Most Popular Movies 2016

This chart shows the 2016 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2016 releases.

See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2016 - Top 2016 Worldwide

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  1
Kung Fu Panda 3 poster
Domestic BO:
$143,528,619
International BO:
$376,660,606

Synopsis

When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice poster
Domestic BO:
$330,360,194
International BO:
$542,034,897

Synopsis

Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with each other, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before.

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Captain America: Civil War poster
Captain America: Civil War
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Lead Roles: Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America , Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Paul Bettany as Vision, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther
Initial Theatrical Release: April 22, 2016 (Wide) (Taiwan)
Keywords: Marvel Comics, Friends turned Enemies, Government Corruption, Rebellion, 1990s, Prologue, Scene in End Credits, Framed, Gratuitous Cameos, Visual Effects, Intertitle, Assassination, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Set in Siberia, Nigeria, Set in Russia, Revenge, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Death of a Son or Daughter, Surprise Twist, Super Soldier Serum, Voiceover/Narration, Filmed in Pinewood Atlanta Studios, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Filmed in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Fayette County, GA, Filmed in Georgia, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Fulton County, GA, Filmed in Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, GA, Filmed in The Gulch, Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Norcross, GA, Filmed in Gwinnett County, GA, Filmed in Aerotropolis Atlanta, Hapeville, GA, Filmed in Hapeville, GA, Filmed in Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany, Filmed in Berlin, Germany, Filmed in Germany, Filmed in Leipzig/Halle Airport, Schkeuditz, Germany, Filmed in Schkeuditz, Germany, Filmed in Puerto Rico, Filmed in Norway, Filmed in Iceland
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$408,084,349
International BO:
$743,815,237

Synopsis

Steve Rogers is leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.

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Deadpool poster

Synopsis

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Director: Gareth Edwards
Lead Roles: Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, Diego Luna as Captain Cassian Andor, Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic, Donnie Yen as Chirrut Imwe, Mads Mikkelsen as Galen Erso, Alan Tudyk as K-2SO, Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook
Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 2016 (Wide) (Netherlands)
Keywords: Prequel, Rebellion, Space Opera, Visual Effects, Prologue, Intertitle, Tortured for Information, Non-Chronological, Robot, Dream Sequence, Suicide Mission, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Filmed in Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in England, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, England, Filmed in Buckinghamshire England, Filmed in Iceland, Filmed in Reynisfjara, Iceland, Filmed in Hjörleifshöfði mountain, Iceland, Filmed in Hafursey Iceland, Filmed in Mýrdalssandur, Iceland, Filmed in Krafla, Iceland, Filmed in Lake Mývatn, Iceland, Filmed in Gan, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Filmed in Baresdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Filmed in RAF Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Wadi Rum, Jordan, Filmed in Jordan, Filmed in Pymmes Park, London, England, Filmed in Cardington Airfield, Bedfordshire, England, Filmed in Canary Wharf London Underground station, London, England, Filmed in London, England, Filmed in Bedfordshire, England, Filmed in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Filmed in Maldives, Heroic Adventure
Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$533,539,991
International BO:
$521,543,605

Synopsis

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

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Ghostbusters poster
Domestic BO:
$128,350,574
International BO:
$100,658,084

Synopsis

A paranormal researcher, a physicist, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker try to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans.

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  7
Finding Dory poster

Synopsis

Reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way.

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The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Director: Zhang Yimou
Lead Roles: Matt Damon as William Garin, Jian Tian as Commander Lin Mae, Pedro Pascal as Pero Tovar, Willem Dafoe as Ballard, Zhang Hanyu as General Shao, Eddie Peng Yu-Yen as Commander Wu/Tiger, Lu Han as Peng Yong/Cadet Bear Corps, Kenny Lin as Commander Chen/Eagle Corps, Junkai Wang as The Emperor, Zheng Kai as Shen, Cheney Chen as Imperial Guard, Xuan Huang as Commander Deng/Deer Corps, Andy Lau as Strategist Wang
Initial Theatrical Release: December 15, 2016 (Wide) (China)
Keywords: Ancient China, Monster, Song Dynasty, Escape, Visual Effects, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction
Domestic BO:
$45,157,105
International BO:
$289,329,747

Synopsis

Between courage and fear. Between monsters and men. A wall stands that must never fall. The story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure. When a mercenary warrior is imprisoned within The Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of our world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts, intent on devouring the world, besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army of elite warriors to confront this unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force.

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  9
La La Land
Domestic BO:
$151,101,803
International BO:
$282,748,268

Synopsis

Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

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The Nice Guys poster
The Nice Guys
Director: Shane Black
Lead Roles: Russell Crowe as Jackson Healy, Ryan Gosling as Holland March, Angourie Rice as Holly, Kim Basinger as Judith Kuttner, Keith David as Older Guy, Margaret Qualley as Amelia Kuttner, Matt Bomer as John Bomer, Beau Knapp as Blueface, Yaya DaCosta as Tally
Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2016 (Wide) (Netherlands)
Keywords: Private Investigator, 1970s, Set in Los Angeles, Missing Person, Government Corruption
Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction
Domestic BO:
$36,261,763
International BO:
$23,334,984

Synopsis

Down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March and hired enforcer Jackson Healy must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power.

