Biggest Hollywood Movies of 2024

2024 has proven to be a landmark year for cinema, with blockbuster franchises and original storytelling pushing the boundaries of theatrical entertainment.Leading the pack, "Inside Out 2" has dominated the box office, becoming the fastest animated film to reach $1 billion in just 19 days

The Pixar sequel's exploration of teenage emotions has resonated strongly with audiences, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success.Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" has emerged as a cinematic masterpiece, grossing over $714 million worldwide. The film's stunning visuals and performances from Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya have already generated Oscar buzz, particularly in technical categories like cinematography and visual effects."Deadpool & Wolverine" has proven to be another massive success, becoming only the second film of 2024 to cross the $1 billion mark. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team-up has revitalized the superhero genre, bringing fresh energy to the Marvel universe.Dev Patel's directorial debut "Monkey Man" has been a surprising critical darling, earning an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes

Despite its modest $10 million budget, the film has showcased Patel's prowess both behind and in front of the camera."Alien: Romulus" has become the highest-grossing horror movie of 2024, approaching $300 million globally. Director Fede Alvarez's fresh take on the franchise has proven that there's still plenty of terror to mine from the xenomorph mythology."Venom: The Last Dance" has had a more mixed reception, earning $438.3 million worldwide but marking the lowest opening of the trilogy.

Tom Hardy's final outing as Eddie Brock/Venom has struggled against what some analysts call "superhero fatigue."John Krasinski's "IF" has brought originality back to family entertainment, with its impressive cast including Ryan Reynolds and an all-star voice ensemble bringing imagination to life. The film's blend of live-action and CGI has created a unique theatrical experience."Dune: Part Two" particularly stands out for its technical achievements, with Greig Fraser's cinematography and Hans Zimmer's score likely to factor heavily in awards season conversations

The film's success has already greenlit development of a third installment based on "Dune Messiah."The year has also seen the continued evolution of franchise filmmaking, with "Godzilla x Kong" proving that monster movies can still dominate the box office, while anticipation builds for upcoming releases like "Gladiator 2" and "Furiosa."What's particularly noteworthy is the diversity of successful films - from intimate character studies like "Monkey Man" to massive spectacles like "Dune: Part Two," audiences have shown they're willing to embrace both original stories and franchise continuations when executed with vision and craft.As we look forward to what December has to offer, 2024 has already proven to be a year that has reinvigorated theatrical exhibition and reminded audiences of the power of experiencing movies on the big screen.