The 17 Highest-Grossing Comedies in Film History That Earned Millions Through Laughter

Comedy is the genre we turn to when we want to lift our spirits with something positive, but not every film can make us laugh just the right way.

This selection of the highest-grossing comedies in film history proves that great humor can bring people together across the globe. While some of these films may include elements of fantasy, they are primarily comedies—unlike box office hits such as Deadpool and Men in Black, which, despite their humor, fall into other genres. That’s why we’d call the movies on this list “universal comedies”—the kind that everyone can enjoy.