Film series

Collection of related films in succession

Lists of
film series

Feature
Short
By installments

* 31+ films
* 21–30 films
* 11–20 films
* 10 films
* 9 films
* 8 films
* 7 films
* 6 films
* 5 films
* 4 films
* 3 films

By country

* Indian film series

By medium

* Animated short

Related

* Remakes
* A–M
* N–Z
* Prequels
* Sequels
* Serials
* Spin-offs

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A film series or movie series is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series.[1] It is a type of series fiction.

This article explains what film series are and gives brief examples of movie series. The body shows a list of the most popular film series and franchises in the United States and Canada.[2]

## Description

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Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiple-film work—for example, the Three Colours series—but in most cases the success of the original film (or an original series in the case of the Skywalker Saga) inspires further films to be made. Individual sequels are relatively common but are not always successful enough to spawn further installments.

As of 2024, the 34 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe form the highest-grossing film series even when adjusted for inflation, surpassing J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World (11 films), Star Wars (12 films), Ian Fleming's James Bond (27 films), and J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth (6 films) series.[3]

## Box office

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Main article: List of highest-grossing films § Highest-grossing franchises and film series

† Background shading indicates that at least one film in the series is playing in the week commencing 8 August 2025 in theaters around the world.

Highest-grossing franchises and film series[§] (The films in each franchise can be viewed by selecting "show".) | Rank  | Series  | Total worldwide gross  | No. of films  | Average of films  | Highest-grossing film

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| 1  | Marvel Cinematic UniverseS † | $32,350,407,264  | 37  | $874,335,331  | Avengers: Endgame ($2,797,501,328)

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|  | The Infinity Saga | $22,589,262,908  | 23  | $982,141,866  | Avengers: Endgame ($2,797,501,328)

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|  | Phase Three | $13,506,562,880  | 11  | $1,227,869,353  | Avengers: Endgame ($2,797,501,328)

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1  | Avengers: Endgame (2019) | $2,797,501,328

2  | Avengers: Infinity War (2018) | $2,048,359,754

3  | Black Panther (2018) | $1,347,280,838

4  | Captain America: Civil War (2016) | $1,153,337,496

5  | Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) | $1,132,679,685

6  | Captain Marvel (2019) | $1,128,274,794

7  | Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) | $880,918,840

8  | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) | $863,756,051

9  | Thor: Ragnarok (2017) | $853,983,879

10  | Doctor Strange (2016) | $677,796,076

11  | Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) | $622,674,139
|  | Phase Two | $5,269,487,547  | 6  | $878,247,925  | Avengers: Age of Ultron ($1,402,809,540)

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1  | Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) | $1,402,809,540

2  | Iron Man 3 (2013) | $1,214,811,252

3  | Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) | $773,350,147

4  | Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) | $714,421,503

5  | Thor: The Dark World (2013) | $644,783,140

6  | Ant-Man (2015) | $519,311,965
|  | Phase One | $3,813,212,481  | 6  | $635,535,414  | The Avengers ($1,518,815,515)

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1  | The Avengers (2012) | $1,518,815,515

2  | Iron Man 2 (2010) | $623,933,331

3  | Iron Man (2008) | $585,796,247

4  | Thor (2011) | $449,326,618

5  | Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) | $370,569,774

6  | The Incredible Hulk (2008) | $264,770,996
|  | The Multiverse Saga † | $9,761,144,356  | 14  | $697,224,597  | Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1,922,598,800)

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|  | Phase Four | $5,712,571,367  | 7  | $816,081,624  | Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1,922,598,800)

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1  | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | $1,922,598,800

2  | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | $955,775,804

3  | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) | $859,208,836

4  | Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) | $760,928,081

5  | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) | $432,243,292

6  | Eternals (2021) | $402,064,899

7  | Black Widow (2021) | $379,751,655
|  | Phase Five † | $3,663,375,921  | 6  | $610,562,654  | Deadpool & Wolverine ($1,338,073,645)

