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Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Number of movies
- 43
- Worldwide box office (USD billions)
- 32.366
- First year
- 2008
- Scope note
- The Numbers franchise tag
Top 15Updated May 21, 2026
Top 15 Highest-Grossing Film Franchises Worldwide
A worldwide box office ranking of major film franchises using The Numbers franchise database, covering the MCU, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Batman, and more.
Top 3
- 1Marvel Cinematic Universe
- 2Star Wars
About this ranking
- Ranking type
- Not classified
- Data as of
- Not specified
- Last source review
- Not yet verified
Ranking methodology has not been provided.
References: 1. Page edits do not imply that the underlying data is newer.
Interesting Facts & Summary
The MCU is far ahead of every other film franchise by cumulative worldwide box office, while the next tier is dominated by long-running IP. The Numbers' franchise tags can overlap, so entries such as Avengers, Spider-Man, and X-Men may intersect with broader Marvel categories.
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Sources
- S1 · The NumbersMovie Franchises - Box Office History
The Numbers, Movie Franchises - Box Office History, retrieved 2026-05-21.
Accessed: 2026-05-21
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