Everyone loves Disney cartoons, but few could have thought that at the box office they are ahead of many popular blockbusters. Do you think that this is impossible? Then prepare to be surprised.
You think that you can earn a lot of money only on blockbusters, which is not so, because the box office of some Disney cartoons is more than a billion dollars. Disney has been at the top of success for many years, offering viewers a quality animation work.
Your attention - the rating of the most profitable cartoons, but just keep in mind that for comparison it was necessary to make some recalculation on the modern course, but the error of inflation is still present.
1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - $ 1.8 billion.
There have been various disputes and adjustments to bring the sales from this picture closer to the indicators of the modern world economy, and in the Guinness Book of Records 2015 it is stated that the sum of fees exceeded $ 1.8 billion. The first time the cartoon was shown in 1937, and then there were repeated releases of eight more time. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is the earliest full-length animated film.
2. Cold Heart (2013) - $ 1.278 billion
The picture was recognized as the most profitable independent work of the studio at the moment, as she not only collected big cash amounts, but also received additional income related to the film, for example, from the sale of toys and so on. Excluding inflation, "Cold Heart" has become the best-selling animation film in the world. Another interesting achievement: the cartoon hit the top three most box office in the history of Japan.
3. Toy Story 3 (2016) - $ 1.077 billion
A cartoon that was received by spectators and critics with a cheer, which was marked by an Oscar in the nomination "Best Film". Rarely do sequels become popular, but the third part of the "Toy Story" has managed to raise more money than the two previous parts combined. The cartoon is in the TOP-5 of the highest-grossing animated films ever.
4. In search of Dory (2017) - $ 1,028 billion.
This is the only sequel that, along with the original "In Search of Nemo", is on the list of the most popular Disney movies. Another achievement: in 2017, the picture became the highest grossing animation film released in North America.
5. Zveropolis (2016) - $ 1.023 billion
Interesting cartoon, which, according to reviews, liked both adults and children. If you do not take into account inflation, then "Zveropolis" became the fifth in box office for the whole history. Interestingly, all the paintings released in Disney in 2016 were very successful.
6. 101 Dalmatians (1961) - $ 1 billion
Although the film was issued four times, most of the box office brought just the first show. To create this cartoon Disney spent a penny, and received such a huge profit. The amount of $ 1 billion may be higher, since the disproportionate part of the proceeds is accounted for by domestic sales.
7. The Lion King (1994) - $ 968 million
When the film first appeared on the screens, it was on the second line by the number of sales in the whole history (inflation is not taken into account here). The position "The Lion King" was handed over when the cartoon "In Search of Nemo" appeared. The picture was re-released in 2011, and the studio foreshadows remakes, sequels and prequels, so the popularity of the cartoon is likely to not abate.
8. The Jungle Book (1967) - $ 950 million
Such large sums were obtained due to the fact that the film was released four times in different years. The greater part of the amount is the profit received outside the country. Artistic remake, released in 2016, raised $ 16 million more.
9. In search of Nemo (2003) - $ 940 million.
When the picture of the underwater inhabitants came out on the screens, it was on the first line of the rating of the highest grossing films. A light and interesting story was liked by spectators of different ages.
10. Puzzle (2015) - $ 858 million
An interesting story that makes you think and laugh. The film was a huge success and won 15 "Best Film" awards at various ceremonies and 40 "Best Animated Feature Film" awards, including "Oscar" and "Golden Globe". Impressive collection, is not it?
11. University of Monsters (2013) - $ 744 million
The success at the box office was due to the fact that the studio simply created a sequel based on the popular "Monsters Corporation". By the way, this was not liked by critics, but it did not stop the film from collecting a lot of money.
12. Up (2009) - $ 735 million
It is difficult to find a person who would not admire his story and work as a whole after watching this cartoon. No wonder he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. In addition, he was appreciated by critics, calling the best work of the studio Disney.
13. Fantasy (1941) - $ 734 million
This animated film was reprinted as many as nine times, and was especially popular in the 60's. Another interesting point: "Fantasy" is on the 23rd line in the rating of the highest grossing films for all time.
14. City of Heroes (2014) - $ 658 million
The plot of this film breaks out of the general style of Disney, but here was used a trick that brings profit - action. As a result, the cartoon was enjoyed with pleasure not only by children, but also by adults. In this picture, themes that encourage reflection are touched upon.
15. Sleeping Beauty (1959) - $ 624 million
In this rating the picture came due to the fact that it was repeatedly re-released in cinemas. The first show was a failure, as the calculations showed that the Disney studio just returned the enclosed, but did not make a profit. This amount reflects domestic fees, which means that it can be even more impressive.