Coming up weve the top 25 most successful film series of all time from harry potter to the mcu, these. The 32 most successful movie franchises of all time. Some of the most successful movies of all time are part of movie franchises, including star wars, jaws, the exorcist, jurassic park. Most successful movie franchises in box office history. Skyfall was highest grossing film in franchises history. Yet, even the most world renowned storytellers like disney face pressure to constantly innovate. Global box office revenue of the most successful movies of all time as of november 2019. We decided to explore this topic and have come up with the following list.
Another disney favorite, star wars holds the title of most successful movie. Most successful disney franchise in this video it is about the most successful disney franchise. The films are based on a trilogy of novels by robert ludlum. These are the 10 most successful film franchises of all. Franchise direct has compiled this list after examining franchise brands from around the world. The 6 most successful movie franchises based on tv shows. Jurassic world was the most popular screening in all 66 countries where it was released. So its absolutely worthwhile to study what goes into creating a franchise like the one based on j. Top 100 franchises 2020 the best franchise opportunities. The bourne ultimatum is damons second highestgrossing film after the martian. We ran the totals from worldwide box office returns to find out the 10 highest grossing movie franchises and the numbers might just surprise you. In fifty years of james bond movies, this is only the second film in which bond suffers a gunshot wound.
Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020. Most successful movie franchises of all time at box office. Nov 22, 2019 the world s 25 most successful media franchises, and how they stay relevant. The fast and the furious is a series of action films, which centres on illegal street racing and heists. Most successful movie franchises in box office history looper. Most successful movie franchises of all time 19772020. This includes media franchises that started as a book, film, video game, comic book, animated film or television series and have expanded to other forms of media. Most successful movie franchises of all time gallery wonderwall. The original 1966 show has spawned so many shows that it was awarded the guinness book of world records title for tv series with the most spinoffs in 20, with 27 ultramanrelated titles. The same can be said for successful film franchises. The worlds 25 most successful media franchises, and how they stay relevant. Rather, it was the builtin fan base devoted to author j. Oct 04, 20 5 things that make a franchise successful.
Transformers franchise box office history the numbers. Harry potter and the deathly hallows, part i is now the biggest harry potter opening of all time, having smashed box office records with a. Besides, it is about the gathered ones income of a film row. Top 10 highest grossing movie franchises worldwide.
Browse the list below if you would like to learn more information about the world s most successful franchises. This record considers the global grossing of each one of the saw movies. It won oscars for best film editing, best sound mixing. Highest grossing franchises of all time at the box office. Data is from the time period of 1977 thru 2020 and franchises are defined as a movie name brand with at lest two movies released or. Id say pokemon has the most successful games, rather than the anime itself. Tugging on the heartstrings with nostalgic stories can be a powerful tool. Great stories come and go, but there are a certain few that can truly stand the test of time. Jun 27, 2017 most successful disney franchise in this video it is about the most successful disney franchise. Film the most successful movies of all time two of james camerons works are recordbreaking titles, but overall, the avengers films dominate the list of the world s top 10 boxoffice hits. This is a list of the highestgrossing media franchises. The 5 best and worst james bond movies in the franchises 53year history. With one of the longestrunning anime series and a vast array of video games and merchandise, pokemon is the most successful anime franchise of all time. Hard to believe this franchise started off as toys.
Apart from this, he was shot once in the 1965 film thunderball during the junkanoo chase. Harry potter franchise box office history the numbers. Fast and the furious has some good films, but some are bad. Yet, even the most worldrenowned storytellers like disney face pressure to constantly innovate. Most successful sports movie franchise guinness world. Browse the list below if you would like to learn more information about the worlds most successful franchises. Matt damon is now synonymous as jason bourne, the focal point of these actionspy thrillers. Jun 17, 2016 the 25 most powerful film franchises in hollywood. The marvel cinematic universe series was the highest grossing film franchise in the world as of april 2020, with total worldwide box office revenue of 22. A movie franchise is a series of connected movies that share a common set of characters, universe, and concepts. The 12 longest running film franchises every movie studio dreams of producing a film franchise that goes on for years or even decades and quite a few have done just that. Jj abrams 2009 reboot jumpstarted the film franchise. The above picture is actually bumblebees new look in the upcoming installment.
Apr 17, 2020 this was the most successful james bond movie at the international box office in the official film franchise s history. Here are the 23 most successful movies franchise of all time at the global box office. The most successful movies of all time all media content. A film series or movie series is a collection of related films in succession that share the same.
If ancillary income from merchandise is included, then star wars is the most lucrative. Lets face it, its one of the most famous and successful film franchises around. Most successful horror film series guinness world records. So far, six movies have been released the fast and the furious 2001, 2 fast 2 furious 2003, the fast and the furious. Here are the 10 highestgrossing movie franchises of all time, based on worldwide box office stats, courtesy of the numbers.
