The Biggest Movies Of 2024

The Biggest Movies Of 2024


January 13, 2025 | Jane O'Shea

The Biggest Movies Of 2024


Ringing In The Year In Film

With 2024 over, it's time to look back at what films dominated in the box office in America.

A screenshot of the movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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50. Conclave

When Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) attempts to choose a new Pope, he is plunged into the middle of a conspiracy.

Gross: $31,255,285

A screenshot of the movie ConclaveHouse Productions, Conclave (2024)

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49. Night Swim

A haunted house story with a chilling new twist. 

Gross: $32,494,740

A screenshot of the movie Night SwimUniversal, Night Swim (2024)

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48. Coraline: 15th Anniversary

The 15th anniversary release of the adorable (and creepy) stop-animation film.

Gross: $33,626,425

A screenshot of the movie Coraline: 15th AnniversaryLAIKA Studios, Coraline: 15th Anniversary (2024)

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47. The Strangers: Chapter 1

After a series of unfortunate events, a couple has to stay in an old cabin. It goes from bad to worse.

Gross: $35,202,562

A screenshot of the movie The Strangers: Chapter 1Lionsgate, The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

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46. Speak No Evil

A remake of the 2022 Danish-Dutch film, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis star in a story of chilling family tension.

Gross: $36,931,420

A screenshot of the movie Speak No EvilBlumhouse Productions, Speak No Evil (2024)

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45. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

A motley crew of young trouble makers disrupt a town's annual Christmas performance.

Gross: $39,698,951

A screenshot of the movie The Best Christmas Pageant EverLionsgate, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

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44. Nosferatu

Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Northman) takes on the vampire story.

Gross: $40,807,035

A screenshot of the movie NosferatuFocus Features, Nosferatu (2024)

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43. Trap

M. Night Shyamalan explores the dark side of a seemingly normal father.

Gross: $42,777,281

A screenshot of the movie TrapWarner Bros., Trap (2024)

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42. Madame Web

Dakota Johnson stars in this Spider-Man spin-off. 

Gross: $43,817,106

A screenshot of the movie Madame WebColumbia, Madame Web (2024)

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41. Argylle

Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard bring action and laughs in this vibrant spy thriller. 

Gross: $45,207,275

A screenshot of the movie ArgylleMarv, Argylle (2024)

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40. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman (Jason Momoa) struggles to protect his home in this DC instalment. 

Gross: $48,011,513

A screenshot of the movie Aquaman and the Lost KingdomWarner Bros., Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

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39. Challengers

Three tennis stars vie for power, both personal and on the court.

Gross: $50,119,408

A screenshot of the movie ChallengersMGM, Challengers (2024)

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38. Terrifier III

The latest in this successful horror franchise. 

Gross: $53,799,754

A screenshot of the movie Terrifier 3Fuzz on the Lens, Terrifier 3 (2024)

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37. Joker: Folie à Deux

A sequel to The Joker, Joaquin Phoenix reprises the title role and is joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

Gross: $58,300,287

A screenshot of the movie Joker: Folie À DeuxWarner Bros., Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

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36. Transformers One

The Transformers series continues with this origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Gross: $59,054,170

A screenshot of the movie Transformers OneParamount, Transformers One (2024)

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35. Anyone But You

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney charm each other's pants off in this modern rom-com.

Gross: $63,482,283

A screenshot of the movie Anyone But YouColumbia, Anyone But You (2023)

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34. The Beekeeper

Jason Statham takes on the role of vigilante in this action flick. 

Gross: $66,220,535

A screenshot of the movie The BeekeeperMiramax, The Beekeeper (2024)

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33. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Mad Max world is expanded even more as we glimpse Furiosa's background, as played by Anya Taylor-Joy.

Gross: $67,475,791

A screenshot of the movie ConclaveHouse Productions, Conclave (2024)

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32. Civil War

Journalists try to reach the White House in the midst of civil war in America.

Gross: $68,603,430

A screenshot of the movie Civil WarA24, Civil War (2024)

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31. Smile 2

A follow-up to Smile, the film documents the evil force's effects on pop star Skye Riley.

Gross: $68,967,012

A screenshot of the movie Smile 2Paramount, Smile 2 (2024)

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30. Mean Girls

The musical version of the hit film. 

Gross: $72,404,248

A screenshot of the movie Mean GirlsParamount, Mean Girls (2024)

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29. Migration

A heartwarming animated film about ducks trying to convince their father to go on a vacation.

Gross: $73,202,330

A screenshot of the movie MigrationUniversal, Migration (2023)

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28. Longlegs

A surprise horror hit, Longlegs features an eerie performance by Nicolas Cage.

Gross: $74,346,140

A screenshot of the movie LonglegsC2 Motion Picture Group, Longlegs (2024)

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27. Wonka

Timothee Chalamet stars as the young Willy Wonka, before the factory.

Gross: $85,272,410

A screenshot of the movie WonkaWarner Bros., Wonka (2023)

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26. The Garfield Movie

Everyone's favorite lazy orange cat is back.

