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

3rd Place: Detective Chinatown 3 (2021)

Box Office: Over $699 Million

The third installment of this hit Chinese comedy-mystery franchise takes the detective duo to Tokyo, where they get entangled in a high-stakes murder case. Packed with fast-paced action, slapstick humor, and impressive visuals, Detective Chinatown 3 became a box office sensation, especially in China, setting records for one of the biggest opening weekends in cinematic history. The film’s blend of comedy and detective thrills proved once again that laughter transcends borders.