2010 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2010. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2010. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2009 will most likely earn money in 2009 and 2010.

To see the top movies released in 2010 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2010” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2010 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Toy Story 3Jun 18, 2010Walt DisneyAdventure$629,082,17652,598,844
2AvatarDec 18, 200920th Century FoxAction$619,059,19151,760,802
3Alice in WonderlandMar 5, 2010Walt DisneyAdventure$506,581,20142,356,288
4Iron Man 2May 7, 2010Paramount PicturesAction$473,599,82739,598,648
5The Twilight Saga: EclipseJun 30, 2010Summit Entertainm…Drama$455,558,90338,090,209
6InceptionJul 16, 2010Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$443,488,39837,080,970
7Harry Potter and the Deathly …Nov 19, 2010Warner Bros.Adventure$429,791,79435,935,769
8Despicable MeJul 9, 2010UniversalAdventure$380,784,61031,838,178
9Shrek Forever AfterMay 21, 2010Paramount PicturesAdventure$361,887,44930,258,148
10How to Train Your DragonMar 26, 2010Paramount PicturesAdventure$329,818,95127,576,835
11The Karate KidJun 11, 2010Sony PicturesAction$267,685,14022,381,701
12Clash of the TitansApr 1, 2010Warner Bros.Action$247,408,11920,686,298
13Grown UpsJun 25, 2010Sony PicturesComedy$245,568,33820,532,470
14TangledNov 24, 2010Walt DisneyAdventure$244,481,78820,441,621
15MegamindNov 5, 2010Paramount PicturesAdventure$218,572,43818,275,287
16The Last AirbenderJul 1, 2010Paramount PicturesAdventure$199,745,92616,701,164
17Shutter IslandFeb 19, 2010Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$194,047,48916,224,706
18The Other GuysAug 6, 2010Sony PicturesComedy$180,718,75015,110,263
19SaltJul 23, 2010Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$179,341,44014,995,104
20Tron: LegacyDec 17, 2010Walt DisneyAdventure$178,172,27514,897,347
21Jackass 3DOct 15, 2010Paramount PicturesComedy$177,519,47114,842,765
22Valentine’s DayFeb 12, 2010Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$167,478,88714,003,251
23Robin HoodMay 14, 2010UniversalAction$159,901,93813,369,727
24The ExpendablesAug 13, 2010LionsgateAction$156,235,68413,063,184
25Little FockersDec 22, 2010UniversalComedy$155,489,38313,000,785
26Due DateNov 5, 2010Warner Bros.Comedy$150,419,99812,576,923
27Date NightApr 9, 201020th Century FoxComedy$149,630,97512,510,951
28Sex and the City 2May 27, 2010Warner Bros.Comedy$144,532,11612,084,625
29The Book of EliJan 15, 2010Warner Bros.Action$143,755,04512,019,653
30The Social NetworkOct 1, 2010Sony PicturesDrama$141,309,94111,815,212
31The TownSep 17, 2010Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$139,720,13811,682,286
32Prince of Persia: Sands of Ti…May 28, 2010Walt DisneyAction$137,577,40511,503,128
33RedOct 15, 2010Summit Entertainm…Action$135,675,79711,344,130
34Percy Jackson & the Olympians…Feb 12, 201020th Century FoxAdventure$134,558,79611,250,735
35The Chronicles of Narnia: The…Dec 10, 201020th Century FoxAdventure$131,766,75611,017,287
36True GritDec 22, 2010Paramount PicturesWestern$131,378,67810,984,839
37Paranormal Activity 2Oct 20, 2010Paramount PicturesHorror$128,332,23710,730,120
38Eat Pray LoveAug 13, 2010Sony PicturesDrama$122,137,53610,212,169
39Dear JohnFeb 5, 2010Sony PicturesDrama$121,289,92510,141,298
40UnstoppableNov 12, 201020th Century FoxAction$120,461,73510,072,051
41The A-TeamJun 11, 201020th Century FoxAction$117,056,5669,787,338
42Knight and DayJun 23, 201020th Century FoxAction$115,845,3109,686,063
43Dinner for SchmucksJul 30, 2010Paramount PicturesComedy$110,696,4509,255,556
44Sherlock HolmesDec 25, 2009Warner Bros.Adventure$106,583,8248,911,691
45The Bounty HunterMar 19, 2010Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$101,654,2828,499,522
46Yogi BearDec 17, 2010Warner Bros.Adventure$99,674,7558,334,010
47Diary of a Wimpy KidMar 19, 201020th Century FoxComedy$97,019,4378,111,993
