Box Office 2025: Biggest Movie Hits and Shocking Flops
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BUDGETUSD
128200000
DIRECTOR
Jared Hess
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Warner Bros
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
423653012
GENRE
Adventure/Family
NOTES
Huge opening but global gross below expectations
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
162753003
RANK
1
RELEASEDATE
04-04-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo/Variety
SUMMARY
Biggest video game adaptation of the year with strong start but failed to sustain momentum internationally
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Minecraft Movie
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1282000000
BUDGETUSD
85100000
DIRECTOR
Dean Fleischer Camp
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
344684243
GENRE
Adventure/Family
NOTES
Strong domestic but global returns underwhelmed for Disney remake
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
146016175
RANK
2
RELEASEDATE
23-05-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo/Deadline
SUMMARY
Live action remake did well in US but underperformed overseas compared to other Disney remakes
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Lilo and Stitch
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
851000000
BUDGETUSD
76800000
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Warner Bros
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
273381913
GENRE
Horror
NOTES
High budget horror failed to recoup costs globally
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
48007468
RANK
3
RELEASEDATE
18-04-2025
SOURCE
TheNumbers
SUMMARY
High expectations for horror but audience response was lukewarm and international sales were weak
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Sinners
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
768000000
BUDGETUSD
250000000
DIRECTOR
Julius Onah
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
200500001
GENRE
Action/Juggernaut
NOTES
Marvel entry underperformed domestically
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
88842603
RANK
4
RELEASEDATE
14-02-2025
SOURCE
TheNumbers/Variety
SUMMARY
MCU fatigue apparent as franchise failed to match previous Captain America grosses
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Captain America Brave New World
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1561000000
BUDGETUSD
256800000
DIRECTOR
Christopher McQuarrie
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Paramount
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
153229836
GENRE
Action/Thriller
NOTES
Tom Cruise franchise remains strong overseas
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
64036428
RANK
6
RELEASEDATE
23-05-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo
SUMMARY
International audience continued to drive franchise success despite modest US numbers
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
2568000000
BUDGETUSD
34100000
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Warner Bros
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
125355090
GENRE
Horror
NOTES
Low budget high return horror sequel
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
51600106
RANK
8
RELEASEDATE
16-05-2025
SOURCE
TheNumbers
SUMMARY
Franchise continued to deliver strong ROI for studio
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Final Destination Bloodlines
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
341000000
BUDGETUSD
20000000
DIRECTOR
Peter Hastings
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Universal
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
97970355
GENRE
Animation/Family
NOTES
Animated adaptation exceeded expectations
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
36001940
RANK
9
RELEASEDATE
31-01-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo
SUMMARY
Family audiences propelled this underdog animated film to sleeper hit status
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Dog Man
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
200000000
BUDGETUSD
215000000
DIRECTOR
Marc Webb
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
87203963
GENRE
Musical/Fantasy
NOTES
Live action remake faced backlash poor US performance
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
42206415
RANK
10
RELEASEDATE
21-03-2025
SOURCE
Deadline
SUMMARY
Controversy and weak reviews led to disappointing box office for Disney classic
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Snow White
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
2150000000
BUDGETUSD
2400000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Farhad Samji
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Nadiadwala Grandson
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
1076500000 INR
GENRE
Comedy/Farce
NOTES
Big franchise but failed to recover high budget
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
400000000 INR
RANK
11
RELEASEDATE
01-06-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Indian comedy sequel failed to match previous entries and lost money
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Housefull 5
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
2400000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
600000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
T-Series
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
646500000 INR
GENRE
Comedy
NOTES
Low budget profitable
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
180000000 INR
RANK
12
RELEASEDATE
10-03-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Small scale film became a word-of-mouth hit
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Bhool Chuk Maaf
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
600000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
1200000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Raj Kumar Gupta
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
T-Series
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
1580000000 INR
GENRE
Action
NOTES
Sequel performed well
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
350000000 INR
RANK
13
RELEASEDATE
20-02-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Follow-up to hit action film met expectations
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Raid 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1200000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
50000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
NULL
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
15000000 INR
GENRE
Action
NOTES
Major flop failed to recover costs
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
5000000 INR
RANK
14
RELEASEDATE
12-01-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
High budget historical action film bombed at box office
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Kesari Veer
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
50000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
25000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
NULL
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
7500000 INR
GENRE
Horror
NOTES
Disaster at box office
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
3000000 INR
RANK
15
RELEASEDATE
18-02-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Low budget horror failed to attract audiences
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Kapkapiii
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
25000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
1400000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Laxman Utekar
