As we step into 2025, we continue tracking the top 10 highest-grossing movies released in 2024 at the domestic box office. These movies remain in theaters, competing fiercely for audiences' attention. In its fifth weekend, Mufasa: The Lion King entered the top 10, knocking out Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Top 10 Domestic Box Office Hits of 2024:
1. Inside Out 2 - $653 million
2. Deadpool & Wolverine - $638 million
3. Wicked - $451 million
4. Moana 2 - $426 million
5. Despicable Me 4 - $362 million
6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $2946 million
7. Dune: Part Two - $284 million
8. Twisters - $268 million
9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - $218 million
10. Mufasa: The Lion King - $206 million
Special thanks to Box Office Mojo and The Numbers for reference. Below is an expanded guide to these box office giants.
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Inside Out 2
Release Date: June 14, 2024
Audience Score: 95%
Synopsis: Pixar's beloved franchise returns with an emotional rollercoaster as the voices inside Riley’s head face new challenges. Inside Out 2 continues the heartfelt exploration of emotions, relationships, and personal growth.
Starring: Amy Poehler, Kensington Tallman, Maya Hawke, Lilimar
Director: Kelsey Mann
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Deadpool & Wolverine
Release Date: July 26, 2024
Audience Score: 94%
Synopsis: When the multiverse faces chaos, the Time Variance Authority recruits Deadpool to safeguard reality. Joined by Wolverine, the duo embarks on an irreverent, action-packed adventure.
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin
Director: Shawn Levy
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Wicked
Release Date: December 25, 2024
Audience Score: 95%
Synopsis: Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this spectacular musical adaptation. With show-stopping performances, Wicked redefines the narrative of Glinda and Elphaba. Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater
Director: Jon M. Chu
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Moana 2
Release Date: November 27, 2024
Audience Score: 86%
Synopsis: Moana and Maui set sail on a new, breathtaking journey across uncharted waters. The sequel brings more music, magic, and adventure to fans of the original.
Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Temuera Morrison
Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
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Despicable Me 4
Release Date: July 3, 2024
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Audience Score: 87%
Synopsis: Gru and the Minions are back in this exciting new installment. Balancing his duties as a father and a hero, Gru faces challenges that test his courage and humor.
Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King
Director: Chris Renaud
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Release Date: October 31, 2024
Audience Score: 79%
Synopsis: After a family tragedy, the Deetz family returns to Winter River, where Beetlejuice reemerges in all his chaotic glory. Tim Burton brings his signature style to this highly anticipated sequel.
Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega
Director: Tim Burton
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Dune: Part Two
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Audience Score: 95%
Synopsis: Paul Atreides continues his journey alongside Chani and the Fremen, as he seeks to fulfill his destiny and unite the desert tribes of Arrakis.
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem
Director: Denis Villeneuve
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Twisters
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Audience Score: 90%
Synopsis: Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser, is drawn back into the world of tornadoes after a life-changing encounter. This thrilling sequel to the 1996 classic offers breathtaking visuals and suspense.
Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Maura Tierney, Harry Hadden-Paton
Director: Lee Isaac Chung
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Release Date: December 20, 2024
Audience Score: 95%
Synopsis: Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails unite for their most challenging adventure yet. Packed with action, humor, and heart, the third installment promises to delight fans of all ages.
Starring: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter
Director: Jeff Fowler
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Audience Score: 89%
Synopsis: The legend of Mufasa is told through the eyes of Rafiki, chronicling the rise of the beloved lion king and his enduring legacy.
Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga
Director: Barry Jenkins
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2024 was a stellar year for Hollywood, bringing a mix of heartwarming animations, gripping adventures, and stunning visual spectacles. As these films continue to dominate theaters in 2025, it’s clear that audiences have plenty to look forward to. Which of these box office hits was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!