The Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026 So Far, Ranked

The highest-grossing movies of 2026 prove that superhero films are no longer the only blockbuster formula. Many of the movies on this list are original stories, such as the surprise hit Obsession and the heartwarming Chinese hit Dear You. We are almost halfway through 2026, and there are still many highly anticipated movies set to hit theaters this year.

Here are the highest-grossing movies of the year so far. Some of these films may climb higher on the list as they continue their successful runs in theaters.

10 Obsession – $225.2 million

Curry Barker’s horror movie Obsession has been scaring audiences on the big screen since its release on May 15, 2026. Barker, Michael Johnston, and Inde Navarrette may have been lesser-known names to moviegoers, but they brought the film’s uniquely gripping horror story to life brilliantly. The movie has earned a remarkable $225.2 million at the box office on a $750,000 budget.

The film’s strong word of mouth is reflected in its rare box office achievement during its second and third weekends. It became the first movie since E.T. to increase ticket sales in both its second and third weekends outside the holiday season. As of June 9, 2026, it has earned a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, an 8.1 rating on IMDb, and an A- CinemaScore, all of which are highly impressive.

9 Wuthering Heights – $241.6 million

This adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel starred Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Wuthering Heights received mixed reviews from critics, making it one of the weaker movies in Fennell’s filmography. The movie has a 57% rotten score on RT, as of writing on June 9, 2026. The audience score is better at 75%.

However, it opened strongly at the box office and went on to collect $241.6 million. The movie is aggressively provocative, which is on brand for Emerald Fennell’s filmmaking style. The film is visually ambitious, and Elordi and Robbie deliver emotionally intense performances. These factors likely contributed to its strong theatrical run.

8 Dear You – $242.5 million

The Chinese film became a box office success in its home country and is set to expand internationally. Its current $242.5 million gross comes from Chinese territories alone, but the film could receive a major box office boost when Damai Entertainment releases it globally on June 18. Dear You tells the story of a young grandson who travels to Thailand to find his grandfather, who cut ties with the family.

The story is rooted in the Nanyang migration, during which millions of ethnic Chinese people moved to Southeast Asia between the 1850s and the 1950s. The film shifts between a contemporary timeline and flashback sequences. It stars Li Sitong, Wang Yantong, Wu Shaoqing, Zheng Runqi, and Wang Xiaohui.

7 The Mandalorian and Grogu – $293.6 million

The Mandalorian and Grogu got a Memorial Day release on May 22, 2026. Lucasfilm’s sequel to Disney+’s The Mandalorian was the first Star Wars movie to hit the theaters since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. However, this movie didn’t come close to the box office of the previous installments. In the film, the bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu have a new mission to rescue Rotta the Hutt for the New Republic.

Critics have been divided, with the movie sitting at a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes (as of June 9, 2026). The movie’s opening of $81 million is worse than the sequel trilogy, and it is even behind the opening of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The movie, made on a budget of $165 million, has collected $293.6 million so far. According to Deadline, the movie saw a 59% drop in its third weekend and was placed sixth in the box office charts. The movie might not reach profitability with this declining box office trend.

6 Hoppers – $388.4 million

Pixar found its way back to the top of the box office with Hoppers this year. This animated film follows Mabel, an animal lover who transfers her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver in order to communicate with animals. The movie’s cast includes Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, and Meryl Streep.

Made on a $150 million budget, the film grossed $388.4 million at the worldwide box office. In March, it opened as the number one movie at the global box office with $88 million. The family film sparked debate among parents, with some finding it adorable and others feeling it was a little too dark.

5 Pegasus 3 – $654 million

The Chinese car-racing movie Pegasus 3 dominated the box office during Chinese New Year this year. The franchise began with its first film in 2019, which earned $255 million at the box office. The second film earned $464 million, while the third broke the franchise record with $654 million. Director Han Han’s experience in rally racing helped shape the franchise’s central story.

The film’s ensemble cast is led by Shen Teng, Yin Zheng, Huang Jingyu, Zhang Benyu, Wei Xiang, Sha Yi, Fan Chengcheng, Sun Yizhou, and Duan Yihong. It is the fifth-highest-grossing movie of the year and the highest-grossing sports film.

4 The Devil Wears Prada 2 – $664.1 million

The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived in theaters 20 years after the first movie. The iconic characters from the first movie, including Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Andy (Anne Hathaway), Emily (Emily Blunt), and Nigel (Stanley Tucci), returned in this hit sequel. Within two weeks of its release, the movie outperformed the original’s box office. It has collected a total of $664.1 million at the box office, proving that fans still love Runway’s glamorous world.

It is notable that this sequel managed to beat the box office numbers of every superhero movie that was released last year. With a 78% RT score as of June 9, 2026, the movie was a satisfactory sequel to critics (even though The Guardian said, “A sequel? For spring? Groundbreaking.”) The movie brought the ever-charming cast back, with Streep still as fine and sharp, to make commentary on the state of media today.

3 Project Hail Mary – $681.1 million

Project Hail Mary has already earned a place among the defining sci-fi movies of the 21st century. In a year anticipating major releases like Spider-Man 4, Dune 3, and Avengers: Doomsday, Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s collaboration with Ryan Gosling surprised many with both its critical acclaim and box office performance. In the movie, Gosling’s Dr. Ryland Grace is sent into space to save Earth from a species of organisms called astrophages, which are dimming sunlight at an alarming rate.

The actor is terrific in the role, delivering a performance that has fans eager for his upcoming Star Wars outing. The movie has earned a 94% Tomatometer score and a 95% Popcornmeter score (as of June 9, 2026), suggesting that critics and fans loved it. After an $80 million opening, the movie continued to climb the box office charts, earning $681.1 million and becoming the third-highest-grossing movie so far in 2026.

2 Michael – $888.3 million

While critics weren’t really happy with Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, fans celebrated this movie starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson. Michael earned a 39% score on RT, but the audience score is a stark contrast at 97% (as of June 9, 2026). The $217.4 million opening figure showed the King of Pop’s star power, and the viewers are still enjoying the concert-like movie in theaters. As of now, the movie is inching closer towards the $900 million mark.

The film follows the legend’s life, from his time with the Jackson 5 through to his early solo career in the late 1980s. The cast also includes Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo. The movie leans heavily into many of Jackson’s signature performance elements, including his hit songs, choreography, vocal moments, and grand stage productions, giving audiences a satisfying theatrical experience.

1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – $1 billion

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned the biggest worldwide debut of 2026 with $372.5 million and hit the billion-dollar mark recently. It is the first and only movie in 2026 to achieve the feat, but the movie fell short of the box office achievements of its predecessor. The movie follows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, and Star Fox’s Fox McCloud on an epic intergalactic journey to rescue Rosalina after Bowser Jr. kidnaps her.

The first movie hit the billion-dollar mark in 26 days, while Super Mario Galaxy took 66 days for the same. Interestingly, the movie received mixed to negative reception. While the animation and visuals worked in the movie’s favor, it was the poorly conceived story that became the movie’s biggest flaw.

Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026	Box Office Numbers
1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie	$1 billion
2. Michael	$888.3 million
3. Project Hail Mary	$681.1 million
4. The Devil Wears Prada 2	$664.1 million
5. Pegasus 3	$654 million
6. Hoppers	$388.4 million
7. The Mandalorian and Grogu	$293.6 million
8. Dear You	$242.5 million
9. Wuthering Heights	$241.6 million
10. Obsession	$225.2 million

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