'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen'

In 2009, giant robots, teen wizards and high-flying houses dominated the box-office, with moviegoers flocking to theaters to the tune of over $10 billion in ticket sales. Here are the top 10 highest grossing films at the domestic box office this year.

(10) “The Blind Side”

Total Gross: $184,387,000. This inspirational drama climbed its way into the number 10 spot over the Christmas holiday weekend.

(9) “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”

Total Gross: $196,573,705. The third “Ice Age” adventure conquered the number 2 spot at the worldwide box-office with a massive $883.7 M.

(8) “Monsters vs Aliens”

Total Gross: $198,351,526. This monstrous adventure towered over the pack, stepping into the top 10 with one of the biggest spring opening weekends ever.

(7) “Avatar”

Total Gross: $212,268,000. Arguably one of the most anticipated movies of the decade, director James Cameron’s visionary sci-fi epic leaped into the top 10 during the final weeks of the year.

(6) “Star Trek”

Total Gross: $257,730,019. Director J. J. Abrams’ bold re-imagining of the classic sci-fi franchise proved popular with both old and new fans alike, easily grossing more than any previous “Star Trek” movies.

(5) “The Hangover”

Total Gross: $277,322,503. This tawdry tale of the ultimate Vegas bachelor party gone wrong defied all expectations to become the number one R-rated comedy of all time.

(4) “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”

Total Gross: $280,924,000. Hot off the success of 2008’s “Twilight,” the second installment of Stephanie Meyers’ supernatural romance saga wolfed down a record-breaking $72,703,754 for the highest opening day earnings of all time.

(3) “Up”

Total Gross: $293,004,164. The animation wizards at Pixar did it again, second highest grossing movie ever (behind “Finding Nemo”), and becoming the highest grossing 3D movie of all time.

(2) “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

Total Gross: $301,959,197. The popular teen wizard returned for his sixth year at Hogwarts to grab second place, taking the top spot with a magical $929.4 million.

(1) “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen”

Total Gross: $402,111,870. Autobots battled Decepticons to the top of the box office, not only becoming the top earning movie of the year, but also firmly planting itself at number 9 among the top 10 highest domestic grossing films of all time. (Yahoo! movies)