2025 Hollywood Box Office: The Year's Biggest Global Film Hits

2025 proved to be a stellar year for Hollywood at the global box office, showcasing a blend of established franchises and reimagined classics. Live-action adaptations of beloved animated stories particularly resonated with audiences worldwide. Which films truly made their mark on a global scale? Let's take a closer look.

**Top Box Office Performers of 2025**

• Superman:** James Gunn's *Superman*, a reboot of the film series based on the DC Comics character, soared at the box office. Starring David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and others, the film reportedly grossed $616.7 million globally.
• Lilo & Stitch:** Disney's live-action remake of the 2002 animated classic *Lilo & Stitch*, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, captured hearts and dollars. Featuring Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, and Maia Kealoha, the film reportedly earned $1.038 billion worldwide.
• Zootopia 2:** The sequel to the hit 2016 animated film, *Zootopia 2*, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, continued the franchise's success. With returning voice talents like Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, and new additions such as Ke Huy Quan and Andy Samberg, the film is expected to be the second studio movie to surpass $1 billion in 2025, following *Lilo & Stitch*.
• F1:** The sports drama *F1*, starring Brad Pitt, tells the story of Sonny Hayes, a racing driver who makes a comeback after 30 years to help his former teammate's struggling team. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and featuring Damson Idris and Javier Bardem, the film reportedly grossed $631.4 million worldwide.
• How to Train Your Dragon:** This live-action adaptation of the popular 2010 animated film, itself based on Cressida Cowell's book series, brought the story to life with a new cast. Directed by Dean DeBlois and starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker, *How to Train Your Dragon* reportedly earned $636.2 million globally.
• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle:** The Japanese animated dark fantasy action film, based on the *Infinity Castle* arc from the *Demon Slayer* manga series, became a major international hit. Nominated for Best Motion Picture—Animated at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, the film reportedly grossed over $780 million worldwide, with strong performance in Japan, North America, China, South Korea, India, and Europe.