The world of movies and media has become one of the best ways for people to learn about experiences, events, cultures, and even history. The film can hold a lot of reverence in the eyes and hearts of people, and movies that we watched as kids can leave an indelible mark on who we are as people. Some movies, though, are naturally going to be more popular than others. With that in mind, what are some of the most popular movies in the world today?
The Titanic
1997 classic Titanic is one of the most popular films of all time. Even for those who do not personally enjoy the movie, it is easy to see why it is so iconic. It is based on historical events, bringing in a lovely romance story that keeps everyone hanging on to the end of their seats until the very end of the movie. Gripping, dramatic, and emotional.
The Avengers: Endgame
As the conclusion to a movie series that went on for about a decade, The Avengers: Endgame was a fantastic moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Having finally brought comic books off the page and into the live-action world, the MCU movies are seen as some of the best examples of taking a beloved property and turning it into a different, but still spectacular, medium. Endgame was the epilogue of a generations-worth of movies, so its popularity should come as no surprise.
Avatar
Though the film itself was a bit of a critical disappointment, James Cameron’s biggest and most ambitious movie project yet has spawned a franchise just waiting to be born. The movie came out in 2009 and managed to take around three billion in box office takings. It was a global hit, too, and was able to take in a huge amount of money both from the domestic US audience and from across the film-watching world.
Jurassic World
Taking on the mantle of trying to continue one of the best movie series of all time is never easy. 2015 release Jurassic World, though, did its best to try and live up to the hype and glory of the original. While it arguably fails to achieve this, it does provide a new generation with a Jurassic Park blockbuster of their own. From nostalgic people who grew up with the original on the big screen to kids looking for their next prehistorical fix, Jurassic World was a major success upon its release.