Most Popular Movies 2024
This chart shows the 2024 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 2024 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2024 - Top 2024 Worldwide
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| Wicked |
| Director: Jon M. Chu |
| Lead Roles: Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Galinda/Glinda |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 20, 2024 (Wide) by United International Pictures (Norway) |
| Keywords: Filmed in United Kingdom, Epic Musical, Villain's Point of View, Witches, Bullies, Social Outcast, 2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Musical or Opera, Musical, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $473,231,120 |
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International BO: $282,312,384 |
Synopsis
Elphaba is a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda is a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future.
| Dune: Part Two |
| Director: Denis Villeneuve |
| Lead Roles: Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Jessica, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban, Christopher Walken as Emperor, Lea Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Harkonnen, Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 25, 2024 (Special Engagement) by Warner Bros. (IMAX Fan First Exclusive) |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, 2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Filmed in Italy, Filmed in Hungary, Filmed in Abu Dhabi, Filmed in Namibia, Filmed in Jordan |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $282,709,065 |
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International BO: $432,497,130 |
Synopsis
The mythic journey of Paul Atreides continues, as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
| Terrifier 3 |
| Director: Damien Leone |
| Lead Roles: David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 9, 2024 (Wide) by ESC Films (France) |
| Keywords: Killer Clowns, Lone Survivor, Hallucinations, Cliffhanger Ending, Christmas, Christmas in November, Christmas Horror, Filmed in New York, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $53,981,071 |
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International BO: $22,355,421 |
Synopsis
After surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they’re safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
| Director: Jeff Fowler |
| Lead Roles: Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog, Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik / Professor Gerald Robotnik, Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone, Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, Shemar Moore as Randall Handel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 19, 2024 (Wide) by Nos Audiovisuais, released as Sonic 3: O Filme (Portugal) |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Filmed in England, Filmed in Tokyo, Japan, Filmed in Japan |
| Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $236,115,100 |
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International BO: $253,524,802 |
Synopsis
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
| Deadpool & Wolverine |
| Director: Shawn Levy |
| Lead Roles: Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as James “Logan” Howlett / Wolverine |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 24, 2024 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Spain) |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Franchise Crossover, Marvel Comics, Mutants, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Filmed in England, Filmed in United Kingdom |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $636,745,858 |
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International BO: $701,325,490 |
Synopsis
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier… reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to—F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.
| Moana 2 |
| Director: Dave Derrick Jr., Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand |
| Lead Roles: Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 27, 2024 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: On a Boat, Gods and Goddesses, Musical-Adventure, Filmed in Canada, Filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Musical, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $460,405,297 |
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International BO: $598,730,701 |
Synopsis
Moana and Maui are reunited after three years for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
| It Ends With Us |
| Director: Justin Baldoni |
| Lead Roles: Blake Lively as Lily Bloom |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 7, 2024 (Wide) by Sony Pictures, released as Romper el Círculo (Mexico) |
| Keywords: Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Romantic Drama, Romance, Domestic Abuse, Dysfunctional Family, Filmed in New Jersey, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $148,518,266 |
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International BO: $201,204,091 |
Synopsis
Though coming from a complicated past, Lily Bloom has always known the life she wants. While living in Boston, she meets neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid and believes she may very well have found her soul mate. Soon, however, questions arise about their relationship, and to complicate matters her high school love interest, Atlas Corrigan, comes back into the picture, putting her relationship with Ryle in jeopardy.
| Inside Out 2 |
| Director: Kelsey Mann |
| Lead Roles: Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, Liza Lapira as Disgust, Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Paul Walter Hauser as Embarassment, Adele Exarchopoulos as Ennui |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 12, 2024 (Wide), released as Inside Out 2 (인사이드 아웃 2) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Exploring a Character’s Mind, Hockey, Family Adventure, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $652,980,194 |
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International BO: $1,045,851,588 |
Synopsis
With Riley a newly minted teenager, Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment show up.