Ranking all the movies in the harry potter franchise by how. The marvel cinematic universe is the highest grossing film series even when adjusted for inflation, surpassing the wizarding world, star wars, james bond, and j. May 24, 2019 a movie franchise is a series of connected movies that share a common set of characters, universe, and concepts. Going from one of the most successful book series of all time to one of the most successful film series of all time, harry potter is ingrained in pop culture. Ultraman is an ultrasuccessful japanese franchise that revolves around giant goodguy aliens fighting giant badguy monsters. Film the most successful movies of all time two of james camerons works are recordbreaking titles, but overall, the avengers films dominate the list of the worlds top 10 boxoffice hits.
The marvel cinematic universe series was the highest grossing film franchise in the world as of april 2020, with total worldwide box. The film had the biggest opening of the harry potter franchise in 16 of those 63 markets, but ironically not in the u. Rowlings harry potter saga remains one of the biggest selling literary series of all time, as well as an indomitable pop culture juggernaut. If you havent heard about the star wars franchise, youve probably been living under a rock. The proper chronological viewing order for the conjuring. Most successful anime franchises top ten list thetoptens. The dark world, is the most successful movie franchise, grossing a. Ranking all the movies in the harry potter franchise by. The worlds 25 most successful media franchises, and how. The marvel cinematic universe is the most successful.
This franchise has earned more than franchises like marvel and star wars. Nov 09, 2015 the true mark of a successful film is its ability to transcend audiences and the generations that follow. A fourth michael bay visual spectacular is under works with mark wahlberg in the cast no shia lebeouf or megan fox. Highest grossing film franchises and series worldwide 2020 statista. The worlds 25 most successful media franchises, and how they. Have you ever wondered which franchises are considered the biggest in the world. The 23 most successful movie franchises of all time. With harry potter and other major film franchises in mind, weve summarized four of the most important elements that go into a successful franchise. Though its been more than 40 years since the original star wars film hit. Because of that, it isnt a surprise to learn that the franchise is one of the highestgrossing in the history of film, with some of the biggest actors and actresses working on them. For each franchise listed below the revenue total includes revenue from movie tickets, home entertainment, video games, merchandise, and any other franchise related products when.
The 25 most successful movie franchises of all time. Top films by decade and year highestgrossing films by genre type. Nov 21, 2010 top 20 most successful movie franchises. Apr 09, 2020 the marvel cinematic universe was the most successful movie franchise in north america as of april 2020, with a combined domestic box office revenue of 8. Highest grossing film franchises and series worldwide 2020. The chronicles of winnie the pooh have transcended time by providing a connection to the innate wonder of childhood. Mar 18, 2019 10 highestgrossing movie franchises of all time. The road warrior has the best action scenes since nam. Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020 statista. The marvel cinematic universe was the most successful movie franchise in north america as of april 2020, with a combined domestic box office revenue of 8. And it certainly is among the mostquoted movies ever. Most successful movie franchises of all time at box office business.
The true mark of a successful film is its ability to transcend audiences and the generations that follow. Here are some other mammoth success stories, with their worldwide box office takings shown. There is only one wide release of the week, but it is a potential monster hit. Terminator 1 and 2 were great, but the franchise as a whole isnt. We ran the totals from worldwide box office returns to find out the 10 highest grossing movie franchises. The first two films each won the oscar for best picture, the only time a film and its sequel. Franchise direct has compiled its ranking of the top 100 global franchises. Franchise direct is the global leader for connecting potential franchisees with dream franchise opportunities. The most successful instalment in the franchise is rocky iv starring dolph lundgren as balboas soviet rival ivan drago.
If ancillary income from merchandise is included, then star wars is the most lucrative property. Some of the most successful movies of all time are part of movie franchises, including star wars, jaws, the exorcist, jurassic park, raiders of the lost ark, and the avengers. Overall, the marvel cinematic universe series of superhero films including iron man, the avengers and thor. These popular movies have been doing well at the box office.
Its not magic that made the wizarding world of harry potter the third most successful film franchise in hollywood history. Jul 25, 2015 top 10 highest grossing movie franchises worldwide. Top 10 highestgrossing horror franchises listverse. Well, everyone obviously, but do you know which movie franchises have made the most money. List of highestgrossing media franchises wikipedia. Apr, 2015 overall, the marvel cinematic universe series of superhero films including iron man, the avengers and thor.
One of the most successful horror franchises of the last decade, the conjuring has established its own miniuniverse of hauntings since the original film in the series in 20. Top grossing movie franchises of all time 247 wall st. Most successful bollywood movie series of all time bollywood news there are several movie franchises in bollywood. Sep 10, 2019 going from one of the most successful book series of all time to one of the most successful film series of all time, harry potter is ingrained in pop culture. Sep 22, 2019 if you havent heard about the star wars franchise, youve probably been living under a rock.
With 33,510 units around the world, for instance, mcdonalds has a scale advantage over wendys, which has 9,792 stores. It is also potentially the last in a very profitable franchise. This was the most successful james bond movie at the international box office in the official film franchises history. Most successful sports movie franchise guinness world records. Dec 21, 2018 there is only one wide release of the week, but it is a potential monster hit.
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