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1  | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | $1,338,073,645

2  | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) | $845,555,777

3  | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) | $476,071,180

4  | Captain America: Brave New World (2025) | $415,101,577

5  | Thunderbolts* (2025) † | $382,436,917

6  | The Marvels (2023) | $206,136,825
|  | Phase Six † | $385,197,068  | 1  | $385,197,068  | The Fantastic Four: First Steps ($385,197,068)

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1  | The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) † | $385,197,068
| 2  | Spider-Man | $11,154,092,078  | 16  | $697,130,755  | No Way Home ($1,922,598,800)

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|  | Marvel Cinematic Universe | $3,936,197,325  | 3  | $1,312,065,775  | No Way Home ($1,922,598,800)

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1  | No Way Home (2021) | $1,922,598,800

2  | Far From Home (2019) | $1,132,679,685

3  | Homecoming (2017) | $880,918,840
|  | Raimi series | $2,511,239,929  | 3  | $837,079,976  | Spider-Man 3 ($895,735,062)

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1  | Spider-Man 3 (2007) | $895,735,062

2  | Spider-Man (2002) | $825,776,725

3  | Spider-Man 2 (2004) | $789,728,142
|  | Sony's Spider-Man Universe | $2,171,872,891  | 6  | $361,978,815  | Venom ($856,085,151)

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1  | Venom (2018) | $856,085,151

2  | Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) | $506,813,864

3  | Venom: The Last Dance (2024) | $478,937,618

4  | Morbius (2022) | $167,460,961

5  | Madame Web (2024) | $100,498,764

6  | Kraven the Hunter (2024) | $62,076,533
|  | Webb series | $1,468,416,364  | 2  | $734,208,182  | The Amazing Spider-Man ($758,682,352)

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1  | The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) | $758,682,352

2  | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) | $709,734,012
|  | Spider-Verse | $1,066,365,569  | 2  | $533,182,785  | Across the Spider-Verse ($690,824,738)

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1  | Across the Spider-Verse (2023) | $690,824,738

2  | Into the Spider-Verse (2018) | $375,540,831
| 3  | Star Wars | $10,400,778,595  | 12  | $866,731,550  | The Force Awakens ($2,068,223,624)

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|  | Skywalker Saga | $8,882,150,557  | 9  | $986,905,617  | The Force Awakens ($2,068,223,624)

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|  | Sequel trilogy | $4,474,907,761  | 3  | $1,491,635,920  | The Force Awakens ($2,068,223,624)

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1  | VII – The Force Awakens (2015) | $2,068,223,624

2  | VIII – The Last Jedi (2017) | $1,332,539,889

3  | IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) | $1,074,144,248
|  | Prequel trilogy | $2,601,509,684  | 3  | $867,169,895  | The Phantom Menace ($1,046,515,409)

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1  | I – The Phantom Menace (1999) | $1,046,515,409

2  | III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) | $905,595,947

3  | II – Attack of the Clones (2002) | $649,398,328
|  | Original trilogy | $1,805,733,112  | 3  | $601,911,037  | A New Hope ($775,398,007)

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1  | IV – A New Hope (1977) | $775,398,007

2  | V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) | $547,969,004

3  | VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) | $482,366,101
|  | Standalone films | $1,450,345,194  | 2  | $725,172,597  | Rogue One ($1,057,420,387)

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1  | Rogue One (2016) | $1,057,420,387

2  | Solo (2018) | $392,924,807
|  | The Clone Wars (2008) | $68,282,844  |

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| 4  | Wizarding World | $9,656,055,269  | 11  | $877,823,206  | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 ($1,342,139,727)

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|  | Harry Potter series | $7,780,010,016  | 8  | $972,501,252  | Deathly Hallows – Part 2 ($1,342,139,727)

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1  | Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) | $1,342,139,727

