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Top 10 highest grossing sports movies of all time: Cars, F1 The movie, Dangal & more

Mahaksh has been a part of Khel Now since 2024. He covers gaming-related news and updates.
Published at :August 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Modified at :August 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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So many amazing movies based on different types of sports

Many studios and producers have delivered some of the best sports films that fans can experience on a big screen. In this article, we are going to talk about the highest grossing sports movies of all time.

These films are based on different sports and made in different countries. These films demonstrate that sports films transcend borders, with animation and action-packed genres dominating.

Cars’ success emphasizes family appeal, and F1 movie’s 2025 entrance demonstrates racing’s global appeal. Let’s find out more details in this article.

Worldwide highest grossing sports movies of all time

Here are the top 10 sports movies that have earned the most money worldwide:

  • Cars 2 ($559.9M, Auto Racing)
  • F1: The Movie ($509.7M, Auto Racing)
  • Cars ($462M, Auto Racing)
  • Yolo ($433.6M, Boxing)
  • Pegasus 2 ($422.9M, Auto Racing)
  • Cars 3 ($383.9M, Auto Racing)
  • Hello Mr Billionaire ($367M, Soccer)
  • The Karate Kid ($359.1M, Martial Arts)
  • The Blind Side ($309.2M, Football)
  • Dangal ($303.7M, Wrestling)

Domestic Top 10

  • The Blind Side ($256M, Football)
  • Cars ($244.1M, Auto Racing)
  • Cars 2 ($191.5M, Auto Racing)
  • The Karate Kid ($176.6M, Martial Arts)
  • F1: The Movie ($165.6M, Auto Racing)
  • The Waterboy ($161.5M, Football)
  • The Longest Yard ($158.1M, Football)
  • Creed III ($156.2M, Boxing)
  • Jerry Maguire ($154M, Football)
  • Cars 3 ($152.9M, Auto Racing)

Auto Racing leads the race

After looking at the numbers, you can tell that fans and viewers love watching auto racing-based movies. The whole Cars animated franchise leads the numbers when it comes to sports movies.

Not only is this franchise loved by kids, but it is also popular and a fan favourite among adults as well.

The recent addition, F1 movie, recently proved that a good Formula One is pure cinema to watch on the big screens. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are amazing performances, along with real F1 racers like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and more, were amazing to watch.

Conclusion

Other sports movies include boxing, martial arts and football. This could be said quite commonly, as they are one of the most-watched sports in the world.

A good movie based on this works pretty well in the cinema. Which sports movie surprised you the most and which ones should have been on the list? Do let us know in the comments section.

FAQs

What is the highest-grossing sports movie worldwide?

Cars 2 (2011) with $559.9 million.

Which football movie leads domestically?

The Blind Side (2009) with $256 million in the U.S. and Canada.

Is F1 movie a top earner?

Yes, it’s #2 worldwide ($509.7M) and #5 domestically ($165.6M).

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Mahaksh Chouhan
Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.

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