The global box office continues to rebound with some massive hits leading ticket sales, proving that moviegoing is far from dead. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” remains the most dominant film in North American theaters for the fourth straight weekend, bringing in another $21.3 million domestically and pushing its total past $888 million in the U.S. while approaching $1.1 billion worldwide.

Not far behind, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” continues its strong run, earning $10.1 million domestically and nearing a global total of $1.65 billion — cementing it as one of 2025’s biggest movies.

Other films rounding out the current box office leaders include Lionsgate’s thriller “The Housemaid,” which has found unexpected success with a worldwide total over $190 million, and rising Golden Globe nominee “Marty Supreme,” which is also performing well.

Across the broader global market, animated family films and blockbuster franchises have dominated 2025’s box office. According to industry trackers, the top grossing movies of the year include a mix of animation, action, and adventure — with “Ne Zha 2,” a Chinese animated sequel to a well-loved Chinese film “Ne Zha,” leading all films worldwide with more than $2.25 billion. Other top earners include “Lilo & Stitch” with over $1 billion, “A Minecraft Movie” with nearly $1 billion, and “Jurassic World: Rebirth.”

The continued success of these films reflects both international tastes and the enduring appeal to studios of sequels and franchises.

Despite some industry reports of “superhero fatigue,” big titles — whether animated sequels, long-running sagas, or video-game adaptations — are proving resilient. It’s clear that family films, or films that prey upon audience familiarity, are reigning supreme. Though if this is because it’s what the people want, or if it’s the only thing being put out, remains to be seen.