Highest-grossing movies of 2026 so far are led by one clear winner: Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Marvel blockbuster has pulled in more than $2.48 billion worldwide, according to The Numbers. Behind it, animated sequels, a Christopher Nolan epic and a Michael Jackson biopic have turned 2026 into a record-setting year. Here is a full breakdown of the highest grossing movies 2026 has delivered, and what is driving their success.
Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026 So Far
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $2.48 billion. The film earned about $947.6 million domestically and $1.53 billion internationally. It also overtook Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the top-earning film ever in the U.S. and Canada.
2. The Odyssey: $1.74 billion. Nolan’s epic passed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. It scored over $1.12 billion overseas alone.
3. Toy Story 5: $1.14 billion. Pixar’s latest proved the franchise still has plenty of pull, with $480 million at the domestic box office.
4. Michael: $1.02 billion. The biopic passed Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic ever, and roughly $649 million of its total came from international markets.
5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: $1.01 billion. It became the first 2026 release to cross $1 billion worldwide, doing so in its tenth weekend. The Mario franchise has now passed $2.3 billion across two films
Movies Ranked 6 to 10: Surprise Performers
The second half of the chart is where things get interesting.
6. The Devil Wears Prada 2: $693 million. The long-awaited sequel did most of its business overseas, with $472 million outside North America.
7. Project Hail Mary: $684 million. Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi adventure is the most balanced hit here, earning about half its total at home.
8. Pegasus 3: $641 million. This Chinese comedy sequel earned almost all of its money in China, with only about $1.4 million coming from the U.S. and Canada. It is a reminder that some of the biggest hits never reach Western audiences.
9. Minions & Monsters: $524 million. The Illumination spinoff opened in late June and quickly climbed the rankings.
10. Obsession: $517 million. The low-budget horror film is the year’s breakout story. It surpassed Enter the Dragon as the highest-grossing film ever made with a budget under $1 million.
Records and Trends Behind the Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026 So Far
Several patterns stand out in the list of highest-grossing movies of 2026 so far.
First, sequels and franchises dominate. Seven of the top ten are follow-ups or part of established brands.
Second, international audiences matter more than ever. Most of these films earned over 60% of their revenue abroad, and Chinese titles like Pegasus 3 and Kung Fu Soccer ranked among the year’s top earners.
Third, originals can still break through. Obsession and Project Hail Mary show that strong word of mouth can beat marketing budgets.
Not every release enjoyed this kind of run, of course. If you want the other side of the story, read our breakdown of the box office flops of 2026, or check out our best movies of 2026 so far, ranked.
What the Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026 So Far Mean for Hollywood
The message is clear: audiences return to theaters for events. Superhero spectacle, family animation and prestige filmmaking all found huge crowds this year, and several films crossed the billion-dollar mark. With the holiday season ahead, the highest-grossing movies of 2026 so far may still see changes near the top of the chart.
FAQs
Which film leads the highest-grossing movies of 2026 so far?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sits at No. 1 with more than $2.48 billion worldwide.
How many 2026 movies have crossed $1 billion?
Five films have reached that mark: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, Toy Story 5, Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Which was the first 2026 film to hit $1 billion?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which crossed the milestone in its tenth weekend.
Are non-Hollywood films on the list?
Yes. China’s Pegasus 3 ranks eighth with about $641 million, almost entirely from its home market.