Top Grossing Movies of All Time (1976- 2022)


Timeline history of the highest grossing movies starting 1976 to 2022. Numbers represent worldwide gross revenue with a long-term ticket price adjustment for inflation. Please note: numbers keep growing due to inflation. Data source: movie-ticket admission reports.

Timeline of the Highest-Grossing Movies Worldwide (1976–2022) — Adjusted for Inflation
Take a cinematic journey through the highest-grossing movies from 1976 to 2022 with this insightful timeline! The video ranks films by their worldwide box office revenue, adjusted for inflation to reflect long-term ticket price changes. Witness how blockbuster hits have changed over nearly five decades, from iconic classics to modern mega-hits. This data, sourced from movie-ticket admission reports, highlights the evolving tastes of global audiences and the growing scale of the film industry.

Fun Facts & Trivia:

Gone with the Wind remains one of the top earners when adjusting for inflation, despite being released decades ago.

The Avengers series set new records in recent years, reflecting the rise of superhero franchises.

Inflation adjustments reveal that many older classics still compete with today’s mega-blockbusters.

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Source: Data Is Beautiful

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