GA is the new Hollywood. Here’s a list of the top-grossing films shot in the Peach State
Lights, camera, action. These are words very familiar to Georgia over the years, as the film industry in the Peach State is booming.
According to Georgia.org, “With its temperate climate, great variety of locations, the world’s busiest airport (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport), large crew base, and pro-business focus, Georgia is now a leading destination in the world for filming.”
Since 1972, Georgia has been home to over 2,400 projects such as feature films, television movies, reality shows and television series.
Each year, the industry brings in over $4 billion to Georgia’s economy.
And since we are talking money, the top-grossing Hollywood films rack up millions of dollars, with the top film bringing in over $858 million.
So, what was the film? And what other films made millions in Georgia?
Take a look.
These are the top-grossing Hollywood films shot in Georgia since 2008:
1. Avengers: Endgame, 2019 - $858 million
2. Black Panther, 2018 - $700 million
3. Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 - $678 million
4. Spiderman: No Way Home, 2021 - $609 million
5. Hunger Games: Catching Fire, 2013 - $424 million
6. Captain America: Civil War, 2016 - $408 million
7. Jumanji: Welcome, 2017 - $404 million
8. Fast & Furious 7, 2015 - $353 million
9. Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1, 2014 - $337 million
10. Spiderman: Homecoming, 2017 - $334 million
11. Jumanji: Next Level, 2019 - $320 million
12. Thor: Ragnarok, 2017 - $315 million
13. Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2, 2015 - $281 million
14. The Blind Side, 2009 - $255 million
15. The Fate of the Furious, 2017 - $226 million
16. Ant-Man and the Wasp, 2018 - $216 million
17. Fast Five, 2011 - $209 million
18. Bad Boys for Life, 2020 - $206 million
19. Black Widow, 2021 - $183 million
20. Ant-Man, 2015 - $180 million
21. X-Men: First Class, 2011 - $146 million
22. Ride Along, 2014 - $134 million
23. Identity Thief, 2013 - $134 million
24. Divergent: Insurgent, 2015 - $130 million
25. Sully, 2016 - $125 million
Which film on the list is your favorite? Comment below to let us know.