48Alvin and the Chipmunks: The …Dec 23, 200920th Century FoxAdventure$96,555,6688,073,216
49The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeJul 14, 2010Walt DisneyAdventure$95,726,9778,003,928
50A Nightmare on Elm StreetApr 30, 2010Warner Bros.Horror$95,611,8047,994,298
51The Last SongMar 31, 2010Walt DisneyDrama$95,422,8897,978,502
52The WolfmanFeb 12, 2010UniversalHorror$94,270,0907,882,115
53Get Him to the GreekJun 4, 2010UniversalComedy$92,699,1347,750,764
54Resident Evil: AfterlifeSep 10, 2010Sony PicturesHorror$91,145,4567,620,858
55Why Did I Get Married Too?Apr 2, 2010LionsgateDrama$91,095,8677,616,711
56Tooth FairyJan 22, 201020th Century FoxAdventure$90,984,3077,607,384
57SecretariatOct 8, 2010Walt DisneyDrama$89,516,1017,484,623
58Easy ASep 17, 2010Sony PicturesComedy$88,527,4417,401,960
59TakersAug 27, 2010Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$87,531,9207,318,722
60Legend of the Guardians: The …Sep 24, 2010Adventure$84,204,8017,040,535
61The TouristDec 10, 2010Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$82,815,3316,924,359
62It’s ComplicatedDec 25, 2009UniversalRomantic Comedy$81,183,2906,787,901
63Letters to JulietMay 14, 2010Summit Entertainm…Drama$80,388,8646,721,477
64Life as We Know ItOct 8, 2010Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$80,167,6346,702,979
65Wall Street 2: Money Never Sl…Sep 24, 201020th Century FoxDrama$79,543,2716,650,775
66PredatorsJul 9, 201020th Century FoxAction$78,824,8716,590,708
67Hot Tub Time MachineMar 26, 2010MGMComedy$76,201,2066,371,338
68Kick-AssApr 16, 2010LionsgateBlack Comedy$72,868,5406,092,687
69Black SwanDec 3, 2010Fox SearchlightThriller/Suspense$72,469,0986,059,289
70The Blind SideNov 20, 2009Warner Bros.Drama$71,977,3846,018,176
71KillersJun 4, 2010LionsgateAction$71,335,5085,964,507
72The FighterDec 10, 2010Paramount PicturesDrama$70,318,2115,879,449
73Saw 3DOct 29, 2010LionsgateHorror$69,289,4465,793,432
74Cop OutFeb 26, 2010Warner Bros.Comedy$68,024,1775,687,640
75The Lovely BonesDec 11, 2009Paramount PicturesDrama$66,289,5225,542,602
76Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of K…Jul 30, 2010Warner Bros.Adventure$66,069,1525,524,177
77Edge of DarknessJan 29, 2010Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$65,657,0505,489,720
78Death at a FuneralApr 16, 2010Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$64,786,1335,416,901
79Step Up 3DAug 6, 2010Walt DisneyDrama$64,272,0745,373,919
80The Last ExorcismAug 27, 2010LionsgateHorror$62,201,6265,200,805
81LegionJan 22, 2010Sony PicturesHorror$60,888,4965,091,011
82Up in the AirDec 4, 2009Paramount PicturesDrama$59,797,1444,999,761
83The CraziesFeb 26, 2010Overture FilmsHorror$59,305,2124,958,630
84Crazy HeartDec 16, 2009Fox SearchlightDrama$58,768,5514,913,758
85BurlesqueNov 24, 2010Sony PicturesMusical$57,198,1484,782,454
86For Colored GirlsNov 5, 2010LionsgateDrama$57,100,5934,774,297
87The Back-up PlanApr 23, 2010CBS FilmsRomantic Comedy$56,828,9594,751,585
88Vampires SuckAug 18, 201020th Century FoxComedy$55,573,0784,646,578
89The AmericanSep 1, 2010Focus FeaturesThriller/Suspense$53,973,6704,512,849
90Green ZoneMar 12, 2010UniversalDrama$53,808,3844,499,029
91DevilSep 17, 2010UniversalHorror$51,053,0644,268,651
92MarmadukeJun 4, 201020th Century FoxComedy$51,000,2114,264,232
93HereafterOct 15, 2010Warner Bros.Drama$49,587,1394,146,082
94When in RomeJan 29, 2010Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$49,538,7044,142,032
95She\'s Out of My LeagueMar 12, 2010Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$48,523,4334,057,143
96Scott Pilgrim vs. The WorldAug 13, 2010UniversalComedy$47,917,7874,006,504
97Love and Other DrugsNov 24, 201020th Century FoxDrama$47,395,9913,962,876
98Charlie St. CloudJul 30, 2010UniversalDrama$47,303,7903,955,166
99Morning GloryNov 10, 2010Paramount PicturesComedy$46,627,2893,898,603
100DaybreakersJan 8, 2010LionsgateHorror$45,629,2603,815,156