These Are The Highest Grossing Tim Allen Movies In The Actor's Filmography

Highlights

• Tim Allen has starred in a number of high-grossing season films including Christmas With The Kranks and the Santa Clause trilogy.
• Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4 have each surpassed the billion-dollar mark in worldwide box office earnings.
• Most of Tim Allen's box office success has come from Disney-produced movies.
• Tim Allen's global box office total has risen to almost $5 billion

Tim Allen has been dishing out laughs and cinematic hits for decades. Born in Denver, Colorado, this comedic legend has graced the big screen with his undeniable charm and wit and his time on the small screen has been nothing short of legendary.

With iconic roles in Home Improvement and as the beloved Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise, he's not only enriched our lives with humor but has also padded his net worth. This list examines the highest-grossing movies in Tim Allen's illustrious filmography, showcasing how this seasoned actor has created musical magic on the big screen.

We've compiled a list of Tim Allen's highest-earning movies with data from The Numbers. These totals are based on global box office returns which include U.S. domestic and international box office takes.

Let's explore the movies that have brought in nearly $5 billion with help from Tim Allen in leading and supporting roles.

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10 Christmas With The Kranks - 2004

Global Box Office: $96.4 Million

In this festive comedy, Tim Allen takes on the role of Luther Krank, a man aiming to opt out of the holiday hustle. Directed by Joe Roth, the film, which grossed over $96 million worldwide embodies the chaos and humor of attempting to skip Christmas, but it ultimately serves as a heartwarming reminder of the spirit of the season.

Allen's impeccable comedic timing shines through, making this movie a delightful addition to his repertoire.

With a budget of $60 million, the movie only managed to squeeze out a small profit after marketing and other costs were added into the mix.

9 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - 2006

Global Box Office: $107.5 Million

Tim Allen reprized his role as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus in this family-friendly holiday flick directed by Michael Lembeck. The movie delves into the challenges of balancing family and the responsibilities of being Santa. With a touch of magic and a dose of humor, Allen's performance adds depth to the beloved character, making this installment a cherished part of the Santa Clause series that grossed over $107 million at the worldwide box office.

While The Santa Clause 3 had a modest $107 Million box office, the film reportedly was cheap to film, although an estimate of $12 million has been widely reported, the team at Cinema Blend has questioned the film's actual budget.

8 The Santa Clause 2 - 2002

Global Box Office: $172.8 Million

Directed by Michael Lembeck, this sequel sees Tim Allen donning the iconic Santa suit once again as Scott Calvin. The film explores the challenges of balancing work and personal life, adding a heartfelt touch to the magical world of Santa. Allen's charismatic portrayal of the character injects the movie with an enchanting warmth, making it a cherished holiday classic.

The movie was another hit for Tim Allen, grossing well over $172 million at the box office worldwide,

The film's budget was just $65 million which means it was a hit for the studio after bringing in $172.8 million in theaters.

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7 The Santa Clause - 1994

Global Box Office: $190.5 Million

The original Santa Clause movie, directed by John Pasquin, introduces Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, a divorced father who unexpectedly becomes the new Santa Claus. With a blend of humor and heart, the film weaves a touching narrative about the magic of Christmas and the power of belief.

Allen's charismatic performance breathes life into the character, making the movie a timeless holiday favorite that went on to gross over $190 million worldwide.

The film cost just $22 million to film and it launched a trilogy that has brought in more than $500 million when home movie sales are thrown into the mix.

6 Wild Hogs - 2007

Global Box Office: $253.5 Million

In this rollicking comedy adventure, Tim Allen portrays Doug Madsen, one of four middle-aged friends on a motorcycle road trip. Directed by Walt Becker, the film, with a worldwide box office gross of over $253 million captures the essence of friendship and the joy of rediscovering adventure and

Allen's comedic brilliance adds depth to the character dynamics, making this movie a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery and camaraderie. Leave it to Tim Allen to turn a movie about motorcycling riding into a smash hit!

The film with its $60 million dollar budget likely earned at least 300% of that total back with a box office total of $253 million.

5 Toy Story - 1995

Global Box Office: $365.2 Million

As the voice of Buzz Lightyear, Tim Allen brings the iconic character to life in this Pixar classic directed by John Lasseter. The groundbreaking animated film that grossed over $365 million takes viewers on a whimsical journey into the world of toys, friendship, and imagination.

Tim Allen's dynamic voice acting infuses Buzz with charisma and bravery, making the movie a treasured gem in the world of animation.

The original Toy Story movie used ground-breaking computer graphics but managed to be produced on a shockingly low budget of $30 million. In all fairness, when adjusted for inflation, that's a budgeted cost of $60.58 million.

4 Toy Story 2 - 1999

Global Box Office: $511.3 Million

Directed once again by John Lasseter, this sequel continues the adventures of Buzz Lightyear, once again voiced by Tim Allen. The film delves into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the value of cherished memories.

Tim Allen's voice work adds depth and humor to the character, making the movie a heartwarming and entertaining experience for audiences of all ages. His role also propelled the movie to garner over $511 million in the box office worldwide.

The second Toy Story was far more expensive to produce with a budget of $90 million or $166.27 million in today's currency.

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3 Ralph Breaks The Internet - 2018

Global Box Office: $529.2 Million

In this animated comedy directed by Phil Johnston and Rich Moore, Tim Allen lends his voice to the beloved character Buzz Lightyear. The film explores the vibrant and unpredictable world of the internet, offering a humorous and insightful commentary on friendship and self-discovery.

Tim Allen's distinctive voice acting adds charm and wit to the iconic Buzz, making the movie, which grossed over $529 million at the worldwide box office a delightful and engaging experience for viewers.

While the film had a massive budget of $175 million, it easily made that money back and more in gross domestic box office sales, and then added more than $328 million globally.

2 Toy Story 3 - 2010

Global Box Office: $1.06 Billion

Directed by Lee Unkrich, this heartfelt installment in the Toy Story franchise features Tim Allen reprising his role as the charismatic Buzz Lightyear. The film, which grossed over a billion dollars delves into themes of change, friendship, and the bittersweet journey of growing up.

Tim Allen's vibrant voice work infuses the character with humor and warmth, making the movie a touching and memorable conclusion to the beloved Toy Story trilogy.

Released in 2020, the film cost $200 million to produce or $282 million in today's currency. Still, the film became the first Toy Story movie to crack the $1 billion box office total and spurred a fourth movie.

1 Toy Story 4 - 2019

Global Box Office: $1.07 Billion

Directed by Josh Cooley, this heartwarming addition to the Toy Story franchise sees Tim Allen once again voicing the iconic Buzz Lightyear. The film explores themes of purpose, identity, and the enduring power of friendship and Tim Allen's vibrant and engaging voice work adds depth and emotion to the character, making the movie a poignant and delightful continuation of the Toy Story saga.

Toy Story 4 went on to gross well over a billion dollars in the box office worldwide, making it the highest-grossing movie to make this list.

Just like Toy Story 3, the fourth movie had a budget of $200 million. Thanks to recent inflation that's a whopping $240 million to produce the film. But again, it made over $1 billion, bringing the total Toy Story franchise to over $3.1 billion in global box office receipts. When adding in at-home DVD and Blu-ray sales that number jumps to north of $4 billion,

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