Hollywood movies have developed a massive theatrical audience in India. Superhero franchises, science-fiction spectacles, animation and large-scale action films regularly receive wide releases across the country in English as well as dubbed Indian-language versions.
The rankings below use reported Indian box office figures available in August 2026. Collection figures can differ between trade sources because some report India net while others use India gross. This list primarily uses reported India net collections for a more consistent comparison.
1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day created a new benchmark for Hollywood movies in India in 2026. The superhero film surpassed the long-standing record of Avatar: The Way of Water and became the highest-grossing Hollywood release in the Indian market.
By late August 2026, trade reports placed its India net collection at approximately ₹490 crore or more, with figures continuing to vary slightly between trackers. Its extraordinary performance demonstrated the enormous popularity of Spider-Man among Indian audiences.
2. Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water became a historic success in India after its release in 2022.
Trade sources place its India net collection at roughly ₹378 crore to ₹391 crore depending on the tracking methodology. The movie benefited from exceptional demand for premium formats and strong performance across multiple regions.
It held the record as India's biggest Hollywood box office performer until Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpassed it in 2026.
3. Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame transformed expectations for Hollywood movies at the Indian box office when it arrived in 2019.
The Marvel blockbuster recorded approximately ₹373 crore net in India. Enormous advance bookings and years of audience investment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe helped the film achieve extraordinary demand.
Endgame remained the highest-grossing Hollywood movie in India for several years before Avatar: The Way of Water moved ahead.
4. Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War was another landmark Hollywood release in India.
Released in 2018, the Marvel crossover brought together many of the franchise's most popular superheroes and generated approximately ₹227 crore net at the Indian box office.
Its success helped demonstrate that Hollywood event movies could compete at an enormous scale in the Indian theatrical market.
5. Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home became one of India's biggest Hollywood successes following its release in 2021.
Trade estimates place its India net collection at roughly ₹212 crore to ₹218 crore depending on the source.
The combination of Spider-Man's enormous popularity, the Marvel brand and excitement surrounding characters from previous Spider-Man films helped turn the movie into a major theatrical event.
6. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash continued the Avatar franchise's strong connection with Indian audiences following its 2025 release.
Reported India net estimates place the film at approximately ₹190 crore to above ₹200 crore depending on the source and measurement used.
The Avatar franchise's visually ambitious presentation and popularity of premium theatrical formats have made its movies particularly significant performers in India.
7. The Jungle Book
Disney's The Jungle Book became a remarkable Indian box office success in 2016.
The movie earned approximately ₹188 crore net in India, an exceptional result for a Hollywood release at the time.
The familiar story, family-friendly appeal and strong dubbed-language performance helped the film connect with audiences far beyond viewers who normally watched Hollywood movies primarily in English.
8. The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey became one of the biggest Hollywood releases in India during 2026.
By late August, reported India net collections were approximately ₹183 crore to ₹184 crore. The performance further demonstrated Nolan's unusually strong theatrical following among Indian audiences.
Premium-format demand and interest in large-scale cinematic experiences contributed to the movie's strong Indian run.
9. The Lion King
The Lion King became another major Disney success in India following its 2019 theatrical release.
Depending on the tracking source, its India net collection is reported at approximately ₹150 crore to ₹159 crore.
The popularity of the original story, family audiences and extensive dubbed-language availability helped the movie achieve strong theatrical business across India.
10. Avatar
James Cameron's original Avatar remains one of Hollywood's most important theatrical successes in India.
Including its theatrical runs and re-releases, trade estimates place its India net collection at approximately ₹141 crore.
The film introduced audiences to the world of Pandora and became famous for its groundbreaking visual presentation. Its success also established a strong foundation for the later Avatar sequels in the Indian market.
Top 10 Hollywood Movies in India at a Glance
Based primarily on reported India net collections available in August 2026, the leading Hollywood performers are approximately:
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day — ₹490+ crore
- Avatar: The Way of Water — ₹378-391 crore
- Avengers: Endgame — ₹373 crore
- Avengers: Infinity War — ₹227 crore
- Spider-Man: No Way Home — ₹212-218 crore
- Avatar: Fire and Ash — ₹190+ crore
- The Jungle Book — ₹188 crore
- The Odyssey — ₹183-184 crore
- The Lion King — ₹150+ crore
- Avatar — ₹141 crore
Figures are approximate because Indian box office trackers can use different methodologies and may report net and gross collections differently.
Why Hollywood Movies Are Growing in India
Hollywood's biggest franchises now reach Indian audiences through extensive multilingual releases, premium formats and nationwide distribution.
Marvel, Avatar and Spider-Man dominate much of the all-time ranking, but movies such as The Jungle Book and The Odyssey demonstrate that Indian audiences also support major Hollywood releases outside the traditional superhero category.
The continued growth of premium screens, dubbed releases and event cinema means India has become an increasingly important international theatrical market for Hollywood studios.
Why Box Office Figures Can Differ
Readers may encounter different collection figures for the same Hollywood movie. This does not necessarily mean that one report is incorrect.
Some sources report India net collection while others report gross collection. Re-releases, updated theatrical data and differences between tracking methodologies can also affect lifetime totals.
For meaningful comparisons, the same measurement should be used wherever possible. BoxOfficeX therefore identifies whether figures represent net, gross or estimated collections when presenting box office rankings.