Hollywood Blockbuster’s Timeline

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer

    The first sound film in history. It marked a turning point in the industry and turned into a global technological reference.
  • Gone with the Wind

    Gone with the Wind

    One of the biggest box office hits of all time
  • Jaws

    Jaws

    Considered the first ‘modern blockbuster’. Released in the summer with a massive advertising campaign, it inaugurated the distribution model that Hollywood still uses today.
  • Star Wars: A new Hope

    Star Wars: A new Hope

    It revolutionised science fiction cinema and created one of the most profitable and influential franchises in history. It marked the beginning of the era of film sagas and merchandising.
  • Jurassic Park

    Jurassic Park

    It introduced large-scale realistic digital effects (CGI), consolidating Hollywood's position as a leader in film technology.
  • Titanic

    Titanic

    Becomes the highest-grossing film in history at the time and wins 11 Oscars. An example of how a Hollywood film can become a global cultural phenomenon.
  • Avatar

    Avatar

    Innovation in 3D and motion capture. Surpasses Titanic at the box office and reaffirms Hollywood's ability to reinvent the cinematic experience.
  • Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame

    The culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a transmedia franchise that demonstrates Hollywood's dominance in the production of international blockbusters.
  • Top Gun: Maverick

    Top Gun: Maverick

    An unexpected success that revitalises cinemas after the pandemic, confirming that Hollywood blockbusters continue to set global trends.