2013 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2013. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2013. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2012 will most likely earn money in 2012 and 2013.

To see the top movies released in 2013 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2013” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2013 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Iron Man 3May 3, 2013Walt DisneyAction$601,666,36850,306,553
2The Hunger Games: Catching Fi…Nov 22, 2013LionsgateAdventure$581,857,24448,650,271
3Despicable Me 2Jul 3, 2013UniversalAdventure$541,058,73445,239,025
4Man of SteelJun 14, 2013Warner Bros.Action$428,155,52235,798,957
5Monsters UniversityJun 21, 2013Walt DisneyAdventure$394,971,76133,024,395
6FrozenNov 22, 2013Walt DisneyMusical$387,034,20332,360,719
7GravityOct 4, 2013Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$374,925,00631,348,245
8Fast and Furious 6May 24, 2013UniversalAction$351,120,66529,357,915
9Oz the Great and PowerfulMar 8, 2013Walt DisneyAdventure$345,370,37028,877,121
10Star Trek Into DarknessMay 16, 2013Paramount PicturesAdventure$336,555,07828,140,057
11Thor: The Dark WorldNov 8, 2013Walt DisneyAction$298,119,89124,926,412
12World War ZJun 21, 2013Paramount PicturesAction$297,690,30124,890,493
13The Hobbit: The Desolation of…Dec 13, 2013Warner Bros.Adventure$296,303,10824,774,507
14The CroodsMar 22, 201320th Century FoxAdventure$275,342,48023,021,946
15The HeatJun 28, 201320th Century FoxComedy$234,759,62919,628,731
16We’re the MillersAug 7, 2013Warner Bros.Comedy$221,243,99318,498,662
17The Great GatsbyMay 10, 2013Warner Bros.Drama$213,073,97417,815,550
18The ConjuringJul 19, 2013Warner Bros.Horror$202,128,62116,900,386
19Identity ThiefFeb 8, 2013UniversalComedy$197,872,41916,544,517
20Grown Ups 2Jul 12, 2013Sony PicturesComedy$196,639,06016,441,393
21The WolverineJul 26, 201320th Century FoxAction$195,003,68416,304,656
22G.I. Joe: RetaliationMar 27, 2013Paramount PicturesAction$180,243,02615,070,487
23Now You See MeMay 31, 2013LionsgateThriller/Suspense$173,183,13814,480,195
24Cloudy with a Chance of Meatb…Sep 27, 2013Sony PicturesAdventure$171,908,38314,373,611
25Lee Daniels’ The ButlerAug 16, 2013Weinstein Co.Drama$170,911,97214,290,299
26The Hangover 3May 23, 2013Warner Bros.Comedy$165,056,93213,800,747
27EpicMay 24, 201320th Century FoxAdventure$158,170,16413,224,930
28Captain PhillipsOct 11, 2013Sony PicturesDrama$153,932,49212,870,610
29Silver Linings PlaybookNov 16, 2012Weinstein Co.Drama$152,455,38812,747,106
30Pacific RimJul 12, 2013Warner Bros.Action$149,761,71712,521,883
31This is the EndJun 12, 2013Sony PicturesComedy$149,272,27712,480,960
32Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaOct 25, 2013Paramount PicturesComedy$149,077,44112,464,669
33Olympus Has FallenMar 22, 2013FilmDistrictThriller/Suspense$145,531,85712,168,215
3442Apr 12, 2013Warner Bros.Drama$139,783,73311,687,603
35Zero Dark ThirtyDec 19, 2012Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$138,691,84411,596,308
36Django UnchainedDec 25, 2012Weinstein Co.Western$138,576,86111,586,694
37ElysiumAug 9, 2013Sony PicturesAction$136,885,53511,445,279
38Anchorman 2: The Legend Conti…Dec 18, 2013Paramount PicturesComedy$133,340,37311,148,861
39Disney PlanesAug 9, 2013Walt DisneyAdventure$132,814,22611,104,868
40The Lone RangerJul 2, 2013Walt DisneyWestern$131,371,86910,984,270
41OblivionApr 19, 2013UniversalAction$131,085,18210,960,300
42Insidious Chapter 2Sep 13, 2013FilmDistrictHorror$122,963,58010,281,236
43TurboJul 17, 201320th Century FoxAdventure$122,142,24310,212,562
44Les MisérablesDec 25, 2012UniversalMusical$111,571,5459,328,724
452 GunsAug 2, 2013UniversalAction$111,233,0909,300,426
46The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jou…Dec 14, 2012Warner Bros.Adventure$109,533,2469,158,298
