Most Popular Films of 2024

2024 had no shortage of excellent films, including many that were not sequels. From musicals and animations to action and adventure, the year witnessed some famous movies that would go down in time. These movies featured diverse themes, including superheroes, bromance, and even gaming. 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular films of 2024. 

Inside Out 2 

Inside Out 2 stands as one of the highest grossing movies of 2024, raising up to $652,980,194 and selling 60,573,301 tickets. The adventure-themed animation from Walt Disney tells the story of Riley Andersen’s emotions as new ones emerge as a teenager. Her personified emotions from the first movie were Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. 

But now 13 years old, entering high school, Riley now facing four new emotions which are Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui, clashing with the present emotions. The movie has attracted diverse accolades, nominated for Golden Globe Awards, Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, and more. It also received positive reviews from many critics. 

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has become the second highest-grossing video game movie adaptation of all time in North America following behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). The video game adaptation was released in December and was based on the characters from the classic Sonic the Hedgehog video game. Within the movie, the Sonic characters – Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite against a mysterious villain, Shadow, who has powers unlike anything they have faced before. The team have to work together to try and stop Shadow.

Video game adaptations are becoming more popular with video game-based films being released each year. Some films now even include gaming scenes for example, casino scenes are more frequent in films. As more people look to play casino games online and laws and attitudes around gambling relax, it is likely that we will see more casino scenes appear in upcoming films alongside traditional video games.

Deadpool & Wolverine 

Another popular movie that broke the internet in 2024 was Deadpool & Wolverine, an action comedy that achieved a box office of $1.338 billion. Based on the famous Marvel Comics, it followed Deadpool getting recruited by the Time Variance Authority to safeguard the multiverse. He then meets Wolverine, his would-be pal, and they work together to save the world from an existential threat.

It has been praised as the best Marvel movie that has been released in a long time, combining effective humor, surprises, and gory action. The compelling and entertaining experience attracted the attention of many Marvel fans around the world. 

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Wicked 

Wicked is based on the famous children’s story, Wizard of Oz. A young woman named Elphaba has been misunderstood because of her green skin, and she forged an unlikely but deep friendship with Glinda, a student with a strong desire for popularity. After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship reaches a crossroad, taking different paths.

The movie received high ratings and featured a starry cast that included Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. It achieved a box office of $699.4 million with positive critical response. Many fans are now expecting its sequel, Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025. 

Bad Boys: Ride or Die 

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist 

For gambling fans, Peacock Original released a new show, with an all-star cast. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is starring well-known actors like Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Don Cheadle, and Taraji P. Henson. It brings together a powerhouse cast, telling the story of one of the most famous boxing matches in history: Muhammad Ali vs Jerry Quarry. 

Looking Forward to Exciting Movies in 2025

2024 was a pretty good year for movies, but many are now excited for what the scene would be like in 2025. Whether its sequels of existing movies or new scripts, you can look forward to better movies next year. 

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