An Unexpected Journey, the first installment in The Hobbit film series, made the most money at the global box office.
The Hobbit Trilogy Box Office Performance
Released in 2012, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey surpassed its successors in box office revenue, earning just over $1 billion worldwide. This performance established it as the highest-grossing film within The Hobbit trilogy, underscoring the strong anticipation for the prequel to The Lord of the Rings saga.
Here's a quick look at the highest-grossing film from the trilogy:
| Hobbit Movie Title | Worldwide Box Office (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| An Unexpected Journey | Over $1 Billion |
While An Unexpected Journey achieved significant financial success by crossing the billion-dollar mark, its performance still fell short of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King's impressive haul by approximately $100 million. This trend indicates that The Hobbit film series peaked with its initial release, a reverse of the box office pattern seen with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which saw its final installment become its highest earner.
