2024 proved to be a remarkable year at the U.S. box office, with animated films leading the charge.
Inside Out 2 – The undisputed champion
Inside Out 2 emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year, making an astounding $1.69 billion globally.
This animated gem captivated audiences with its heartfelt narrative and innovative animation, securing its place as the top film of the year.
Deadpool & Wolverine – The superhero duo shines
Following closely in second place was the action-packed science fiction film Deadpool & Wolverine. With $1.33 billion in global earnings, the movie delighted fans of both the Deadpool franchise and the X-Men universe.
Its gripping storyline and explosive action sequences ensured that it maintained its strong position throughout the year.
Despicable Me 4 – A family favourite
Not far behind was Despicable Me 4, which grossed over $960 million worldwide. The animated movie, featuring the iconic Minions, continued the series' tradition of providing light-hearted humour and family-friendly entertainment, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2024.
Dune Part 2 – Sci-Fi epic takes the fourth spot
In fourth place, Dune Part 2 earned $714 million. This visually stunning sequel captivated science fiction lovers worldwide, offering a deep and complex narrative, and solidified its place in the top five.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire – A titan clash
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire rounded out the top five with impressive earnings. The Monster Battle sequel performed well but couldn't quite match the massive success of animated films and superhero franchises in 2024.
Other high-profile releases, such as ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Red One,’ and ‘Transformers 1,’ struggled to reach the same heights in 2024.
Despite their star power and high budgets, these films failed to meet box office expectations and were overshadowed by the dominance of animated and superhero films.
This year’s box office results highlight the dominance of animated features, with major action franchises continuing to see solid returns but being outpaced by family-friendly entertainment and innovative storytelling in the animation genre.
