effects and a special realization for editing sound effects that went to SOUND DesignerBen Burtt.
6 Star Wars: Episode I-The Ghost Threat (1999)
Release date:19 May 1999
Total Box Box Office Gross:$ 474.5 million
For the first time since 1983, theStars wars The franchise found its way to the silver screen withThe ghost threatIn 1999. Together 32 years before the original film, which was followed by Jedi Knight Jedi Jinn (Liam Neeson), his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and young slave Anakin Skywalker (Jake LloydAs they protected Queen Amidala (Portman) and sought a peaceful end to a large-scale interplanetary trade dispute.
5 DORY (2016)
Release date:June 17, 2016
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 486.3 million
DORY Turns around the amnesic full fish that continues a trip alongside Nemo, Marlin and their turtle friend, to meet with his parents. On his liberation in 2016,DORY Define some box office records, including the largest opening for an animation film in North America and the highest animated film in North America.
4 The black Knight (2008)
Release date:July 18, 2008
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 535.2 million
More than any other Acting Performance of 2008,Heath Ledger's Joker role inThe black Knight left an eternal impression on the cinephiles all in the world, especially because of itspremature death Just months before the movie exit. This made such an impact thatThe black Knight Take over more than $ 1 billion in revenue around the world during the year of release.
3 Incredible 2 (2018)
Release date:June 15, 2018
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 608.6 million
Incredible 2Superhero Parr's family then attempt to restore the public's faith in superheroes and keep peace in the family unit simultaneously.Craig T. Nelson,Holly Hunter,Samuel L. Jackson, andSarah VohellLent their voices at the franchise, which will come back to the silver screen for a third payment from time to time.
2 Marvel's Avengers (2012)
Release date:May 4, 2012
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 623.4 million
Based on the team of superhero of cartoon marvel of the same name,Avengers Witness of the birth of the supergroup composed of a man of iron, Captain America, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and HawKeye (Jeremy Renner)Avengers Praise received for his direction, his scenario, his acting score and his musical score and managed many rewards and appointments throughout the 2013 price season.
1 Jurassic world (2015)
Release date:June 12, 2015
Total Box Box Office Gross: $ 652.3 million
Jurassic world is the fourth payment of theJurassic Park Series of movies and the first film in the plannedJurassic world trilogy. Although this deposit is defined 22 years after the thirdJurassic Park Film, he focuses on the same Fictitive Central Island of Isla Nublar, who is now invaded by dangerous cloned dinosaurs. Since its liberation,Jurassic world Has become the highest emerging blockbuster of all times, rangoolers in over $ 1 billion in benefits around the world. And for more information on movies that do not also have tabis,These are films on rotten tomatoes with the lowest ratings.
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