Top 5 Highest-Grossing Hollywood Films of 2026 So Far: From Project Hail Mary to Scream 7

The Biggest Box Office Hits of 2026: Which Movies Made the Most Money?

2026 has been a banner year for Hollywood box office, and we are only four months in. From animated blockbusters to horror franchises, the numbers have been impressive. Here is a look at the top 5 highest-grossing films of 2026 so far.

1. Disney-Pixar's Hoppers Leads the Pack

Hoppers, the latest animated feature from Disney and Pixar, has become one of the biggest box office success stories of the year. Featuring Jon Hamm in its voice cast, the film has now crossed the $500 million mark worldwide. It has been a massive family-friendly hit, appealing to audiences of all ages and proving that Pixar still knows how to craft a theatrical event that draws crowds.

2. Project Hail Mary: The Sci-Fi Blockbuster That Exceeded Expectations

Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary has been a surprise hit at the box office. The sci-fi adventure has delivered both critically and commercially, outperforming many analysts' projections. It is a testament to the enduring power of smart, original sci-fi filmmaking in a landscape often dominated by franchise sequels.

3. Scream 7 Keeps the Horror Franchise Alive

The Scream franchise refuses to die, and Scream 7 has proven that there is still a massive audience for meta horror. The latest installment in the Paramount and Spyglass Media series has performed strongly, adding to the franchise's legacy of clever, self-aware slashers that continue to draw dedicated fanbases.

4 and 5: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Mummy

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues its theatrical run with numbers approaching $700 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest animated films of the decade. Meanwhile, The Mummy reboot has surprised many with its strong opening weekend performance, proving that there is still appetite for adventure films at the multiplex.

What This Means for the Rest of 2026

With these numbers in the books already, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest box office years in recent memory. If the second half of the year delivers equally strong releases, theaters could see their best revenue since the pandemic era.