Biggest 3rd Fridays
This chart shows the highest-grossing 3rd Fridays at the domestic box office of all time.
| Rank | Date | Movie | Daily Gross | Theaters | Per-Theater Average | Total Gross | Days in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1, 2016 | Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force … | $34,394,152 | 4,134 | $8,320 | $686,361,421 | 15 |
| 2 | Jan 1, 2010 | Avatar | $25,274,008 | 3,461 | $7,303 | $308,898,218 | 15 |
| 3 | Dec 30, 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | $24,836,835 | 4,202 | $5,911 | $382,954,749 | 15 |
| 4 | Dec 29, 2017 | Star Wars Ep. VIII: The Last … | $19,029,250 | 4,232 | $4,497 | $483,727,478 | 15 |
| 5 | Aug 14, 2026 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | $18,972,766 | 4,539 | $4,180 | $734,804,436 | 15 |
| 6 | Nov 25, 2022 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | $18,230,476 | 4,258 | $4,281 | $340,118,024 | 15 |
| 7 | Dec 30, 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | $18,224,317 | 4,157 | $4,384 | $393,603,022 | 15 |
| 8 | Jun 28, 2024 | Inside Out 2 | $17,093,619 | 4,440 | $3,850 | $428,999,662 | 15 |
| 9 | Aug 4, 2023 | Barbie | $16,543,731 | 4,337 | $3,815 | $422,925,144 | 15 |
| 10 | Mar 2, 2018 | Black Panther | $16,257,536 | 4,084 | $3,981 | $451,657,573 | 15 |
| 11 | May 10, 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | $16,190,479 | 4,662 | $3,473 | $676,636,218 | 15 |
| 12 | Apr 18, 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | $16,000,498 | 4,032 | $3,968 | $319,327,013 | 15 |
| 13 | May 11, 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | $15,986,612 | 4,474 | $3,573 | $501,998,715 | 15 |
| 14 | Aug 9, 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | $15,594,380 | 4,330 | $3,601 | $455,750,762 | 15 |
| 15 | Dec 31, 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | $15,407,695 | 4,206 | $3,663 | $572,984,769 | 15 |
| 16 | May 18, 2012 | The Avengers | $15,236,046 | 4,249 | $3,586 | $417,257,461 | 15 |
| 17 | Jun 26, 2015 | Jurassic World | $14,692,885 | 4,198 | $3,500 | $460,533,690 | 15 |
| 18 | Nov 23, 2012 | Skyfall | $14,678,348 | 3,526 | $4,163 | $200,319,497 | 16 |
| 19 | Jan 10, 2014 | Lone Survivor | $14,403,750 | 2,876 | $5,008 | $14,785,311 | 17 |
| 20 | Jan 8, 2016 | The Revenant | $14,351,951 | 3,375 | $4,252 | $15,908,852 | 15 |
| 21 | Apr 21, 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | $14,233,650 | 4,350 | $3,272 | $390,333,260 | 17 |
| 22 | Jun 10, 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | $14,206,605 | 4,262 | $3,333 | $357,550,541 | 15 |
| 23 | Jul 31, 2026 | The Odyssey | $14,152,355 | 3,861 | $3,665 | $358,677,770 | 15 |
| 24 | Jan 2, 2026 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | $14,034,307 | 3,835 | $3,660 | $280,292,002 | 15 |
| 25 | Jan 10, 2020 | 1917 | $13,962,685 | 3,434 | $4,066 | $16,683,964 | 17 |
| 26 | Jun 29, 2018 | Incredibles 2 | $13,583,295 | 4,410 | $3,080 | $407,766,809 | 15 |
| 27 | Jul 3, 2026 | Toy Story 5 | $13,568,322 | 3,975 | $3,413 | $348,917,012 | 15 |
| 28 | Jul 1, 2016 | Finding Dory | $13,544,648 | 4,305 | $3,146 | $343,894,250 | 15 |
| 29 | Nov 29, 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber … | $13,378,160 | 3,682 | $3,633 | $181,419,676 | 15 |
| 30 | Mar 31, 2017 | Beauty and the Beast | $12,839,851 | 4,210 | $3,050 | $360,756,693 | 15 |
| 31 | Apr 6, 2012 | The Hunger Games | $12,799,832 | 4,137 | $3,094 | $282,138,997 | 15 |
