10 highest-grossing movies of 2024 (So far)

As the year 2024 ends, the film industry has given some of the highest-grossing movies after gaining its footing back after the 2023 Hollywood strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild. Nonetheless, while fair pay was an important issue, 2024 saw many entertaining movies grace the screens.

If there is one thing in common in the highest-grossing movies of 2024, it is that most of them are sequels and animated movies. Viewers who would like to know where their favorite movie stands or are just curious, can check the list of the 10 highest-grossing movies of 2024, so far. The ranking is based on the latest reports of Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.

Wicked, Kung Fu Panda 4, and other highest-grossing movies of 2024 (so far)

1) Inside out 2

Still from the movie (Image via Pixar Animation Studios)

Directed by Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2, is a coming-of-age animated movie starring Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, and others. The second installment of the movie explores Riley’s emotions on a deeper level as new emotions join her existing ones while growing up.

Like the original movie, the new iteration also received critical and commercial success and is the highest-grossing movie of 2024 so far. According to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro, it gained $1.69 billion worldwide.

2) Deadpool & Wolverine

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Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine, is an action-comedy movie based on the Marvel Comics characters. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie is about Deadpool learning that the Time Variance Authority wants to destroy his universe.

He decides to band together with Wolverine from another universe to stop him. The movie is part of phase five of MCU and is the second highest-grossing movie of the year. According to Box Office Mojo, it earned $1.33 billion worldwide.

3) Despicable Me 4

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The animated comedy film, Despicable Me 4, starring the voices of Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, and others, is about reformed supervillain Gru. The secret agent realizes that he must keep his family safe after an old rival comes back for revenge.

The movie also focuses on Gru’s family adjusting to their new lives in a safe house, a teenager trying to become the next Gru, and more. Even though the movie got mixed reviews, it earned over $969 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. It is the third highest-grossing film of 2024, so far.

4) Moana 2

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The musical adventure movie, Moana 2, is another animated movie that has ruled the charts in 2024. Directed by David Derrick Jr, and is set three years after the events of the first film. Audiences get to see their favorite brave heroine as Moana reunites with the demigod Maui for an adventure.

The two decide to go on a quest to find the lost island of Motufetu, which is under an ancient curse. After assembling a motley crew, all of them embark on an exploration through the seas. The movie received mixed reviews but grossed $717 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. It is the fourth highest-grossing film of 2024.

5) Dune: Part Two

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Directed by Dennis Villeneuve and the second installment in the adaptation of the novel by Frank Herbert, Dune: Part Two, was an anticipated movie. Starring Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet, the movie revolves around Paul Atreides's fight against the House Harkonnen.

Atreides takes help from the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis and decides to wage a war. Like its predecessor, the movie has stunning visuals and even surpassed Dune to become the fifth highest-grossing film of 2024, so far. It raked up over $714 million worldwide according to IMDBPro.

6) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

The movie is a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong and audiences see the two iconic monsters come together to fight against evil. With the voices of Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, and others, the movie is about Kong finding other similar species in hollow Earth.

He must also reunite with Godzilla as Skar King and the frost-breathing Shimo, plan to invade the Earth’s surface. The movie received mixed reviews in comparison to its predecessor but earned over $571 million worldwide according to IMDbPro. Therefore becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of the year.

7) Kung Fu Panda 4

Still from Kung Fu Panda 4 (Image via DreamWorks Animation)

The Kung Fu Panda is a beloved animated movie and with Jack Black coming back to voice Po, supported by Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, and others, Kung Fu Panda 4, was highly anticipated. The movie is directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine.

In the movie, Po must find a worthy successor and train him to be the next Dragon Warrior. He must also fight against the evil Chameleon, who wants to steal the kung-fu powers of all the masters. The movie continued to get positive reviews like its earlier films and earned over $547 million worldwide according to IMDb Pro, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film.

8) Wicked

Based on the stage musical, which is based on the 1995 novel, which in turn, is inspired by the Oz books and film, Wicked, is the first installment in a two-part adaptation. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the movie received massive hype prior to its release.

The movie is about the friendship between Elphaba and her classmate Galinda, who becomes the future Wicked Witch of the West and the future Glinda the Good respectively. The movie is set in the Land of Oz, before the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Becoming the eighth highest-grossing film of 2024, it earned over $524 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo.

9) Venom: The Last Dance

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Directed by Kelly Marcel and starring Tom Hardy, Stephen Graham, and others, Venom: The Last Dance, is a superhero movie based on the Marvel comics character, Venom. The movie is the final movie in the Venom trilogy. The film finds Eddie Brock (Hardy) and Venom, being followed by a mysterious and dangerous man, along with alien monsters that come from Venom’s home world.

Now, Eddie and Venom must make difficult decisions to ensure safety. Audiences and critics liked the action and performances but criticized the screenplay. Yet, it went on to earn over $475 million worldwide according to IMDbPro, and is the ninth highest-grossing film of the year, so far.

10) Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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Directed by Tim Burton and bringing back the original cast of Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton, and with new entrants like Jenna Ortega and Monica Bellucci, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, was an anticipated sequel.

After more than three decades, the film follows Lydia Deetz (Ryder), who is now a mother to Astrid Deetz (Ortega). As Lydia struggles to bond with her family, Betelgeuse comes back to mess with her. The movie was loved and received well by all. It garnered over $ 451 million worldwide according to IMDbPro and is the tenth highest-grossing film of 2024, yet.

Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose to watch a movie of their liking.

Edited by Sugnik Mondal