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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  1
Wicked
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
Domestic BO:
$473,231,120
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.

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  2
Dune: Part 2
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
Domestic BO:
$282,709,065
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.

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  3
Deadpool and Wolverine
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
Domestic BO:
$636,745,858
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.

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  4
Terrifier 3
Domestic BO:
$53,981,071
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.

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  5
Inside Out 2
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
Domestic BO:
$652,980,194
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.

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  6
Alien: Romulus
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
Domestic BO:
$105,313,091
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.

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  7
Nosferatu
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
Domestic BO:
$95,608,235
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.

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  8
It Ends With Us
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
Domestic BO:
$148,518,266
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.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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
Domestic BO:
$236,115,100
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.

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10
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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
Domestic BO:
$294,100,435
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.

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11
Moana 2
Domestic BO:
$460,405,297
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.

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12
Gladiator 2
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
Domestic BO:
$172,438,016
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.

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13
Smile 2
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
Domestic BO:
$69,012,586
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.

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14
The Wild Robot
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
Domestic BO:
$143,901,945
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.

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15
Joker: Folie á Deux
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
Domestic BO:
$58,300,287
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.

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16
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Domestic BO:
$193,573,217
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

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17
Twisters
Domestic BO:
$267,762,265
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.

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18
Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Director: Arturo Perez, Samantha Jayne
Lead Roles: Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli'i Cravalho as Janis ’Im’ike, Renée Rapp as Regina, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners, Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels, Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury, Tim Meadows as Principal Duvall
Initial Theatrical Release: January 10, 2024 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures (France)
Keywords: Comedy Musical, High School, High School Hell, Bullies, Remake, Filmed in New Jersey, United States, Filmed in United States
Classification: Based on Musical or Opera, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$72,581,770
International BO:
$32,000,000

Synopsis

Cady Heron moves to suburban Illinois after being home schooled in Africa, and wants to be popular. She takes on The Plastics and becomes frenemies with Regina George. But soon, she learns the hard way that you just shouldn’t mess with the Queen Bee.

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19
A Complete Unknown
Domestic BO:
$75,001,720
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.

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20
Kung Fu Panda 4
Domestic BO:
$193,590,620
International BO:
$354,456,117

Synopsis

After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to… give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon, a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen, a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

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21
The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Chapter 1
Director: Renny Harlin
Lead Roles: Madelaine Petsch as Maya, Froy Gutierrez as Ryan
Initial Theatrical Release: May 15, 2024 (Wide) by Metropolitan Filmexport, released as Les Intrus (France)
Keywords: Isolation Horror, Cabin in the Woods, Reboot, Home Invasion, Filmed in Slovakia, Sequels Shot Concurrently
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$35,202,562
International BO:
$12,243,343

Synopsis

After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.

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22
Furiosa
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
Domestic BO:
$67,587,546
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.

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23
Transformers One
Domestic BO:
$59,098,421
International BO:
$69,219,245

Synopsis

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

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24
My Hero Academia the Movie: You’re Next
My Hero Academia the Movie: You’re Next
Director: Tensai Okamura
Lead Roles: Daiki Yamashita
Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2024 (Limited) (Japan)
Keywords: Action Adventure, Anime
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Digital Animation, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$5,041,781
International BO:
$18,458,211

Synopsis

In a society where heroes and villains continuously battle in the name of peace and chaos, Izuku Midoriya, a U.A. High School student who aspires to be the best hero he can be, confronts the villain who imitates the hero he’s long admired.

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25
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Director: Gil Kenan
Lead Roles: Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson, Ernie Hudson as Dr. Winston Zeddemore, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz, Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Finn Wolfhard as Trevor Spengler, Carrie Coon as Callie Spengler, Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler
Initial Theatrical Release: March 20, 2024 (Wide) (Belgium)
Keywords: Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Horror Comedy, Supernatural, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in New York, NY, Filmed in United States, Filmed in New York, United States
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$113,376,590
International BO:
$86,564,410

Synopsis

The Spengler family returns to where it all started—the iconic New York City firehouse—to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

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