What is the highest grossing origin story in the movie industry?

'Black Panther' could be a top choice. It introduced Wakanda and T'Challa's origin story in a spectacular way. The unique African - inspired setting, strong characters, and powerful themes of black pride and heritage made it a global phenomenon. It not only grossed a huge amount but also had a significant cultural impact.

Currently, the highest-earning movie in the world was Avengers 4: Final Battle, with a total box office of 2.79 billion US dollars. Next were Avatar, Star Wars 7, Avatar 2, The Avengers 3, and Titanic.

One of the highest grossing romance novels is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It has been popular for centuries and has sold millions of copies worldwide. Its timeless story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy's love story, along with Austen's sharp social commentary, has made it a classic that continues to be loved and studied.

Not necessarily. There are other comic book characters and franchises that have also achieved significant commercial success.

One of the highest grossing Indian novels is 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It has been extremely popular both in India and globally, with its vivid portrayal of family, caste, and love in Kerala.

The highest grossing adaptation of a Stephen King novel is 'It'. The movie was extremely successful at the box office. It managed to capture the horror and the essence of the novel quite well. The creepy clown Pennywise became an iconic horror figure, attracting a large number of audiences both in North America and around the world.

It's 'The Shining'. The movie adaptation of this novel was a huge commercial success.

In my opinion, 'The Godfather Part II' is an excellent prequel. It delved deeper into the Corleone family's history, showing how Vito Corleone rose to power. Another great one is 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. It served as an origin story for how the rebels got the Death Star plans. And 'X - Men: First Class' was also really good, exploring the early days of the X - Men and their relationships.

In recent years, 'The Immortals of Meluha' by Amish Tripathi has been a top - grossing novel. It's a part of the Shiva Trilogy and has attracted a huge readership with its unique take on Indian mythology, presenting Shiva in a new and engaging way.

'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is a very successful recent romance novel. It tells the story of Louisa Clark, who becomes a caregiver for a quadriplegic man, Will Traynor. Their relationship develops in an unexpected way, and the novel deals with complex themes like love, sacrifice, and the value of life.