The rise of computer-generated special effects in the 2000s gave rise to the fantasy genre's dominance during the decade, with hit franchises such as Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings taking the world by storm. However, the action genre continued to reign strong with proven sequels to hit franchises of prior decades and the emergence of the superhero genre with action elements.
The Highest Grossing Action Movie from Each Year in the 2000s
From The Dark Knight to Spider-Man 2, these are the 10 highest-grossing action flicks of the 2000s.