Only 62 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they all are

Don’t let anyone tell you differently: Hollywood is powered by the box office.

For over a century, the movie business has entertained people around the globe by creating powerful stories that astound us and make us want to come back for more.

It has led to a collection of titles reaching the rarified $1 billion box office mark during their theatrical run.

This is where Marvel movies, Disney animation, and James Cameron reign supreme.

Here are the movies that have crossed the prized $1 billion mark at the box office, without adjusting for inflation.

Kirsten Acuna and Kim Renfro contributed to previous versions of this story.