The ranking of the top 10 movie franchises of all time may vary depending on the criteria and methodology used, but here are some of the most popular and successful movie franchises based on their box office revenue, critical acclaim, cultural impact, and fan following:
- Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008-present) – a series of interconnected superhero films produced by Marvel Studios, with 23 movies and counting, and a total gross of over $22 billion worldwide.
- Star Wars (1977-present) – a space opera film franchise created by George Lucas, with nine main saga films, several spin-offs, and merchandise, with a total gross of over $10 billion worldwide.
- Harry Potter (2001-2011) – a fantasy film series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling, with eight films, a spin-off series, and merchandise, with a total gross of over $7 billion worldwide.
- James Bond (1962-present) – a spy film franchise based on the novels by Ian Fleming, with 25 films and counting, and a total gross of over $7 billion worldwide.
- The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit (2001-2014) – a fantasy film series based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, with six films, and a total gross of over $6 billion worldwide.
- Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2017) – an adventure film series based on the Disneyland ride, with five films, and a total gross of over $4.5 billion worldwide.
- Fast and Furious (2001-present) – an action film franchise about street racing and heists, with nine films and counting, and a total gross of over $5 billion worldwide.
- Jurassic Park/World (1993-present) – a science fiction film series about cloned dinosaurs, with five films and counting, and a total gross of over $5 billion worldwide.
- Toy Story (1995-2019) – a computer-animated film series about toys that come to life, produced by Pixar Animation Studios, with four films and a total gross of over $3 billion worldwide.
- The Terminator (1984-present) – a science fiction film franchise about time-traveling cyborgs, with six films and counting, and a total gross of over $2 billion worldwide.
