10 Fastest Movies to Gross $1 Billion at the Box Office, Ranked

The world of cinema has witnessed numerous films that have achieved the remarkable feat of grossing over $1 billion at the box office. This milestone once considered a rare achievement, has become increasingly common as global audiences continue to flock to theaters for blockbuster experiences. The speed at which movies reach this benchmark has also accelerated, with some films achieving it in a matter of days. At the forefront of this trend is Avengers: Endgame, which holds the record for the fastest film to reach $1 billion, accomplishing this feat in just five days following its release in April 2019. This Marvel epic not only set a new standard for box office success but also underscored the power of well-crafted franchises in captivating global audiences.

The list of fastest movies to gross $1 billion is diverse, featuring a mix of superhero blockbusters, sci-fi epics, and animated films. Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: The Force Awakens are among the top contenders, reaching the billion-dollar mark in 11 and 12 days, respectively. More recently, Avatar: The Way of Water and Ne Zha 2 have joined the ranks, with the former achieving the milestone in 14 days and the latter in 12 days. The rapid pace at which these films accumulate massive earnings highlights the evolving dynamics of the global box office, where franchises and sequels often dominate. As the cinematic landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see which films will next join this elite group and how quickly they will achieve this impressive milestone.

10. The Fate of the Furious (2017) – 18 Days

The Fate of the Furious is an action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. Serving as the sequel to Furious 7 (2015), it is the eighth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, alongside Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron.

On April 30, 2017, the film surpassed the $1 billion mark, ranking among the top 10 fastest movies to achieve this milestone. It became the second film in the franchise, after Furious 7, to join the billion-dollar club. The film grossed $226 million in the United States and Canada and $1.01 billion internationally, reaching a worldwide total of $1.236 billion against a production budget of $250 million. It was the third-highest-grossing film of 2017 and, at the time, the eleventh-highest-grossing film of all time.

9. Furious 7 (2015) – 17 Days

Furious 7, the sequel to Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), is the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. Directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan, the film features an ensemble cast, including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (in his final film role), Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham.

The film reached the $1 billion milestone in just 17 days, becoming the first to surpass $1 million in 4DX admissions worldwide. It grossed $353 million in the United States and Canada and $1.163 billion internationally, achieving a worldwide total of $1.516 billion against a production budget of $190–250 million. Deadline Hollywood estimated the film’s net profit at $354 million, factoring in production costs, marketing, talent participation, and other expenses, ranking it fifth among the “Most Valuable Blockbusters” of the year.

8. Barbie (2023) – 16 Days

A fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. Inspired by Mattel’s iconic fashion dolls, it is the first live-action Barbie movie following a series of animated films and specials. Margot Robbie stars as Barbie, with Ryan Gosling as Ken. The supporting cast includes America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.

On August 6, 2023, the film surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing movie directed by a solo female filmmaker. It also became the fastest Warner Bros. release to reach this milestone, breaking the record previously held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). By late August, Barbie had surpassed that film again, becoming Warner Bros.’s highest-grossing movie of all time, unadjusted for inflation.

7. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – 14 Days

Avatar: The Way of Water became the fourth film to surpass the $1 billion milestone during the pandemic era, following Spider-Man: No Way Home, Top Gun: Maverick, and Jurassic World Dominion. It also ranks as the seventh-fastest film overall to reach the milestone, accomplishing the feat in just 14 days.

Directed, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water was co-written by Cameron alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with contributions from Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. The film sees the return of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the original Avatar, with Sigourney Weaver taking on a new role and Kate Winslet joining the ensemble cast.

6. Jurassic World (2015) – 13 Days

The first entry in the Jurassic World series and the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World was directed by Colin Trevorrow, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly. The film stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and Irrfan Khan.

Upon release, Jurassic World shattered multiple box office records, crossing the $1 billion mark in just 13 days—making it the fastest film at the time to reach that milestone, surpassing Furious 7. It also set new records for the largest domestic and global opening weekends. The film ultimately grossed $1.6 billion worldwide, ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of 2015, the third-highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release, the highest-grossing entry in the Jurassic Park franchise, and Universal’s biggest box office hit.

5. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – 12 Days

Directed by Jon Watts, Spider-Man: No Way Home became the fifth-fastest film to reach $1 billion at the global box office and the first to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also the first film since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) to surpass the $1 billion mark.

Serving as the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), the film is the 27th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, joined by Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire. The story follows Parker as he seeks the help of Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) to erase the world’s memory of his exposed identity. However, a spell gone wrong tears open the multiverse, bringing in foes from alternate realities.

Spider-Man: No Way Home amassed $814.9 million in the United States and Canada and $1.138 billion from international markets, culminating in a worldwide total of $1.953 billion. It was the highest-grossing film of 2021, the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time, the third-highest in the U.S. and Canada, the highest-grossing Spider-Man film, and Sony’s biggest box office success.

4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – 12 Days

The sequel to Return of the Jedi (1983), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh installment in the Skywalker Saga. Co-produced, co-written, and directed by J.J. Abrams, the film features an ensemble cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Max von Sydow.

Upon release, the film became the fastest in history to reach $1 billion at the global box office, accomplishing the feat in just 12 days. It was also the third film ever to cross the $2 billion mark, achieving the milestone in 53 days. The Force Awakens was the 24th film in cinematic history to gross $1 billion worldwide and was later named the most profitable film of 2015 by Deadline Hollywood, with a net profit of $780.1 million after accounting for production, marketing, and other expenses.

3. Ne Zha 2 (2025) – 12 Days

Ne Zha 2 is a Chinese animated fantasy adventure film written and directed by Jiaozi. Based on Chinese mythology and inspired by the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi), the film serves as a direct sequel to 2019’s Ne Zha and is the third installment in Enlight Pictures’ Fengshen Universe, following 2020’s Jiang Ziya.

The film became the third-fastest movie to reach $1 billion at the global box office, achieving the milestone in just 12 days. It also set records as the fastest film to gross $1 billion in China and across Asia. With a staggering box office total surpassing $2 billion against a production budget of $80 million, Ne Zha 2 shattered multiple records both domestically and internationally. It became the highest-grossing film in a single box office territory within China and holds the title of the highest-grossing animated film and highest-grossing non-English language film globally. Notably, it was the first non-English film to surpass both the $1 billion and $2 billion marks, as well as the first animated film in history to cross $2 billion.

As of 2025, Ne Zha 2 stands as the year’s highest-grossing film and ranks as the sixth-highest-grossing movie of all time.

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2. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – 11 Days

Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War, set a record as one of the fastest films to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, achieving the milestone in just 11 days.

Serving as a sequel to The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), it is the 19th installment in the MCU. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the film boasts a massive ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldaña, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt.

Upon its release, Avengers: Infinity War shattered records, earning $640.5 million in its opening weekend—overtaking The Fate of the Furious (2017), which had grossed $541.9 million. However, this record was later surpassed by its own sequel, Avengers: Endgame, which debuted with an astonishing $1.222 billion. Additionally, Infinity War broke Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ (2015) record by reaching the $1 billion mark in just 11 days, solidifying its place among the fastest-grossing films in history.

1. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – 5 Days

Avengers: Endgame is a superhero epic based on Marvel Comics’ Avengers, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Serving as the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018), it marks the 22nd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by the Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.

Featuring an all-star ensemble cast, the movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin. The story follows the surviving Avengers and their allies as they embark on a desperate mission to undo the catastrophic snap unleashed by Thanos, which wiped out half of all life in the universe.

Upon release, Avengers: Endgame shattered box office records, earning a staggering $1.2 billion worldwide in its opening weekend—nearly doubling the previous record of Avengers: Infinity War ($640 million). It became the fastest film to reach $1 billion and $1.5 billion, achieving these milestones in just five and eight days, respectively. The movie grossed $858.4 million in the U.S. and Canada, with an additional $1.94 billion from international markets, bringing its global total to an astounding $2.799 billion.

For a time, Avengers: Endgame held the title of the highest-grossing film ever, until James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) reclaimed the top spot following its 2021 re-release in China. It remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time, cementing its legacy as a box office phenomenon.

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