2005 was a great year for movies, with some of the most beloved films making their way to the big screen. From classic superhero action to family-friendly animated adventures, 2005 had something for everyone. But what happened to these top-grossing movies after their cinematic run?
Let’s take a look back at the top-grossing movies of 2005 and see where they are now
First up is Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. This installment in George Lucas’ iconic sci-fi saga made over $848 million worldwide and remained one of the highest-grossing films in history. The film has since been released on home video and streaming services to much fanfare from die-hard Star Wars fans around the world.
Next up is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This fourth installment in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series made over $896 million worldwide and was one of the highest-grossing films of all time at the time of its release. The film has since been released on home video and streaming services and continues to be loved by fans around the world.
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” – starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, this action-comedy film gained attention due to the chemistry between its leads, who later became a couple in real life. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have both continued their successful acting careers, although they announced their divorce in 2016.
Next on the list is Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the remake of the 1971 classic. The film was a critical success, earning over $473 million worldwide. Burton has continued to direct many movies since then, including “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) and “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016).
Other top-grossing films from 2005
Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins,” which cemented Batman as one of Hollywood’s most iconic superheroes; Pixar’s animated hit “The Incredibles”; and Disney/Pixar’s ground-breaking feature film “Cars.” All three of these films spawned successful sequels that are still popular today.
Another big hit that year was the comedy “Wedding Crashers.” This romantic comedy grossed over $285 million worldwide and became an instant classic. Its success spawned multiple sequels, as well as a successful home video release. The stars of the film, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, went on to become two of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors after their breakout performances in this movie.
The highest-grossing animated film of 2005 was “Madagascar,” which earned nearly $532 million worldwide. Following its release, there were several more Madagascar movies and a number of television specials. The characters are still popular today, with many fans looking forward to the latest installment in the series, “Madagascar: A Little Wild.”
Finally, we come to two more memorable films from 2005:
Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds,” starring Tom Cruise, and Peter Jackson’s “King Kong,” which was a huge success with fans of his Lord of the Rings trilogy. Both films have since been remade for modern audiences, with Jackson’s “Kong: Skull Island” being released in 2017 and Spielberg’s remake of War of the Worlds premiering in 2019.
Highest grossing movie of 2005 was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This adaptation of C.S Lewis’ classic children’s novel made over $745 million worldwide and spawned two sequels, 2008’s Prince Caspian and 2010’s Voyage of Dawn Treader. Though no further films have been released since then, the franchise continues to be a beloved classic among fans of all ages.
Finally, King Kong rounds out this list with its impressive $550 million worldwide gross. This adaptation of the original 1933 classic was met with critical and commercial success upon its release and has since been released on home video and streaming services. The film also spawned a sequel in 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which was also met with much success.
It’s amazing to take a look back at these iconic movies from 2005 and see how much they have impacted our lives. From Harry Potter to Star Wars, these top-grossing films have become part of popular culture. We can only wonder where their fans are now!
So there you have it – a look back at the top-grossing movies of 2005 and where they are now. Despite its age, this list remains highly relevant today as many of these films still have sequels or remakes circulating within Hollywood. From superheroes to animated classics, these movies continue to stand the test of time.