| Joker: Folie à Deux |
| Director: Todd Phillips |
| Lead Roles: Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a.k.a. the Joker, Lady Gaga as Dr. Harleen Quinzel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 1, 2024 (Wide), released as Joker: Folie á Deux (조커-폴리 아 되) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Musical Drama, Filmed in New York, NY, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, Filmed in New Jersey, United States, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $58,300,287 |
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International BO: $149,200,000 |
Synopsis
Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.
| Alien: Romulus |
| Director: Fede Álvarez |
| Lead Roles: Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 14, 2024 (Wide) by Walt Disney (France) |
| Keywords: Action Horror, Inbetwequel, Set in Outer Space, Filmed in Budapest, Hungary, Filmed in Hungary, Alien Encounters |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $105,313,091 |
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International BO: $245,430,577 |
Synopsis
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
| Bad Boys: Ride or Die |
| Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah |
| Lead Roles: Will Smith as Mike Lowrey, Martin Lawrence as Marcus Burnett |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 5, 2024 (Wide) by Sony Pictures (United Kingdom) |
| Keywords: Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Action Comedy, Buddy Cop, Framed, Drug Cartels, Fugitive / On the Run, Set in Miami, Filmed in Miami, FL, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $193,573,217 |
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International BO: $206,953,020 |
Synopsis
This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run
| Beetlejuice Beetlejuice |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Catherine O'Hara as Dela Deetz, Justin Theroux as Rory, Monica Bellucci as Delores, Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 4, 2024 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (비틀쥬스 비틀쥬스) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Horror Comedy, Legacy Sequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Filmed in Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Massachusetts, United States, Filmed in Vermont, United States, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in England |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $294,100,435 |
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International BO: $157,879,613 |
Synopsis
Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
| The Wild Robot |
| Director: Chris Sanders |
| Lead Roles: Lupita Nyong'o as ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 13, 2024 (Wide), released as The Wild Robot (Дивият робот) (Bulgaria) |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Robot, Animal Lead, Orphan, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Digital Animation, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $143,901,945 |
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International BO: $190,658,268 |
Synopsis
A robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short—is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
| Gladiator II |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Paul Mescal as Lucius, Pedro Pascal as Marcus Aracius, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta, Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 2024 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures (Belgium) |
| Keywords: Ancient Rome, Sword and Sandal, Action Adventure, Legacy Sequel, Filmed in Morocco, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in Malta |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $172,438,016 |
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International BO: $287,942,395 |
Synopsis
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
| Smile 2 |
| Director: Parker Finn |
| Lead Roles: Naomi Scott as Skye Riley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 16, 2024 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures (France) |
| Keywords: Supernatural, Psychological Horror, Curses, Filmed in New York, United States, Singers, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on Short Film, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $69,012,586 |
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International BO: $69,011,778 |
Synopsis
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
| Twisters |
| Director: Lee Isaac Chung |
| Lead Roles: Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter, Anthony Ramos as Javi |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 11, 2024 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Action Thriller, Extreme Weather, Legacy Sequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Filmed in Oklahoma, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $267,762,265 |
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International BO: $104,500,000 |
Synopsis
Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens, the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.
| Meth Gator |
| Director: Christopher Ray |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2024 (Limited) by The Asylum |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Set in Florida, 2010s, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Synopsis
In a 2019 news bulletin, police warned residents to refrain from flushing methamphetamine down the toilet to prevent “meth-gators.” Down in Sweet Water Point, Florida, they didn’t listen.
