The Top 11 Most Profitable Films in Box Office History

8. The Passion of The Christ

There’s big money in religion. There’s something a little disturbing, and ironic about that, isn’t there? Jesus, a man who cared so little for money that he didn’t even have a residence he called home, is the subject of the eighth most profitable film of all-time. In fairness to Mel Gibson, and his $35 million (adjusted) production, it was exceptionally well done. Choosing to shoot elsewhere, and translate the script to Aramaic was a bonus. Mel did what he’s so adept at doing, and highlighted the violence associated with the death of Jesus. It was sheer brutality, and even resulted in injuries to the actor playing Jesus, Jim Caviezel. The film was box office gold. $612 million worldwide. A 1,749 percent profit. So, when is Mel making the sequel?