While financial success is important, it’s not the sole purpose of filmmaking. Timothée Chalamet’s new sports drama, Marty Supreme, tells the story of an American ping pong player chasing world-class status. The film is performing well in theaters and setting records for A24, though it’s not currently a box office leader. Ultimately, Marty Supreme has its sights set on something bigger: winning awards at the Academy Awards in March. Chalamet himself has expressed a desire to be recognized as one of the greatest actors of all time.
Most movies aren’t aiming for awards; they’re focused on making as much money as possible in theaters. Luckily, 2025 was a good year for several films. Here’s a list of the 10 top-grossing movies from last year, ordered from best to worst.
10) A Minecraft Movie
The movie A Minecraft Movie became a huge cultural event when it came out, attracting both kids and adults eager to learn the story of the famous Chicken Jockey. This buzz helped the film earn $958 million in theaters, making it the fourth highest-grossing movie of its time. Despite the financial success, the movie itself had significant flaws. Ultimately, A Minecraft Movie feels empty, prioritizing hidden references and Easter eggs over a truly compelling story.
9) Lilo & Stitch
Disney’s recent live-action remakes have had very mixed results. While the remake of Snow White flopped, earning just over $200 million, Lilo & Stitch was a big success, bringing in $1 billion. However, despite its financial performance, Lilo & Stitch didn’t quite live up to the charm of the original and even included a controversial ending that sparked a lot of discussion.
8) Jurassic World: Rebirth
Summer just isn’t complete without a Jurassic World movie – dinosaurs and warm weather are a perfect match! Jurassic World: Rebirth continued this trend, becoming a huge hit in 2025 with $869 million in global box office earnings. While the Jurassic World films haven’t always been critically acclaimed, the latest installment is similar to the others – it has some exciting moments, but can feel slow at times.
7) How to Train Your Dragon
In 2025, Universal Pictures entered the world of live-action remakes with a new take on its popular How to Train Your Dragon series. The movie was a big success, earning $636 million worldwide. While it’s surprisingly good, the biggest drawback is that the original animated film already did everything so well.
6) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
It’s unusual for an anime film to achieve this level of success, but Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, earning $718 million in 2025, stands out as a pivotal point in a hugely popular series. The movie is packed with non-stop action, showing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayers battling wave after wave of demons. While the storyline isn’t particularly groundbreaking, it doesn’t detract from the overall experience.
5) Avatar: Fire and Ash
Despite being released in December and only earning $794 million by the end of 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash is still poised to be the year’s biggest blockbuster. It’s among James Cameron’s best films, offering stunning visuals and strong acting, even if the story is similar to Avatar: The Way of Water. It’s definitely worth seeing.
4) Zootopia 2
It’s risky to wait a decade before releasing a sequel to an animated film, as the original audience of children often grows up. However, Zootopia 2 still proved incredibly popular, earning $1.4 billion in 2025 and becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year. The story follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they try to prove their innocence after being falsely accused of a crime. While Zootopia 2 tackles more serious themes, it still retains the heartwarming qualities that made the first movie so beloved.
3) Superman
James Gunn faced a big challenge: relaunching the DC Universe in theaters starting in 2025. He decided to start strong by focusing on Superman, arguably the most iconic character in the franchise. The resulting movie earned an impressive $616 million worldwide and broke several records. What makes this new Superman film stand out is its willingness to show the hero’s vulnerability and his journey to prioritize self-acceptance over public opinion.
2) Ne Zha 2
It’s no surprise that Ne Zha 2 has earned over $2 billion – it’s a truly exceptional film. While it continues the story of the mythological hero Ne Zha, first introduced in the 2016 movie, the sequel is significantly improved, particularly with its stunning visual effects. However, what really resonates with audiences is the film’s powerful and moving emotional core.
1) F1: The Movie
Okay, so F1: The Movie honestly just barely squeaked onto my list – it only made about $32 million more than the eleventh film! But hey, it made it, and that’s what counts. It’s all about Formula 1 racing, bringing together the best drivers in the world. The story is a classic one – an older, experienced racer mentoring a new talent, both trying to prove themselves and keep their careers alive. Honestly, the plot isn’t groundbreaking, but the way it’s done is fantastic. The acting and, especially, the racing sequences are incredible, making it one of the best sports movies I’ve seen in a long time.
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