We are halfway through 2025, and some of the biggest movies of the year have already premiered. Although many exciting films are still to come, it's time to review the top earners so far. The list is dominated by major franchises and popular intellectual properties, with a few fresh ideas mixed in.
All data is sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and is current at the time of publishing. Rankings will be updated as new figures emerge.
Simultaneously the cheapest film to produce on this list, as well as the most profitable, Ne Zha 2 is one of the biggest movies you’ve likely never heard of.
This film stands out as the most cost-effective and lucrative among the year's top releases.
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