2  | Philosopher's Stone (2001) | $1,009,046,830

3  | Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) | $977,070,383

4  | Order of the Phoenix (2007) | $942,201,710

5  | Half-Blood Prince (2009) | $934,483,039

6  | Goblet of Fire (2005) | $896,815,106

7  | Chamber of Secrets (2002) | $880,684,614

8  | Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) | $797,568,607
|  | Fantastic Beasts series | $1,876,045,253  | 3  | $625,348,418  | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ($814,038,508)

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1  | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) | $814,038,508

2  | The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) | $654,855,901

3  | The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) | $407,150,844
| 5  | James Bond | $7,836,510,562  | 27  | $290,241,132  | Skyfall ($1,108,594,137)

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|  | Eon series | $7,634,765,844  | 25  | $305,390,634  | Skyfall ($1,108,594,137)

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|  | Daniel Craig series | $3,969,538,100  | 5  | $793,907,620  | Skyfall ($1,108,594,137)

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1  | Skyfall (2012) | $1,108,594,137

2  | Spectre (2015) | $880,705,312

3  | No Time to Die (2021) | $774,153,007

4  | Casino Royale (2006) | $616,505,162

5  | Quantum of Solace (2008) | $589,580,482
|  | Pierce Brosnan series | $1,479,008,618  | 4  | $369,752,155  | Die Another Day ($431,971,116)

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1  | Die Another Day (2002) | $431,971,116

2  | The World Is Not Enough (1999) | $361,832,400

3  | GoldenEye (1995) | $352,194,034

4  | Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) | $333,011,068
|  | Roger Moore series | $1,151,600,000  | 7  | $164,514,286  | Moonraker ($210,300,000)

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1  | Moonraker (1979) | $210,300,000

2  | For Your Eyes Only (1981) | $194,900,000

3  | The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) | $185,400,000

4  | Octopussy (1983) | $183,700,000

5  | A View to a Kill (1985) | $152,400,000

6  | Live and Let Die (1973) | $126,400,000

7  | The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) | $98,500,000
|  | Sean Connery series | $621,500,000  | 6  | $103,583,333  | Thunderball ($141,200,000)

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1  | Thunderball (1965) | $141,200,000

2  | Goldfinger (1964) | $124,900,000

3  | Diamonds Are Forever (1971) | $116,000,000

4  | You Only Live Twice (1967) | $101,000,000

5  | From Russia with Love (1963) | $78,900,000

6  | Dr. No (1962) | $59,500,000
|  | Timothy Dalton series | $347,400,000  | 2  | $173,700,000  | The Living Daylights ($191,200,000)

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1  | The Living Daylights (1987) | $191,200,000

2  | Licence to Kill (1989) | $156,200,000
|  | George Lazenby series | $64,600,000  | 1  | $64,600,000  | On Her Majesty's Secret Service ($64,600,000)

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1  | On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) | $64,600,000
|  | Never Say Never Again (1983) | $160,000,000  |

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|  | Casino Royale (1967) | $41,744,718  |

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| 6  | Avengers | $7,767,486,137  | 4  | $1,941,871,534  | Endgame ($2,797,501,328)

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1  | Endgame (2019) | $2,797,501,328

2  | Infinity War (2018) | $2,048,359,754

3  | The Avengers (2012) | $1,518,815,515

4  | Age of Ultron (2015) | $1,402,809,540
| 7  | X-Men | $7,422,190,386  | 14  | $530,156,456  | Deadpool & Wolverine ($1,338,073,645)

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|  | Main series | $3,059,525,837  | 7  | $437,075,120  | Days of Future Past ($746,045,700)

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1  | Days of Future Past (2014) | $746,045,700

2  | Apocalypse (2016) | $543,934,105

3  | The Last Stand (2006) | $460,435,291

4  | X2 (2003) | $407,711,549

5  | First Class (2011) | $352,616,690

6  | X-Men (2000) | $296,339,528

7  | Dark Phoenix (2019) | $252,442,974
|  | Deadpool series | $2,906,582,409  | 3  | $968,860,803  | Deadpool & Wolverine ($1,338,073,645)