| 32 | Aug 1, 2008 | The Dark Knight | $12,709,035 | 4,266 | $2,979 | $363,795,881 | 15 |
| 33 | Jul 3, 2015 | Inside Out | $12,559,310 | 4,158 | $3,021 | $228,679,481 | 15 |
| 34 | Jul 5, 2019 | Toy Story 4 | $11,901,267 | 4,540 | $2,621 | $284,158,811 | 15 |
| 35 | Dec 27, 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level | $11,850,102 | 4,227 | $2,803 | $152,085,884 | 15 |
| 36 | May 17, 2002 | Spider-Man | $11,837,552 | 3,615 | $3,275 | $252,374,308 | 15 |
| 37 | Jan 2, 1998 | Titanic | $11,698,861 | 2,727 | $4,290 | $135,851,554 | 15 |
| 38 | Nov 23, 2018 | Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch | $11,590,955 | 3,960 | $2,927 | $161,693,725 | 15 |
| 39 | Aug 2, 2019 | The Lion King | $11,204,815 | 4,802 | $2,333 | $403,847,893 | 15 |
| 40 | Jan 3, 2020 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywal… | $11,038,440 | 4,406 | $2,505 | $428,095,881 | 15 |
| 41 | Jun 16, 2017 | Wonder Woman | $10,845,317 | 4,018 | $2,699 | $244,672,047 | 15 |
| 42 | Jan 5, 2018 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | $10,748,632 | 3,801 | $2,828 | $219,121,298 | 17 |
| 43 | Mar 18, 2022 | The Batman | $10,716,576 | 4,302 | $2,491 | $274,007,448 | 15 |
| 44 | Dec 30, 2011 | Mission: Impossible—Ghost Pro… | $10,631,148 | 3,455 | $3,077 | $113,615,355 | 15 |
| 45 | Dec 28, 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jou… | $10,619,334 | 4,100 | $2,590 | $200,320,148 | 15 |
| 46 | Jan 2, 2004 | The Lord of the Rings: The Re… | $10,602,130 | 3,703 | $2,863 | $272,878,640 | 17 |
| 47 | Jul 2, 2010 | Toy Story 3 | $10,537,094 | 4,028 | $2,616 | $269,363,263 | 15 |
| 48 | Jun 4, 2004 | Shrek 2 | $10,400,000 | 4,131 | $2,518 | $287,000,000 | 17 |
| 49 | Apr 3, 2026 | Project Hail Mary | $10,314,327 | 3,907 | $2,640 | $196,841,337 | 15 |
| 50 | Dec 28, 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | $10,299,447 | 3,484 | $2,956 | $122,674,016 | 15 |
| 51 | Apr 29, 2016 | The Jungle Book | $10,276,873 | 4,041 | $2,543 | $219,933,673 | 15 |
| 52 | Aug 3, 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | $10,226,050 | 4,242 | $2,411 | $328,423,814 | 15 |
| 53 | May 15, 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | $10,019,125 | 4,276 | $2,343 | $343,189,933 | 15 |
| 54 | Dec 27, 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of… | $10,005,121 | 3,928 | $2,547 | $170,474,667 | 15 |
| 55 | Jul 21, 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dea… | $9,992,181 | 4,133 | $2,418 | $296,676,213 | 15 |
| 56 | Nov 23, 2012 | Lincoln | $9,969,242 | 2,018 | $4,940 | $47,133,625 | 15 |
| 57 | Mar 19, 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | $9,815,632 | 3,739 | $2,625 | $241,059,300 | 15 |
| 58 | May 2, 2025 | Sinners | $9,629,511 | 3,347 | $2,877 | $156,358,233 | 15 |
| 59 | Mar 18, 2016 | Zootopia | $9,594,165 | 3,959 | $2,423 | $173,359,662 | 15 |
| 60 | Dec 6, 2024 | Wicked | $9,517,890 | 3,885 | $2,450 | $295,177,160 | 15 |
| 61 | May 17, 2013 | Iron Man 3 | $9,514,115 | 4,237 | $2,245 | $311,405,998 | 15 |
| 62 | Apr 18, 2014 | Captain America: The Winter S… | $9,503,748 | 3,825 | $2,485 | $184,418,202 | 15 |
| 63 | Jun 6, 2025 | Lilo & Stitch | $9,388,609 | 4,185 | $2,243 | $312,684,954 | 15 |
| 64 | Jan 4, 2019 | Aquaman | $9,388,082 | 4,184 | $2,244 | $238,408,962 | 15 |
| 65 | Dec 28, 2007 | I am Legend | $9,285,282 | 3,636 | $2,554 | $176,360,519 | 15 |
