15 Highest-Grossing Films Directed by Women

Frozen (2013) 

1

Directed by Jennifer Lee, this animated classic became a global phenomenon, grossing over $1.28 billion.

Wonder Woman (2017) 

2

 Patty Jenkins brought this superheroine to life, with the film earning over $821 million worldwide.

Frozen II (2019) 

3

Jennifer Lee’s sequel to Frozen surpassed the original, grossing over $1.45 billion globally.

Captain Marvel (2019) 

4

 Co-directed by Anna Boden, this Marvel film brought in over $1.13 billion worldwide.

Mamma Mia! (2008) 

5

 Phyllida Lloyd’s musical hit, filled with ABBA’s greatest songs, grossed over $615 million globally.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) 

6

 Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, this animated sequel grossed $665 million worldwide.

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) 

7

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the steamy adaptation grossed over $569 million globally.

Twilight (2008) 

8

Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of the beloved book grossed over $393 million worldwide.

Shrek (2001) 

9

Co-directed by Vicky Jenson, this animated classic earned over $487 million worldwide.

The Hunger Games (2012) 

10

 Directed by Gary Ross and produced by Nina Jacobson, grossing $694 million globally.

A Wrinkle in Time (2018) 

11

Ava DuVernay’s sci-fi adventure grossed over $133 million worldwide.

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) 

12

 Directed by Elizabeth Banks, this musical comedy grossed over $287 million globally.

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 

13

Co-directed by Lana Wachowski, this installment earned over $427 million globally.

Alita: Battle Angel (2019) 

14

Produced by Laeta Kalogridis, the film grossed over $405 million worldwide.

The Farewell (2019) 

15

Directed by Lulu Wang, this heartfelt film earned over $22 million globally on a modest budget.