Stephen King's Most Profitable Screen Adaptations: A Ranking

Stephen King, the master of the horror genre, has seen numerous of his works adapted into films. While many of these adaptations have been successful, some have significantly outshone the rest when it comes to box office earnings. In this article, we take a look at the most profitable Stephen King films and how they stack up against each other in terms of financial success.

The Green Mile

Released in 1999, The Green Mile stands out as one of the most profitable Stephen King adaptations. This story of a lethal injection row in a prison during the Great Depression grossed a massive $232.17 million at the box office, demonstrating King's ability to craft narratives that resonate with a wide audience.

IT: Chapter One

IT: Chapter One, starring Bill Skarsg?rd and directed by Andy Muschietti, stands tall as the most financially successful adaptation of a Stephen King novel. The film's success is a testament to Skarsg?rd's portrayal of the terrifying Pennywise and the overall direction.

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Top 5 Stephen King Box Office Earnings

IT: Chapter One - $327,481,748 IT: Chapter Two - $154,916,867 (and counting) The Green Mile - $136,801,374 1408 - $71,985,628 Misery - $61,276,872

Adjusting for Inflation

When adjusted for inflation, the figures for these films look even more impressive. Here are the adjusted amounts:

IT: Chapter One - $328,942,500 The Green Mile - $235,300,000 IT: Chapter Two - $154,916,900 (and counting) The Shining - $147,433,700 Carrie - $142,975,600

When looking at the total box office gross for all Stephen King adaptations in the United States, when adjusted for inflation, the numbers are truly impressive. Stephen King's total box office gross for all movies comes to $2,828,785,200, placing him a few hundred million behind J.K. Rowling and about 3 billion behind the James Bond franchise. Not too shabby indeed!