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The year 2005 was a pivotal year in cinema, marked by both critically acclaimed films and major box office successes. Independent cinema continued to thrive, with directors like Ang Lee finding mainstream recognition for hisBrokeback Mountain, a groundbreaking exploration of love and sexuality. Crash, a controversial yet powerful social commentary by Paul Haggis, took home the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Big-budget franchises also dominated the year, with the release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the highly anticipated conclusion to George Lucas' prequel trilogy. The superhero genre began to gain momentum, with Batman Begins ushering in a new era for the Dark Knight under the direction of Christopher Nolan. Tim Burton's remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brought Roald Dahl's whimsical world to life for a new generation, while King Kong captured audiences with its epic visuals and Peter Jackson's masterful storytelling.
Overall, 2005 offered a diverse range of films that catered to a variety of tastes. From thought-provoking dramas to thrilling blockbusters, the year left a lasting impact on the cinematic landscape.
Highest-grossing films[]
The highest-grossing films of 2005 worldwide were:
| Rank | Title | Distributor | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Warner Bros. | $895,921,036 |
| 2 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | 20th Century Fox | $868,352,530 |
| 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Buena Vista | $745,013,115 |
| 4 | War of the Worlds | Paramount / DreamWorks | $603,873,119 |
| 5 | King Kong | Universal | $562,363,449 |
| 6 | Madagascar | $542,063,846 | |
| 7 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 20th Century Fox | $487,287,646 |
| 8 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Warner Bros. | $474,968,763 |
| 9 | Batman Begins | $371,853,783 | |
| 10 | Hitch | Sony Pictures / Columbia | $371,594,210 |
Movies released in 2005[]
By English-speaking countries[]
- List of films released in 2005 in the United States
- List of films released in 2005 in the United Kingdom
- List of films released in 2005 in Australia
By non-English speaking countries (External Wikis)[]
By Hispanic countries[]
- List of films released in 2008 in Argentina
- List of films released in 2008 in Mexico
- List of films released in 2008 in Venezuela
- List of films released in 2008 in Spain