List of top 10 highest-grossing movies worldwide

The cinema industry is an enormous business, and it is growing daily. So this year was a massive year for the cinema industry, witnessing many new releases; some were blockbusters while others flopped. However, this detailed guide only discussed the top 10 highest-grossing movies in 2022. This comprehensive list will give you a clear idea about the movies that did well at the box office. 

Since so many movies were released last year, choosing which to watch is complicated. So to help you out, here are ten top-grossing movies in 2022. 

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1. Avatar: The Way of Water

No one would be surprised to see James Cameroon's Avatar: The Way of Water taking the top spot in the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022. It was the second instalment of the epic movie franchise Avatar, where the first movie released in 2009 was the highest-earning movie of all time. 

This legacy sequel didn't disappoint movie lovers and did wonders at the box office. The movie was released in mid-December and has already become one of the top box office movies of all time. The movie features the main characters exploring the oceans of Pandora along with their family. However, the threat of invading humans destroys their peace and begins conflicts, eventually ending in war!

Release Date: December 16, 2022

Box Office Collection: $1.9B

2. Top Gun: Maverick

Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick was a surprise box office hit in 2022. Even though the opening collections were fewer, the movie picked up the pace and started performing better day after day. This movie was a legacy sequel to the 1986 classic Top Gun. Soon after its release, Top Gun: Maverick dominated the screens across the world and ended up as one of the highest-grossing movies in 2022. 

As mentioned above, the movie is about Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise. The movie was made with a budget of $170 and collected almost $1.5B at the worldwide box office. The movie was a visual masterpiece featuring spectacular air action scenes based on military aviation!

Release Date: May 27, 2022

Box Office Collection: $1.48B

3. Jurassic World: Dominion

The sixth and last film of the epic Jurassic World franchise is the third highest-grossing movie in 2022. Even though Jurassic World: Dominion didn't meet fans' expectations, the movie did well at the theatres. The negative reviews from the critics didn't stop the movie from hitting the $1B mark at the global box office. Moreover, the movie was released during the summer and found a place in the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022.

After the final run, Jurassic World: Dominion was declared financially successful and delivered a decent farewell to the epic franchise. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill were the main stars in this sci-fi flick. 

Release Date: June 10, 2022

Box Office Collection: $1B

4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Nowadays, it isn't easy to find a list of the highest-grossing movies without a Marvel movie! This time, the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness made it into the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022. It is mainly because of the enormous hype created before the film's release. However, the unnecessary hype and fan theories also forced the movie to garner mixed responses from the audience. Even though it did an excellent job at the worldwide box office, the movie fell short of joining the elite billion-dollar club. 

The movie didn't explore much about the multiverse concept but featured many memorable scenes, goosebumps moments and surprise characters. Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Benedict Wong performed well in the movie. 

Release Date: May 6, 2022

Box Office Collection: $955M

5. Minions: The Rise of Gru

The tiny yellow creatures, popularly known as the minions of the Despicable Me franchise, are loved by all. So don't be surprised to see this animated film taking the fifth spot in the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022. Even though fun moments are fewer in this film compared to the previous instalments, the minions still managed to become one of the blockbuster movies in 2022.

The movie is a spin-off to "Despicable Me" and a prequel to the "Minions." The movie was made with a budget of $80M and collected a whopping amount of $939M from theatres worldwide. So considering the budget and the box office collections, Minions: The Rise of Gru is a clear winner! 

Release Date: July 1, 2022

Box Office Collection: $939M

6. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a sequel to the 2018 blockbuster "Black Panther" and the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie got positive responses from viewers and critics, helping it become one of the highest-earning movies in 2022. Even though the movie couldn't collect as much money as the previous instalment, Wakanda Forever ended up as a successful venture. 

The movie makers were under pressure since they had to shoot the movie without Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor of Black Panther, who died in 2020. However, the director Ryan Coogler did a good job; the movie succeeded as a decent action drama and a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. 

Release Date: October 26, 2022

Box Office Collection: $835M

7. The Batman

Batman is the only film on the list from Warner Bros. and DC, directed by Matt Reeves, with Robert Pattinson wearing the iconic cape of Batman. The movie ran for more than three hours and succeeded as a perfect comic book adaptation. Moreover, the audience praised Batman for its excellent cinematography and colour grading. The movie was released in March and became one of the biggest box office hits of 2022. 

Batman was released as a stand-alone movie, which means anyone can watch the movie without the knowledge of the DC universe or the characters. Even though this movie can't be compared to Nolan's trilogy, Batman was dark, stunning and spectacular in its way! 

Release Date: March 4, 2022

Box Office Collection: $770M 

8. Thor: Love and Thunder

Directed by Taika Waititi, Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth instalment of the Thor franchise. Expectations for this film were sky-high for many reasons, such as Taika Waititi directing a Thor movie after the blockbuster "Thor: Ragnarok" and Christian Bale acting as the main villain in the film. But unfortunately, the movie didn't meet the expectations of Marvel fans and gained mixed reviews. However, the movies reached the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022. 

Thor: Love and Thunder were made with a whopping budget of $250M and managed to collect around $760M at the box office. Marvel Studios also confirmed that "Thor will return" at the end of the film, but fans will expect a better one next time!

Release Date: July 8, 2022

Box Office Collection: $760M

9. Water Gate Bridge

Water Gate Bridge is a Chinese film, so it may not be as popular as the movies mentioned above. However, since the Chinese box office can also generate huge revenues, seeing a Chinese movie in the list of top-grossing films of 2022 is not a big surprise. 

Water Gate Bridge is a historical war film and a sequel to the major hit, The Battle at Lake Changjin. The movie showed how Chinese forces stopped the Americans from retreating through the Water Gate Bridge. A significant share of the film's total box office collections came from Hong Kong and China! 

Release Date: February 1, 2022

Box Office Collection: $626M

10. Moon Man

The 10th place on the list of highest-grossing movies in 2022 is also occupied by a Chinese film, Moon Man. This sci-fi comedy film performed well at the Chinese box office.

The movie revolves around a maintenance worker. He was left alone on the moon as an earth rescue mission failed. So the guy believed that the earth was destroyed and that he was the only one on the moon. The major collections of this movie also came from China, while a few thousand dollars came from Australia and New Zealand.

Release Date: July 29, 2022

Box Office Collection: $460M 

^Conclusion

2022 was a fantastic year for all movie lovers. Last year we witnessed some of the most anticipated releases, such as the sequels to Avatar, Doctor Strange and Black Panther. As expected, all these films performed well at the box office and made it into the list of top-grossing films of 2022. However, movies such as Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of the Dumbledore, Uncharted and Black Adam failed to reach the top ten list despite high expectations. However, 2023 also brings amany good films for all movie enthusiasts worldwide.

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