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
AA Films
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
5474000000 INR
GENRE
Historical
NOTES
Massive hit exceeded expectations
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
800000000 INR
RANK
16
RELEASEDATE
18-04-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Historical epic became one of the year’s biggest Indian blockbusters
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Chhava
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1400000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
5000000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Sukumar
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Mythri Movie Makers
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
11320000000 INR
GENRE
Action/SouthIndian
NOTES
Pan India blockbuster
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
2500000000 INR
RANK
17
RELEASEDATE
15-05-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Allu Arjun starrer dominated Indian box office
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Pushpa 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
5000000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
600000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Amar Kaushik
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Maddock Films
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
5794000000 INR
GENRE
Horror/Comedy
NOTES
All time blockbuster low budget
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
1200000000 INR
RANK
18
RELEASEDATE
15-08-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Comedy horror sequel became a cultural phenomenon
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Stree 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
600000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
3000000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Koratala Siva
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
NTR Arts
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
2906000000 INR
GENRE
Action
NOTES
Strong regional performance
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
700000000 INR
RANK
19
RELEASEDATE
05-04-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Telugu action film drew huge crowds in South India
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Devara Part 1
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
3000000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
1500000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Anees Bazmee
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
T-Series
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
2409000000 INR
GENRE
Comedy/Horror
NOTES
Successful franchise entry
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
600000000 INR
RANK
20
RELEASEDATE
29-03-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Third entry in comedy horror series met expectations
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1500000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
100800000
DIRECTOR
Andy Serkis
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Sony Pictures
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
40400000
GENRE
Action/Comic
NOTES
Sony Marvel antihero continues to deliver globally
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
20000000
RANK
21
RELEASEDATE
10-10-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo
SUMMARY
Venom franchise remains a reliable box office draw
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Venom 3 The Last Dance
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1008000000
BUDGETUSD
167100000
DIRECTOR
Kelsey Mann
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Pixar/Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
16900000
GENRE
Animation/Family
NOTES
Pixar sequel with strong international box office
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000
RANK
22
RELEASEDATE
14-06-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo
SUMMARY
Emotional sequel resonated with global audiences
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Inside Out 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1671000000
BUDGETUSD
167400000
DIRECTOR
Shawn Levy
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Marvel/Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
121750000
GENRE
Action/Comic
NOTES
Highly anticipated Marvel team up
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
70000000
RANK
23
RELEASEDATE
25-07-2025
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Star power and fan hype drove huge box office
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Deadpool and Wolverine
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1674000000
BUDGETUSD
126400000
DIRECTOR
David G Derrick Jr
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Disney
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
23000000
GENRE
Animation/Family
NOTES
Animated sequel strong global appeal
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000
RANK
24
RELEASEDATE
27-11-2025
SOURCE
BoxOfficeMojo
SUMMARY
Disney’s oceanic adventure returned with big numbers
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Moana 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1264000000
BUDGETUSD
341000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Warner Bros
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
564000000 INR
GENRE
Horror
NOTES
Franchise continues to perform
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
150000000 INR
RANK
25
RELEASEDATE
16-05-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Long running horror series still draws crowds
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Final Destination 6
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
341000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
4500000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Shankar
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Sri Venkateswara Creations
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
1277500000 INR
GENRE
PoliticalThriller
NOTES
High budget failed to deliver
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
350000000 INR
RANK
26
RELEASEDATE
12-04-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Political thriller lost money despite star cast
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Gamechanger
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
4500000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
177400000
DIRECTOR
Ridley Scott
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Paramount
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
7250000
GENRE
HistoricalEpic
NOTES
Disappointing US returns for epic sequel
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
3000000
RANK
27
RELEASEDATE
22-11-2025
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Sequel to Oscar winner failed to match original’s US success
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Gladiator 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1774000000
BUDGETUSD
159400000
DIRECTOR
Todd Phillips
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Warner Bros
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
9800000
GENRE
Drama
NOTES
Sequel failed to match original impact
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
5000000
RANK
28
RELEASEDATE
04-10-2025
SOURCE
Deadline
SUMMARY
High expectations but audience response was mixed
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Joker 2
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1594000000
BUDGETUSD
1046000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Jeff Fowler
