2012 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2012. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2012. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2011 will most likely earn money in 2011 and 2012.

To see the top movies released in 2012 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2012” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2012 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1The AvengersMay 4, 2012Walt DisneyAction$936,603,09178,311,295
2The Dark Knight RisesJul 20, 2012Warner Bros.Action$673,334,62656,298,882
3The Hunger GamesMar 23, 2012LionsgateAction$613,041,19051,257,625
4SkyfallNov 8, 2012Sony PicturesAction$437,087,32236,545,763
5The Twilight Saga: Breaking D…Nov 16, 2012LionsgateDrama$430,353,99535,982,776
6The Amazing Spider-ManJul 3, 2012Sony PicturesAdventure$393,704,36332,918,425
7BraveJun 22, 2012Walt DisneyAdventure$356,451,48029,803,635
8The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jou…Dec 14, 2012Warner Bros.Adventure$343,394,14428,711,885
9TedJun 29, 2012UniversalComedy$328,548,02127,470,570
10Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most W…Jun 8, 2012Paramount PicturesAdventure$325,130,92027,184,860
11Dr. Seuss’ The LoraxMar 2, 2012UniversalAdventure$321,583,51526,888,254
12Men in Black 3May 25, 2012Sony PicturesAction$268,981,08222,490,057
13Wreck-It RalphNov 2, 2012Walt DisneyAdventure$264,427,21422,109,299
14Ice Age: Continental DriftJul 13, 201220th Century FoxAdventure$242,114,27220,243,668
15Snow White and the HuntsmanJun 1, 2012UniversalAdventure$233,094,92319,489,542
16Hotel TransylvaniaSep 28, 2012Sony PicturesAdventure$218,347,66518,256,494
17Taken 2Oct 5, 201220th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$208,753,65517,454,319
1821 Jump StreetMar 16, 2012Sony PicturesComedy$208,019,35917,392,923
19LincolnNov 9, 2012Walt DisneyDrama$201,620,80416,857,927
20PrometheusJun 8, 201220th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$190,033,40815,889,081
21Safe HouseFeb 10, 2012UniversalThriller/Suspense$189,589,48415,851,964
22The VowFeb 10, 2012Sony PicturesDrama$187,835,15115,705,280
23Magic MikeJun 29, 2012Warner Bros.Comedy$170,868,08914,286,630
24The Bourne LegacyAug 10, 2012UniversalThriller/Suspense$170,090,23714,221,592
25ArgoOct 12, 2012Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$163,354,54813,658,407
26Journey 2: The Mysterious Isl…Feb 10, 2012Warner Bros.Adventure$156,051,39113,047,775
27FlightNov 2, 2012Paramount PicturesDrama$138,198,92811,555,094
28Think Like a ManApr 20, 2012Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$137,550,82611,500,905
29Rise of the GuardiansNov 21, 2012Paramount PicturesAdventure$137,235,98011,474,580
30The CampaignAug 10, 2012Warner Bros.Comedy$130,579,98010,918,059
31Life of PiNov 21, 201220th Century FoxDrama$128,674,89910,758,771
32The Expendables 2Aug 17, 2012LionsgateAction$127,755,92710,681,934
33Wrath of the TitansMar 30, 2012Warner Bros.Adventure$125,715,35110,511,317
34Dark ShadowsMay 11, 2012Warner Bros.Black Comedy$119,791,04310,015,973
35John CarterMar 9, 2012Walt DisneyAdventure$109,771,5839,178,226
36Les MisérablesDec 25, 2012UniversalMusical$109,634,1959,166,739
37Act of ValorFeb 24, 2012RelativityAction$105,195,1828,795,584
38Django UnchainedDec 25, 2012Weinstein Co.Western$103,080,7928,618,795
39Mission: Impossible—Ghost Pro…Dec 16, 2011Paramount PicturesAction$102,488,2718,569,253
40ContrabandJan 13, 2012UniversalAction$99,959,1568,357,789
41LooperSep 28, 2012Sony PicturesAction$99,879,5868,351,136
42Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness…Jun 29, 2012LionsgateComedy$98,644,8218,247,895
43BattleshipMay 18, 2012UniversalAction$98,014,0038,195,151
44Mirror MirrorMar 30, 2012RelativityAdventure$97,565,9048,157,684
45ChronicleFeb 3, 201220th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$97,025,0128,112,459
46Pitch PerfectSep 28, 2012UniversalComedy$96,802,9308,093,890
47Hope SpringsAug 8, 2012Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$95,463,6557,981,911
