11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 (So Far)
We are halfway through 2025, and some of the biggest movies of the year have already been released. While more exciting films are expected in the coming months, let's review the top earners so far. The list is dominated by popular franchises and established intellectual properties, with a few fresh ideas included.
All data is sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and is current as of publication. Rankings will be updated as new information comes in.
Top Grossing Movie Highlight
- Release Date: January 29, 2025
- Budget: USD $80,000,000
- Domestic Earnings: USD $23,322,209
- International Earnings: USD $1,879,015,124
- Worldwide Earnings: USD $11,902,337,333
- IMDb Rating: 8.0
The film Ne Zha 2 stands out as the most affordable and most lucrative movie on the list. Despite being less known, it has achieved remarkable box office success worldwide.
"Ne Zha 2 is one of the biggest movies you’ve likely never heard of."
Each movie on this list reflects the diverse tastes of 2025 audiences, combining familiar franchises with innovative storytelling.
Author’s summary: The 2025 box office so far reveals global hits mainly from big franchises, with surprising success for less familiar films like Ne Zha 2.