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Box Office History for Kids Fiction
Ticket Sales and Market Share by Year
Note: Figures for 2025 are at an annualized rate.
Top-Grossing Movies 1995-2025, Adjusted for Ticket Price Inflation
| Rank | Movie | Release Date |
Genre | MPAA Rating | Total Gross | Inflation-Adjusted Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrek 2 | May 19, 2004 | Adventure | PG | $439,820,881 | $800,559,745 |
| 2 | Finding Nemo | May 30, 2003 | Adventure | G | $380,529,370 | $695,167,284 |
| 3 | The Lion King | Jul 19, 2019 | Adventure | PG | $543,638,043 | $671,238,672 |
| 4 | Inside Out 2 | Jun 14, 2024 | Adventure | PG | $652,980,194 | $652,980,194 |
| 5 | Finding Dory | Jun 17, 2016 | Adventure | PG | $486,295,561 | $635,838,473 |
| 6 | Toy Story 3 | Jun 18, 2010 | Adventure | G | $415,004,880 | $594,892,926 |
| 7 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Apr 5, 2023 | Adventure | PG | $574,934,330 | $594,379,090 |
| 8 | Frozen II | Nov 22, 2019 | Musical | PG | $477,373,578 | $589,348,402 |
| 9 | Monsters, Inc. | Nov 2, 2001 | Adventure | G | $290,149,425 | $559,113,616 |
| 10 | Frozen | Nov 22, 2013 | Musical | PG | $400,953,009 | $557,040,448 |
| 11 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Nov 17, 2000 | Adventure | PG | $262,425,630 | $547,233,423 |
| 12 | Toy Story 2 | Nov 19, 1999 | Adventure | G | $245,852,179 | $542,625,661 |
| 13 | Toy Story 4 | Jun 21, 2019 | Adventure | G | $434,038,008 | $535,913,741 |
| 14 | Shrek | May 18, 2001 | Adventure | PG | $268,377,061 | $535,210,440 |
| 15 | Shrek the Third | May 17, 2007 | Adventure | PG | $322,719,944 | $530,517,808 |
| 16 | Despicable Me 2 | Jul 3, 2013 | Adventure | PG | $368,065,385 | $512,031,161 |
| 17 | Toy Story | Nov 22, 1995 | Adventure | G | $192,523,233 | $497,654,907 |
| 18 | The Secret Life of Pets | Jul 8, 2016 | Adventure | PG | $369,094,830 | $482,283,633 |
| 19 | Inside Out | Jun 19, 2015 | Adventure | PG | $356,461,711 | $478,242,219 |
| 20 | Moana 2 | Nov 27, 2024 | Musical | PG | $460,405,297 | $460,405,297 |
| 21 | Minions | Jul 10, 2015 | Adventure | PG | $336,045,770 | $450,851,446 |
| 22 | Zootopia | Mar 4, 2016 | Adventure | PG | $341,268,248 | $446,213,159 |
| 23 | Night at the Museum | Dec 22, 2006 | Adventure | PG | $250,863,268 | $421,985,589 |
| 24 | Cars | Jun 9, 2006 | Adventure | G | $244,082,982 | $421,462,366 |
| 25 | A Minecraft Movie | Apr 4, 2025 | Adventure | PG | $401,036,434 | $401,036,434 |
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Year by Year Market Share
| Year | Movies in Release | Market Share | Gross | Tickets Sold | Inflation- Adjusted Gross | Top-Grossing Movie | Gross that Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 | 6.01% | $319,368,291 | 73,417,990 | $830,357,467 | Toy Story | $150,004,917 |
| 1996 | 21 | 12.41% | $716,145,260 | 162,023,805 | $1,832,489,235 | The Nutty Professor | $128,814,019 |
| 1997 | 16 | 5.46% | $338,401,404 | 73,725,789 | $833,838,674 | George Of The Jungle | $105,263,257 |
| 1998 | 15 | 9.74% | $664,309,402 | 141,643,787 | $1,601,991,231 | Doctor Dolittle | $144,155,259 |
| 1999 | 16 | 8.45% | $620,412,953 | 122,128,524 | $1,381,273,606 | Toy Story 2 | $208,880,039 |
| 2000 | 20 | 14.02% | $1,054,164,542 | 195,577,826 | $2,211,985,212 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | $254,257,385 |
| 2001 | 16 | 13.17% | $1,093,372,805 | 193,175,400 | $2,184,813,774 | Shrek | $267,841,831 |
| 2002 | 25 | 13.80% | $1,263,174,846 | 217,413,902 | $2,458,951,232 | Ice Age | $176,387,405 |
| 2003 | 24 | 12.66% | $1,164,118,208 | 193,054,416 | $2,183,445,445 | Finding Nemo | $339,714,367 |
| 2004 | 22 | 12.61% | $1,171,481,035 | 188,644,281 | $2,133,566,818 | Shrek 2 | $439,496,836 |
| 2005 | 18 | 12.03% | $1,058,951,759 | 165,203,075 | $1,868,446,778 | Charlie and the Chocolate F… | $206,459,076 |
| 2006 | 20 | 15.98% | $1,466,420,852 | 223,881,036 | $2,532,094,517 | Cars | $244,082,982 |
| 2007 | 13 | 11.11% | $1,085,669,453 | 157,800,786 | $1,784,726,890 | Shrek the Third | $322,719,944 |
| 2008 | 16 | 7.08% | $690,445,178 | 96,162,280 | $1,087,595,387 | Kung Fu Panda | $215,434,591 |
| 2009 | 21 | 10.64% | $1,131,931,801 | 150,924,239 | $1,706,953,143 | Monsters vs. Aliens | $198,351,526 |
| 2010 | 23 | 15.49% | $1,623,749,930 | 205,798,466 | $2,327,580,650 | Toy Story 3 | $415,004,880 |
| 2011 | 28 | 16.05% | $1,633,184,759 | 205,950,152 | $2,329,296,219 | Cars 2 | $191,450,875 |
| 2012 | 25 | 12.39% | $1,364,179,777 | 171,379,357 | $1,938,300,528 | Brave | $237,277,071 |
| 2013 | 22 | 16.15% | $1,758,593,426 | 216,309,143 | $2,446,456,407 | Despicable Me 2 | $367,956,735 |
| 2014 | 22 | 10.42% | $1,070,817,454 | 131,066,995 | $1,482,367,713 | The Lego Movie | $258,158,777 |
| 2015 | 21 | 15.16% | $1,708,423,470 | 202,659,953 | $2,292,084,068 | Inside Out | $356,461,711 |
