Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the highest-grossing film to date, adjusted for inflation?"
...Gone with the Wind is the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation. Released during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the film earned an estimated $390 million globally in its initial run—an unprecedented and groundbreaking figure for its era. When adjusted for inflation, its earnings climb to over $3.4 billion, easily surpassing modern blockbusters such as Titanic and Avatar. The film's unparalleled success was driven by its sweeping narrative, lavish production, and the widespread appeal of Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling novel.