Which sold more Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?

They have a long way to go to beat the 8-film adaption of the 7-book Harry Potter series, which has earned $7.7 billion. The Lord of the Rings films have earned $2.91 billion in ticket sales so far, ranking the series ninth among franchises.
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How many copies did Lord of the Rings sell?

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Brawn estimates that 150 million copies of “The Lord of the Rings” have been sold worldwide, 50 million of those since Jackson's films were released from 2001, plus 50 million copies of other Tolkien works.
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Is Star Wars more popular than Lord of the Rings?

Lord of the Rings is now more popular than Star Wars, but why is that the case? Between them, the two film franchises have spawned 16 movies and over $15 billion at the box-office, as well as garnering critical success and developing rabid fanbases.
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Is Harry Potter or Star Wars bigger?

According to new reports, Star Wars has now become the second highest-grossing film franchise of all-time, taking in $8.55 billion (£6.32 billion) globally, while the Harry Potter movies have taken in a little less at $8.53 billion (£6.30 billion).
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What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?

Avatar (2009)

Directed and written by Academy Award-winner James Cameron, this sci-fi fantasy is the highest-grossing film of all time.
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Which Franchise Reigns Supreme? Lord of the Rings vs Harry Potter



What is the highest-grossing movie series?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe leads the list.
  • The highest-grossing movie franchise of all time is the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • The top two highest-grossing franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars, are both owned by Disney.
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Is LOTR still popular?

But what is it that makes it still so popular? The Lord of the Rings books and movies are extremely beloved. Even now, a long time after the books were released and many years after the last movie left theaters. Lord of the Rings still has a passionate, dedicated fan base today.
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Did Star Wars Copy Lord of the Rings?

J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 The Hobbit and 1954–55 The Lord of the Rings novels inspired George Lucas's creation of Star Wars in 1977.
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How many Oscars did Lord of the Rings?

"Lord of the Rings" Wins 11 Oscars.
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What is bigger Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter?

They have a long way to go to beat the 8-film adaption of the 7-book Harry Potter series, which has earned $7.7 billion. The Lord of the Rings films have earned $2.91 billion in ticket sales so far, ranking the series ninth among franchises.
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Is Harry Potter the most sold book?

The Harry Potter series is far and away the highest-selling series of novels ever. Written by British author J.K. Rowling, the series has sold at least 500 million copies, 150 million more than the next-highest selling series.
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Who is the #1 best-selling author?

James Patterson is the world's highest-paid author by a wide margin, and has been the world's best-selling author since 2001. He has sold more than 350 million books worldwide, and is most famous for the "Alex Cross" crime novel series.
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What 3 films have won 11 Oscars?

As of September 2021, three films tied for most Academy Award wins of all time. "Ben-Hur" (1959), "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), and "Titanic" (1997) each received 11 Oscars.
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How many awards did Harry Potter win?

It's the second-biggest film franchise of all-time and beloved by millions across the globe, but although it was nominated for 12 Academy Awards across eight movies, the Harry Potter series never won one.
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Is Obi-Wan based on Gandalf?

It turns out that Gandalf was a primary inspiration for Obi-Wan Kenobi, and later, Yoda. While this particular dialogue never made it past this draft, the completed films still feature “Kenobi [who] carries a magic sword and eventually sacrifices himself only to return in slightly altered and more magical form.”
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Was George Lucas inspired by JRR Tolkien?

George Lucas has cited Tolkien's Lord of the Rings as one of the influences he used, taking hold of the epic fantasy structure of storytelling and fusing it with that of science fiction, introducing space battles, new planets as well as alien races.
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Is LOTR the best trilogy ever?

Many considered The Lord of the Rings impossible to adapt to screen, but the director's confidence and passion were combined in a unique accomplishment that makes this trilogy one of the best ever made.
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Why is LOTR the best?

The Lord of the Rings trilogy Has the Best Cinematography

Aside from having the best music, many praised the trilogy's cinematic. It has the epic vision and source material. Everything was well thought from the production efforts, incredible runtime and perfect continuity. LOTR dominated the fantasy genre.
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What 3 movies won 5 Oscars?

Only three films have won all five of these major awards: It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
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Who won most Oscars ever?

As of 2022, Katharine Hepburn maintained her lead as the actor with the most Oscar wins of all time. While the "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" star scored four acting accolades during her career, six fellow actors tied for the second spot with three wins each.
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