Have you seen the 20 highest-grossing movies in global film history?

NO1: "Yoshito Ransei"

Global box office: $3.7 billion (inflation-adjusted box office)

North America box office: $1.8 billion (inflation-adjusted box office)

Release date: December 15, 1939

Gone with the Wind was released in 1939 and is set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Director Victor Fleming, based on Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It mainly tells the love story of Scarlett O'Hara and Red Butler. The film was a huge cultural and commercial success, earning about $390 million, the equivalent of $3.7 billion after adjusting for inflation, making it one of the highest-grossing films in film history.

No2:《复仇者联盟4:终局之战》

Global box office: $2.8 billion

North American box office: $858 million

Release date: April 26, 2019

The film marks the culmination of Marvel's Infinity saga, bringing together a touching plot and great action. Robert Downey Jr. said goodbye to the role of Iron Man and became a milestone in the Marvel Universe since he first played Tony Stark a decade ago. The work takes the audience through emotional ups and downs, combining laughter, tears and applause.

NO3: "Avatar"

Global box office: $2.79 billion

North American box office: $760.5 million

Release date: December 18, 2009

James Cameron became a top director with 1997's "Titanic", which remained the global box office champion for 12 years. Subsequently, he directed "Avatar", which tells the story of paraplegic soldiers and alien civilizations, which succeeded with the help of 3D technology, and the global box office reached 2.79 billion US dollars.

NO4: "The Ten Commandments"

Global box office: $2.6 billion (taking inflation into account)

North American box office: $1.1 billion (accounting for inflation)

Release time: October 5, 1956

The Ten Commandments is a 1956 biblical film directed by DeMille and starring Charlton Heston as Moses. The film shows Moses' transformation from a prince of Egypt to a leader of Israel, and the ten commandments he promulgated. The film was a box office success and is a classic in the history of cinema.

NO5: "The Exorcist"

Global box office: $2.46 billion (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $996 million (adjusted for inflation)

Release date: December 26, 1973

William Friedkin's "The Exorcist" is based on a horror novel about a teenager Regan, who is haunted by demons and whose mother turns to two priests to save his soul. The film has become a classic with its terrifying atmosphere and strong visual shock, and is a landmark of influential horror films.

NO6: "The Sound of Music"

Global box office: $2.38 billion (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $1.37 billion (adjusted for inflation)

Release date: March 2, 1965

The Sound of Music, a 1965 classic film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film tells the story of an Austrian woman who becomes von Trapp's tutor, and it is a box office success.

NO7: "Titanic"

Global box office: $2.188 billion

North American box office: $659.4 million

Release time: December 19, 1997

"Titanic" is the most expensive film of all time, but it pays off many times its own investment. and won $2.188 billion at the box office and 11 Oscars.

NO8: "Avengers 3: Infinity War"

Global box office: $2.048 billion

North American box office: $678.8 million

Release date: April 27, 2018

Avengers 3: Infinity War brings together the best of a decade in the Marvel Universe, showcasing intense battles and a moving plot that creates a huge cliffhanger. The film is directed by the Russo brothers, who skillfully blend together a long-established storyline. Not only did this successful film be a box office hit, but it also became a clever marketing ploy, and fans had to wait a year to witness the final fate of the heroes. Endgame was released after a year of hype.

NO9:《E.T.外星人》

Global box office: $1.8 billion (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $1.34 billion (adjusted for inflation)

Release time: June 11, 1982

Spielberg's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," released in 1982, is a science fiction film about the friendship between the young boy Eliot and the alien E.T. The emotional richness and special effects excellence have made it a classic, long at the top of the box office, and an extremely popular commercial masterpiece in the history of cinema.

NO10: "Jurassic World"

Global box office: $1.672 billion

North American box office: $652.3 million

Release date: June 12, 2015

The new chapter in the Jurassic Park series was initially questioned by fans. Spielberg won applause in the 90s with the horror of giant dinosaurs. In the new work, starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the series has been pushed to the peak of commerciality, becoming the third film after "Titanic" to exceed $600 million at the box office, with both critical reviews and commercial success.

NO11:《狮子王》（2019版）

Global box office: $1.6 billion

North American box office: $543 million

Release time: July 19, 2019

Joe Favreau's The Lion King is a blend of vintage and innovation. The film uses cutting-edge animation technology to bring the audience a realistic place of glory. The star cast includes Beyoncé and Donald Glover, which attracts a lot of fans.

