--- description: 'Avengers: Endgame' is the highest grossing movie of all time. Here's how much money each Marvel movie in the MCU made worldwide. title: Here Are the Highest-Grossing Marvel Movies Ever image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9238cbb8f3cf832a/698a20c316d8846232c3a28f/11166654.jpeg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [movies](/tag/movies/) ## movies Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Here Are the Highest-Grossing Marvel Movies by [Rachel E. Greenspan](/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) and [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/) Updated: Dec 13, 2023 1:01 AM CUTPublished: Feb 20, 2019 6:58 PM CUT  Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way HomeMatt Kennedy—Marvel Studios by [Rachel E. Greenspan](/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) and [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/) Updated: Dec 13, 2023 1:01 AM CUTPublished: Feb 20, 2019 6:58 PM CUT [_Avengers: Endgame_](http://time.com/5576491/avengers-endgame-marvel-cinematic-universe-future/ "undefined") surpassed _Avatar’_s record as the highest-grossing movie of all time. The film made more money in the box office in its debut weekend than any other movie in history, and its [opening day](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm "undefined") was the highest grossing of all time. Then in 2019, Marvel Studios re-released _Endgame_ in theaters with several extra [minutes of footage](https://time.com/5617848/avengers-endgame-re-release-extra-scenes/ "undefined") to boost this effort, bringing the movie’s total to $2.79 billion. James Cameron’s 2009 film _Avatar_ has raked in $2.788 billion. But after the pandemic, it was unclear whether Marvel Studios would ever be able to achieve an _Endgame_\-level box office haul again. Disney’s strategy to release _Black Widow_ simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming service Disney+ may have depressed the gross for that film. ([Johansson ultimately sued Disney](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2021/6095932/scarlett-johansson/ "undefined") over the decision; the two parties eventually reached a settlement.) Disney has since returned to releasing its big blockbusters exclusively in theaters, though the window between the time a movie debuts in cinemas and pops up on streaming services has shrunk. Nonetheless, [_Spider-Man: No Way Home_](https://time.com/6128276/spider-man-no-way-home-future/ "undefined") became the first true box office hit of the pandemic, scoring an astounding $1.89 billion at the global box office. It’s the third-highest grossing [Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)](https://time.com/5957862/mcu-after-the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier/ "undefined") movie ever, trailing only _Avengers: Endgame_ and _Avengers: Infinity War_. Ranked in order of international grosses, from lowest the highest, here’s how much money each Marvel movie in the MCU made in the U.S. and worldwide. ## 28\. _The Incredible Hulk_ (2008)  THE INCREDIBLE HULK, 2008\. ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection Universal **Total domestic gross:** $134,806,913 **Total worldwide gross:** $264,770,996 [_The Incredible Hulk_](http://time.com/5227935/marvel-cinematic-universe-timeline/ "undefined")is considered by some to be one of the most disappointing Marvel movies, and its box office numbers certainly suggest that fans were not particularly excited to see this film. Starring [Edward Norton](http://time.com/4147639/edward-norton-syrian-refugees/ "undefined") (rather than Mark Ruffalo, who took over the role in 2012’s _The Avengers_), the movie didn’t rank in the top 10 for the year, coming in at [No. 17 domestically in 2008](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2008&p=.htm "undefined"). ## 27. _Captain America: The First Avenger_ (2011)  CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, Chris Evans, 2011\. Ph: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios–©2011 MVLFFLLC. TM &2011 Marvel. All Rights Reserved./©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Paramount **Total domestic gross:** $176,654,505 **Total worldwide gross:** $370,569,774 Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) made his MCU debut in _Captain America: The First Avenger._ At the time, Evans was relatively unknown. His biggest role had been in another superhero franchise: the middling _Fantastic Four_ movies. But Evans eventually grew into his movie star status, and Marvel Studios reaped the benefits: Each subsequent _Captain America_ [doubled the previous film’s gross](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=captainamerica.htm "undefined"). ## 26\. _Black Widow_ (2021)  Still from the film Black Widow. DisneyPlus **Total domestic gross:** $183,651,655 **Total worldwide gross:** $379,751,655 After over a decade playing sidekick to the rest of the Avengers, Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff finally got [her own spinoff movie in 2021](https://time.com/6077666/black-widow-scarlett-johansson/ "undefined"). Though the movie [introduced Florence Pugh as Yelena](https://time.com/6078808/black-widow-review/ "undefined"), likely the new Black Widow, it didn’t perform particularly well at the box office. The film suffered several pandemic-related delays and ultimately the studio decided to release the film simultaneously in theaters on Disney+. [Johansson sued Disney](https://time.com/6085578/scarlett-johansson-black-widow-lawsuit-disney/ "undefined") over the decision, arguing that the move depressed _Black Widow’_s box office numbers. (Disney and Johansson eventually settled.) ## 25\. _Eternals_ (2021)  Sersi (Gemma Chan) and Ikaris (Richard Madden) Sophie Mutevelian—©Marvel Studios 2021\. All Rights Reserved. **Total domestic gross:** $164,870,234 **Total worldwide gross:** $402,064,899 Chloe Zhao’s _Eternals_ tested the bounds of the MCU formula. Zhao, a director known for realism and casting non-actors in her films, was tasked with helming a CGI-epic filled with movie stars like Angelina Jolie, Selma Hayek, and Kumail Nanjiani. The movie’s slow and contemplative pace divided fans and [earned the MCU’s first and only rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes,](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/marvel%5Fcinematic%5Funiverse "undefined") likely adversely affecting its box office success. ## 24\. _Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings_ (2021)  Meng'er Zhang, Simu Liu and Awkwafina in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Marvel Studios **Total domestic gross:** $224,543,292 **Total worldwide gross:** $432,243,292 _Shang-Chi_ introduced Simu Liu as a martial arts experts who eventually comes to wield ten magical rings that grant him superpowers. Though the movie performed well in many countries, [Marvel Studios never got clearance to release the film in China](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/business/shang-chi-china-marvel.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20a%20bit%20regretful%20that,voluble%20online%20audience%20debated%20Mr. "undefined"). Given that the film was produced with the Chinese moviegoing audience in mind—much of the dialogue is in Mandarin, and the cast includes some of Asian cinema’s biggest names, like Michelle Yeoh and [Tony Leung](https://time.com/6096400/tony-leung-shang-chi/ "undefined")—China’s decision to block the film’s release negatively impacted its box office numbers. ## 23\. _Thor_ (2011)  THOR, from left: Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, Clark Gregg, 2011\. Ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Paramount **Total domestic gross:** $181,030,624 **Total worldwide gross:** $449,326,618 The Thor origin story, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Kenneth Branagh, [dipped in sales faster than _Iron Man_](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3162&p=.htm "undefined") had, despite mostly [positive reviews from critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor "undefined"). The movie may not have performed well compared to future Marvel installments, but it did beat the popular romantic comedy _Bridesmaids_ at the box office when they both released in May 2011. ## 22. _Ant-Man_ (2015)  ANT-MAN, Paul Rudd (as Ant-Man), 2015\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co **Total domestic gross:** $180,202,163 **Total worldwide gross:** $519,311,965 [The first Ant-Man](http://time.com/3960517/ant-man-paul-rudd/ "undefined") movie introduces Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, a thief-turned-superhero. The comedy-caper proved that Marvel could vary its formula a bit, though concerns about director turnover—[Peyton Reed replaced Edgar Wright on the film](https://collider.com/edgar-wright-ant-man-production-problems-explained/#:~:text=When%20the%20script%20still%20wasn,decided%20to%20leave%20the%20film. "undefined")—might have depressed its movie ticket sales. Still, like most Marvel movies, it was [No. 1 in the weekly box office after its premiere](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4114&p=.htm "undefined"). ## 21\. _Iron Man_ (2008)  IRON MAN, Robert Downey Jr., Shaun Toub, 2008\. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Paramount **Total domestic gross:** $319,034,126 **Total worldwide gross:** $585,796,247 The original [_Iron Man_](http://time.com/5271738/iron-man-suit-disappearance/ "undefined")_—_the movie that jumpstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe—proved that Marvel movies starring even relatively obscure characters [could be hits](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/11/marvel-looks-back-at-iron-man-the-movie-that-started-it-all "undefined"). (At the time, Iron Man did not have nearly as much name recognition as Spider-Man or the X-Men characters that Marvel Studios no longer owned.) Despite its success, it was not the best performing film of 2008: Another superhero masterpiece, [_The Dark_ _Knight,_](http://time.com/3833863/the-dark-knight-movie-review/ "undefined") became the top movie of that year. ## 20\. _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ (2018)  null Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $216,648,740 **Total worldwide gross:** $622,674,139 [_Ant-Man and the Wasp_](http://time.com/money/5332777/ant-man-and-the-wasp-brings-in-opening-box-office-weekend/ "undefined") made history as the first movie in the MCU with a female character in its title. The Wasp, Scott Lang’s love interest Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), joins him in an urgent mission to save her mother ([Michelle Pfeiffer](http://time.com/4869638/michelle-pfeiffer-laurence-fishburne-ant-man-wasp-sequel/ "undefined")). Laurence Fishburne and Michael Douglas, who appear in supporting roles, also gave the movie a powerful dose of star power that helped boost its box office sales above those of the original _Ant-Man_. ## 19\. _Iron Man 2_ (2010)  IRON MAN 2, from left: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., 2010\. ph: Francois Duhamel/©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Paramount **Total domestic gross:** $312,433,331 **Total worldwide gross:** $623,933,331 In the [second _Iron Man_](http://time.com/money/5272546/iron-man-suit-stolen-325000/ "undefined"), Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark. The movie didn’t perform nearly as well as the original, but it did introduce [Scarlett Johansson’s character, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanoff](http://time.com/4389407/scarlett-johansson-highest-grossing-actress/ "undefined"), to the MCU. Both Natasha and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury play a major role in the film. Together, they begin to build the foundation for what would eventually become the Avengers team that will dominate the box office for the next decade. ## 18\. _Thor: The Dark World_ (2013)  THOR: THE DARK WORLD, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, 2013\. ph: Jay Maidment/©Walt Disney Studios/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $206,362,140 **Total worldwide gross:** $644,783,140 [_Thor: The Dark World_](http://time.com/4318756/captain-america-civil-war-marvel-movies-to-see/ "undefined")is widely considered one of the lesser Marvel movies. Its one dimensional villains—Dark Elves who want to suck the light out of the entire universe because they are partial to darkness—leave much to be desired. Still, _The Dark World_ managed to outperform the first _Thor_ film. ## 17. _Doctor Strange_ (2016)  DOCTOR STRANGE, from left: Tilda Swinton, as The Ancient One, Benedict Cumberbatch, as Dr. Stephen Strange, 2016\. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $232,641,920 **Total worldwide gross:** $677,796,076 Origin story films tend to make less money than the larger ensemble flicks, and [_Doctor Strange_](http://time.com/4559922/doctor-strange-box-office-weekend/ "undefined")is no exception. Considering how little name recognition Doctor Strange had before this film’s release—and the comic book character’s strange, [psychedelic origins](https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/nov/02/doctor-strange-psychedelic-dna-pink-floyd "undefined")—the fact that it was a relative hit at the box office is actually quite impressive. Benedict Cumberbatch would come to play a crucial role in the later _Avengers_ films and Infinity Stone saga. ## 16\. _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_ (2014)  CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, 2014\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:**$259,766,572 **Total worldwide gross:** $714,421,503 [_Captain America: The Winter Soldier_](http://time.com/49893/captain-america-winter-soldier-trivia/ "undefined") was the first Marvel movie directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the filmmaking team that would eventually helm some of Marvel Studio’s biggest hits: _Captain America: Civil War;_ _Avengers: Infinity_ _War;_ and _Avengers: Endgame_. They recast the _Captain America_ series as a spy thriller and capitalized on the all-American appeal of the Boy Scout superhero. It was a winning formula that rocketed Evans to the top of many fans’ list of most beloved Marvel stars. ## 15\. _Guardians of the Galaxy_ (2014)  GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, Nova Corps. Starblaster squadron, 2014\. ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $333,718,600 **Total worldwide gross:** $773,350,147 [_Guardians of the Galaxy_](http://time.com/4004099/boy-speak-guardians-of-the-galaxy-groot/ "undefined")became the top performer at the 2014 box office. That was no guarantee: [James Gunn’s](http://time.com/5353136/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cast-james-gunn-reinstatement/ "undefined") comedic adventure film featured a talking raccoon (voiced by [Bradley Cooper](http://time.com/5522923/bradley-cooper-oscar-snub/ "undefined")) and a trisyllabic tree ([Vin Diesel)](http://time.com/4754853/baby-groot-voice-vin-diesel-guardians-galaxy-2/ "undefined") alongside Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, who at that point was best known for playing a schlubby goof on _Park and Recreation_. ## 14. _Thor: Ragnarok_ (2017)  THOR: RAGNAROK, Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, 2017\. ph: Jasin Boland/© Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $315,058,289 **Total worldwide gross:** $853,983,879 Director [Taika Waititi ditched the typical faux-Shakespearean _Thor_ formula](https://time.com/5005130/thor-ragnarok-taika-waititi/ "undefined") and capitalized on Hemsworth’s comedic chops instead. It was the first _Thor_ movie to find mass audience appeal, and its success helped propel Disney to become the [highest-grossing studio of 2017](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4358&p=.htm "undefined"). ## 13\. _Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2_ (2017)  GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, from left: Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, 2017\. ph: Chuck Zlotnick /© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $389,813,101 **Total worldwide gross:** $863,756,051 The [second installment](http://time.com/4754483/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/ "undefined") of [_Guardians_](http://time.com/4754639/guardians-galaxy-2-post-credit-scenes/ "undefined")was [released during the worst summer movie season in years](https://variety.com/2017/film/news/summer-box-office-2017-worst-decade-1202548272/ "undefined"), but it still managed to surpass its predecessor at the box office and become one of Marvel Studios’ biggest hits. ## 12\. _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ (2017)  SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, Tom Holland, 2017\. ph: Chuck Zlotnick/ © Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Columbia Pictures **Total domestic gross:** $334,201,140 **Total worldwide gross:** $880,166,924 [Tom Holland](http://time.com/4837442/spider-man-tom-holland-peter-parker/ "undefined") reprises his _Civil War_ role as Peter Parker in his first solo film, [_Spider-Man: Homecoming_](http://time.com/4826162/spiderman-homecoming-easter-eggs/ "undefined"). It was the first collaboration between Marvel Studios and Sony (who owned the rights to the Spider-Man character). And while [_Homecoming_](http://time.com/5480341/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-end-credits/ "undefined") actually didn’t perform as well as Sony’s [2002 adaptation of the comic](http://time.com/5472316/new-spider-man-movies/ "undefined") starring Tobey Maguire, Holland would eventually overtake his predecessor at the box office with the smash-hit _Spider-Man: No Way Home_. ## 11\. _Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness_ (2022)  Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in Marvel Studios' DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. Jay Maidment—Marvel Studios **Total domestic gross:**$409,965,571 **Total worldwide gross:** $950,798,407 During the pandemic, Disney+ launched a series of MCU television series that connected to the Marvel films. For a year, it was unclear whether fans of the cinematic universe would need to tune into series like [_Wandavision_](https://time.com/5942708/wandavision-what-happened/ "undefined") and [_Hawkeye_](https://time.com/6110218/hawkeye-plot-disney-plus/ "undefined") to fully understand what was going on the MCU movies. The answer, it seems, is yes: _Doctor Strange in the Multiverse_ _of Madness_ was perhaps the first Marvel film to require homework. Anyone who watched the movie without having seen _WandaVision_ would be a little lost. Still, _Doctor Strange_ managed to quickly become one of the highest grossing movies of 2022. ## 10\. _Captain Marvel_ (2019)  Brie Larson in 'Captain Marvel,' 2019. Chuck Zlotnick—Marvel Studios **Total domestic gross:**$426,829,839 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,128,462,972 [_Captain Marvel_](https://time.com/5543360/captain-marvel-brie-larson/ "undefined")broke boundaries with the first-ever solo female-led MCU film. It became a huge box office hit—one of