Hey movie fans! Did you miss out on the big hits of 2024? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s hard to keep up with all the films that come out each year. But some movies make a big splash at the box office.
Did you know that “Inside Out 2” made a whopping $1.7 billion in 2024? That’s a lot of popcorn! In this post, we’ll count down the top 10 movies that made the most money last year.
We’ll share fun facts about each film and why they were so popular. Ready to see which flicks ruled the box office? Let’s start the show!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $451. 1 Million
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” made a big splash at the box office in 2024. This funny and spooky movie raked in $451.1 million worldwide. It did great in the U.S., earning $294.1 million.
The rest of the world loved it too, adding $157 million more. Tim Burton directed this hit, bringing back Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. They added new star Jenna Ortega to the mix.
Fans rushed to see the film when it came out on September 6, 2024. People who missed it in theaters can now watch it on Max. The movie’s success shows that people still love the weird world of Beetlejuice.
It mixed laughs and scares in a way that appealed to both old fans and new viewers.
Venom: The Last Dance - $476. 3 Million
Venom: The Last Dance” made a big splash at the box office in 2024. It earned $476.3 million worldwide, landing at number 10 on the year’s top-grossing list. The movie hit theaters on October 25, 2024.
Fans in the U.S. spent $139.7 million to see it. People in other countries added $336.6 million more.
Tom Hardy and Juno Temple starred in this action-packed film. It’s the third movie in Sony’s Venom series. Fans loved seeing Hardy back as the alien symbiote. The movie mixed thrills, laughs, and cool special effects.
Venom: The Last Dance is a wild ride that’ll make you laugh and jump out of your seat! – Movie Critic
Kung Fu Panda 4 - $547. 6 Million
Moving from Venom’s dance to panda action, Kung Fu Panda 4 kicked its way to big bucks. This fun flick made $547,699,816 around the world. It landed at number 8 on the list of top movies in 2024.
Fans loved seeing Po and his pals again. The movie did well in the U.S., making $193.6 million. But it was even bigger overseas, earning $354 million more. Jack Black and Awkwafina lent their voices to bring the characters to life.
Now, you can watch it on Netflix too. This hit helped the whole Kung Fu Panda series make over $2 billion total. It shows how much people everywhere enjoy cartoon movies.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - $571. 7 Million
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed box offices in 2024. This monster flick raked in a whopping $571,750,016 worldwide. Warner Bros. hit the jackpot with this epic clash of titans.
Fans couldn’t wait to see Godzilla and King Kong duke it out on the big screen.
The movie landed at number 7 on the year’s top-grossing list. It proves that people still love a good monster mash-up. The film’s success shows that big, scary creatures still grab our attention.
Warner Bros. struck gold by bringing these two famous monsters together again.
Wicked - $634. 3 Million
Wicked” flew into theaters on November 22, 2024, and made magic at the box office. This musical fantasy, based on the Broadway hit, raked in $634.3 million worldwide. Fans loved seeing the story before “The Wizard of Oz” come to life on the big screen.
The movie did great in the U.S., earning $424.2 million. It also charmed folks overseas, making $210.1 million more.
Jon M. Chu directed this colorful tale, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Their star power helped “Wicked” become the third biggest movie in America for 2024. People couldn’t get enough of the songs, costumes, and twisty plot.
The film’s success shows that Broadway magic can work just as well in cinemas.
Dune: Part Two - $714. 4 Million
Moving from the musical magic of “Wicked,” we step into the sandy world of “Dune: Part Two.” This sci-fi hit made a big splash at the box office. It raked in a whopping $714.4 million worldwide.
Fans loved seeing Timothée Chalamet back on the big screen. The movie did great both at home and abroad. It made $282.1 million in the U.S. and $432.3 million in other countries.
Denis Villeneuve directed this epic sequel. It proved that sci-fi movies can still draw huge crowds. Warner Bros. was happy with how well it did. The success shows that people still love going to see big movies in theaters.
It also proves that good sequels can make even more money than the first movie.
Moana 2 - $882. 5 Million
Moana 2 made a big splash at the box office in 2024. Disney’s animated hit sailed to $882.5 million in ticket sales worldwide. This puts it at number 4 on the list of top money-making films for the year.
Fans loved seeing Moana back on the big screen for more ocean adventures.
The movie came out in January 2025 and quickly became a favorite. It didn’t quite catch up to Inside Out 2, which earned a whopping $1.7 billion. But Moana 2 still beat out other big names like Wicked and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Its success shows that people still love Disney’s mix of fun stories and catchy songs.
Despicable Me 4 - $969. 1 Million
Moving from Moana’s island adventure, we dive into the wacky world of Gru and his Minions. Despicable Me 4 raked in a whopping $969,126,452 at the box office. This makes it the third highest-grossing film of 2024.
The movie’s success is no surprise. It’s part of a franchise that fans love worldwide.
Universal Pictures hit the jackpot with this one. Despicable Me 4 helped the studio break box office records. It’s not just kids who love these films. Adults enjoy them too. The movie’s huge earnings show how much people like funny, family-friendly stories.
It joins other big animated hits of 2024, like Inside Out 2 and Moana 2. These films prove that animation is still a big deal in Hollywood.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $1. 338 Billion
From animated fun to superhero action! “Deadpool & Wolverine” smashed box office records in 2024. This R-rated Disney film raked in a whopping $1,338,073,645. That’s a lot of popcorn! It grabbed the second spot on the year’s top-grossing list.
The movie’s success started with its trailer. It became the most-watched movie trailer ever, with 365 million views. Then came opening weekend. The film set a new record for R-rated movies, earning $211 million in just a few days.
Fans couldn’t get enough of these heroes teaming up. The movie helped push its franchise past $2 billion in total earnings. It’s clear that people love a good superhero story, especially when it’s funny and action-packed.
Inside Out 2 - $1. 7 Billion
Inside Out 2 smashed box office records in 2024. It made a whopping $1.7 billion worldwide, becoming the top-grossing animated film ever. Pixar’s hit sequel beat its own Incredibles 2 to claim this crown.
The movie zoomed past the $1 billion mark faster than any other cartoon that year. This win also put Pixar in a special club. They’re now the first animation studio with five billion-dollar films.
This mega-hit joined the list of 2024’s biggest movies. It sits at number one, way ahead of its rivals. Fans loved seeing their favorite emotions back on screen. The film’s success shows how much people enjoy Pixar’s storytelling magic.
Next up, let’s wrap up our look at 2024’s box office champs.
Bottom Line
Movies in 2024 made a lot of money. Animated films did really well. “Inside Out 2” was the top animated movie ever. It made $1.7 billion! People loved seeing their favorite characters again.
Other animated hits were “Moana 2” and “Despicable Me 4”. These movies helped make the box office boom.
Big franchises also ruled the year. “Deadpool & Wolverine” broke records for R-rated films. It made over $1 billion! “Dune: Part Two” and “Godzilla x Kong” were also huge hits. Fans rushed to theaters to see these epic stories on the big screen.
2024 showed that people still love going to the movies, especially for big, fun films.
