Originally Posted by GatorB

There weren't any movies in 1894. Movies don't cost $12. Most areas it's MUCH cheaper. Hell in my area I can get in for half that. Also matinees are cheaper. Kids pay less. You think kids seeing Cars are paying $12?

Box office records are for NORTH AMERICA ONLY. So the world population doesn't matter in this equation.

Titanic is 9 years old and hasn't even been close to having it's reign as #1 be challenged. Were movies cheaper 9 years ago? Yep. Even adjust for inflation Titanic is still #6 all time.

Anywas if you wish to see top movies all time adjusted for inflation here you go

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm