Begun in the 1970s and 80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into. Aug 21, 2018 the most popular character in the dc comics universe comes alive on screen in this sevenmovie series. A movie franchise is a series of connected movies that share a common set of characters, universe, and concepts. We recently took a look back at our top 100 rankings for the. It is the new york yankees, who have almost lapped the field. Aug 17, 2019 what is the most successful franchise in the history of major league baseball. Films directed by steven spielberg have been the highestgrossing film of the year on six occasions, and on three occasions have been the highestgrossing film of all time. Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiple film work for example, the three colours series but in most cases the success of the original film inspires further films to be made. There are franchises that made billions of dollars per movie and have millions and billions of fans worldwide the biggest movie in the movie industry is marvels endgame that made more than 2.
Franchise direct has compiled this list after examining franchise brands from around the world. Revenge of the fallen 2009 pirates of the caribbean. Bingeworthy iconic movie franchises and how long it takes. Apr 09, 2020 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. The most recent horror film franchise in american cinema is also one of the most successful. The eightfilm harry potter saga is one of the more selfcontained series out there. The eight film harry potter saga is one of the more selfcontained series out there. 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. Batman movie franchises is a comic book superhero that was first featured in the dc comics publications.
Skyfall was highest grossing film in franchises history. The best multiple franchise actoractress in history. Starting with the most successful series, we worked our way down the list, collecting data to find out which film franchises have the best overall ratings at rotten tomatoes. Nov 20, 2010 yahoo declared earlier this year that the harry potter series is the most successful movie franchise of all time. A media franchise, also known as multimedia franchise, is a collection of related media in which several derivative works have been produced from an original creative work of fiction, such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or a video game. Mar 22, 2018 to figure out which other film series have made their mark, we turned to box office mojo to rank the most successful film franchises in history by their worldwide box office totals from the. Movie franchises with the most number of sequels explore. Most successful movie franchises in box office history looper. Traditionally, war films, musicals, and historical dramas have been the most popular genres, but franchise.
The first two films each won the oscar for best picture, the only time a film and its sequel. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history. Two recognisable franchises minimum and 2 movies each from those franchise even those in postproductionfilming the likes of ryan reynoldshalle berry are exempted due to them being in only one film in a franchise. Bond and star trek films are still being released periodically. The greatest movie franchises of all time the atlantic. This list we compiled from metacritic ranks prominent film franchises by their average. Transformers franchise box office history the numbers.
Despicable me is the highest grossing animated franchise in. The ten most powerful movie franchises in history what makes a great movie franchise. Endgame 2019 harry potter and the deathly hallows, part 2 2011 the lord of the rings. Top grossing movie franchises of all time 247 wall st. Most successful movie franchises of all time gallery wonderwall. The most successful installment of the franchise is batman v superman. Here are of the most successful hollywood movie franchises of all time. Hollywoods 10 most successful movie sequels time labs. The above picture is actually bumblebees new look in the upcoming installment. For both franchisors and franchisees, a movie franchise and video game franchise are two wellknown examples of franchising. The most successful movie franchises in history infographic. The marvel cinematic universe is the most successful. Most successful movie franchises in box office history.
Fast and the furious franchise box office history the numbers. Mar 31, 2018 the top 15 best action movie franchises of all time. Nov 09, 2015 this highoctane movie franchise is universal pictures most successful franchise of all time. Movie franchises with the most number of sequels explore talent. Individual sequels are relatively common, but are not always successful enough to spawn further installments the marvel cinematic universe is the highest grossing film series. Steven spielberg is the most represented director on the chart with six films to his credit, occupying the top spot in 1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1989 and 1993. Traditionally, war films, musicals, and historical dramas have been the most popular genres, but franchise films. Jun 17, 2016 the 25 most powerful film franchises in hollywood. These celebrities have actednotable role in more than one successful movie franchise. Franchise direct has compiled its ranking of the top 100 global franchises.
Apr 15, 2019 top 10 most successful movie franchises of all time. Sep 12, 2017 the most successful racing franchise in history, eas need for speed has sold 150 million copies, according to gamespresso. Saw turned horror cinema on its ear, by creating a horror movie icon who doesnt kill his victims directly, but rather gets them to kill each other. To figure out which other film series have made their mark, we turned to box office mojo to rank the most successful film franchises in history by their worldwide box office totals.
A fourth michael bay visual spectacular is under works with mark wahlberg in the cast no shia lebeouf or megan fox. Is it a franchises ability to gross big amounts at the box office, on. A lot of people think it will perform weaker at the box office than the other recent films in the franchise, but i think they are underestimating the box office appeal of dwayne johnson. The most successful video franchises in history franchising has proven to be a lucrative and efficient business model during the past several decades. May 24, 2019 a movie franchise is a series of connected movies that share a common set of characters, universe, and concepts. Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020 statista. Rowling penned another seven books, but as it stands, the series remains one of the most consistent and successful in screen history. Here are the highestgrossing marvel movies by box office. The most successful shared universe in the medium of film is the marvel cinematic universe, a crossover between multiple superhero properties owned by marvel comics. Most successful movie franchises in north america 2020.
Top 10 highestgrossing horror franchises listverse. Top films by decade and year highestgrossing films by genre type greatest boxoffice bombs. Ranking all the movies in the star wars franchise by how. Most successful movie franchises of all time at box office business. Films generate income from several revenue streams, including theatrical exhibition, home. Its not magic that made the wizarding world of harry potter the third most successful film franchise in hollywood history.
Top 10 most successful movie franchises of all time youtube. The 25 most successful movie franchises of all time. How marvel became one of the most successful franchises in. A film series or movie series is a collection of related films in succession that share the same. Top 10 reasons star wars is the ultimate movie franchise duration.
Movie franchises like the marvel cinematic universe and star wars rule the box office today. Despicable me is the highest grossing animated franchise. Mar, 2015 because of extensive merchandising, friday the th is considered among the most successful media franchises in america. The 23 most successful movie franchises of all time. Browse the list below if you would like to learn more information about the worlds most successful franchises. To figure out which other film series have made their mark, we turned to box office mojo to rank the most successful film franchises in history by. Hobbs and shaw is the first spinoff in the fast and the furious franchise. The marvel cinematic universe is the highest grossing film series even when adjusted for inflation. Highestgrossing movie franchises of 2017 gobankingrates. The intellectual property from the work can be licensed to other parties or partners for further derivative works and commercial. The worlds 25 most successful media franchises, and how they.
The most successful deals in shark tank history duration. The 25 most successful media franchises, and how they stay. 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.
Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiplefilm work for example, the three colours series. Aug 18, 2011 for a movie series marketed directly to kids and families, spy kids has been remarkably successful. Iron man was not only the movie that launched the highly successful iron man franchise, but the mcu as well. The rocky franchise gets a fresh reboot with creed. The top 15 best action movie franchises of all time.
On top of the expansive film franchise, marvel also boasts some of the most successful shows on television. Most successful movie franchises of all time at box office. Greatest movie franchises of all time, according to critics business. And it certainly is among the mostquoted movies ever. Hard to believe this franchise started off as toys. The 32 most successful movie franchises of all time. The films, which have a convoluted timeline and story. Ifa estimates that the number of franchise establishments increased by 1. The 50 most successful movies of 2015 business insider.
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