11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025 (So Far)
We are halfway through 2025, and some of the year’s biggest movies have already been released. While many exciting films are still to come, it’s time to review the top earners so far. The list is dominated by well-known franchises and popular intellectual properties, alongside a few fresh ideas.
All data is sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and is current as of publication. Rankings will be updated as new information comes in.
Top 11 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025
Ne Zha 2
- Release Date: January 29, 2025
- Budget: USD 80,000,000
- Domestic Earnings: USD 23,322,209
- International Earnings: USD 1,879,015,124
- Worldwide Earnings: USD 11,902,337,333
- IMDb Rating: 8.0
Ne Zha 2 is both the lowest-budget film on this list and the most lucrative, making it one of the biggest hits many people have yet to discover.
"Simultaneously the cheapest film to produce on this list, as well as the most profitable, Ne Zha 2 is one of the biggest movies you’ve likely never heard of."
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Author's summary: The highest-grossing films of 2025 showcase a mix of blockbuster franchises and surprising newcomers like Ne Zha 2, the year’s most profitable movie so far.