11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 (So Far)
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, several major films have already been released. This review highlights the year’s top earners so far, based on data from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo. While many highly anticipated movies are yet to debut, the current list showcases a mix of popular franchises and fresh concepts.
All earnings and ratings are up to date at the time of publishing and may be revised as box office numbers evolve.
Key Insights
- Big franchises and familiar intellectual properties dominate the box office.
- New and original ideas occasionally break through the blockbusters.
- Data is sourced directly from Box Office Mojo, ensuring accuracy.
Example Movie Highlight
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
Notably, Ne Zha 2 is the most affordable film on this list but also the most lucrative, making it one of the biggest hits that many viewers may not have encountered yet.
"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: So far, 2025’s box office favorites combine familiar franchises with new stories, highlighted by the unexpected blockbuster success of Ne Zha 2.
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