| 2016 | 29 | 20.96% | $2,361,592,584 | 273,016,473 | $3,087,816,310 | Finding Dory | $486,295,561 |
| 2017 | 27 | 14.74% | $1,621,058,790 | 180,720,035 | $2,043,943,596 | Despicable Me 3 | $264,624,300 |
| 2018 | 27 | 11.14% | $1,331,224,417 | 146,127,807 | $1,652,705,497 | Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch | $267,287,030 |
| 2019 | 27 | 22.82% | $2,561,956,329 | 279,689,548 | $3,163,288,788 | The Lion King | $543,638,043 |
| 2020 | 24 | 19.53% | $394,357,503 | 42,958,322 | $485,858,622 | Sonic The Hedgehog | $146,066,470 |
| 2021 | 21 | 13.33% | $602,177,179 | 59,211,125 | $669,677,824 | Encanto | $90,628,329 |
| 2022 | 17 | 15.21% | $1,124,850,461 | 106,823,402 | $1,208,172,677 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | $369,695,210 |
| 2023 | 31 | 18.42% | $1,651,345,733 | 150,945,675 | $1,707,195,584 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | $574,934,330 |
| 2024 | 34 | 27.10% | $2,336,437,017 | 206,581,516 | $2,336,436,946 | Inside Out 2 | $652,980,194 |
| 2025 | 11 | 36.66% | $910,483,174 | 80,502,490 | $910,483,162 | A Minecraft Movie | $401,036,434 |
Upcoming Releases
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Domestic Box Office to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April, 2025 | ||||
| April 18 | Sneaks (Wide) | Comedy | $869,060 | |
| May, 2025 | ||||
| May 17 | Kiki’s Delivery Service (Limited) | Adventure | ||
| May 23 | Lilo & Stitch (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| June, 2025 | ||||
| June 13 | How to Train Your Dragon (Wide) | Adventure | Play | |
| How to Train Your Dragon (IMAX) | Adventure | Play | ||
| June 22 | The Secret World of Arrietty (Limited) | Adventure | $19,192,510 | Play |
| July, 2025 | ||||
| July 18 | The Smurfs Movie (Wide) | Adventure | Play | |
| August, 2025 | ||||
| August 1 | The Bad Guys 2 (Wide) | Comedy | ||
| August 22 | Grand Prix of Europe (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| August 23 | Ponyo (Limited) | Adventure | $15,090,399 | |
| September, 2025 | ||||
| September 20 | Howl’s Moving Castle (Limited) | Adventure | $7,095,145 | |
| September 26 | Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Wide) | Musical | ||
| October, 2025 | ||||
| October 10 | Animal Friends (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| October 17 | Pets on a Train (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| November, 2025 | ||||
| November 15 | The Boy and the Heron (Limited) | Adventure | $46,832,867 | |
| November 26 | Zootopia 2 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| December, 2025 | ||||
| December 19 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squar… (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| During 2025 | Sesame Street (Wide) | Musical | ||
| February, 2026 | ||||
| February 13 | GOAT (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| February 27 | Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (IMAX) | Adventure | |||
| April, 2026 | ||||
| April 3 | Untitled New Animated Film Based On T… (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| June, 2026 | ||||
| June 19 | Toy Story 5 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| July, 2026 | ||||
| July 1 | Minions 3 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| July 31 | PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| September, 2026 | ||||
| September 24 | Forgotten Island (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| December, 2026 | ||||
| December 18 | Ice Age 6 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| December 23 | Shrek 5 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| During 2026 | Coyote vs. Acme (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| The Ark and the Aardvark (Limited) | Adventure | |||
| January, 2027 | ||||
| January 29 | The Angry Birds 3 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| March, 2027 | ||||
| March 19 | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| June, 2027 | ||||
| June 11 | How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| November, 2027 | ||||
| November 24 | Frozen III (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| December, 2027 | ||||
| During 2027 | Bluey The Movie (Wide) | Adventure | ||
| During 2029 | Coco 2 (Wide) | Adventure | ||
Our Theatrical Market pages are based on the Domestic Theatrical Market performance only. The Domestic Market is defined as the North American movie territory (consisting of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam).
The yearly amounts on our Theatrical Market pages are based on box office years. Each box office year starts on the first Monday of the year, so the previous year ends on the Sunday before the first Monday. For example, the "2017 box office year" started on January 2, 2017 so the "2016 box office year" ended on Sunday, January 1, 2017.