Ten Highest-Grossing Super Hero Movies
Since Deadpool & Wolverine is hitting theaters this week, we figured we would go ahead and list the ten highest-grossing super hero movies ever made, at least so far. We constructed the list using original domestic box office totals and those that have been adjusted for inflation (according to data and synopses procured from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers). So, take a look at what landed on this list and share your thoughts in the comment section below.
10. Captain Marvel (2019)
Original Domestic Gross: $426.8 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $502.3 Million
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
9. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Original Domestic Gross: $448.1 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $606.9 Million
Eight years after the Joker’s reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.
8. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Original Domestic Gross: $453.8 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $464.2 Million
The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa.
7. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Original Domestic Gross: $459.0 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $587.1 Million
When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it’s up to Earth’s mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.
6. The Dark Knight (2008)
Original Domestic Gross: $534.2 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $801.6 Million
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
5. The Avengers (2012)
Original Domestic Gross: $623.4 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $844.2 Million
Earth’s mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.
4. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Original Domestic Gross: $678.8 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $803.3 Million
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
3. Black Panther (2018)
Original Domestic Gross: $700.1 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $828.4 Million
T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country’s past.
2. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Original Domestic Gross: $814.8 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $854.9 Million
With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
1. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Original Domestic Gross: $858.4 Million
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $1.0 Billion
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos’ actions and restore balance to the universe.
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