| 66 | Jul 6, 2018 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | $9,173,610 | 4,349 | $2,109 | $313,931,275 | 15 |
| 67 | Mar 22, 2019 | Captain Marvel | $9,120,858 | 4,278 | $2,132 | $295,598,693 | 15 |
| 68 | Apr 10, 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | $9,106,475 | 4,136 | $2,202 | $127,498,021 | 15 |
| 69 | Sep 22, 2017 | It | $9,098,118 | 4,007 | $2,271 | $245,436,999 | 15 |
| 70 | Oct 18, 2013 | Gravity | $9,016,073 | 3,820 | $2,360 | $148,552,203 | 15 |
| 71 | Feb 26, 2016 | Deadpool | $8,879,279 | 3,856 | $2,303 | $263,018,288 | 15 |
| 72 | Nov 11, 2011 | Puss in Boots | $8,866,762 | 3,903 | $2,272 | $92,175,928 | 15 |
| 73 | Dec 30, 2005 | King Kong | $8,813,610 | 3,627 | $2,430 | $151,546,510 | 17 |
| 74 | Jan 7, 2005 | Meet the Fockers | $8,800,000 | 3,527 | $2,495 | $184,600,000 | 17 |
| 75 | Jun 12, 2009 | Up | $8,799,031 | 3,886 | $2,264 | $165,462,740 | 15 |
| 76 | May 8, 2026 | Michael | $8,795,396 | 3,550 | $2,478 | $212,785,100 | 15 |
| 77 | Jul 22, 2016 | The Secret Life of Pets | $8,718,780 | 4,048 | $2,154 | $240,097,525 | 15 |
| 78 | May 19, 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 | $8,717,079 | 4,347 | $2,005 | $275,454,553 | 15 |
| 79 | May 16, 2008 | Iron Man | $8,659,239 | 4,154 | $2,085 | $199,944,628 | 15 |
| 80 | Dec 29, 2023 | Wonka | $8,630,268 | 4,051 | $2,130 | $119,283,164 | 15 |
| 81 | May 20, 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | $8,612,395 | 4,226 | $2,038 | $322,888,548 | 15 |
| 82 | Oct 18, 2019 | Joker | $8,584,376 | 4,090 | $2,099 | $226,608,380 | 15 |
| 83 | May 20, 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multive… | $8,568,406 | 4,534 | $1,890 | $319,048,891 | 15 |
| 84 | Jun 13, 2003 | Finding Nemo | $8,540,000 | 3,425 | $2,493 | $171,643,000 | 15 |
| 85 | May 19, 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 | $8,453,562 | 4,450 | $1,900 | $242,996,141 | 15 |
| 86 | Jun 19, 2009 | The Hangover | $8,411,034 | 3,545 | $2,373 | $134,474,576 | 15 |
| 87 | Jun 4, 1999 | Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom … | $8,345,000 | 3,023 | $2,761 | $231,211,000 | 17 |
| 88 | Aug 4, 2023 | Oppenheimer | $8,336,045 | 3,612 | $2,308 | $208,204,665 | 15 |
| 89 | Apr 17, 2015 | Furious 7 | $8,324,400 | 3,964 | $2,100 | $273,678,480 | 15 |
| 90 | Jan 2, 2015 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the… | $8,301,199 | 3,875 | $2,142 | $207,171,126 | 17 |
| 91 | Jul 30, 1999 | The Blair Witch Project | $8,234,000 | 1,101 | $7,479 | $15,037,000 | 17 |
| 92 | Jul 15, 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | $8,223,610 | 4,111 | $2,000 | $244,791,115 | 15 |
| 93 | Nov 28, 2008 | Quantum of Solace | $8,205,626 | 3,501 | $2,344 | $130,790,608 | 15 |
| 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | Inception | $8,194,228 | 3,545 | $2,311 | $174,022,724 | 15 |
| 95 | May 29, 2026 | Obsession | $8,189,905 | 2,781 | $2,945 | $86,547,555 | 15 |
| 96 | Jun 25, 1993 | Jurassic Park | $8,187,400 | 2,444 | $3,350 | $151,595,345 | 15 |
| 97 | Jun 16, 2023 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider… | $8,117,593 | 3,873 | $2,096 | $260,700,572 | 15 |
| 98 | Mar 15, 2024 | Dune: Part Two | $8,092,283 | 3,847 | $2,104 | $184,310,200 | 15 |
| 99 | May 18, 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | $7,979,029 | 4,324 | $1,845 | $261,336,658 | 15 |
| 100 | Apr 14, 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown | $7,956,060 | 3,873 | $2,054 | $135,156,351 | 15 |