highestgrossing

Highest-grossing is a term used to describe the entity that has earned the greatest gross revenue in a given category, such as films, video games, books, or consumer products. It denotes total gross receipts before expenses, taxes, or distribution fees, and does not reflect profitability. The designation is commonly updated as new releases accumulate sales or new data become available.

In cinema, grosses are typically reported as domestic (often US and Canada) and worldwide figures. Worldwide gross measures the total box office receipts from theaters around the world. Rankings can change due to re-releases and currency fluctuations, and inflation can affect comparisons across eras; some lists present inflation-adjusted grosses to enable longer-term comparisons.

In film, the worldwide highest-grossing film is widely cited as Avatar (2009). The near runners-up include Avengers: Endgame and Titanic. The exact ranking can vary slightly by source due to re-releases and currency conversions.

Other domains use the term similarly; for instance, the highest-grossing video game title is measured by lifetime revenue or units sold, depending on method, while books and music rely on units sold and royalties. The concept serves as a common reference point for comparing popularity and market reach across products and media.