Movie fans have had plenty to watch in 2026, but a relatively small group of films has dominated cinemas around the world.
Superheroes, animation, science fiction and major sequels have all attracted huge audiences, while several releases have already crossed the coveted $1 billion mark.
According to worldwide box office figures reported by Box Office Mojo and The Numbers, these are the 10 highest grossing movies released in 2026 so far.
1. Spider Man: Brand New Day
There is no contest at the top.
Spider Man: Brand New Day has become the biggest movie of 2026, earning approximately $2.5 billion worldwide.
The extraordinary result puts the film in rare territory and once again demonstrates the enormous international appeal of the Spider Man franchise.
2. The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has turned an ancient story into one of the year's biggest cinematic events.
The film has generated approximately $1.77 billion worldwide, making it the clear second biggest release of 2026 so far.
Its performance also shows that audiences will still turn out in enormous numbers for ambitious theatrical spectacles.
3. Toy Story 5
Woody, Buzz and the rest of the Toy Story universe remain box office giants.
Toy Story 5 has earned around $1.15 billion globally, placing it third for the year.
Decades after the original film, the franchise continues to attract both children and adults who grew up with its characters.
4. Michael
The Michael Jackson biopic became one of 2026's biggest entertainment stories.
Michael has generated more than $1 billion worldwide, demonstrating the extraordinary global interest that continues to surround the late pop superstar.
Its international earnings account for the majority of its box office total.
5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Mario has done it again.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has also crossed the $1 billion worldwide mark, continuing the transformation of the iconic video game franchise into a major movie property.
Its success places it among the five biggest films released this year.
6. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Nearly two decades after the original became a pop culture phenomenon, audiences returned for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The sequel has earned approximately $693 million worldwide.
Its particularly strong international performance shows how far the original film's influence extended beyond the United States.
7. Project Hail Mary
Science fiction also delivered one of the year's biggest successes.
Project Hail Mary has earned roughly $684 million globally, putting it close behind The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The performance makes it one of 2026's standout non franchise driven blockbusters.
8. Pegasus 3
One of the most interesting films on the list comes from China.
Pegasus 3 has generated more than $640 million worldwide, with almost all of its box office coming from markets outside North America.
Its success is another reminder that the global movie industry extends far beyond Hollywood.
9. Minions & Monsters
The Minions remain remarkably difficult to stop.
Minions & Monsters has collected more than $520 million worldwide, giving animation another place among the year's biggest films.
The franchise continues to draw families across international markets.
10. Obsession
Rounding out the top 10 is Obsession.
The film has earned approximately $520 million globally, with its box office split relatively evenly between North America and international markets.
That performance is enough to place it among the ten biggest worldwide releases of 2026 so far.
2026 is not finished yet
The ranking can still change.
Box office totals continue increasing while films remain in theaters, and additional major releases are scheduled before the end of the year.
But one result already stands far above the rest.
With approximately $2.5 billion worldwide, Spider Man: Brand New Day is currently the undisputed box office champion of 2026, while The Odyssey has established a commanding second place.
And with five movies already around or above the billion dollar level, 2026 has delivered an extraordinary year for the global theatrical business.Category: Showbiz
