Highest-Grossing Films by Genre

Description: Test your knowledge about the highest-grossing films in various genres. From action to animation, this quiz covers a wide range of cinematic experiences.
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Which animated film holds the record for the highest worldwide gross?

  1. Frozen II

  2. The Lion King

  3. Toy Story 4

  4. Incredibles 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lion King (2019) surpassed Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $1.6 billion.

What is the highest-grossing superhero film of all time?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Avengers: Infinity War

  3. Black Panther

  4. Spider-Man: No Way Home


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avengers: Endgame (2019) holds the record for the highest-grossing superhero film, as well as the highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.79 billion.

Which science fiction film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Avatar

  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  3. Jurassic World

  4. Titanic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avatar (2009) remains the highest-grossing science fiction film, and the second highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.84 billion.

What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?

  1. The Exorcist

  2. Halloween

  3. The Conjuring

  4. It


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It (2017), based on Stephen King's novel, holds the record for the highest-grossing horror film, with a worldwide gross of over $700 million.

Which fantasy film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is the highest-grossing fantasy film, and the third highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $1.12 billion.

What is the highest-grossing action film of all time?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Fast & Furious 7

  3. Jurassic World

  4. Mission: Impossible - Fallout


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avengers: Endgame (2019) is also the highest-grossing action film, in addition to being the highest-grossing superhero and science fiction film.

Which comedy film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Lion King

  2. Jurassic World

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. The Hangover Part II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lion King (2019) is the highest-grossing comedy film, due to its combination of animation, adventure, and humor.

What is the highest-grossing drama film of all time?

  1. Titanic

  2. Avatar

  3. Avengers: Endgame

  4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanic (1997) remains the highest-grossing drama film, and the third highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.18 billion.

Which musical film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Beauty and the Beast

  2. The Lion King

  3. Mamma Mia!

  4. Les Misérables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beauty and the Beast (2017) is the highest-grossing musical film, with a worldwide gross of over $1.26 billion.

What is the highest-grossing sports film of all time?

  1. Creed

  2. Rocky

  3. The Blind Side

  4. Space Jam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Space Jam (1996), starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters, is the highest-grossing sports film, with a worldwide gross of over $230 million.

Which war film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. Saving Private Ryan

  2. Dunkirk

  3. 1917

  4. American Sniper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saving Private Ryan (1998) is the highest-grossing war film, with a worldwide gross of over $481 million.

What is the highest-grossing western film of all time?

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  2. Once Upon a Time in the West

  3. Django Unchained

  4. True Grit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is the highest-grossing western film, with a worldwide gross of over $250 million.

Which crime film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Dark Knight

  2. Inception

  3. The Godfather

  4. Pulp Fiction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dark Knight (2008) is the highest-grossing crime film, with a worldwide gross of over $1 billion.

What is the highest-grossing thriller film of all time?

  1. The Sixth Sense

  2. Inception

  3. Gone Girl

  4. The Silence of the Lambs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inception (2010) is the highest-grossing thriller film, with a worldwide gross of over $828 million.

Which mystery film has grossed the most money worldwide?

  1. The Da Vinci Code

  2. Murder on the Orient Express

  3. Knives Out

  4. Gone Girl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Da Vinci Code (2006) is the highest-grossing mystery film, with a worldwide gross of over $758 million.

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