47White House DownJun 28, 2013Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$107,542,5908,991,855
48MamaJan 18, 2013UniversalHorror$105,371,8378,810,354
49Safe HavenFeb 14, 2013RelativityDrama$105,034,8688,782,180
50The Smurfs 2Jul 31, 2013Sony PicturesAdventure$104,473,8868,735,275
51The Best Man HolidayNov 15, 2013UniversalComedy$103,437,8928,648,653
52Percy Jackson: Sea of MonstersAug 7, 201320th Century FoxAdventure$100,743,1318,423,339
53American HustleDec 13, 2013Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$99,297,6768,302,481
54A Good Day to Die HardFeb 14, 201320th Century FoxAction$99,077,0498,284,034
55Warm BodiesFeb 1, 2013LionsgateRomantic Comedy$97,652,2418,164,903
56Jack the Giant SlayerMar 1, 2013Warner Bros.Adventure$95,897,1388,018,155
57The PurgeJun 7, 2013UniversalHorror$94,846,0587,930,272
58Last VegasJan 28, 2013CBS FilmsComedy$92,372,3837,723,443
59Ender’s GameNov 1, 2013LionsgateAdventure$90,153,7807,537,941
60PrisonersSep 20, 2013Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$89,740,1647,503,358
61After EarthMay 31, 2013Sony PicturesAction$89,033,7377,444,292
62Escape From Planet EarthFeb 15, 2013Weinstein Co.Adventure$83,871,4897,012,666
63Hansel & Gretel: Witch HuntersJan 25, 2013Paramount PicturesAction$81,945,0876,851,596
64Free BirdsNov 1, 2013RelativityAdventure$80,048,1486,692,989
65Evil DeadApr 5, 2013Sony PicturesHorror$79,791,9656,671,569
66RED 2Jul 19, 2013LionsgateAction$78,354,2706,551,360
67Tyler Perry’s TemptationMar 29, 2013LionsgateDrama$76,460,6686,393,032
68The CallMar 15, 2013Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$76,309,1816,380,366
69Pain & GainApr 26, 2013Paramount PicturesAction$73,371,2776,134,722
70LincolnNov 9, 2012Walt DisneyDrama$70,640,3155,906,381
71Gangster SquadJan 11, 2013Warner Bros.Action$67,671,6855,658,168
72Jurassic ParkJun 11, 1993UniversalAdventure$66,767,0095,582,526
73Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christm…Dec 13, 2013LionsgateComedy$66,615,3665,569,847
74The InternshipJun 7, 201320th Century FoxComedy$65,717,8675,494,805
75No se Aceptan DevolucionesAug 30, 2013LionsgateComedy$65,415,4725,469,521
76Saving Mr. BanksDec 13, 2013Walt DisneyDrama$64,856,8425,422,813
77Parental GuidanceDec 25, 201220th Century FoxComedy$63,660,0735,322,749
78SnitchFeb 22, 2013LionsgateThriller/Suspense$63,154,7765,280,500
79RiddickSep 6, 2013UniversalAction$61,822,9545,169,143
80The Wolf of Wall StreetDec 25, 2013Paramount PicturesBlack Comedy$61,046,6415,104,234
81A Haunted HouseJan 11, 2013Open RoadComedy$58,905,1084,925,176
82Life of PiNov 21, 201220th Century FoxDrama$57,883,4674,839,755
8312 Years a SlaveOct 18, 2013Fox SearchlightDrama$55,830,0614,668,065
84The FamilySep 13, 2013RelativityBlack Comedy$54,278,8924,538,369
85CarrieOct 18, 2013Sony PicturesHorror$51,880,5374,337,838
86Texas Chainsaw 3DJan 4, 2013LionsgateHorror$50,520,2544,224,101
87R.I.P.D.Jul 19, 2013UniversalAction$49,456,5204,135,161
88Blue JasmineJul 26, 2013Sony Pictures Cla…Comedy$48,170,4584,027,630
89Jack ReacherDec 21, 2012Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$47,840,1384,000,012
90Kevin Hart: Let Me ExplainJul 3, 2013LionsgateConcert/Performance$47,434,0533,966,058
91Side EffectsFeb 8, 2013Open RoadThriller/Suspense$47,329,1733,957,289
92Scary Movie VApr 12, 2013Weinstein Co.Comedy$47,098,2553,937,981
93The Secret Life of Walter Mit…Dec 25, 201320th Century FoxAdventure$46,316,4333,872,611
94The Mortal Instruments: City …Aug 21, 2013Sony PicturesAdventure$45,847,2863,833,385
95Delivery ManNov 22, 2013Walt DisneyComedy$43,698,6983,653,737
96One Direction: This is UsAug 30, 2013Sony PicturesConcert/Performance$42,475,4683,551,461
97Kick-Ass 2Aug 16, 2013UniversalAction$42,361,6213,541,942
98This is 40Dec 21, 2012UniversalComedy$42,062,3423,516,918
99ArgoOct 12, 2012Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$40,167,6283,358,497
100RushSep 20, 2013UniversalDrama$39,642,5073,314,591