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1  | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | $1,338,073,645

2  | Deadpool 2 (2018) | $785,896,609

3  | Deadpool (2016) | $782,612,155
|  | Wolverine series | $1,406,912,546  | 3  | $468,970,849  | Logan ($619,021,436)

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1  | Logan (2017) | $619,021,436

2  | The Wolverine (2013) | $414,828,246

3  | Origins: Wolverine (2009) | $373,062,864
|  | The New Mutants (2020) | $49,169,594  |

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| 8  | Fast & Furious | $7,333,461,998  | 11  | $666,678,363  | Furious 7 ($1,515,341,399)

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|  | The Fast Saga | $6,572,729,072  | 10  | $657,272,907  | Furious 7 ($1,515,341,399)

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1  | Furious 7 (2015) | $1,515,341,399

2  | The Fate of the Furious (2017)F8 | $1,238,764,765

3  | Fast & Furious 6 (2013) | $788,680,968

4  | F9 (2021) | $726,229,501

5  | Fast X (2023) | $714,375,114

6  | Fast Five (2011) | $626,137,675

7  | Fast & Furious (2009) | $360,366,870

8  | 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) | $236,350,661

9  | The Fast and the Furious (2001) | $207,517,509

10  | Tokyo Drift (2006) | $158,964,610
|  | Hobbs & Shaw (2019) | $760,732,926  |

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| 9  | DC Extended UniverseS | $7,196,680,912  | 15  | $479,778,727  | Aquaman ($1,148,528,393)

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1  | Aquaman (2018) | $1,148,528,393

2  | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | $873,637,528

3  | Wonder Woman (2017) | $822,854,286

4  | Suicide Squad (2016) | $746,846,894

5  | Man of Steel (2013) | $668,045,518

6  | Justice League (2017) | $657,926,987

7  | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) | $439,381,226

8  | Black Adam (2022) | $393,452,111

9  | Shazam! (2019) | $365,971,656

10  | The Flash (2023) | $271,433,313

11  | Birds of Prey (2020) | $205,358,461

12  | Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) | $169,601,036

13  | The Suicide Squad (2021) | $168,717,425

14  | Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) | $134,138,006

15  | Blue Beetle (2023) | $130,788,072
| 10  | Batman | $7,051,416,471  | 18  | $391,745,360  | The Dark Knight Rises ($1,081,169,825)

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|  | The Dark Knight trilogy | $2,462,179,755  | 3  | $820,726,585  | The Dark Knight Rises ($1,081,169,825)

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1  | The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | $1,081,169,825

2  | The Dark Knight (2008) | $1,007,336,937

3  | Batman Begins (2005) | $373,672,993
|  | Joker series | $1,281,958,569  | 2  | $640,979,285  | Joker ($1,074,458,282)

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1  | Joker (2019) | $1,074,458,282

2  | Folie à Deux (2024) | $207,500,287
|  | Burton/Schumacher series | $1,253,192,682  | 4  | $313,298,171  | Batman ($411,556,825)

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1  | Batman (1989) | $411,556,825

2  | Batman Forever (1995) | $336,567,531

3  | Batman Returns (1992) | $266,832,411

4  | Batman & Robin (1997) | $238,235,915
|  | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | $873,637,528  |

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|  | The Batman (2022) | $772,319,315  |

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|  | The Lego Batman Movie (2017) | $311,950,384  |

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|  | Catwoman (2004) | $82,102,379  |

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|  | Mask of the Phantasm (1993) | $5,617,391  |

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|  | DC Universe Animated Original Movies | $4,501,125  | 2  | $2,250,563  | The Killing Joke ($4,462,034)

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1  | The Killing Joke (2016) | $4,462,034