The film recreates Simba's coming-of-age story, while injecting new elements and retaining the classic charm. Classic songs such as "The Cycle of Life" are combined with new tracks to create a beautiful musical experience. The film has won high praise from critics and audiences for its visuals and emotional expression.

NO12: "The Godfather"

Global box office: $1.46 billion (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $802 million (adjusted for inflation)

Release time: March 14, 1972

Coppola's "The Godfather" is based on Puzo's novel and focuses on the Corleone family, a New York mafia. Won three Oscars, became a cultural landmark, and had a far-reaching impact.

NO13: "Doctor Zhivago"

Global box office: $1.33 billion (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $1.26 billion (adjusted for inflation)

Release time: December 22, 1965

"Doctor Zhivago" is a romantic film directed by David Lean set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The main character is played by Omar Sharif and the story is based on the novel by Pasternak. The film shows the twists and turns of love between Yuri Zhivago and Lara (Julie Christie).

The work has won audience love and critical acclaim for its excellent cinematography and unforgettable music. "Doctor Zhivago" is known as a classic, known for its grand scenes, soulful and moving acting.

NO14: "Iron Man 3"

Global box office: $1.215 billion

North American box office: $409 million

Release date: May 3, 2013

Robert Downey Jr. has regained his Hollywood success with the "Iron Man" series of films, especially "Iron Man 3" after "The Avengers", even if some comic book fans do not rate director Shane Black's work highly. The North American box office exceeded 400 million, and the global total box office reached 1.215 billion US dollars.

NO15: "Joker"

Global box office: $1 billion

North American box office: $335 million

Release date: October 4, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix, an actor who has made directors fall in love. With his dedication and attitude of doing whatever it takes to play the role, his performance in "Joker" in 2019 was a great success, with the global box office exceeding 1 billion.

Unlike Jared Leto's "Suicide Squad" character, Phoenix's performance received a "masterpiece" review and was considered an exploration of the film's dark side, earning numerous five-star reviews.

NO16: "Wonder Woman"

Global box office: $821.847 million

North American box office: $415.5 million

Release date: June 2, 2017

Diana Prince hit the screen decades before the DCEU appearance. Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman stunned audiences with her strength and morality, and DC tried to enter the market for superhero action scenes and get a piece of the Marvel pie. 2017 marked the beginning of this attempt.

The film became the sixth highest grossing film of the year, and was evaluated as "exciting" and "sincere". Chris Pine's Steve Trevor and Gadot's performances were acclaimed, and their collaboration helped the film earn $821 million worldwide.

NO17: "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Global box office: $773.328 million

North American box office: $371 million

Release date: August 1, 2014

"Guardians of the Galaxy" stands out in the MCU for its unique style, starring stars such as Chris Pratt. The team is now a member of the Avengers, but that wasn't the case at the time of its initial release. The film became the third-highest-grossing film in the Marvel Universe, behind only "Iron Man 3" and "The Avengers".

NO18:《毒液：致命守护者》

Global box office: $856.1 million

North American box office: $213.5 million

Release date: October 5, 2018

In 2018, "Venom" debuted on the screen, with Tom Hardy playing the protagonist Eddie Bullock and the transformed Venom. The film showcases Hardy's superb acting skills in the field of action, and he entered the Marvel world for the first time after DC's character Bane. Despite its mediocre reviews in film critics, the film grossed $850 million worldwide and was a commercial success.

NO19: "Fatal Attraction"

Global box office: $833 million (adjusted for inflation)

North American box office: $405 million (adjusted for inflation)

Release time: September 18, 1987

"Fatal Attraction", a psychological thriller directed by Adrian Lane starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. The film, which depicts a dangerously obsessive love affair and its tense aftermath, became a commercial success and often serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of infidelity and obsession.

NO20: "Inception"

Global box office: $837 million

North American box office: $292.587 million

Release date: July 16, 2010

Inception was released in the summer of 2010 and quickly became a hit. The action film directed by Nolan cost $160 million and grossed nearly $900 million worldwide. The protagonist DiCaprio plays a thief who can enter a dream world to steal information, and this innovative setting has attracted many audiences.