Universal Hits $5 Billion Globally for Third Time
Universal becomes the first studio to cross $5 billion worldwide in 2026, powered by The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Michael.
Universal has crossed $5 billion at the global box office for the third time in its history, becoming the first studio to reach that milestone in 2026. According to comingsoon.net, Universal-distributed films have earned $1.788 billion domestically and $3.218 billion internationally so far.
The studio's record-setting year is anchored by The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's epic, which has grossed $1.7 billion worldwide to become the highest-grossing film in Universal's history. It ranks No. 10 among MPA films of all time internationally.
Two more Universal releases joined the billion-dollar club: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the music biopic Michael, which has earned $1.028 billion globally. Michael passed Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing music biopic and Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic overall.
Only five films have topped $1 billion worldwide this year, and three of them were distributed by Universal. The other two are Sony/Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 5.
Universal's remaining 2026 slate includes Forgotten Island, Other Mommy, Sense & Sensibility, Elsinore, Focker-In-Law, Violent Night 2, and Werwulf.
Quick answers
How much has Universal grossed globally in 2026?
Universal has crossed $5 billion worldwide, with $1.788 billion domestic and $3.218 billion international.
What is Universal's highest-grossing film ever?
The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has earned $1.7 billion worldwide, making it Universal's highest-grossing film in studio history.
Which Universal films passed $1 billion this year?
The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Michael all topped $1 billion worldwide.