2025 Half-Year Box Office Report: Top 8 Highest-Grossing English Films, Featuring Mission Impossible, Sinners, Lilo & Stitch, and Captain America

Six months in, the Hollywood film industry experienced soaring profits with blockbuster films. Although the beginning of 2025 was rocky, the year gradually improved as movies with captivating stories of various genres hit theaters.

From uplifting films like Lilo & Stitch to Tom Cruise's action-thriller Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, 2025 turned out to be a year of top earners at the box office. As we prepare for the next six months of 2025, let’s review the 8 highest-grossing English films.

— $954M

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Minecraft emerged as a box-office triumph, earning $954 million globally against a budget of $150 million, making it the highest-grossing film of 2025 and the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation ever. A sequel is currently in development.

Lilo And Stitch — $946M

After six weekends in theaters, the live-action Lilo & Stitchis on the verge of surpassing the $950 million mark (with $946 million worldwide so far) and has $1 billion in sight. A live-action sequel to Lilo & Stitch is also in progress.

Mission Impossible 8 — $562M

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the eighth installment in the action-packed series, premiered in theaters on May 23, 2025. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, it features Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Angela Bassett, among others. It has generated $562 million at the box office to date.

How To Train Your Dragon — $454M

How to Train Your Dragon is set to exceed the box office earnings of the animated film as it reaches another remarkable milestone. According to Variety, the DreamWorks film has now achieved $200.5 million domestically and has surpassed $450 million globally, totaling $454.5 million.

Captain America 4 — $415M

Captain America: Brave New Worldhas earned over $415 million worldwide, with around $200 million domestically and $215 million internationally, as reported by Box Office Mojo.

Thunderbolts — $382M

According to the latest updates, Thunderbolts has grossed approximately $382 million globally as it concludes its run in theaters. Domestically, it has made $178.35 million, while international earnings stand at $182.99 million, according to Koimoi.

Sinners — $365M

Sinners has achieved a worldwide box office total of $364.5 million, against a production budget of $90-100 million. In India, the film's gross collection is Rs 6.78 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

Final Destination: Bloodlines — $283M

Final Destination: Bloodlines has seen considerable box office success, grossing over $283 million worldwide. In North America, it earned $130.6 million, while internationally, it brought in $141.1 million. The film also made a significant impact in India, earning ₹76 crore.