5 Highest-Grossing Media Franchises of All Time

3. Winnie the Pooh

Year Launched: 1924

Earnings: $75.03 billion

Winnie-the-Pooh, a character created by English author A. A. Milne, has maintained popularity with children since his initial introduction. The franchise generates major earnings through merchandise, movies, and DVD sales. It is at the third position on our list of the 30 highest-grossing media franchises of all time.