It’s only April, but 2025 has already delivered some serious box office heat. From animated legends to video game chaos, the biggest films of the year are already raking it in. If you’re wondering what everyone’s watching (and rewatching), here are the five highest grossing movies so far—aka the ones blowing up theaters around the world.
#1 – Ne Zha 2 ($2.15 Billion)
Yeah, you read that right—$2.15 billion. Ne Zha 2 didn’t just top the list of the highest grossing movies this year—it crushed it. It’s officially the biggest animated movie ever, and the first non-English film to break the $2B mark worldwide. Wild.
This one’s a full-on fantasy epic with gorgeous animation and big emotional swings. It’s rooted in Chinese mythology, but people everywhere are loving it. You don’t need to know the first movie to jump in either—it’s just that good. Honestly, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing one of the year’s most talked-about hits.
#2 – A Minecraft Movie ($722.2 Million)
This had “disaster” written all over it when it was announced—but surprise! A Minecraft Movie is actually crushing it. It’s already pulled in over $700 million, making it one of the highest grossing movies of the year by a long shot.
Jason Momoa and Jack Black are having the time of their lives in this thing, and it shows. It’s goofy in the best way, and somehow manages to stay true to the chaotic, blocky energy of the game. Whether you’re a diehard player or just tagging along with the kids, it’s a weirdly fun time.
#3 – Detective Chinatown 1900 ($496 Million)
This one kind of snuck up on people, but Detective Chinatown 1900 has made a serious impact—almost $500 million and counting. It’s already one of the highest grossing movies of the year, mostly thanks to a huge turnout in China.
Think buddy comedy meets period mystery, with a little chaos thrown in. You don’t need to know the earlier films to enjoy it, either—it’s fast, funny, and just weird enough to keep you guessing. Super easy to watch, super easy to recommend.
#4 – Captain America: Brave New World ($414.8 Million)
Marvel doing Marvel things. Brave New World brought Sam Wilson front and center as the new Cap, and yeah—people showed up. It’s pulled in over $400 million so far, landing it firmly on the list of 2025’s highest grossing movies.
The movie’s got a little more weight than some of the recent MCU stuff. It leans more into character, less into quips, which honestly works. Not quite Avengers-level hype, but it’s solid, and fans seem into it.
#5 – Snow White ($194.1 Million)
Another Disney remake, another box office win. Snow White hasn’t shattered records, but almost $200 million puts it on the highest grossing movies list anyway.
It’s the same old fairytale with a glossier coat of paint—pretty visuals, a few modern twists, and enough curiosity to get people into seats. You probably already know whether you’ll like it or not, but it’s doing just fine either way.
And that’s the roundup—five films already crushing it in 2025. From animated legends to pixel-powered adventures, the highest grossing movies so far show just how all over the place (in a good way) the movie landscape is right now. Whether you’re into superheroes, fairy tales, or international hits with serious style, there’s something on this list worth checking out. And hey—we’ve still got eight months to go. This list could look totally different by the end of the year.
