5 Highest Grossing Movies of 2025

From billion-dollar blockbusters to record-shattering animations, 2025’s box office winners prove that audiences still show up big for spectacle, nostalgia, and fresh storytelling. Here are the top five films that ruled the global charts this year.

1  Ne Zha 2

The animated Chinese epic Ne Zha 2 took the world by storm, earning roughly $2.1 billion worldwide. A sequel to the 2019 hit, it blends stunning animation with deep mythological roots, captivating audiences far beyond China. It’s now the highest-grossing animated and non-English film of all time.

2  Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Disney’s live-action remake of the beloved 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch,  didn’t just tug at nostalgic heartstrings — it smashed through the billion-dollar barrier, grossing around $1.028 billion. With a refreshed Hawaiian setting, heartfelt performances, and a reimagined Stitch, it became the first Hollywood film of 2025 to cross the $1B mark.

3 A Minecraft Movie

Gamers turned moviegoers in droves for A Minecraft Movie, racking up about $955 million worldwide. Its playful mix of live-action storytelling and pixel-perfect CGI resonated with families and fans alike, making it the biggest video game adaptation debut in history.

4 Jurassic World: Rebirth

Dinosaurs still have drawing power. Jurassic World: Rebirth roared to $800 million globally, reigniting the franchise with a fresh cast, higher stakes, and jaw-dropping prehistoric set pieces. Critics praised its balance of nostalgia and new-world thrills

5  How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

The beloved dragon saga ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ returned with a heartfelt chapter, grossing $624 million worldwide. Combining emotional storytelling with breathtaking animation, it proved that the bond between humans and dragons still resonates deeply with audiences.

2025’s box office winners show that global storytelling, franchise familiarity, and nostalgia-fueled reboots continue to dominate. From Chinese animation milestones to Hollywood’s biggest remakes, audiences are rewarding both cultural specificity and universally beloved IPs.