Our Top 10 Most Watched Movies

Avatar (2009)

James Cameron's Avatar is not a movie but an experience. This science fiction adventure catapults one into the world of Pandora, striking a visual effect to bring one deep into this environmental message. Immediately upon release, Avatar became a global sensation. It was also among the first movies to make 3D truly impressive, luring millions to theaters to see the spectacle.

Titanic (1997)

This is another masterpiece by James Cameron: Titanic. A tragic romance novel set in the generation of the time when this famous ship sank. This film stirred everybody's heart, making it an intergenerational must-see film. The love story of Leo and Kate became iconic, as well as the theme song "My Heart Will Go On, instantly making it a big hit.

Fun fact: Titanic was the first film in the history of cinema that reached the billion-dollar bar at the box office.

The Lion King - 1994

Who doesn't know the story of Simba? The Lion King is an eternal work from Disney, delighting big and small. The storyline of family, courage, and interwoven fates, along with breathtaking animation and unforgettable songs, immediately conquered world viewers.

Fun fact: The movie spurred a Broadway musical, which has been running since 1997!

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Created by George Lucas, Star Wars reset all the bars for sci-fi and pop culture. This was that film that gave the world Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader. Not a movie, per se, but more of a cultural phenomenon. Twenty years later, Star Wars is still one of the most watched and loved franchises in the world.

Details such as epic space battles, unforgettable characters, and a legendary villain make this a must-watch.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame brought all Marvel heroes together for one final, epic showdown. It packed more than a decade of movies into one well-anticipated release as people entered the theaters from literally all corners of the world to see just how it would end. The movie surpassed all box office records.

Jurassic Park 1993

Jurassic Park gave rebirth to the dinosaurs on screen that nobody had either seen or imagined. This Steven Spielberg-directed venture was an adventure-packed film that glued audiences to king-size screens. The never-seen effects with a thrilling storyline made it a must-watch.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 2001

This is the movie that brings magic into the world of Harry Potter, an orphaned wizard who was born for greatness. A movie out of a series of world-renowned novels from J.K. Rowling went on to make a huge impression at box offices worldwide and launched an eight-film journey still widely loved today.

Oddly enough, many of those young cast members did grow up with the series, thus having been filmed for 10 continuous years.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

It is with this great movie that Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was started. The movie contains great landscapes, epic fights, and characters, which makes many fans of this fantasy genre say it is one of the greatest movies ever made.

Interestingly, most of the sites where the movie was filmed in New Zealand have turned into tourist destinations.

Frozen (2013)

Frozen broke box office records worldwide with its weirdly captivating songs and characters. Audiences everywhere fell in love, head over heels, with the main storyline of sisters Anna and Elsa, most especially when "Let It Go" hit the screen-it became an anthem to kids and adults alike.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Directed by Steven Spielberg, E.T. is a touching tale of a boy and his friend, who happens to be an alien. It's the classic act of friendship, wonder, and innocence for every person who has ever watched this movie. E.T. trying to "phone home" is one of the most iconic scenes in film history. It was the highest-grossing film of the 1980s and would stay that way well into the next decade.