| The Fall Guy |
| Director: David Leitch |
| Lead Roles: Ryan Gosling as Colt, Emily Blunt as Gayle |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 1, 2024 (Wide), released as The Fall Guy (Каскадьорът) (Bulgaria) |
| Keywords: Stuntman, Movie Business, Missing Person, Action Comedy, South by Southwest Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition, Filmed in Australia |
| Classification: Based on TV, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $92,900,355 |
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International BO: $88,373,488 |
Synopsis
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
| Nosferatu |
| Director: Robert Eggers |
| Lead Roles: Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Friedrich Harding, Emma Corrin as Anna Harding, Willem Dafoe as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 2024 (Wide) by Focus Features |
| Keywords: Gothic Horror, Remake, Vampire, Monster, Filmed in Czech Republic, Set in Romania |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $95,608,235 |
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International BO: $86,197,410 |
Synopsis
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
| A Complete Unknown |
| Director: James Mangold |
| Lead Roles: Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 2024 (Wide) by Searchlight Pictures |
| Keywords: 1960s, Autobiographical, Set in New York City, Folk Music, Biographical Drama, Biography, 2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Filmed in New Jersey, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $75,001,720 |
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International BO: $65,425,973 |
Synopsis
Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, the film follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan's meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts — his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation — culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
| Relay |
| Director: David Mackenzie |
| Lead Roles: Riz Ahmed as Tom / Ash, Lily James as Sarah Grant |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 26, 2024 (Limited) by Youplanet Pictures (Spain) |
| Keywords: Filmed in New York, NY, Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition, Political Thriller, Corporate Malfeasance, White Collar Crime, Surprise Twist, Whistleblowers, False Identity, Betrayal, Addiction, Support Group, Filmed in United States, Filmed in New York, United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,164,481 |
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International BO: $1,052,862 |
Synopsis
A world class “fixer” who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from a potential client, needing his protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.
| Red One |
| Director: Jake Kasdan |
| Lead Roles: Dwayne Johnson as Callum Drift, Chris Evans as Jack O’Malley, Kiernan Shipka as Grýla, J.K. Simmons as Santa Claus, Bonnie Hunt as Mrs. Claus, Lucy Alexis Liu as Zoe Harlow, Kristofer Hivju as Krampus, Reinaldo Faberlle as Agent Garcia |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 6, 2024 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Red One (레드 원) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Santa Claus, Kidnap, Rescue, Special Ops, Christmas, Christmas in November, Filmed in Georgia, United States, Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $97,000,759 |
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International BO: $89,000,000 |
Synopsis
After a villain kidnaps Santa from the North Pole, an E.L.F (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative must partner with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find Santa and save Christmas.
| IF |
| Director: John Krasinski |
| Lead Roles: Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, John Krasinski as Bea’s Dad / Marshmallow Man, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Steve Carell as Blue, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Ally, George Clooney as Spaceman, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Matt Damon as Sunny, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Awkwafina as Bubble, Jon Stewart as Robot |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 8, 2024 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures, released as Blue & Compagnie (France) |
| Keywords: Buddy Comedy, Imaginary Friend, Set in New York, Filmed in New York, NY, Filmed in United States, Filmed in New York, United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $111,375,918 |
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International BO: $73,522,752 |
Synopsis
A girl discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, IFs, and has to decide what she does with that superpower. She decides to embark on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
| Werewolves |
| Director: Steven C. Miller |
| Lead Roles: Frank Grillo as Wesley Marshall |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 5, 2024 (Wide) by Rialto Distribution (Australia) |
| Keywords: Action Horror, Werewolf, Filmed in Puerto Rico, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,903,905 |
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International BO: $287,021 |
Synopsis
A supermoon event has triggered a latent gene in every human on the planet, turning anyone who entered the moonlight into a werewolf for that one night. Chaos ensued and close to a billion people died. Now, a year later, the Supermoon is back…
| Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga |
| Director: George Miller |
| Lead Roles: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 2024 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Furiosa: Une Saga de Mad Max (France) |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Prequel, Legacy Sequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Sequel With Lead Character Recast, Cannes Film Festival 2024, Post Apocalypse, Filmed in Australia |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $67,587,546 |
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International BO: $106,900,000 |
Synopsis
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.