As we pass the midpoint of 2025, several major movies have already hit the box office. Though many exciting releases await later in the year, it’s a good moment to review the top performers so far. The list features mainly popular franchises and familiar intellectual properties, with a few fresh titles making their mark.
All earnings data is sourced from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo and is current as of the publication date, though rankings may shift with new releases and updated figures.
Ne Zha 2 stands out as both the most cost-effective and the most lucrative project on this list, yet it remains relatively unknown to many audiences.
"Simultaneously the cheapest film to produce on this list, as well as the most profitable, Ne Zha 2 is one of the biggest movies you’ve likely never heard of."
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2025’s top-grossing movies combine familiar franchises with fresh ideas, highlighted by the surprisingly profitable and under-the-radar hit Ne Zha 2.