Marvel’s best performing solo debuts—despite sexist trolls’ attempts to tank its reviews online. In fact, [Rotten Tomatoes changed its formula](https://time.com/5538415/rotten-tomatoes-want-to-see/ "undefined") to make sure that bad-faith actors could not preemptively sour the scores of movies starring women and BIPOC actors before the film was even released. ## 9\. _Spider-Man: Far From Home_ (2019)  Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home Sony Pictures **Total domestic gross:** $390,532,085 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,131,927,996 The first post-_Avengers: Endgame_ movie set the stage for what would come next in the MCU. And fans were intrigued to find out what a world without Iron Man or Captain America might look like: [The _Spider-Man_ sequel](https://time.com/5616188/spider-man-far-from-home-review/ "undefined") spent its first two weekends in theaters at #1 at the box office. ## 8\. _Captain America: Civil War_ (2016)  CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, l-r: Chadwick Boseman (as Black Panther/T'Challa), Paul Bettany (as Vision), Robert Downey Jr. (as Iron Man/Tony Stark), Scarlett Johansson (as Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff), Don Cheadle, 2016\. ph: Zade Rosenthal / TM & © 2016 Marvel. All rights reserved. / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $408,084,349 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,153,337,496 The U.S. government’s resolution to place limitations on the power of the Avengers [splits the team into two factions,](http://time.com/4322329/captain-america-civil-war-box-office-opening/ "undefined") one led by Captain America and one led by Iron Man. _Captain America: Civil War’s_ premiere was the [fifth-best North American box office opening of all time](http://time.com/4322329/captain-america-civil-war-box-office-opening/ "undefined"). The film would go on to massive box office numbers. And yet, by the end of [_Civil War_‘s theatrical run](http://time.com/4359181/captain-america-hayley-atwell-civil-war-love-story/ "undefined") in May of 2016, the movie earned less than the much-maligned _Avengers_ film _Age of Ultron_ in the same number of days. ## 7\. _Iron Man 3_ (2013)  IRON MAN 3, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, director Shane Black, on set, 2013\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $409,013,994 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,214,811,252 [_Iron Man 3_](http://time.com/4337908/marvel-iron-man-3-female-villain-toy-sales/ "undefined") had the second-highest opening in history at the time of its release in May of 2013\. The film, directed by Shane Black, has since divided Marvel fans. Some who love Black’s other films, like the Downey, Jr. starrer _Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,_ embraced the grittier Christmas film. Others found the focus on Tony Stark’s psychology a bit dull compared to Iron Man’s usual zippy quips. Either way, the film made a killing at the box office. ## 6\. _Black Panther_ (2018)  Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $700,426,566 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,347,597,973 It’s no secret that the nominated [_Black Panther_](http://time.com/5514335/black-panther-wins-sag-awards-2019/ "undefined"), which tells the story of King T’Challa ([Chadwick Boseman](http://time.com/5315658/chadwick-boseman-mtv-movie-award-o-james-shaw-jr/ "undefined")) as he fights to save the sanctity of his technologically-advanced kingdom of Wakanda, was a massive hit_._ It is the third highest-grossing film domestically of all time. Directed by [Ryan Coogler](http://time.com/5401048/space-jam-2/ "undefined") and bolstered by a gorgeous Ludwig Göransson score and [Kendrick Lamar](http://time.com/5325529/kendrick-lamar-on-winning-pulitzer-prize/ "undefined")\-produced soundtrack, the film introduced compelling political and social questions into the MCU. ## 5\. _Avengers: Age of Ultron_ (2015)  AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, from left: the Incredible Hulk (voice: Mark Ruffalo), Chris Evans, as Captain America, Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man, Jeremy Renner, as Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson, as Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, 2015\. ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:**$459,005,868 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,402,809,540 [_Age of Ultron_](http://time.com/3860769/marvel-film-avengers-ultron/ "undefined")is not the most beloved Marvel movie: In fact, the movie became mired in controversy over a plot line involving Black Widow reflecting on her forced sterilization as a spy in Russia. The backlash was forceful enough that the film’s director Joss Whedon ([who was later accused of sexual misconduct](https://www.vulture.com/article/joss-whedon-allegations.html "undefined")) eventually left Twitter around the time of the film’s release. And yet, _Ultron_ proved to be a key turning point in the _Avengers_ franchise: Much of its plot [presaged what was to come in](https://time.com/5576547/avengers-age-of-ultron-endgame-spoiler/ "undefined")_Avengers: Endgame._ ## 4\. _The Avengers_ (2012)  THE AVENGERS, from left: Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, 2012\. Ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $623,357,910 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,518,815,515 Also directed by Whedon, the first of the MCU [_Avengers_ movies](http://time.com/5252891/avengers-infinity-war-post-credit-scene/ "undefined") was the highest-grossing film of 2012\. The team comes together for the first time to defeat Thor’s brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) under the guidance of Nick Fury. Compared to the vast number of heroes in _Infinity War,_ the original team of Avengers was quite small, consisting only of Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Captain America, [Black Widow,](http://time.com/money/3832075/under-armour-avengers-hulk-black-widow/ "undefined") and [Jeremy Renner’s](http://time.com/4849924/jeremy-renner-broken-arms/ "undefined") Hawkeye. ## 3\. _Spider-Man: No Way Home_ (2021)  Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin in Spider-Man: No Way Home Sony Pictures **Total domestic gross:** $804,792,418 **Total worldwide gross:** $1,901,231,491 Despite a COVID-19 wave right around the time of _No Way Home’_s release, the third Spider-Man movie delivered a monster box office. Not only was it [the biggest movie of the pandemic](https://time.com/6130055/spiderman-debut/ "undefined"), it became the third-highest grossing MCU movie ever. Fans flocked to the film in no small part because _No Way Home_ starred not one, but three Spider-Men: Thanks to some multiversal magic, Tom Holland’s Spidey was able to battle villains from the old Sony movies, [alongside Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parkers](https://time.com/6128825/spider-man-no-way-home-cameos-andrew-garfield-tobey-maguire/ "undefined"). ## 2\. _Avengers: Infinity War_ (2018)  Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in "Avengers: Infinity War" Marvel Studios **Total domestic gross:** $678,815,482 **Total worldwide gross:** $2,048,359,754 [_Infinity War_](http://time.com/5324132/ant-man-and-the-wasp-avengers-infinity-war/ "undefined") is the second highest-grossing [superhero movie](http://time.com/4834012/rotten-tomatoes-best-superhero-movies/ "undefined") of all time. For the first time, all the heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe—the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the warriors in Wakanda—were all fighting together to stop one mad alien Thanos, who wanted to destroy half of all life in the universe for environmental reasons. News of the film’s shocking ending quickly spread and drove audiences to the box office early and set high expectations for an epic finale in _Avengers: Endgame_, which premiered the following year. ## 1\. _Avengers: Endgame_ (2019)  Walt Disney Co. **Total domestic gross:** $858,373,000 **Total worldwide gross:** $2,797,501,328 Marvel slowly and meticulously built toward the Infinity War saga for a decade. The finale to that storyline, _Avengers: Endgame_, did not disappoint. The film, which decided the fate of many integral characters, began breaking records before it was released: Fandango [announced that presales](https://variety.com/2019/film/news/avengers-endgame-presales-fandango-infinity-war-1203185436/ "undefined") for the film sold five times the number of tickets that [_Avengers: Infinity War_](http://time.com/5252727/avengers-infinity-war-review/ "undefined") did over the same period in 2018\. The Russo brothers’ movie went on to achieve the highest opening-weekend gross worldwide and become the highest grossing movie of all time, earning a mind-boggling $2.8 billion at the box office. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5523398/highest-grossing-marvel-movies/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5523398/highest-grossing-marvel-movies/"},"headline":"Here Are the Highest-Grossing Marvel Movies","datePublished":"2019-02-20T18:58:23.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-13T01:01:25.000Z","description":"How your MCU favorites stack up — including 'Avengers: Endgame'","url":"https://time.com/5523398/highest-grossing-marvel-movies/","keywords":["movies","onetime"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9238cbb8f3cf832a/698a20c316d8846232c3a28f/11166654.jpeg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Rachel E. 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