2  | Batman and Harley Quinn (2017) | $39,091
|  | 1960s TV series | $3,957,343  | 2  | $1,978,672  | Batman: The Movie ($3,900,000)

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1  | Batman: The Movie (1966)*R | $3,900,000

2  | Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016) | $57,343
| 11  | Jurassic Park † | $6,787,104,966  | 7  | $969,586,424  | Jurassic World ($1,671,537,444)

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|  | Jurassic World series † | $4,762,149,928  | 4  | $1,190,537,482  | Jurassic World ($1,671,537,444)

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1  | Jurassic World (2015) | $1,671,537,444

2  | Fallen Kingdom (2018) | $1,308,473,425

3  | Dominion (2022) | $1,004,004,592

4  | Rebirth (2025) † | $778,134,467
|  | Jurassic Park trilogy | $2,024,955,038  | 3  | $674,985,013  | Jurassic Park ($1,037,535,230)

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1  | Jurassic Park (1993) | $1,037,535,230

2  | The Lost World (1997) | $618,638,999

3  | Jurassic Park III (2001) | $368,780,809
| 12  | Middle-earth | $5,978,900,075  | 8  | $747,362,509  | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ($1,147,997,407)

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|  | Jackson series | $5,927,770,083  | 6  | $987,961,681  | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ($1,147,997,407)

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|  | The Lord of the Rings | $2,995,691,652  | 3  | $998,563,884  | The Return of the King ($1,147,997,407)

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1  | The Return of the King (2003) | $1,147,997,407

2  | The Two Towers (2002) | $948,945,489

3  | The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | $898,748,756
|  | The Hobbit | $2,932,078,431  | 3  | $977,359,477  | An Unexpected Journey ($1,017,030,651)

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1  | An Unexpected Journey (2012) | $1,017,030,651

2  | The Desolation of Smaug (2013) | $959,027,992

3  | The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) | $956,019,788
|  | The Lord of the Rings (1978) | $30,471,420  |

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|  | The War of the Rohirrim (2024) | $20,658,572  |

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| 13  | Despicable Me | $5,620,799,382  | 6  | $936,799,897  | Minions ($1,159,444,662)

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|  | Main series | $3,520,872,025  | 4  | $880,218,006  | Despicable Me 3 ($1,034,800,131)

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1  | Despicable Me 3 (2017) | $1,034,800,131

2  | Despicable Me 4 (2024) | $972,022,074

3  | Despicable Me 2 (2013) | $970,766,005

4  | Despicable Me (2010) | $543,283,815
|  | Minions series | $2,099,927,357  | 2  | $1,049,963,679  | Minions ($1,159,444,662)

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1  | Minions (2015) | $1,159,444,662

2  | The Rise of Gru (2022) | $940,482,695
| 14  | Transformers | $5,424,201,969  | 9  | $602,689,108  | Dark of the Moon ($1,123,794,079)

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|  | Main series | $5,418,341,368  | 8  | $677,292,671  | Dark of the Moon ($1,123,794,079)

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1  | Dark of the Moon (2011) | $1,123,794,079

2  | Age of Extinction (2014) | $1,104,054,072

3  | Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | $836,303,693

4  | Transformers (2007) | $709,709,780

5  | The Last Knight (2017) | $605,425,157

6  | Bumblebee (2018) | $467,989,645

7  | Rise of the Beasts (2023) | $441,656,550

8  | One (2024) | $129,408,392
|  | The Transformers: The Movie (1986) | $5,860,601  |

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| 15  | Avatar | $5,243,956,307  | 2  | $2,621,978,154  | Avatar ($2,923,706,026)

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1  | Avatar (2009) | $2,923,706,026

2  | The Way of Water (2022) | $2,320,250,281
| 16  | Mission: Impossible † | $4,737,417,088  | 8  | $592,177,136  | Fallout ($791,657,398)

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1  | Fallout (2018) | $791,657,398

