Most Popular Movies 2020
This chart shows the 2020 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2020 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2020 - Top 2020 Worldwide
| ← 2019 | Most Popular Overall | 2021 → |
| BIFAN2020 Fantastic Short Films 1 |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 30, 2020 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Classification: Compilation, Multiple Genres, Live Action, Multiple Creative Types |
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International BO: $43,905 |
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| Bad Boys For Life |
| Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah |
| Lead Roles: Will Smith as Detective Mike Lowrey, Martin Lawrence as Detective Marcus Burnett |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 15, 2020 (Wide) (Jamaica) |
| Keywords: Police life, Buddy Cop, Action Comedy, Police Detective, Legacy Sequel, Prison Break, Revenge, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $204,417,855 |
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International BO: $220,053,808 |
Synopsis
The Bad Boys Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are back together for one last ride.
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| André Rieu: 70 Years Young |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 3, 2020 (Wide) by Piece of Magic Entertainment, released as Andre Rieu: 70 Years Young (Concert) (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Concert/Performance, Live Action, Factual |
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International BO: $3,788,405 |
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| 18 regali |
| Director: Francesco Amato |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 2, 2020 (Wide) (Italy) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $3,438,236 |
| Aerials |
| Director: S.A. Zaidi |
| Video Release Date: July 7, 2020 by Netflix |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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| Haathi Mere Saathi |
| Director: Prabu Solomon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 2, 2020 (Limited) by Eros International, released as Elephants Are My Friends (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Live Action, Dramatization |
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International BO: $7,323 |
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| The Young Cannibals |
| Director: Kris Carr, Sam Fowler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 24, 2020 (Wide), released as İnsan Yiyenler (Turkey) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $11,489 |
| One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk |
| Director: Zacharias Kunuk |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 3, 2020 (Limited) by Koenig Pictures (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| (NE) Idealnyy muzhchina |
| Director: Marius Balchunas |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 16, 2020 (Wide), released as (НЕ)ИДЕАЛЬНЫЙ МУЖЧИНА (Russia (CIS)) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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International BO: $8,060,952 |
| Mendilim Kekik Kokuyor |
| Director: M. Hakan Kurşun |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 6, 2020 (Wide) (Turkey) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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International BO: $13,202 |
| Down by the River Thames |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Concert/Performance, Live Action, Factual |
| Krigsfotografen |
| Director: Boris B. Bertram |
| Video Release Date: September 7, 2020 by Self Distributed |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
Synopsis
Jan Grarup is a world famous war photographer who becomes torn between his career and his family life. When his ex-wife falls seriously ill Jan Grarup suddenly has to take care of his three children by himself. For more than 25 years he has taken photographs in war and conflict zones like Rwanda, Balkan, Darfur, Iraq and The Central African Republic putting his own life on the line. Now as the main caretaker of the children his life and his photography is facing a new reality.
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| The Invisible Man |
| Director: Leigh Whannell |
| Lead Roles: Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Adrian Griffin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 26, 2020 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Psychological Horror, Development Hell, Suicide, Faked Suicide, Relationships Gone Wrong, Domestic Abuse, Inheritance, Stalker |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $64,914,050 |
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International BO: $74,097,915 |
Synopsis
Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister, their childhood friend and his teenage daughter. But when Cecilia’s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
| Butter |
| Director: Paul Kaufman |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| A Pedra da Serpente |
| Director: Fernando Sanches |
| Video Release Date: June 2, 2020 by Synergy Entertainment |
| Keywords: Direct-to-Video |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Synopsis
After losing a baby in the third trimester, Joana decides to go on vacation in Peruibe, a small seaside town, known for UFO’s sightings. After a one night stand, Joana runs over a man and kills him. Joana then ignites a strange relationship with Maria, the wife of the man she killed and finds herself immersed in a peculiar story of alien abductions.
| Czysciec |
| Director: Michal Kondrat |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 23, 2020 (Wide) (Poland) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $172,531 |
| Powerbomb |
| Director: B.J. Colangelo, Zach Shildwachter |
| Lead Roles: Matt Cross |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 6, 2020 (Limited) by Indican Pictures |
| Keywords: Wrestling |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,319 |
Synopsis
The story of an independent wrestler on the verge of breaking into the big time, but he’s contemplating leaving it all behind to spend more time with his family. When our wrestler’s biggest fan hears the news, he decides to take matters into his own hands to ensure that his champion gets to the top by any means necessary.
| Battle Scars |
| Director: Samuel Gonzalez Jr |
| Lead Roles: Arturo Castro as Vinny |
| Video Release Date: July 21, 2020 by Trinity Creative |
| Keywords: Vietnam War, Direct-to-Video |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
| Gekijouban Violet Evergarden |
| Director: Taichi Ishidate |
| Lead Roles: Yui Ishikawa as Violet Evergarden, Daisuke Namikawa as Gilbert Bougainvillea |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 18, 2020 (Wide) (Japan) |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Digital Animation, Fantasy |
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International BO: $20,224,281 |
| Janchitnal |
| Director: Rok kyung Kim |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 2, 2020 (Wide), released as Festival (South Korea) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $75,081 |
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| The Disrupted |
| Director: Sarah Colt |
| Video Release Date: October 13, 2020 by Self Distributed |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
Synopsis
What do a farmer in Kansas, a laid-off factory worker in Ohio, and an Uber driver in Florida have in common? All three are resourceful, positive thinkers who strive to adapt and thrive despite dehumanizing forces at play in the American economy. As the film’s heroes face these roadblocks with courage, certain ideals remain sacred: family, love, and staying strong in the face of adversity.
| Akelarre |
| Director: Pablo Aguero |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 2, 2020 (Wide) (Spain) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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International BO: $681,722 |
| Blood and Money |
| Director: John Barrett |
| Lead Roles: Tom Berenger as Jim Reed |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 15, 2020 (Canceled) by Screen Media Films |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Synopsis
A retired veteran hunting in the Allagash backcountry discovers a dead woman with a duffle bag full of money. He soon finds himself in a web of deceit and murder.
| Un Film Dramatique |
| Director: Eric Baudelaire |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 26, 2020 (Wide) (Portugal) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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International BO: $73 |
| How Do You Know Chris? |
| Director: Ashley Harris |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 3, 2020 (Limited) by Exile Entertainment (Australia) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $534 |