10 Biggest box office blockbusters in film history - Part 1

Box office receipts can tell you a lot about a film's popularity and cultural impact, even if quality is always subjective. Examining the highest-grossing movies ever is like exploring the most monumental cinematic achievements. While some criticize today's movie business, most of the top ten films debuted in just the past decade. We're talking mega blockbusters and superhero team-ups starring huge names and featuring even bigger spectacles.

This year saw a new entry crack the top ten ranking. Inside Out Too, the sequel to Pixar's beloved original, surpassed Frozen II to become the highest-earning animated movie in history. Franchise installments and reboots dominate the list, underscoring why established intellectual property is so vital in the current market. From blue aliens to adventures in space to super-powered crusaders, some of the most successful films ever made can be found here. If you want to watch one of the all-time box office champions, this selection of titles is a great place to start - and this is just part one, from 10 to 6!

10. Inside Out 2

Pixar's newest blockbuster, Inside Out Too, recently ascended to the top of an impressive record by becoming the highest-grossing animated film in cinema history. The sequel to Pixar's acclaimed original introduces audiences to Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust once more as they guide a teenage girl through new experiences and changing relationships. However, the film shows that feelings become more nuanced during the tumultuous teen years, requiring the emotions to grow and adapt along with their owner. Inside Out Too proves that Pixar's heart and humor remains as vibrant as ever while exploring deeper insights into the messy yet meaningful journey of growing up.

9. The Lion King (2019)

Disney's photorealistic remake of The Lion King showcased breakthrough CGI and a powerhouse voice cast including Donald Glover, Beyoncé, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, the return of James Earl Jones, and many more well-known talents taking on roles originated in the beloved original. The new film paid homage to the animated classic while bringing its iconic songs and characters to vivid new life through cutting-edge virtual technology, showing that Disney still knows how to assemble an all-star lineup for events on the big screen.

8. Jurassic World

It may come as a surprise, but Jurassic World holds the title of the highest-earning entry in the monumental Jurassic Park franchise. The 2015 blockbuster that rebooted the saga starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard as players in John Hammond's original vision finally realized - a theme park filled with live, thriving dinosaurs. However, as with so many of mankind's grand plans, things spiral out of control in Jurassic World, kicking off a new era of dinosaur mayhem. By drawing audiences back to the mystical world of prehistoric creatures, the film proved there was still plenty of thrill and wonder left in Spielberg's pioneering creation, cementing its place among the biggest box office achievements in cinema.

7. Spider-Man

Known for fulfilling fans' dreams by uniting all three cinematic Spider-Men, Spider-Man: No Way Home brought Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield together in one of the most eagerly anticipated blockbusters of recent years. With Holland teaming up with his predecessors to face off against classic villains new and old, the multiverse-spanning film generated an enormous level of online buzz long before its release. This unprecedented assemblage of web-slinging heroes delivered spectacular cooperative action while also tapping into deep wells of nostalgia, cementing No Way Home as one of the highest-profile comic book events in decades.

6. Avengers: Infinity War

The Marvel Cinematic Universe built to an incredible crescendo with Avengers: Infinity War, which united nearly every single Marvel superhero and Avenger from across eighteen previous films in the franchise. From Iron Man to Thor to the Guardians of the Galaxy, the blockbuster assembled a who's who of iconic characters just in time for them to face their greatest threat yet - Thanos, perhaps the most menacing supervillain in comic book history. His devastating quest to wipe out half of all life set the stage for a clash of epic proportions and stakes, delivering an experience befitting the most ambitious crossover event in Hollywood history up to that point.

Stay tuned for part 2 of the 10 biggest blockbusters in film history to discover who takes their place on 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1!