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Which is the highest-grossing film franchise?

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Quick Answer

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, whose films have earned more than $30 billion at the global box office.

The Full Story

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, with its films earning more than $30 billion worldwide. It began with Iron Man in 2008 and grew into an interconnected series of more than 30 films, plus many television series. Its biggest hit, Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, earned about $2.8 billion and briefly became the highest-grossing film ever. Other giant franchises include Star Wars, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Spider-Man across its different studios. Totals keep rising as new films are released.

Key Facts

1.Marvel Studios was bought by Disney in 2009 for about $4 billion.
2.Avatar holds the record for the highest-grossing single film, at around $2.9 billion.
3.The MCU is divided into phases, each ending with a major team-up film.

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