Only 17 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are

Only 17 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are Tom Holland has appeared in six of 17. Sony Pictures Releasing Did someone say "superhero fatigue"? Because after the record-breaking smash success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," we don't see any signs of audiences giving up on comic books just yet.Since "The Dark Knight" became the first billion-dollar grosser to star a hero wearing a mask and tights, it's been a steady stream of caped crusaders, super-powered beings, and web-slinging spider-men.However, it's still no easy feat to make seven figures at the box office. As Marvel and DC have seen over the last seven years since "Avengers: Endgame," audiences won't show up for just anything that's ripped from the pages.But "Brand New Day" proved that some masked vigilantes still have some juice. It made $1 billion in six days, proving that your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has worldwide appeal.Here are all 17 superhero movies to cross the billion-dollar threshold. 17. "The Dark Knight" (2008) "The Dark Knight." Warner Bros. Worldwide gross: $1,008,480,203 16. "Joker" (2019) "Joker." Warner Bros. Worldwide gross: $1,078,958,629 15. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) "The Dark Knight Rises." Warner Bros. Worldwide gross: $1,085,429,532 14. "Captain Marvel" (2019) Captain Marvel." Marvel Studios Worldwide gross: $1,131,416,446 13."Spider-Man: Far From Home" (2019) "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Marvel Studios Worldwide gross: $1,131,927,996 12. "Aquaman" (2018) "Aquaman." Warner Bros. Worldwide gross: $1,152,028,393 11. "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) "Captain America: Civil War." Marvel Studios Worldwide gross: $1,155,046,416 10. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026) "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Sony Pictures Releasing Worldwide gross: $1,155,469,617 (as of August 6, 2026) 9. "Iron Man 3" (2013) "Iron Man 3." Marvel Worldwide gross: $1,215,577,205 8. "Incredibles 2" (2018) "Incredibles 2." Disney/Pixar Worldwide gross: $1,243,225,667 7. "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) "Deadpool & Wolverine." Marvel Studios Worldwide gross: $1,338,073,645 6. "Black Panther" (2018) "Black Panther." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Worldwide gross: $1,349,926,083 5. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015) "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Marvel Worldwide gross: $1,405,018,048 4. "The Avengers" (2012) "The Avengers." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Worldwide gross: $1,520,538,536 3. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Sony Pictures Worldwide gross: $1,921,426,073 2. "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) "Avengers: Infinity War." Marvel Worldwide gross: $2,052,415,039 1. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) "Avengers: Endgame." Marvel Studios Worldwide gross: $2,799,439,100Editor's note: This story was first published in October 2022 and most recently updated in August 2026. Kirsten Acuna contributed to a prior version of this story. Read next Gabbi Shaw is a reporter on Business Insider's editorial partnerships team. She covers entertainment, travel, food, and lifestyle for Business Insider, and Insider Inc.'s partners, including MSN, Apple News, and Yahoo.She graduated from Tulane University in 2017 with a degree in public health and now lives in New York City. She can be reached on X or LinkedIn.Please send all inquiries, comments, or tips to gshaw@businessinsider.com.Selected stories:I traveled from New York City to Disney World and back in 24 hours. It was exhausting, but I saved hundreds of dollars.I tried $5 value meals from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. They're the perfect way for chains to lure customers.Hannah Brown says her post-'Bachelor' hookup with Peter Weber 'wasn't good' and ended with him leaving her with his parents and a $100 billA billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $195 million mansion is for sale.Every movie and TV show in Marvel's Phase 5, rankedI shopped for holiday decor at Five Below and Dollar Tree. Both impressed me, but only one is catering to Gen Z.Apple TV+ is the most underrated streaming service. Here are the 24 best shows to watch.See inside Oheka Castle, the 127-room Long Island estate that inspired 'The Great Gatsby'I went to Arby's for the first time. I paid $38 for a delicious, meat-filled feast that easily could've fed 3 people.After a summer of turmoil, 'The Bachelorette' finally let reality in, and it points to a promising future for the show Movies Box Office Warner Bros. More Marvel