2  | Ghost Protocol (2011) | $694,713,380

3  | Rogue Nation (2015) | $682,716,636

4  | The Final Reckoning (2025) † | $594,640,243

5  | Dead Reckoning (2023) | $571,125,435

6  | Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) | $546,388,108

7  | Mission: Impossible (1996) | $457,696,391

8  | Mission: Impossible III (2006) | $398,479,497
| 17  | Pirates of the Caribbean | $4,522,015,850  | 5  | $904,403,170  | Dead Man's Chest ($1,066,179,747)

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1  | Dead Man's Chest (2006) | $1,066,179,747

2  | On Stranger Tides (2011) | $1,045,713,802

3  | At World's End (2007) | $960,996,492

4  | Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) | $794,861,794

5  | The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) | $654,264,015
| 18  | Shrek | $4,023,150,022  | 6  | $670,525,004  | Shrek 2 ($932,530,703)

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|  | Main series | $2,982,908,168  | 4  | $745,727,042  | Shrek 2 ($932,530,703)

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1  | Shrek 2 (2004) | $932,530,703

2  | Shrek the Third (2007) | $813,367,380

3  | Shrek Forever After (2010) | $752,600,867

4  | Shrek (2001) | $484,409,218
|  | Puss in Boots series | $1,040,241,854  | 2  | $520,120,927  | Puss in Boots ($554,987,477)

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1  | Puss in Boots (2011) | $554,987,477

2  | The Last Wish (2022) | $485,254,377
| 19  | The Twilight Saga | $3,359,862,915  | 5  | $671,972,583  | Breaking Dawn – Part 2 ($829,746,820)

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1  | Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012) | $829,746,820

2  | Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) | $712,205,856

3  | New Moon (2009) | $709,827,462

4  | Eclipse (2010) | $698,509,825

5  | Twilight (2008) | $407,187,715

6  | Twilight / New Moon Combo (2010) | $2,385,237
| 20  | The Lion King | $3,350,284,378  | 4  | $837,571,095  | The Lion King (2019) ($1,656,943,394)

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|  | CGI animated series | $2,379,575,150  | 2  | $1,189,787,575  | The Lion King (2019) ($1,656,943,394)

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1  | The Lion King (2019) | $1,656,943,394

2  | Mufasa (2024) | $722,631,756
|  | Traditionally animated series | $970,709,228  | 2  | $485,354,614  | The Lion King (1994) ($970,707,763)

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1  | The Lion King (1994) | $970,707,763

2  | The Lion King 1½ (2004) | $1,465

SShared universes for which some properties also have their own entries.

*Canada and U.S. gross only.

RDistributor rental.

## See also

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* Lists of feature film series
* Highest-grossing franchises and film series
* List of highest-grossing media franchises

## References

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1. ^ "Greatest Movie Series - Film Franchises of All-Time". filmsite.org. Retrieved April 1, 2020. "A film series is a collection of related movies released in succession over a period of time, for instance, the Tarzan movies. Usually, films in a series include common elements, such as characters (i.e., the Frankenstein films), actors/actresses (Astaire & Rogers), or names in a title (the Pink Panther films), etc. Sometimes, a film series is based upon the same director (i.e., Robert Rodriguez' Mariachi Trilogy, or Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy), or it can be based upon the studio (i.e., Hammer's Dracula films)."
2. ^ "Movie Franchises and Brands Index". 2018-12-11. Archived from the original on 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
3. ^ "Movie Franchises - Box Office History". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 2016-12-22.

### Works cited

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* Galbraith IV, Stuart (1996). The Japanese Filmography: 1900 through 1994. McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-0032-3.
* Ryfle, Steve; Godziszewski, Ed (2017). Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa. Wesleyan University Press. ISBN 9780819570871.
* Solomon, Charles (2014). Once Upon a Dream: From Perrault's Sleeping Beauty to Disney's Maleficent. Disney Editions. ISBN 978-1-4231-9902-1.

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