Universal Pictures has been responsible for some of the most celebrated movies ever made. From older movies such as Jaws and Back to the Future, to more recent films like Jason Bourne and The Secret Life of Pets, Universal Pictures has continued to be a leading force in the filmmaking industry.
While quality isn't always an indicator of box office success, many Universal Pictures films are considered classic additions to the history of cinema. Thanks to resources like Box Office Mojo, fans can easily determine how well their favorite films are performing at the global box office.
10 Minions: The Rise Of Gru Is A Recent Hit - $920 Million
Set before the events Despicable Me, Minions: The Rise Of Gru witnesses a young Gru's rise to villainy, as well as some comedic adventures with the Minions. Gru finds himself at odds with the group known as the Vicious 6 after he steals the mysterious Zodiac stone from them.
Minions: The Rise of Gru also introduces Gru's mentor, Wild Knuckles, who becomes a pivotal factor in Gru's growth as a character. Kevin, Stuart, and Bob also find a mentor in Michelle Yeoh's Master Chow. Julie Andrews once again returns to voice Gru's mother.
9 Despicable Me 2 Made Even More Than The Original - $971 Million
After the smash hit that was Despicable Me, Universal and Illumination crafted a sequel that proved even more successful. Despicable Me 2 introduces several new characters, including Kristen Wiig's Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League who becomes romantically involved with Gru.
Voiced by Benjamin Bratt, the villain of the sequel is a master thief known as El Macho. After the action-packed events of the film, Gru and Lucy get married and become a family with his three adopted daughters, Margo, Edith, and Agnes.
8 Jurassic World Dominion Brings Back Several Iconic Characters - $1.001 Billion
The conclusion to the Jurassic World trilogy recently joined the previous two films in the billion-dollar club. While Jurassic World Dominion is led by Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt, it also features Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, who all reprise their original roles from the Jurassic Park trilogy.
J. A. Bayona had taken over directing duties from Colin Trevorrow for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, but Trevorrow returned for the third film. While Jurassic World Dominion ended the new trilogy, it also acted as a concluding chapter for the entire series.
7 Despicable Me 3 Concludes The Trilogy On A High Note - $1.035 Billion
Despicable Me 3 became the first film in the main series to reach the $1 billion mark. The 2017 threequel depicts the lovable characters facing off against and successfully defeating Trey Parker's Balthazar Bratt. The villain proceeds to attack Hollywood, California, but thanks to Gru, his friends, and his family, Bratt is stopped once and for all.
Despicable Me 3 also introduces Gru's twin brother, Dru, voiced by Steve Carell. While a fourth film hasn't been released, fans of the series have the newly released spinoff, Minions: The Rise of Gru, to watch in the meantime.
6 Jurassic Park Is A Timeless Classic For The Ages - $1.110 Billion
Jurassic Park began one of the most iconic franchises of all time. The 1993 film remains a classic to this day and has since inspired 5 sequels. While some characters didn't survive the film's events, several members of the main cast have since returned in sequels.
Many consider the original visit to the park to be the best installment in the series. From quotable dialogue to epic action sequences, it is no wonder that Jurassic Park received the incredible success and reception that it did.
5 Minions Proved To Be Just As Successful As Despicable Me - $1.159 Billion
After two successful films, the Despicable Me franchise released its first spinoff in 2015. Acting as a prequel to the original movie, the Minions embark on their own adventure. Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm star as the film's villains known as Scarlet and Herb Overkill, respectively.
Minions is also the first in the franchise to make $1 billion globally. A young Gru makes an appearance near the end of the film, meeting the Minions for the first time. Seven years later, a sequel, Minions: The Rise of Gru, released in theaters.
4 The Fate Of The Furious Introduces Cipher As A Villain - $1.236 Billion
The eighth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise is one of the most successful in the series. Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto is forced to turn against his friends and family once he learns Cipher is holding Elena and their son as hostages. With some help from his allies and a few enemies, Dom eventually gains the upper hand over Cipher.
Although Elena dies in the process, Dom saves his son and names him Brian, in honor of Paul Walker's iconic character, Brian O'Conner.
The Fate of the Furious is followed by the franchise's first spinoff, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, which is centers on Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham's characters.
3 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Features The Destruction Of Isla Nublar - $1.310 Billion
The second film in the new trilogy, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, was directed by J. A. Bayona three years after Jurassic World. After his last appearance in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jeff Goldblum reprised the role of Dr. Ian Malcolm.
The new hybrid dinosaur featured in Fallen Kingdom is the Indoraptor, which is a mix between the Indominus Rex and a Velociraptor. The film ends on something of a cliffhanger, as the concluding moments depict the dinosaurs from Isla Nublar being let loose in the world.
2 Furious 7 Features The Emotional Farewell To Paul Walker - $1.515 Billion
2015's Furious 7 became the highest grossing film in the Fast & Furious franchise. The emotional film was directed by James Wan, who later went on to direct another billion dollar movie, Aquaman.
Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw acted as the villain of the movie and set out for revenge in response to what Dom did to his brother, Owen Shaw, in Fast & Furious 6. The ending of the film featured a tribute to Paul Walker, via a thoughtful farewell that met positive reception from the franchise's fans.
1 Jurassic World Is The Most Successful Universal Pictures Movie Of All Time - $1.672 Billion
14 years after the last Jurassic Park film was released, the franchise once again took its spot at the top of the box office. Headlined by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World's cast comprises almost entirely new characters to the franchise.
BD Wong would return from the original movie to portray Dr. Henry Wu. Jurassic World kicked off another successful trilogy for the beloved franchise, with both Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World Dominion grossing $1 billion during their turns at the box office.