With movie ticket prices increasing and the resurgence of franchises like "Star Wars," films earning over $1 billion worldwide may become commonplace.
But, for now, there are only 33 movies from the last 25 years that have managed to join this exclusive club.
Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies that made $1 billion or more.
From "Minions" to "Beauty and the Beast" and more, keep reading for a look at the biggest box-office hits.
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33. "Black Panther" (2018)
Total Gross Revenue: $1,000,000,000 (and counting)
"Black Panther"crossed this milestone in just 26 days after breaking the record for best February opening weekend of all time. This movie is the 16th Disney film to gross over one billion dollars. "Black Panther" is also now ranked as the best-rated movie of all time on Rotten Tomatoes.
32. "The Dark Knight" (2008)
Total gross revenue: $1,004,600,000
Back in July 2008, people began speculating that Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel starring Heath Ledger as the Joker might have the box-office power to set a world record. "There are even whispers starting whether 'Dark Knight' can beat the incredible worldwide numbers posted by the all-time $1.8 billion benchmark of 'Titanic,'"Deadline reported.
"The Dark Knight" remains in the 27th spot when it comes to highest-grossing movies of all time.
31. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012)
Total gross revenue: $1,021,100,000
When Peter Jackson's first "Hobbit" movie crossed the $1 billion mark, it appeared a good indication the subsequent two sequels would perform equally well, if not better, at the box office. But neither of the second two "Hobbit" films wound up crossing that box-office landmark. Both "The Desolation of Smaug" and "Battle of the Five Armies"made about $960,000,000 each.
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