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Top 5: Movies that have ruled Memorial Day weekend, with Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun: Maverick, and more

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Top 5 Movies that have ruled Memorial Day weekend, with Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun Maverick, and more
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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.

Top Gun: Maverick | NEW Official Trailer (2022 Movie) - Tom Cruise

#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.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

#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.

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

#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.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex's Attack The Camp | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Science Fiction Station

#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.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) Official Trailer #1 - Johnny Depp Movie HD
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