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Only 17 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are

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Only 17 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is the third-highest grossing superhero film of all time.

MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images Without adjusting for inflation, 17 superhero movies have made at least $1 billion at the box office.

Using data from Box Office Mojo , we compiled the highest-grossing superhero movies worldwide.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" became the latest addition to this list in August 2026.

Did someone say " superhero fatigue "? Because after the record-breaking smash success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," we don't see any signs of audiences giving up on comic books just yet.

Since " The Dark Knight " became the first billion-dollar grosser to star a hero wearing a mask and tights, it's been a steady stream of caped crusaders, super-powered beings, and web-slinging spider-men.

However, it's still no easy feat to make seven figures at the box office.

As Marvel and DC have seen over the last seven years since " Avengers: Endgame ," audiences won't show up for just anything that's ripped from the pages.

But "Brand New Day" proved that some masked vigilantes still have the juice.

It made $1 billion in six days — and $2 billion in 19 days — proving that your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has worldwide appeal.

Here are all 17 superhero movies to cross the billion-dollar threshold.

17.

"The Dark Knight" (2008) "The Dark Knight." Warner Bros.

Worldwide gross: $1,008,480,203 16.

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