This is a list of the highest-grossing live-action comedy films.
The following is a list of highest grossing comedy films of all time. Only Barbie and Deadpool & Wolverine sit along the highest grossing films of all time, being both 14th and 20th place, respectively. 2018 was the most frequent year, with three films. 50% of films have placed since 2000, and all had a theatrical run since 1987. Deadpool and Meet the Parents are tied for the most frequented franchises, with three films.
The following is a list of highest-grossing comedy films by year. Both Deadpool and Meet the Parents tops the list more than any other franchise, with all three films on the list.
A film has made more than $100 million every year since 1983, over $250 million every year since 2021, and over $500-$750 million every year since 2022.
2023 was the top-grossing overall film of the year.
At least 10 films have held the title of highest grossing comedy film.
The following is a list of comedy films by estimated tickets sold worldwide.
The following is a list of highest grossing film series. Deadpool sits atop the list with $2.9 billion and has the best average with $968.7 million per film.
This list charts films the biggest worldwide openings for comedy films. Since films do not open on Fridays in many markets, the 'opening' is taken to be the gross between the first day of release and the first Sunday following the movie's release. Figures prior to the year 2002 are not available. Country-by-country variations in release dates are not taken into account.