What Was The First Movie To Make $1 Billion At The Box Office?

Long before Barbie crossed the $1 billion mark, a Hollywood movie started the billion-dollar club by becoming the first feature film to reach the monumental feat. Given how only two movies grossed $1 billion worldwide in 2023, reaching ten figures in revenue is still considered a big deal for any film. However, since 53 movies have surpassed the $1 billion milestone in the past three decades, the billion-dollar goal does not seem unachievable. There was a time, though, when earning a billion dollars at the box office seemed impossible for a movie, let alone be a symbol of exceptional success.