Detective Chinatown 3
'Detective Chinatown 3,' the third installment in the series directed by Chen Sicheng, achieved notable success by accumulating $699 million. What makes this achievement remarkable is that the entire box office earnings were generated from just four territories: China, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
It
In 2017, the initial installment of Andy Muschietti's two-part adaptation of Stephen King's novel, ‘It,’ earned a remarkable $701 million. Despite not being widely known initially, the film's dedication to the source material and the horror genre played a significant role in its considerable box office success.
The Matrix Reloaded
Released in 2003 as the sequel to The Wachowskis' 'The Matrix' (1999), 'The Matrix Reloaded' was often deemed inferior to its predecessor. Despite the comparisons, the film still achieved a substantial global box office success, amassing $738.5 million worldwide.
Deadpool
In 2016, Tim Miller's ‘Deadpool’ emerged from a prolonged development process and defied superhero film norms. Geared towards mature audiences and featuring a less extravagant spectacle, the film still managed to generate an impressive $781.9 million at the box office.
Deadpool 2
In 2018, director David Leitch took the reins for the sequel to 2016's "Deadpool." The irreverent superhero, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, remained a fan favorite, and the film amassed $786.3 million worldwide.
Oppenheimer
In 2023, Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," featuring Cillian Murphy as Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Father of the Atomic Bomb, earned an impressive $955.2 million globally. Despite being an unexpected success, this prestige drama continues its theatrical run.
Joker
In 2019, Todd Phillips directed 'Joker,' starring Joaquin Phoenix, which raked in $1.06 billion globally. The film, depicting the origin of the iconic DC villain, heavily drew from Martin Scorsese's cinematic influence and notably marked the first R-rated movie to achieve a billion-dollar worldwide box office.