Top 5 highest-grossing movies of 2024 are named

The year 2024 was a bright period for cinema, presenting viewers with a combination of new classics, spectacular blockbusters and sequels to their favorite films. The success of the year is confirmed by the high box office receipts that set new records. From cinematic masterpieces to animated films, last year brought together a diverse audience.

Hollywood focused on franchises, as all top 10 hightest-grossing films of 2024 in the US were sequels to popular stories. Movies like Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 impressed with their scale and intrigue. Although box office receipts do not always reflect quality, this year's cinema has created many exciting projects that both critics and viewers enjoyed.

OBOZ.UA offers you the 5 highest-grossing films of the past year:

Dune: Part Two ($714.4 million)

The second part of the fantastic saga, Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve, has been recognized by both critics and viewers. The sequel tells the story of the struggle of Paul Atreides and the free people of the desert planet Arrakis against the House of Harkonnen. The cast includes the stars of the first part, such as Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, as well as new characters portrayed by Austin Butler and Christopher Walken.

Critics highly praised the visuals and acting. Moreover, American Film Institute named it one of the top ten films of the year. The total box office grossed $714.4 million, and work on the third installment is already underway.

Moana 2 ($833.1 million)

Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated film Moana 2 continues the story of the adventures of the daughter of a Polynesian chief. Maui, a demigod voiced by Dwayne Johnson, is back. Despite mixed reviews of the plot, the visuals received rave reviews.

The animated movie was a box office success, grossing $833.1 million and surpassing the first part's result. Initially, it was planned to be released as a series for Disney+, but it then became a film.

Despicable Me 4 ($969.1 million)

In the sequel to the popular animated franchise, Gru once again becomes the central character, fighting criminals together with his family and henchmen. The movie received mixed reviews, but that didn't stop it from grossing $969.1 million. Like the previous installments, the film proved to be commercially successful.

Deadpool & Wolverine ($1.34 billion)

The most anticipated comic book movie of the year was Deadpool & Wolverine. The joint project of Marvel Studios and Disney brought back Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, while Hugh Jackman once again embodied Wolverine. The film entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe and became the first R-rated project for this franchise.

The premiere in July 2024 brought the film $1.34 billion, making it the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history.

Inside Out 2 ($1.69 billion)

Pixar's animated film Inside Out 2 became the box office leader. The plot is centered on the emotions of the girl Riley, but new characters have been added to the already familiar ones, in particular Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui.

Critics praised the introduction of new emotions and a high-quality plot, although predictability remained a drawback. Nevertheless, the film was a huge success, grossing $1.69 billion and receiving Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.

The year 2024 emphasized the dominance of big franchises in modern cinema. Although financial success does not always mean high quality, last year's films managed to satisfy the needs of different audiences, leaving a bright mark in the history of cinema.

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