11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 (So Far)

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, several blockbuster films have already made impressive marks at the box office. While more exciting releases are on the way, it’s a good time to see which movies have dominated global earnings so far.

The figures below are sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and reflect the latest data available at publication time. Expect updates as rankings shift throughout the year.

Global Box Office Trends

Major film franchises and established intellectual properties continue to dominate audience interest.
Several fresh titles have also found success, adding variety to the year’s cinematic landscape.
Critical reception often mirrors box office performance, but there are still a few outliers surprising both critics and fans.

Top Performer: Ne Zha 2

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

“Simultaneously the cheapest film to produce on this list, as well as the most profitable, Ne Zha 2 is one of the biggest movies you’ve likely never heard of.”

Summary

By mid-2025, Ne Zha 2 leads the global box office as a surprisingly profitable and critically praised success, demonstrating the growing impact of international cinema.

Man of Many — 2025-11-04