The Matrix 4 movies series adopted the peculiar concept of humanity living inside a simulation and turned it into a blockbuster action franchise.
Collection
$1.6 Billion
10.
The Terminator
The genre-defining quintessential action flick, and one of the very few films with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Collection
$2 Billion
9.
Planet Of The Apes
Four sequels followed, and although they weren't nearly as successful as the original they kept the series running.
Collection
$2.1 Billion
8.
Star Trek
What the Star Trek films lack in individual success they make-up in sheer numbers, as a total of 13 films have been released so far, all of which have brought in a decent amount of revenue.
Collection
$2.3 Billion
7.
Avatar
Multiple sequels are in development, but as of right now Avatar doesn't technically count as a "franchise", but its box-office gross puts many other long-running and revered franchises to shame.
Collection
$2.8 Billion
6.
The Hunger Games
Set in a dystopian future, it told the story of the corrupt country of Panem and its young residents who are forced to participate in a battle-royale-style death game.
Collection
$2.9 Billion
5.
Transformers
This sci-fi franchise about extraterrestrial sentient robots who can transform into vehicles has always managed to bring in hundreds of millions. The third and fourth entries have both crossed the $1 billion mark.
Collection
$4.8 Billion
4.
Jurassic World
Grossing over $900 million at the time of its release in 1993, Jurassic Park became the highest-grossing film of all time. 3 sequels were released in the following years
Collection
$5 Billion
3.
Star Wars
Star Wars first released in 1977 and took the world by storm. all last four of the installments in the franchise have grossed over 1 billion and even 2 billion in the case of The Force Awakens.
Collection
$10.3 Billion
2.
Marvel Universe
MCU is without a doubt a prime example of what properly planned and structured storytelling looks like. Across 23 films it has earned upwards of $22 billion