Moana 2 Joins Elite $1 Billion Club: See the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films Ever

June 22, 2025: Disney’s Moana 2 has officially sailed into the exclusive $1 billion global box office club, as reported by Deadline, joining the ranks of cinematic giants like Avatar, Titanic, and Avengers: Endgame. With powerhouse voice performances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, the sequel’s financial triumph places it alongside 2024’s other animated sensation Inside Out 2 and Marvel’s highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine.

The milestone cements Moana 2 as one of the top-grossing films of the year, reinforcing Disney’s unshakable hold on the family and animated film market. It now stands among legendary follow-ups such as Frozen II, The Lion King (2019), and Toy Story 4 — all billion-dollar sequels that shaped a generation of moviegoers.

Female-Led Blockbusters on the Rise

The film’s success is also part of a larger trend highlighting female-led box office dominance. Alongside Moana 2, recent hits like Barbie (2023) — which made Greta Gerwig the second female director to reach $1B — are reshaping the narrative in Hollywood. The first was Jennifer Lee, co-director of Frozen II.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time

As Moana 2 makes waves globally, here’s a look at the top 10 all-time box office giants:

1. Avatar (2009) – $2.92B
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79B
3. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.32B
4. Titanic (1997) – $2.26B
5. Ne Zha 2 (2025, est.) – $2.10B
6. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07B
7. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05B
8. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92B
9. Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.69B
10. Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67B

Moana 2 is expected to climb further, potentially challenging other films in the top 10 in the coming weeks.

A Year of Sequels and Mega-Franchises

With Moana 2, Inside Out 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine leading 2024’s box office charts, the year is shaping up to be one of the strongest for sequels and franchises in recent history. Disney continues to ride the wave of success, proving the enduring power of compelling storytelling, nostalgic IPs, and visually spectacular animation.

As audiences return to theaters worldwide, the billion-dollar benchmark is increasingly being met by films that blend family appeal with franchise familiarity — and Moana 2 is the latest proof.