Gross: $91,956,547

A screenshot of the movie The Garfield MovieColumbia, The Garfield Movie (2024)

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25. The Fall Guy

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in this action comedy.

Gross: $92,900,355

A screenshot of the movie The Fall GuyEntertainment 360, The Fall Guy (2024)

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24. Red One

The Rock (playing one of Santa's security guards) must team up with others to save Santa after a kidnapping.

Gross: $96,719,256

A screenshot of the movie Red OneMGM, Red One (2024)

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23. Bob Marley: One Love

A biopic about the late, great Bob Marley.

Gross: $96,893,170

A screenshot of the movie Bob Marley: One LoveParamount, Bob Marley: One Love (2024)

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22. Alien: Romulus

The latest instalment in the Alien franchise.

Gross: $105,313,091

A screenshot of the movie Alien: RomulusTwentieth Century, Alien: Romulus (2024)

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21. IF

John Krasinski's passion project follows a group of imaginary friends.

Gross: $111,149,917

A screenshot of the movie IFParamount, IF (2024)

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20. Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters new and old team up to save the world (again).

Gross: $113,187,659

A screenshot of the movie Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireColumbia, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

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19. Mufasa: The Lion King

Disney's latest live-action offering follows Simba's father when he was young.

Gross: $113,376,590

A screenshot of the movie Mufasa: The Lion KingWalt Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

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18. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The third film in the Sonic franchise has Sonic and Miles face a new villain, Shadow.

Gross: $136,564,198

A screenshot of the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3Paramount, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

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17. A Quiet Place: Day One

An origin story for the events that took place in the first A Quiet Place.

Gross: $138,930,553

A screenshot of the movie A Quiet Place: Day OneParamount, A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

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16. Venom: The Last Dance

Eddie Brock and his symbiotic alien venom fight off enemies both human and extraterrestrial.

Gross: $139,728,533

A screenshot of the Venom: The Last DanceColumbia, Venom: The Last Dance (2024)

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15. The Wild Robot

When a robot is stranded on a remote island, it learns to love the animals around it.

Gross: $143,173,410

A screenshot of the movie The Wild RobotDreamWorks, The Wild Robot (2024)

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14. It Ends With Us

A woman rekindles an old flame, and realizes the full darkness of her current relationship.

Gross: $148,518,266

A screenshot of the movie It Ends with UsColumbia, It Ends with Us (2024)

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13. Gladiator II

Lucius enters the gladiator ring to take back his pride and his people. 

Gross: $163,053,922

A screenshot of the movie Gladiator IIParamount, Gladiator II (2024)

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12. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape goes on a trek that will change the way he sees his world. 

Gross: $171,130,165

A screenshot of the movie Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesTwentieth Century, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

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11. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith team up yet again for this buddy-cop franchise. 

Gross: $193,573,217

A screenshot of the movie Bad Boys: Ride or DieColumbia, Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

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10. Kung Fu Panda 4

The delightful animated panda is back, and this time he faces maybe his most powerful villain yet.

Gross: $193,590,620

A screenshot of the movie Kung Fu Panda 4DreamWorks, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

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9. Godzilla x Kong: New Empire

Two legendary monsters battle it out as humans try to solve their mysteries. 

Gross: $196,350,016

A screenshot of the movie Godzilla x Kong: New EmpireWarner Bros., Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

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8. Twisters

A continuation of the story in Twisters, a young storm chaser learns to overcome her fears.

Gross: $267,762,265

A screenshot of the movie TwistersUniversal, Twisters (2024)

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7. Dune: Part Two

The second part of Dune sees Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) stepping closer to his destiny.

Gross: $282,144,358

Screenshot of Timothée Chalamet from - Dune: Part Two (2024)Warner Bros., Dune: Part Two (2024)

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6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice proves that even when Lydia Deetz grows up, she can't completely escape her demons.

Gross: $294,100,43

A screenshot of the movie Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceWarner Bros., Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

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5. Despicable Me 4

Gru and friends face new enemies and go on new adventures.

Gross: $361,004,205

A screenshot of the movie Despicable Me 4Universal, Despicable Me 4 (2024)

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4. Moana 2

Answering a call from her ancestors, Moana goes further on the seas that she has before.

Gross: $395,307,280

A screenshot of the movie Moana 2Walt Disney, Moana 2 (2024)

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3. Wicked

This musical origin story of Glinda the Good Witch and The Wicked Witch of the West turns everything we knew about Oz on its head.

Gross: $424,530,395

Screenshot of Wicked (2024)Universal, Wicked (2024)

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2. Deadpool & Wolverine

It's the Marvel team-up that everyone has been asking for, and Deadpool and Wolverine don't disappoint.

Gross: $636,745,858

A screenshot of the movie Deadpool & WolverineMarvel, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

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1. Inside Out 2

Riley's emotions go haywire as she enters the unpredictable stage of puberty.

Gross: $652,980,194

A screenshot of the movie Inside Out 2Pixar, Inside Out 2 (2024)

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