Here’s a overview of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2024, including directors, writers, and box office performance:
- Inside Out 2
- Director: Kelsey Mann
- Writer(s): Meg LeFauve
- Box Office: $1.69 billion
- Synopsis: This Pixar sequel explores Riley’s adolescence and the evolving emotions that shape her life【6】【7】.
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Director: Shawn Levy
- Writer(s): Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells
- Box Office: $1.33 billion
- Synopsis: Deadpool teams up with Wolverine from an alternate reality to protect the multiverse in this R-rated Marvel blockbuster【6】【7】.
- Despicable Me 4
- Directors: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
- Writer(s): Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
- Box Office: $948.6 million
- Synopsis: Gru faces a new villain, Maxime Le Mal, while welcoming Jr. Gru to the family in this comedic adventure【6】【7】.
- Dune: Part Two
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Writer(s): Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth
- Box Office: $711.8 million
- Synopsis: Paul Atreides continues his journey with Chani and the Fremen, seeking revenge and facing existential threats【6】【7】.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- Director: Adam Wingard
- Writer(s): Terry Rossio, Jeremy Slater, Simon Barrett
- Box Office: $568.7 million
- Synopsis: Godzilla and Kong unite against a new threat, Scar King, in this visually stunning kaiju film【6】【7】.
- Kung Fu Panda 4
- Director: Mike Mitchell
- Writer(s): Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
- Box Office: $548.9 million
- Synopsis: Po trains a new generation of warriors while battling a powerful sorceress intent on stealing his staff of wisdom【6】【7】.
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Directors: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah
- Writer(s): Chris Bremner
- Box Office: $483 million
- Synopsis: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for more action and humor in this continuation of the iconic franchise【6】【7】.
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2
- Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
- Writer(s): Matthew Fogel
- Box Office: $452 million
- Synopsis: Mario and friends embark on new animated adventures filled with nostalgia and fun【6】【7】.
- Moana 2
- Director: John Musker (unconfirmed)
- Writer(s): Taika Waititi (unconfirmed)
- Box Office: $445 million
- Synopsis: Moana’s journey continues in this stunning Disney musical sequel【6】【7】.
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Director: Tim Burton
- Writer(s): Seth Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg
- Box Office: $430 million
- Synopsis: Tim Burton’s quirky sequel brings Beetlejuice back with humor and gothic charm【6】【7】.
This list highlights the dominance of sequels and franchise entries in the 2024 box office, underscoring their appeal across genres【6】【7】.