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Paramount
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
23000000 INR
GENRE
Animation/Family
NOTES
Underperformed despite franchise
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000 INR
RANK
29
RELEASEDATE
19-12-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Third film in series failed to excite fans
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Sonic 3
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1046000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
200000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
NULL
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
31000000 INR
GENRE
Comedy
NOTES
Low returns niche appeal
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000 INR
RANK
30
RELEASEDATE
20-01-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Small film failed to find audience
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Superboys Of Malegaon
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
200000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
4000000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Venkat Prabhu
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Sri Venkateswara Creations
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
2520000000 INR
GENRE
Action
NOTES
Star driven regional hit
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
600000000 INR
RANK
31
RELEASEDATE
10-05-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Big Tamil action film with strong box office
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Greatest of All Time
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
4000000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
6200000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Nag Ashwin
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
6208000000 INR
GENRE
SciFi
NOTES
Biggest Indian sci fi of the year
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
2000000000 INR
RANK
32
RELEASEDATE
27-06-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
High budget sci fi drew crowds
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Kalki 2898
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
6200000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
1200000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Kabir Khan
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Nadiadwala Grandson
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
623500000 INR
GENRE
SportsDrama
NOTES
Sports biopic underperformed
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
200000000 INR
RANK
33
RELEASEDATE
07-06-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Failed to connect with mass audience
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Chandu Champion
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1200000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
120000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Jagdeep Sidhu
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
White Hill Studios
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
380000000 INR
GENRE
Comedy
NOTES
Punjabi film huge ROI
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
100000000 INR
RANK
34
RELEASEDATE
05-07-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Regional comedy was a surprise blockbuster
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Jatt and Juliet 3
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
120000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
250000000 INR
DIRECTOR
NULL
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
NULL
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
40000000 INR
GENRE
Biopic
NOTES
Failed to attract audiences
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000 INR
RANK
35
RELEASEDATE
08-03-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Biopic did not resonate with viewers
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Phule
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
250000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
45000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Rajkumar Santoshi
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Tips Industries
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
6000000 INR
GENRE
RomCom
NOTES
Re-release limited returns
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
2000000 INR
RANK
36
RELEASEDATE
14-02-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Old hit re-released with minor success
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedFlop
TITLE
Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani Re-release
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
45000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
210000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Radhika Rao/Vinay Sapru
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Eros International
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
320600000 INR
GENRE
RomanticDrama
NOTES
Re-release strong nostalgia factor
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
100000000 INR
RANK
37
RELEASEDATE
01-03-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Old favorite found new audience
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingHit
TITLE
Sanam Teri Kasam Re-release
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
210000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
1400000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Christopher Nolan
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Paramount
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
158000000 INR
GENRE
SciFi
NOTES
Classic re-release strong turnout
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
50000000 INR
RANK
38
RELEASEDATE
10-01-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Christopher Nolan’s classic drew crowds again
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Interstellar Re-release
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
1400000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
260000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Yash Chopra
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Yash Raj Films
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
29100000 INR
GENRE
RomanticDrama
NOTES
Classic re-release
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
10000000 INR
RANK
39
RELEASEDATE
21-02-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Old Bollywood classic had a successful re-release
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Veer Zara Re-release
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
260000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
660000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Imtiaz Ali
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Eros International
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
100000000 INR
GENRE
MusicalDrama
NOTES
Cult favorite strong nostalgia
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
30000000 INR
RANK
40
RELEASEDATE
10-04-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Re-release of cult musical drama was a hit
SURPRISEFACTOR
ExpectedHit
TITLE
Rockstar Re-release
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
660000000 INR
BUDGETUSD
500000000 INR
DIRECTOR
Sharan Sharma
DISTRIBUTORORSTUDIO
Dharma Productions
DOMESTICGROSSUSD
341700000 INR
GENRE
Drama
NOTES
Failed to connect with audiences
OPENINGWEEKENDGROSSUSD
100000000 INR
RANK
41
RELEASEDATE
24-05-2025
SOURCE
BollywoodHungama
SUMMARY
Star cast could not save this underperformer
SURPRISEFACTOR
SurprisingFlop
TITLE
Mr and Mrs Mahi
WORLDWIDEGROSSUSD
500000000 INR