Tom Holland has appeared in six of 17.Sony Pictures ReleasingWithout 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 some juice. It made $1 billion in six 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: $1,008,480,20316. "Joker" (2019)"Joker"Warner Bros.Worldwide gross: $1,078,958,62915. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)"The Dark Knight Rises."Warner Bros.Worldwide gross: $1,085,429,53214. "Captain Marvel" (2019)Brie Larson in "Captain Marvel."Marvel StudiosWorldwide gross: $1,131,416,44613."Spider-Man: Far From Home" (2019)"Spider-Man: Far From Home"Marvel StudiosWorldwide gross: $1,131,927,99612. "Aquaman" (2018)Warner Bros.Worldwide gross: $1,152,028,39311. "Captain America: Civil War" (2016)Team Iron Man standing together in "Captain America: Civil War."Marvel StudiosWorldwide gross: $1,155,046,41610. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026)Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."Sony Pictures ReleasingWorldwide gross: $1,155,469,617 (as of August 6, 2026)9. "Iron Man 3" (2013)MarvelWorldwide gross: $1,215,577,2058. "Incredibles 2" (2018)Disney/PixarWorldwide gross: $1,243,225,6677. "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024)"Deadpool & Wolverine."Marvel StudiosWorldwide gross: $1,338,073,6456. "Black Panther" (2018)Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWorldwide gross: $1,349,926,0835. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015)MarvelWorldwide gross: $1,405,018,0484. "The Avengers" (2012)"The Avengers."Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWorldwide gross: $1,520,538,5363. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021)Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."Sony PicturesWorldwide gross: $1,921,426,0732. "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)MarvelWorldwide gross: $2,052,415,0391. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019)"Avengers: Endgame"Marvel StudiosWorldwide gross: $2,799,439,100Editor's note: This story was first published in October 2022 and most recently updated in August 2026. Kirsten Acuna contributed to a prior version of this story.Read the original article on Business Insider
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