News Summary

• The list includes children's novels, biographies, and other literary works.
• Eight films crossed the $1 billion threshold, and fantasy franchises like " Harry Potter" dominated.
• Two adaptations from Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan also made the list..
• We did not include comic-book or stage adaptations, and the figures are not adjusted for inflation.
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013).
• The second "Hobbit" film opened with $73.6 million North America.