Only 37 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they are

• Without adjusting for inflation, only 37 movies have made $1 billion or more at the box office. 
• "Aquaman" just joined the list, but "Avatar," "Titanic," and "The Force Awakens" hold the top three spots.

With movie ticket prices increasing and the resurgence of franchises like "Star Wars," films earning over $1 billion worldwide may become commonplace. But, for now, there are only 37 movies from the last 25 years that have managed to join this exclusive club.

Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies that made $1 billion or more (not adjusting for inflation).

From "Minions" to "Aquaman" and more, keep reading for a look at the biggest box-office hits.

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37. "The Dark Knight" (2008)

Total gross revenue: $1,004,600,000

Back in July of 2008, people began speculating that Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel starring Heath Ledger as the Joker might have the box-office power to set a world record.  "There are even whispers starting whether 'Dark Knight' can beat the incredible worldwide numbers posted by the all-time $1.8 billion benchmark of 'Titanic,'" Deadline reported.

Unfortunately "The Dark Knight" remains in nearly last place when it comes to highest-grossing movies of all time.

36. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012)

Total gross revenue: $1,021,100,000

When Peter Jackson's first "Hobbit" movie crossed the $1 billion mark, it appeared a good indication the subsequent two sequels would perform equally well, if not better, at the box office. But neither of the second two "Hobbit" films wound up crossing that box-office landmark. Both "The Desolation of Smaug" and "Battle of the Five Armies" made around $960,000,000 each.

35. "Aquaman" (2018)

Total gross revenue: $1,023,000,000 (and counting)

On January 13, The Hollywood Reporter announced that "Aquaman" had become the first DC superhero movie to make one billion dollars at the box office. The movie was already breaking records in China before it had opened in the US in early December, and clearly it was all up from there.