2025 has been a landmark year for cinema, with both Hollywood and Indian film industries delivering blockbuster hits that shattered records worldwide. From animated sequels to historical dramas, audiences flocked to theatres, making this one of the most profitable years in recent memory.
Worldwide Top Grossers (2025)
According to Box Office Mojo, the following films dominated the global charts:
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Gross | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ne Zha 2 | $1.90 billion | Chinese fantasy epic, massive global appeal |
| 2 | Zootopia 2 | $1.14 billion | Disney sequel with strong family audience |
| 3 | Lilo & Stitch | $1.03 billion | Nostalgic revival with modern storytelling |
| 4 | A Minecraft Movie | $958 million | Gaming adaptation with huge youth turnout |
| 5 | Jurassic World: Rebirth | $868 million | Dinosaur franchise continues to roar |
| 6 | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | $664 million | Anime phenomenon with global fanbase |
| 7 | How to Train Your Dragon | $636 million | Beloved franchise finale |
| 8 | F1: The Movie | $631 million | Motorsport drama with international appeal |
| 9 | Superman | $616 million | DC reboot with strong domestic numbers |
| 10 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | $598 million | Tom Cruise’s farewell spy thriller |
Indian Box Office Leaders (2025)
India also witnessed a phenomenal year, with films across languages breaking barriers:
| Rank | Movie | Language | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Kannada | ₹850–900 crore |
| 2 | Chhaava | Hindi | ₹797 crore |
| 3 | Dhurandhar | Hindi | ₹721 crore |
| 4 | Saiyaara | Hindi | ₹579 crore |
| 5 | Coolie | Tamil | ₹514–675 crore |
| 6 | War 2 | Hindi | ₹303 crore |
| 7 | Mahavatar Narsimha | Multi‑lingual | ₹300–325 crore |
| 8 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Malayalam | ₹300 crore |
| 9 | They Call Him OG | Telugu | ₹293 crore |
| 10 | L2: Empuraan | Malayalam | ₹268–278 crore |
