The world’s biggest movie franchises WORLDWIDE BOX OFFICE ($ billions unadjusted for inflation) Movies released as of Oct 2021 Years active Marvel’s Cinematic Universe (25) 13 23.34 Star Wars (12) 44 10.32 Harry Potter (11) 20 9.22 James Bond (27)* 58 7.43 Spider-Man (10) 19 7.22 Fast and the Furious (10) 20 6.61 X-Men (13) 21 6.08 Batman (23) 32 6.04 Lord of the Rings (6) 20 5.85 DC Extended Universe (13) 8 5.80 *Includes non-canon Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983) Illustrations sourced from studio handouts Source: The Numbers © GRAPHIC NEWS