Tom Cruise has been present at the box function for several weeks since the release ofTop Gun : Maverick , which has achieved as much of a critical achiever as its commercial popularity . Recently , The premier ofMinions : The ascension of Gruhasshattered a Fourth of July record , in all likelihood place it on the path to potentially reaching the $ 1 billion mark that its predecessor andTop Gun : Maverickhave attain .

Several other photographic film have been immense winner worldwide but have either divide critical feeling on Rotten Tomatoes or have been lambast altogether . These range from franchises likePirates of the CaribbeanandTransformers , which goes to show that reviewers do n’t always mold viewers .

Minions (2015) - 55%

While fans will constellate to the subsequence and continue tolook for alike pic toMinions , the tailspin - off is the worst - reviewed film of theDespicable Meseries . Minions’premise is about the Minions serve the villainous Scarlet Overkill before they meet Gru , principally construct it about their precious shenanigans .

Minionsgrossed $ 1.159 billion ( accord toBox Office Mojo ) , comfortably placing it as the highest - grossingDespicable Meentry . It easily appeal to the target demographic of children , proving that the yellow creatures had enough marketing exponent to go about without Gru ’s bearing .

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) - 53%

It can be quite the task to keep up with all thebetrayals in thePirates of the Caribbeanseries , and the second entree features a whole lot of it . Many critics were n’t proud of with the pinball level flair , in thatDead Man ’s Chestfeatures Jack Sparrow , Elizabeth Swann , and Will Turner jumping from one blank space to another in search of Davy Jones ’ chest .

Regardless , the fan pursuit of Johnny Depp ’s and the brand figure of the franchise enabledDead Man ’s Chestto gross $ 1.066 billion ( according toBox Office Mojo ) , which made it one of just a handful of films to cover the $ 1 billion mark at the time .

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise Of Skywalker (2019) - 52%

Although it ranks amongJ.J. Abrams ’ highest - grossing movies , the final debut in the Skywalker Saga is the least - well receive of the continuation trilogy . The Rise of Skywalkerhas protagonist Rey in a last face-off with series ' villain Palpatine , along with Kylo Ren turn to the Light Within to become the redeemed Ben Solo .

The Rise of Skywalkerwas in general considered to be too formulaic and retconned quite a piece of premature material , such as change state Rey into Palpatine ’s granddaughter . It still ended up collect $ 1.074 billion ( according toBox Office Mojo ) , as nothing could stop the power of theStar Warsbrand name .

The Lion King (2019) - 52%

While the 1994 original commonly tops the list ofDisney movies guaranteed to make fan cry , the 2019 remake of the classic animated motion-picture show did n’t set vital opinion alight . The Lion King’sprimary criticism was over the deficiency of locution on the case , with everyone emoting the same way of life no matter what the tone of a vista was .

That did n’t hinder Simba ’s story of ascending to the king of Pride Rock by any means , withThe Lion Kingraking in a monolithic $ 1.663 billion ( allot toBox Office Mojo ) . Nostalgia for the original , the soundtrack , and the gorgeous landscape to behold were all sell points that insure the divided vital reception did n’t matter .

Alice In Wonderland (2010) - 51%

Many incline to overlookAlice in Wonderland ’s place among the top - gross films . But , the fact is that it was released at a time when 3D pic were on the acclivity . Alice in Wonderlandis a continuation to the classic narrative , featuring the titular protagonist returning to Underland to liberate its populace .

Quite a few critics appreciated Tim Burton ’s optic style that translated well to 3D effect , while others did n’t savour the overly kooky characters . Alice in Wonderlandstill became the top - outrank plastic film of 2010 , gross $ 1.025 million and foster the use of 3D effects for blockbuster releases in the diligence ( allot toBox Office Mojo ) .

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) - 51%

At the time ofThe Phantom Menace’srelease , theStar Warsseries had been dormant for almost two decades . Its return carried a good deal of anticipation , with the film grossing $ 924 million - a 2013 re - release pushed the figure to $ 1.027 billion ( according toBox Office Mojo ) .

Its reception continue much maligned by the fans and by some critics . Many did n’t appreciate the tale focusing too much on the Trade Federation and the involvement of risible relief Jar Jar Binks . The persist enjoyed the superb lightsaber duels and chemistry between Qui - Gon Jinn and Obi - Wan Kenobi .

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) - 47%

The 2d entry in theJurassic Worldtrilogy proved to be a smasher like its precursor , rend in $ 1.310 billion ( concord toBox Office Mojo ) . The report saw a duty period into the action in the main taking seat at a mansion where the Indoraptor wreaks mayhem as Claire Dearing and Owen Grady endeavor to curb the situation .

There was criticism toward the plotline regarding the cloning of dinosaurs and humans , as well as the want of pacing between the activeness set on the island and the mansion . However , fans did n’t come along to care sinceJurassic World : Dominionbecame one of the highest - grossing film of all time and continue the ascendency of the franchise .

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon (2011) - 35%

Michael Bay’sTransformersfilms are mostly standardised , with each entry featuring a returning scourge to the Autobots on Earth and the heroes having to lay low until they bump off back in the climax . Dark of the Moonplays out just the same but was release at a time when the series reach its peak popularity .

Dark of the Moongrossed $ 1.123 billion ( fit in toBox Office Mojo ) , well placing it among the top 5 films at the meter . Critics were n’t impressed by all the detonation and robot fighting around the world , although hearing swerve the other direction to make the third entry such a huge succeeder .

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) - 33%

ThePirates of the Caribbeanseries curiously sound on a four - year hiatus despite its popularity , although the gap did n’t matter whenOn Stranger Tideswas release . Though Will and Elizabeth did n’t return , Jack ’s exploits to find the Fountain of Youth proved to be gold among audiences .

On Stranger Tideswent on to gross $ 1.045 billion ( accord toBox Office Mojo ) , which prove that critical thought was n’t a broker in determining its achiever . Reviewers felt the unreasonable action sequences and lack of originality from the previous three did n’t make it all too entertaining ; this view clearly was n’t shared by fans worldwide .

Transformers: Age Of Extinction (2014) - 17%

It ’s difficult to see critic being instill by a robot ride a dinosaur automaton into battle with many other malign golem . transformer : Age of Extinctionwas a predictable bust with reviewers , with most deeming it to be strictly about explosion , over - the - top flashiness , and slapstick clowning .

Since theTransformersseries was still at its commercial peak , Age of Extinctiongrossed a mighty $ 1.104 billion ( according toBox Office Mojo ) and was even the only $ 1 billion grosser of the year . Viewers flocked to cinemas worldwide to see Optimus Prime befriend Mark Wahlberg ’s Cade Yeager for another launching that saw the heroes jump off from one location to another .

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