With the exception of the fifth and sixth installments, the producers didnt even see fit to give the sequels their. Aug 21, 2018 the most popular character in the dc comics universe comes alive on screen in this sevenmovie series. Just in time for comiccon 2016, weve ranked the 12 best scifi and fantasy franchises hollywood has ever made. The original star wars movies are considered to be some of the best movies ever made. A few other sites post alltime boxoffice information, including the internet movie database,, and. Movie franchises like the marvel cinematic universe and star wars rule the box office today. Nov 18, 2010 a popular movie franchise like harry potter is hollywoods holy grail. This is one of the amazing and shocking movie series ever it is my all time favorite series. The 23 most successful movie franchises of all time. Global box office revenue of the most successful movies of all time as of. Jun 17, 2016 the 25 most powerful film franchises in hollywood. Here are the 10 highestgrossing movie franchises of all time, based on.
The hilarious fart blaster was the most popular product of them all and the hottest toy of the summer. Mar 18, 2019 here are the 10 highestgrossing movie franchises. Most successful movie franchises of all time at box office. Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiplefilm work for example, the three colours series. Highest grossing film franchises and series worldwide 2020 statista. Once a fan base is cultivated and name recognition is established, the sequels and prequels provide a consistent source of. Well, everyone obviously, but do you know which movie franchises have made the most money. The 10 best movie franchises of all time taste of cinema. May 24, 2019 a movie franchise is a series of connected movies that share a common set of characters, universe, and concepts. For a movie series marketed directly to kids and families, spy kids has been remarkably successful. Avengers, the most lucrative movie franchise ever, is wrapping up. Since 1962, james bond has been the spy whose reputation precedes him.
Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020 statista. Lets not forget that until recently diesels other series, the fast and the furious, was also not considered a blockbusterlevel franchise, and after only two installments it was ready to hit the directtovideo bin. Before the genre became overcrowded with endless comic book adaptations, action featured some of the most popular, intense and highoctane. The marvel cinematic universe was the most successful movie franchise in north america as of april 2020, with a combined domestic box office revenue of 8. To me, accuracy when making a top 10 top 100 all time list is extremely important. These are 5 films based around one of the most frightening and memorable characters ever to grace the big screen. There is strong interest in the superhero genre, with nine films in the marvel cinematic universe featuring among the nominal top earners. Every star wars movie, ranked, from the phantom menace to the last jedi though, of course, not in that order. Kicking off in 2007, paranormal activity is an awful six part movie franchise. Star wars was a movie like no one had ever scene before. The best movie franchises of all time have brought us some of the best movies ever as well as some billion dollar films and many of them are still cranking out classics toy story 4 yes, folks, pixar has confirmed that its happening. A film series or movie series also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series.
Why the marvel cinematic universe is the greatest movie. As international man of mystery, as guru of gadgets and espionage thrills, and as the agent who never encountered a boundary country, or personal space he couldnt sneak across. The best movie franchises of all time have brought us some of the best movies ever as well as some billion dollar films and many of them are still cranking out classics toy story 4yes, folks, pixar has confirmed that its happening. The 27 greatest movie franchises of all time, according to critics. That after 19 movies in 10 years, the marvel cinematic universe has now cemented itself as the greatest movie franchise ever a visionary accomplishment that surpasses the biggest, most influential series of all time. A film series or movie series is a collection of related films in succession that share the same. The most successful installment of the franchise is batman v superman. The 20 greatest scifi franchises of all time screenrant.
Measured worldwide unadjusted for ticket price inflation. Nov 20, 2010 yahoo declared earlier this year that the harry potter series is the most successful movie franchise of all time. Nov 09, 2019 the best business nowadays are owning an franchise of a decent organization, the accompanying advantages give a decent justification to beginning a business by obtaining an franchise. What makes a movie franchise rate among the best of all time is box office success, critical praise, and positive audience reaction. Films generate income from several revenue streams, including theatrical exhibition, home. Jun 16, 2019 the sequel quickly became the highestgrossing movie in the franchise with original star jamie lee curtis and cocreator, john carpenter, returning. Apr 29, 2019 something hit me as we left the theater after avengers. Greatest film series franchises sections franchises. Infinity war, the marvel cinematic universes catalog of films gives it a commanding lead among the top movie franchises of all time. Marvels superhero series this week became the most successful ever franchise at the american box office, overtaking.
