
Worldwide gross (as of 12/31/14): $691.6 million
The final installment in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy didn't open until December, so it will continue to do strong business into the new year. The epic, featuring stunning battle scenes, has been conquering international markets over the holidays, earning $405.1 million abroad to date. It's also topped the domestic box office for its first two weeks, earning $183.5 million to date.