In June 2024, the worldwide box office continues to dazzle with several movies across all sorts of genres. Leading the charge is the much-anticipated “Dune: Part Two” by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. This sci-fi has not only enchanted audiences all over the globe but has also ranked amongst the year’s most successful Blockbuster hits which grossed $712—4 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two,” directed by Denis Villeneuve had a production budget of $ 190 million which increased the production cost. But its selling point has paid off in record-breaking sales at the box office, putting the company out of reach of its competitors. Many factors may be attributed to the success of the movie: a professional cast that includes renowned actors, beautiful images, and the first part’s numerous fans eagerly waiting for the sequel.
Following closely behind is “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This second installment of the blockbuster series ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ by Adam Wingard which was released on March 29, 2024, has grossed $570 million. Although the critics were divided in their opinion, the gigantic action scenes and the battle between two titans of celluloid enlarged the crowd-puller factor and it turned out to be the second most successful film of the year.
Taking the third spot on the list is “Kung Fu Panda 4. “ As a martial arts comedy film with a production budget of $85 million, the film had massive success, grossing $545—4 million globally. The further stories of the protagonist and his companions have interested both child and adult viewers, illustrating the relevance of the series. The chemistry of humorous and emotional moments mixed with thrilling action scenes makes the film a hit in theaters.
Some of the other movies in the list are “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes” and “Inside Out 2” which have also grossed good amounts at the Box Office. The film ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ has garnered large audiences due to its detailed plot and enhanced technological aspects. On the other hand, “Inside Out 2” has capitalized on not only the emotionality and innovativeness of “Inside Out” to appeal to families across the globe.
The wide range of genres found in the top-grossing movies of 2024 demonstrates the diverse preferences of viewers around the world. There has been an intriguing blend of storyline and cinematic greatness at the movie office this year, from the vast deserts of “Dune” to the imaginative worlds of animated features. It will be intriguing to watch if any new releases can challenge the supremacy of these top candidates as the year goes on.
Take a look at the complete list below:
Dune: Part Two: $712 million
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: $570 million
Kung Fu Panda 4: $545.4 million
YOLO: $498.7 million
Pegasus 2: $478.5 million
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes: $374.5 million
Article 20: $345.6 million
Inside Out 2: $295 million
Boonie Bears: Time Twist: $279.6 million
The Garfield Movie: $217.7 million
Dune 2 has been leading the charts with some tremendous numbers. Even if one considers its box office collections with Godzilla x Kong, there’s a marginal gap of $142 million. It is to be seen if any of the upcoming films in 2024 will be able to conquer the throne from Timothee Chalamet starrer.
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