48Underworld: AwakeningJan 20, 2012Sony PicturesAction$93,638,1447,829,276
49The Lucky OneApr 20, 2012Warner Bros.Drama$90,837,6097,595,118
50The DictatorMay 16, 2012Paramount PicturesComedy$89,625,2087,493,746
51Total RecallAug 3, 2012Sony PicturesAction$88,464,8887,396,730
52TitanicDec 19, 1997Paramount PicturesDrama$86,973,3157,272,016
53American ReunionApr 6, 2012UniversalComedy$85,280,8637,130,507
54ParaNormanAug 17, 2012Focus FeaturesAdventure$84,134,6757,034,672
55This Means WarFeb 17, 201220th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$82,278,7766,879,496
56Project XMar 2, 2012Warner Bros.Comedy$82,235,3156,875,862
57The Woman in BlackFeb 3, 2012CBS FilmsHorror$81,636,4516,825,790
58Paranormal Activity 4Oct 19, 2012Paramount PicturesHorror$80,965,8856,769,723
59The Devil InsideJan 6, 2012Paramount PicturesHorror$80,028,2446,691,325
60The Girl with the Dragon Tatt…Dec 20, 2011Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$78,396,7536,554,912
61The Odd Life of Timothy GreenAug 15, 2012Walt DisneyDrama$77,797,4206,504,801
62Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengea…Feb 17, 2012Sony PicturesAction$77,791,0886,504,272
63The GreyJan 27, 2012Open RoadThriller/Suspense$77,499,8026,479,917
64Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Sh…Dec 16, 2011Warner Bros.Action$75,032,7716,273,643
65Red TailsJan 20, 201220th Century FoxDrama$74,939,8836,265,877
66The PossessionAug 31, 2012LionsgateHorror$73,819,3266,172,184
67Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysAug 3, 201220th Century FoxComedy$73,636,1306,156,867
68SinisterOct 12, 2012LionsgateHorror$72,213,0926,037,884
69Beauty and the BeastNov 13, 1991Walt DisneyMusical$71,536,6235,981,323
70Jack ReacherDec 21, 2012Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$71,445,4375,973,699
71SavagesJul 6, 2012UniversalThriller/Suspense$71,103,5525,945,113
72The Best Exotic Marigold HotelMay 4, 2012Fox SearchlightComedy$69,692,0005,827,090
73Moonrise KingdomMay 25, 2012Focus FeaturesDrama$68,383,0525,717,646
74The Three StoogesApr 13, 201220th Century FoxComedy$66,618,7395,570,129
75Here Comes the BoomOct 12, 2012Sony PicturesComedy$65,509,0315,477,344
76War HorseDec 25, 2011Walt DisneyDrama$65,406,1185,468,739
77Red DawnNov 21, 2012Open RoadAction$65,311,2945,460,811
78Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom …May 19, 199920th Century FoxAdventure$65,293,7605,459,344
79Resident Evil: RetributionSep 14, 2012Sony PicturesHorror$63,624,6925,319,790
80The DescendantsNov 16, 2011Fox SearchlightDrama$63,570,2495,315,238
81The Cabin in the WoodsApr 13, 2012LionsgateHorror$63,215,6275,285,588
82What to Expect When You’re Ex…May 18, 2012LionsgateRomantic Comedy$61,831,7025,169,875
83Finding NemoMay 30, 2003Walt DisneyAdventure$61,253,8815,121,562
84End of WatchSep 21, 2012Open RoadThriller/Suspense$61,252,5305,121,449
85The ArtistNov 25, 2011Weinstein Co.Drama$59,533,6814,977,733
86This is 40Dec 21, 2012UniversalComedy$58,525,8094,893,462
87Rock of AgesJun 15, 2012Warner Bros.Musical$57,874,7004,839,022
88Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunt…Jun 22, 201220th Century FoxHorror$56,372,9784,713,460
89LawlessAug 29, 2012Weinstein Co.Drama$56,189,9004,698,152
90That’s My BoyJun 15, 2012Sony PicturesComedy$55,489,4254,639,584
91Trouble with the CurveSep 21, 2012Warner Bros.Drama$53,734,5634,492,856
92Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip…Dec 16, 201120th Century FoxAdventure$52,977,5044,429,557
93Step Up RevolutionJul 27, 2012LionsgateDrama$52,700,1434,406,366
94Tyler Perry’s Good DeedsFeb 24, 2012LionsgateDrama$52,626,6914,400,225
95FrankenweenieOct 5, 2012Walt DisneyAdventure$51,814,7144,332,334
96The WatchJul 27, 201220th Century FoxComedy$51,615,8144,315,704
97Parental GuidanceDec 25, 201220th Century FoxComedy$51,075,4354,270,521
982016: Obama’s AmericaJul 13, 2012Rocky Mountain Pi…Documentary$50,108,7054,189,691
99House at the End of the StreetSep 21, 2012RelativityHorror$47,497,3013,971,346
100Extremely Loud and Incredibly…Dec 25, 2011Warner Bros.Drama$47,322,3303,956,717