11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 (So Far)
We are halfway through 2025, and several major films have already premiered. While many exciting releases await in the year's second half, it’s time to review the top earners so far. The list mostly features big franchises and familiar intellectual properties, with a few fresh ideas mixed in.
All data is sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and is current as of publication. Rankings will be updated as new information becomes available.
Top 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
“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.”
This film stands out as the most lucrative and affordable production on the list, revealing its massive success despite limited global recognition.
Author’s Summary
Big franchises dominate 2025’s highest-grossing movies so far, but unexpected hits like Ne Zha 2 prove new stories can achieve massive profitability.
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