What is the #1 Disney movie of all time?

The #1 Disney Movie of All Time? It Might Surprise You

When people think of Disney’s biggest hits, classics like The Lion King or Frozen might come to mind. But if you’re talking pure box office numbers, the real champion isn’t a princess tale or a talking animal adventure—it’s Avengers: Endgame.

Released in 2019, this Marvel epic isn’t just a Disney movie—it’s a cultural phenomenon. As the culmination of over a decade of storytelling across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it brought together beloved characters in a battle for the fate of the universe. And fans showed up in record numbers. With over $2.8 billion in global box office revenue, it claimed the top spot not just among Disney films, but among all films ever made—at least for a while.

It’s a reminder that Disney’s power today isn’t just in animation or fairy tales, but in the massive franchises it now owns—Marvel, Star Wars, and the cinematic universes they’ve built. In fact, two of the top three highest-grossing Disney films are Avengers movies, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens sits firmly at number two.

Interestingly, the list includes Inside Out 2 at number four, released in 2024—a sign that original, emotionally resonant storytelling still has huge box office legs. But for now, the crown belongs to Earth’s mightiest heroes.

So, while Mickey Mouse may be the face of the company, it’s Iron Man and Captain America who currently hold the box office throne. Avengers: Endgame isn’t just Disney’s biggest movie—it’s a blockbuster milestone that redefined what a studio can achieve when storytelling, emotion, and spectacle collide.