Yahoo declared earlier this year that the harry potter series is the most successful movie franchise of all time. Avengers, the most lucrative movie franchise ever, is. So far, six movies have been released the fast and the furious 2001, 2 fast 2 furious 2003, the fast and the furious. This is a list of the highestgrossing media franchises. Today, the friday the th franchise is one of the most popular horror franchises ever, with 11 successful sequels, an 80s television series, numerous novels and comic books, a host of pop. A film series or movie series also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise is a. A popular movie franchise like harry potter is hollywoods holy grail. The greatest movie franchises of all time the atlantic. Revenge of the fallen 2009 pirates of the caribbean.
Use the force and assemble your fellowships, people. Aug 18, 2011 for a movie series marketed directly to kids and families, spy kids has been remarkably successful. We recently took a look back at our top 100 rankings for the. They had outstanding specical effects as for their time. With a change in tone and ramped up action, it went from being an underrated niche or guilty pleasure to one of the most popular. This includes media franchises that started as a book, film, video game, comic book, animated film or television series and have expanded to other forms of media. Some of the most successful movies of all time are part of movie franchises, including star wars, jaws, the exorcist, jurassic park, raiders of the lost ark, and the avengers. Sep 22, 2016 the original predator movie is a classic of both scifi and action cinema and looks as good today as ever. The godzilla franchise takes the title as the film series with the most sequels 29 movies total, but what other movies come close. The 100 greatest films that have been selected at this site are identified throughout by a yellow star. The most popular franchises use these industry resources to learn more about mcdonalds, tim hortons, chickfila, and other popular franchises. Endgame 2019 harry potter and the deathly hallows, part 2 2011 the lord of. Endgame 2019 harry potter and the deathly hallows, part 2 2011 the lord of the rings. The marvel cinematic universe series was the highest grossing film.
Traditionally, war films, musicals, and historical dramas have been the most popular genres, but franchise films have been among the best performers in the 21st century. The hannibal lecter franchise may not be the most popular booktomovie franchise, and it hasnt always been successful in theaters. That doesnt nessicarilly make it the best movie series. Even a year after the movie was released and had moved to dvd, toy sales continue to remain steady. Top 100 greatest movies of all time the ultimate list imdb. The 10 worst movie franchises of all time taste of cinema. Here are the 23 most successful movies franchise of all time at the global box office. Though it seems a bit unfair, the whole of the marvel cinematic universe.
Mar 31, 2018 the top 15 best action movie franchises of all time. Marvels superhero series this week became the most successful ever franchise at the american box office, overtaking harry potter and beating out the likes of. The 25 most successful movie franchises of all time. Coming up weve the top 25 most successful film series of all time from harry.
It can work on just a base level, as its one of the most exciting movies ever made. But a hero is only as good as his villains, and batmans iconic adversaries such as the joker, penguin and bane just enhance the franchises. The top 15 best action movie franchises of all time. All 26 james bond movies ranked by tomatometer movie and tv.
Aug 30, 2014 the movie was such a huge hit that stores had a problem keeping toys in inventory to meet the demand. Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020. Michael meyers is still one of the most, if not the most, iconic horror figure of all time. This being said, it must always be kept in mind that popular does not equal good. Top ten movie franchises based on books cinelinx movies. The 32 most successful movie franchises of all time. Box office revenue of the most successful movie franchises in north. Franchise direct has compiled its ranking of the top 100 global franchises. This is your chance to vote for what you think is the greatest movie franchise ever and see how your favorite movie franchises rank against other movie. The most lucrative horror movie franchises ever money. Franchise direct has compiled this list after examining franchise brands from around the world. Browse the list below if you would like to learn more information about the worlds most successful franchises.
Though based on one of the most successful novels ever, the films. The alien hunter is merely glimpsed throughout most of the movie, with only his point of view giving any clue as to his motivations. Individual sequels are relatively common, but are not always successful. List of highestgrossing media franchises wikipedia. The fast and the furious is a series of action films, which centres on illegal street racing and heists. Greatest movie franchises of all time, according to critics business. My lists are not based on my own personal favorites.