Here is a list of the 20 most watched films in the world, part 3, either by box office receipts or by estimated reach in millions of viewers.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – Peter Jackson.
Winner of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, and one of the most acclaimed films of all time. - Shrek 2 (2004) – DreamWorks.
A record-breaking animated sequel that cemented Shrek as a cultural icon. - The Matrix Reloaded (2003) – Wachowski Sisters.
The long-awaited sequel to The Matrix was a box office phenomenon at the time. - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006).
Captain Jack Sparrow’s adventure reached one billion dollars. - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012).
The closing of the teen romance saga with millions of fans around the world. - The Passion of the Christ (2004) – Mel Gibson.
Controversial and blockbuster, with a great impact on Christian audiences. - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009).
The third installment of the prehistoric saga was especially successful internationally. - The Da Vinci Code (2006) – Ron Howard.
Adaptation of Dan Brown’s best seller with Tom Hanks, generated great expectation. - Independence Day (1996) – Roland Emmerich.
A sci-fi/action classic that was a smash hit in the 90s. - The Sixth Sense (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan.
A psychological thriller with one of the most famous twists in modern cinema. - Gladiator (2000) – Ridley Scott.
A historical epic that won the Oscar for Best Picture and was widely seen globally. - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Steven Spielberg.
For years it was the highest-grossing film, and remains a classic family film. - Forrest Gump (1994) – Robert Zemeckis.
An endearing and inspiring story that touched hearts around the world. - The Lion King (1994, animated) – Disney.
One of the biggest animated hits in history, loved by generations. - Jaws (1975) – Steven Spielberg.
The first great summer blockbuster in history, which changed commercial cinema. - Home Alone (1990).
A Christmas comedy that continues to be one of the most watched year after year. - Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – James Cameron.
The long-awaited sequel to Avatar, which also surpassed 2 billion at the box office. - The Lego Movie (2014).
An animated surprise that conquered both children and adults with humor and creativity. - The Martian (2015) – Ridley Scott.
A sci-fi adventure with Matt Damon that combined drama, humor and commercial success. - Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Danny Boyle.
An inspirational story set in India that won 8 Oscars and was widely seen globally.
Conclusion.
These films not only led the box office, but many of them changed the way we watch movies. With thrilling stories, spectacular effects and memorable characters, they have earned a place in the hearts of audiences. Whether for nostalgia, innovation or cultural impact, these are the movies the world never stopped watching.
