In 2023, audiences flocked to theaters worldwide, driving box office numbers for a variety of films. Among the top earners were superhero epics, sci-fi adventures, heartwarming animations, action thrillers, and magical fantasies. These diverse releases captivated viewers with their compelling storylines, stunning visuals, and star-studded casts. Despite the challenges faced by the film industry, these top-grossing movies demonstrated the enduring appeal of cinema and its ability to transport audiences to new worlds and evoke powerful emotions.
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbie | $1,435,879,337 | $636,238,421 | $799,640,916 | 44.31% |
| 2 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | $1,363,386,998 | $574,934,330 | $788,452,668 | 42.17% |
| 3 | Oppenheimer | $959,228,676 | $328,899,200 | $630,329,476 | 34.29% |
| 4 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol3 | $845,468,744 | $358,995,815 | $486,472,929 | 42.46% |
| 5 | Fast X | $714,582,312 | $146,126,015 | $568,456,297 | 20.45% |
| 6 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | $682,449,692 | $381,593,754 | $300,855,938 | 55.92% |
| 7 | Wonka | $588,118,453 | $205,418,453 | $382,700,000 | 34.93% |
| 8 | The Little Mermaid | $568,345,048 | $298,172,056 | $270,172,992 | 52.46% |
| 9 | Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One | $566,644,143 | $172,640,980 | $394,003,163 | 30.47% |
| 10 | Elemental | $486,663,342 | $154,426,697 | $332,236,645 | 31.73% |
| 11 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | $463,635,303 | $214,506,909 | $249,128,394 | 46.27% |
| 12 | Transformers: Rise of the Beasts | $437,944,638 | $157,341,749 | $280,602,889 | 35.93% |
| 13 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | $432,474,706 | $187,131,806 | $245,342,900 | 43.27% |
| 14 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom | $429,758,780 | $122,427,861 | $307,330,919 | 28.49% |
| 15 | Meg 2: The Trench | $394,299,160 | $82,633,033 | $311,666,127 | 20.96% |
