Titanic Goes Viral on Disney+: A Shocking Fact About $2 Billion Blockbusters

Titanic is making waves on Disney+, reflecting the streaming platform’s impressive lineup of blockbuster films, particularly those surpassing $2 billion at the box office. While Titanic officially joined Disney+ as part of Hulu’s February 2025 updates, the integration of these services allows all Disney+ subscribers access to the iconic 1997 film. Interestingly, since the movie is distributed by Paramount in the U. S.and Canada, it is simultaneously available on Paramount+ as well. Nevertheless, the arrival of Titanic adds significant value to Disney+’s offerings.

This cinematic masterpiece, directed by James Cameron, is not only acclaimed for its impressive accolades—including 11 Academy Award wins—but is also notable for its historic box office feats. Titanic became the first film to gross over $1 billion globally within just three months of its release and, after 14 years, it hit the $2 billion milestone, making it the second film ever to do so—behind a Disney production.

All 6 Movies That Made Over $2 Billion At The Box Office Are Streaming On Disney+

5 Of The Movies Are From Walt Disney Studios

As it stands, just six films have ever crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office. Remarkably, all six of these $2 billion movies are now available for streaming on Disney+. While Titanic may not typically align with the Disney brand, this notion also applies to several other titles in this exclusive club.

Disney’s strategic acquisitions of franchises such as 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios have reshaped its cinematic landscape. Notably, the purchase of 20th Century Fox granted Disney the rights to the Avatar franchise, which further enriches its diverse film library. Here’s a breakdown of the six illustrious films now streaming on Disney+:

Movie	Original Release Date	Worldwide Box Office
Avatar	2009	$2, 923, 707, 455
Avengers: Endgame	2019	$2, 799, 439, 100
Avatar: The Way of Water	2022	$2, 320, 250, 281
Titanic	1997	$2, 264, 812, 968
Star Wars: The Force Awakens	2015	$2, 071, 310, 218
Avengers: Infinity War	2018	$2, 052, 415, 039

It is essential to highlight that this list reflects gross box office earnings without adjusting for inflation. In addition to gaining Titanic as part of its catalog, Disney boasts that 10 of the 15 highest-grossing films in history were created under its banner. With Titanic’s inclusion, Disney+ is now only missing Jurassic World (#9), Furious 7 (#12), Top Gun: Maverick (#13), and Barbie (#15) from the overall “Top Lifetime Grosses”list in film history, according to Box Office Mojo.

James Cameron Directed Half Of The Movies That Made Over $2 Billion

Avatar 2 Might Not Be James Cameron’s Last Movie To Hit The Big Box Office Milestone For Disney

If the presence of all six $2 billion films on Disney+ isn’t impressive enough, consider the fact that James Cameron directed three of the highest-grossing movies of all time. The original Avatar currently retains the title of the highest-grossing film to date, while its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, holds the third spot. Following closely behind is Titanic, showcasing Cameron’s remarkable filmmaking prowess.

James Cameron is undoubtedly one of the most successful filmmakers in cinema history. His plans for future Avatar installments, including 2025’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, suggest that he may continue to expand his repertoire of box office hits. Whether or not the original Avatar will remain at the pinnacle of gross earnings is yet to be seen, but Cameron’s future projects certainly have the potential to reach the $2 billion threshold once again. With Disney’s deep-rooted connection to Cameron, the list of $2 billion films available on Disney+ seems set to grow.

Source: Box Office Mojo

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