2016 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2016. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2016. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2015 will most likely earn money in 2015 and 2016.

To see the top movies released in 2016 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 2016” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre2016 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Finding DoryJun 17, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$672,380,91456,219,140
2Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryDec 16, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$564,450,95647,194,896
3Captain America: Civil WarMay 6, 2016Walt DisneyAction$564,241,48147,177,381
4The Secret Life of PetsJul 8, 2016UniversalAdventure$509,349,89442,587,784
5The Jungle BookApr 15, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$503,289,41442,081,055
6DeadpoolFeb 12, 201620th Century FoxAction$502,002,96941,973,492
7ZootopiaMar 4, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$471,857,60139,452,977
8Batman v Superman: Dawn of Ju…Mar 25, 2016Warner Bros.Action$456,775,48238,191,930
9Suicide SquadAug 5, 2016Warner Bros.Action$449,502,50237,583,821
10Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force …Dec 18, 2015Walt DisneyAdventure$393,636,03232,912,712
11Doctor StrangeNov 4, 2016Walt DisneyAction$317,840,57726,575,299
12Fantastic Beasts and Where to…Nov 18, 2016Warner Bros.Adventure$307,884,37625,742,841
13MoanaNov 23, 2016Walt DisneyMusical$285,487,93523,870,229
14The RevenantDec 25, 201520th Century FoxAdventure$252,702,18321,128,945
15Jason BourneJul 29, 2016UniversalAction$224,257,49418,750,627
16Star Trek BeyondJul 22, 2016Paramount PicturesAdventure$219,633,08118,363,970
17X-Men: ApocalypseMay 27, 201620th Century FoxAction$214,923,95017,970,230
18SingDec 21, 2016UniversalMusical$211,344,94617,670,982
19TrollsNov 4, 201620th Century FoxAdventure$207,578,99317,356,103
20Kung Fu Panda 3Jan 29, 201620th Century FoxAdventure$198,451,13116,592,904
21GhostbustersJul 15, 2016Sony PicturesComedy$177,465,07114,838,217
22Central IntelligenceJun 17, 2016Warner Bros.Comedy$176,207,26214,733,049
23The Legend of TarzanJul 1, 2016Warner Bros.Adventure$175,104,16314,640,816
24SullySep 9, 2016Warner Bros.Drama$172,799,64914,448,131
25Bad MomsJul 29, 2016STX EntertainmentComedy$156,596,21613,093,329
26The Angry Birds MovieMay 20, 2016Sony PicturesAdventure$148,648,78812,428,828
27Independence Day: ResurgenceJun 24, 201620th Century FoxAction$142,613,37111,924,195
28The Conjuring 2: The Enfield …Jun 10, 2016Warner Bros.Horror$141,681,07511,846,244
29Sausage PartyAug 12, 2016Sony PicturesComedy$135,044,79611,291,371
30The Magnificent SevenSep 23, 2016Sony PicturesWestern$129,168,35010,800,029
31ArrivalNov 11, 2016Paramount PicturesDrama$126,756,78010,598,393
32Ride Along 2Jan 15, 2016UniversalComedy$125,632,10610,504,357
33Don’t BreatheAug 26, 2016Sony PicturesHorror$123,357,89410,314,205
34Miss Peregrine’s Home for Pec…Sep 30, 201620th Century FoxAdventure$120,215,47310,051,461
35The AccountantOct 14, 2016Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$118,710,5309,925,630
36Daddy’s HomeDec 25, 2015Paramount PicturesComedy$118,456,3469,904,377
37Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:…Jun 3, 2016Paramount PicturesAction$113,449,3819,485,734
38The Purge: Election YearJul 1, 2016UniversalHorror$109,288,7389,137,854
39Alice Through the Looking Gla…May 27, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$106,523,3388,906,634
40Pete’s DragonAug 12, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$105,404,4498,813,081
41The Girl on the TrainOct 7, 2016UniversalThriller/Suspense$104,245,6218,716,189
42Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Ha…Oct 21, 2016LionsgateComedy$101,219,4068,463,161
43StorksSep 23, 2016Warner Bros.Adventure$100,125,0418,371,659
4410 Cloverfield LaneMar 11, 2016Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$99,666,2048,333,295
45Lights OutJul 22, 2016Warner Bros.Horror$93,009,8577,776,744
