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