10 Highest Grossing Movies of the Past Ten Years, Ranked by CBR

"The film industry has been through quite a bit in the past decade. In recent years, box offices have largely been buoyed by blockbusters and major franchises, with the 2010s being dominated by 'Star Wars' & the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These movies broke record after record, often gaining acclaim and popularity not just in the U.S. but all over the world. Just when it seemed like the upward trend would never end, the pandemic hit the industry hard, drastically affecting when & how audiences could watch movies. Combined with changing tastes in general audiences, it's led to some surprising successes in theaters as the industry continues to recover. Although the box office is still bolstered by franchises more often than not, it's interesting to note how they've changed over time. The top-grossing movie of each year provides a telling snapshot of what brought audiences to theaters, and each film garnered unique praise upon its release as it made its mark on popular culture." - cbr.com