Memorial Day weekend has always been a hot spot for Hollywood films. Movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End were all about the hype of the final saga. Other fan-favorite franchises like Jurassic Park, X-Men, and Indiana Jones also claimed their moments in the Memorial Day spotlight.
Let’s count down the top 5 Memorial Day weekend earners of all time—adjusted for inflation:
#5. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – $160M
Tom Cruise flew back into our hearts (popcorn buckets) with this long-awaited sequel. Maverick delivered nostalgia and stunts that kept theaters buzzing all weekend.
#4. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) – $162M
Indiana Jones’ return had fans racing to theaters. Despite mixed reviews, Harrison Ford’s whip-cracking comeback gave the box office a major boost.
#3. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) – $182.5M
Mutants took over Memorial Day in 2006. The third film in the X-Men series brought explosive action, fan-favorite characters, and big drama—which clearly paid off.
#2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) – $182.9M
Dinosaurs + Jeff Goldblum = a box office formula that never fails! This sequel roared into theaters and cashed in big with thrilling prehistoric chaos.
#1. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) – $194M
The ultimate Memorial Day champ. Johnny Depp and the crew delivered peak pirate drama, closing the trilogy with massive fan hype. It’s still the king of the holiday weekend.
