The top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024 have been revealed, with a mix of sequels and prequels dominating the box office. The list, compiled by Box Office Mojo, shows that nine out of the top 10 films are sequels, while one is a prequel.
At the bottom of the list is “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which grossed $451 million worldwide, followed by “Venom: The Last Dance” with a total of $476.3 million. The top spot is taken by “Dune: Part Two,” which earned $714.4 million worldwide.
The Despicable Me franchise takes the lead in terms of domestic box office earnings, with the sixth film grossing $361 million domestically and $608.1 million internationally. Disney’s Inside Out 2 comes second, earning $652.9 million domestically and $1.045 billion internationally.
Streaming services also play a significant role in the top 10 list, with films like “Kung Fu Panda 4” available on Netflix and “Wicked” streaming on video on demand platforms. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” dominates streaming services, earning over $1.338 billion worldwide.
Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson return as the voices of Moana in the sequel to Disney’s 2016 animated blockbuster, which grossed $882.5 million worldwide. Jon M. Chu directed the prequel “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which earned $634.3 million worldwide.
Overall, 2024 was a year dominated by sequels, with many films achieving impressive box office earnings. The rise of streaming services has also changed the way people consume movies, with many titles now available on popular platforms like Disney+, Netflix, and Peacock.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2024/12/30/what-are-the-top-10-highest-grossing-movies-of-2024