46The Divergent Series: Allegia…Mar 18, 2016LionsgateAction$91,509,9717,651,335
47Now You See Me 2Jun 10, 2016LionsgateThriller/Suspense$89,977,2787,523,184
48Hacksaw RidgeNov 4, 2016LionsgateDrama$89,130,6407,452,395
49Ice Age: Collision CourseJul 22, 201620th Century FoxAdventure$88,577,2927,406,128
50The BossApr 8, 2016UniversalComedy$87,214,7537,292,203
51London Has FallenMar 4, 2016Focus FeaturesThriller/Suspense$86,449,7287,228,238
52Miracles from HeavenMar 16, 2016Sony PicturesDrama$85,317,1417,133,540
53Deepwater HorizonSep 30, 2016LionsgateThriller/Suspense$84,941,6177,102,142
54My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2Mar 25, 2016UniversalComedy$82,530,3676,900,532
55Jack Reacher: Never Go BackOct 21, 2016Paramount PicturesAction$80,950,4476,768,432
56Me Before YouJun 3, 2016Warner Bros.Drama$77,767,7576,502,321
57The BFGJul 1, 2016Walt DisneyAdventure$76,715,1326,414,309
58PassengersDec 21, 2016Sony PicturesDrama$76,571,9426,402,336
59Neighbors 2: Sorority RisingMay 20, 2016UniversalComedy$76,517,3566,397,772
60The ShallowsJun 24, 2016Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$76,214,4066,372,442
61Barbershop: The Next CutApr 15, 2016Warner Bros.Comedy$74,705,1346,246,249
6213 Hours: The Secret Soldiers…Jan 15, 2016Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$73,077,9776,110,199
63Office Christmas PartyDec 9, 2016Paramount PicturesComedy$68,877,3995,758,980
64Kubo and the Two StringsAug 19, 2016Focus FeaturesAdventure$66,399,5535,551,802
65The Huntsman: Winter’s WarApr 22, 2016UniversalAction$66,371,7995,549,482
66WarcraftJun 10, 2016UniversalAction$65,490,0435,475,756
67How to be SingleFeb 12, 2016Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$64,768,6035,415,435
68The Big ShortDec 11, 2015Paramount PicturesDrama$63,968,2915,348,519
69Mike and Dave Need Wedding Da…Jul 8, 201620th Century FoxComedy$63,615,6875,319,037
70War DogsAug 19, 2016Warner Bros.Black Comedy$59,502,0694,975,089
71Almost ChristmasNov 11, 2016UniversalDrama$58,023,1804,851,436
72Money MonsterMay 13, 2016Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$56,705,7134,741,280
73The Hateful EightDec 25, 2015Weinstein Co.Western$56,382,3524,714,243
74AlliedNov 23, 2016Paramount PicturesDrama$54,672,9914,571,320
75NerveJul 27, 2016LionsgateThriller/Suspense$53,347,9964,460,535
76SistersDec 18, 2015UniversalComedy$52,432,1774,383,961
77RisenFeb 19, 2016Sony PicturesDrama$50,992,5084,263,588
78Assassin’s CreedDec 21, 201620th Century FoxAction$50,349,7574,209,846
79The Nice GuysMay 20, 2016Warner Bros.Black Comedy$50,137,6524,192,111
80The BoyJan 22, 2016STX EntertainmentHorror$49,526,2304,140,989
81Dirty GrandpaJan 22, 2016LionsgateComedy$49,213,1374,114,811
82Ouija: Origin of EvilOct 21, 2016UniversalHorror$48,592,8654,062,949
83The 5th WaveJan 22, 2016Sony PicturesAction$48,272,7474,036,183
84InfernoOct 28, 2016Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$47,316,8723,956,260
85Mother’s DayApr 29, 2016Open RoadRomantic Comedy$44,926,5433,756,400
86Gods of EgyptFeb 26, 2016LionsgateAdventure$43,074,6163,601,557
87La La LandDec 9, 2016LionsgateMusical$42,835,1493,581,534
88Why Him?Dec 23, 201620th Century FoxComedy$42,356,2583,541,493
89Alvin and the Chipmunks: The …Dec 18, 201520th Century FoxAdventure$41,910,5503,504,227
90Hail, Caesar!Feb 5, 2016UniversalComedy$41,590,6933,477,483
91When the Bough BreaksSep 9, 2016Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$41,130,7903,439,029
92Zoolander 2Feb 12, 2016Paramount PicturesComedy$39,887,9043,335,109
93JoyDec 25, 201520th Century FoxDrama$38,909,5973,253,311
94The Finest HoursJan 29, 2016Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$38,119,2963,187,232
95Florence Foster JenkinsAug 12, 2016Paramount PicturesDrama$37,862,4153,165,754
96Manchester by the SeaNov 18, 2016Roadside Attracti…Drama$37,407,8923,127,750
97Hell or High WaterAug 12, 2016LionsgateWestern$37,342,6373,122,294
98The ForestJan 8, 2016Focus / GramercyHorror$36,770,7933,074,481
99Ben-HurAug 19, 2016Paramount PicturesAdventure$36,516,6833,053,234
100FencesDec 16, 2016Paramount PicturesDrama$36,406,7533,044,043