Animated films and summer blockbusters have dominated the cinematic landscape of 2024. This year, the big screen has taken us everywhere, from the island of Motunui to the Emerald City of Oz. Here’s a look at the top five films at the domestic box office of 2024:
-The No. 1 film at the domestic box office in 2024 was Inside Out 2. The Pixar sequel follows teenage Riley, who learns to cope when she experiences all-new emotions, including anxiety and embarrassment. The film is also the #1 animated film of all time at the box office, both domestically and globally.
–Deadpool and Wolverine came in second place. The film brought Hugh Jackman returned as Wolverine and made him wear his yellow costume for the first time on film. The superhero film also holds the record for the #1 R-rated film of all time at the domestic box office.
-It can’t be helped that he’s so popular… lar! Wicked ranks third in the domestic box office rankings. THE Cynthia Erivo– And Ariana GrandeThe starrer film also earned the record for the biggest weekend domestic box office for a film based on a musical.
-Fourth place went to Despicable Me 4. These little yellow minions returned with former supervillain Gru to defeat an escaped criminal and his femme fatale girlfriend in the animated sequel.
-Finally, Moana 2 sails to fifth place on the list. The Walt Disney Animation picture reunites Moana with the demigod Maui as they embark on a new journey after Moana is summoned by her ancestors.
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