Only 27 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office - here they are

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Yes - the "Minions" movie made $1 billion.

With movie ticket prices increasing and the resurgence of franchises like "Star Wars," films earning over $1 billion worldwide may become commonplace. But, for now, there are only 27 movies from the last 25 years that have managed to join this exclusive club. Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies that made $1 billion or more.

From "Minions" to "Furious 7" and more, keep reading for a look at the box-office hits.