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Suicide Squad poster
Suicide Squad
Director: David Ayer
Lead Roles: Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Jay Hernandez as Diablo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Ike Barinholtz as Griggs, Scott Eastwood as Lieutenant GQ Edwards, Cara Delevingne as June Moone/Enchantress, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adam Beach as Slipknot
Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Ensemble, Villain's Point of View, Mercenaries, D.C. Comics, Prison, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards, Voiceover/Narration, Non-Chronological, Intertitle, Scene in End Credits, Revenge, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Death of a Sibling, Possessed, Mutants, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$325,100,054
International BO:
$420,644,926

Synopsis

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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12
Meu Amigo Hindu
Meu Amigo Hindu
Director: Héctor Babenco
Lead Roles: Willem Dafoe
Initial Theatrical Release: March 4, 2016 (Wide) (Brazil)
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
International BO:
$97,713

Synopsis

When a film director learns he’s on the brink of death, chances are he won’t survive. But if he does, he must relearn how to live.

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13
The Huntsman Winter's War poster
Domestic BO:
$48,003,015
International BO:
$117,146,287

Synopsis

Evil Queen Ravenna betrays her good sister with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric. Alongside fellow warrior Sara—the only woman who has ever captured his heart—Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister…or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.

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14
The Rolling Stones Havana Moon
Director: Paul Dugdale
Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina)
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Concert/Performance, Live Action, Factual
International BO:
$315,348

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15
Kubo and the Two Strings
Domestic BO:
$48,023,088
International BO:
$29,525,034

Synopsis

Clever, kindhearted Kubo ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato, Akihiro, and Kameyo. But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle, and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen — a magical musical instrument — Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King and the evil twin Sisters, to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

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The Angry Birds Movie poster
The Angry Birds Movie
Director: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly
Lead Roles: Jason Sudeikis as Red, Josh Gad as Speedy Chuck, Danny McBride as Bomb
Initial Theatrical Release: May 11, 2016 (Wide) (Belgium)
Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Therapists / Therapy, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Family Adventure
Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$107,509,366
International BO:
$244,778,975

Synopsis

In an Island paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

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17
Moana
Domestic BO:
$248,757,044
International BO:
$438,471,864

Synopsis

For centuries, the greatest sailors in the world masterfully navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, 3,000 years ago, their voyages stopped for a millennium — and no one knows exactly why. An adventurous teenager is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.

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18
Zootopia poster
Domestic BO:
$341,268,248
International BO:
$661,194,330

Synopsis

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.

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Jason Bourne poster
Jason Bourne
Director: Paul Greengrass
Lead Roles: Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, Alicia Vikander as Heather Lee
Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Sequels With Returning Stars, Secret Agent, Rogue Agent, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$162,192,920
International BO:
$253,975,396

Synopsis

Former CIA assassin Jason Bourne resurfaces just as his former employers are implementing a new program aimed at hunting him down. Now fully recovered from his amnesia, Bourne teams up with Nicky Parsons to uncover the ultimate truth about his past and his family while simultaneously exacting revenge and eluding capture by the government forces hot on his trail.

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Warcraft poster
Warcraft
Director: Duncan Jones
Lead Roles: Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Paula Patton as Garona, Ben Foster as Medivh, Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, Toby Kebbell as Durotan/Antonidas
Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 2016 (Wide) (France)
Keywords: Sword & Sorcerer, Invented Language, Visual Effects, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Game, Action, Live Action, Fantasy
Domestic BO:
$47,365,290
International BO:
$391,534,534

Synopsis

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.

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21
The Secret Life of Pets poster
Domestic BO:
$369,094,830
International BO:
$516,918,170

Synopsis

For one bustling Manhattan apartment building, the real day starts after the folks on two legs leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine: hanging out with each other, trading humiliating stories about their owners, auditioning adorable looks to get better snacks and watching Animal Planet like it is reality TV.

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22
The Jungle Book poster

Synopsis

An adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

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Monchora
Monchora
Director: Sandip Ray
Lead Roles: Abir Chatterjee as Dibakar Roy, Raima Sen as Nanda
Initial Theatrical Release: January 1, 2016 (Limited) by Eros Entertainment, released as Monchora - The Heart Stealer
Keywords: Romance, Bollywood
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction

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The Last Princess
The Last Princess
Director: Hur Jin-ho
Lead Roles: Son Ye-jin as Princess Deokhye
Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 2016 (Limited) (South Korea)
Keywords: Prince/Princess, Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Mental Hospital, Exile
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$25,753
International BO:
$39,232,855

Synopsis

Under Japanese colonial rule, she is taken to Japan as a hostage. With the era’s harsh conditions, she struggles to maintain the hope of the Korean people. Jang-Han is a fighter for Korean independence. His mission is to bring Princess Deokhye back to South Korea and he also loves her.

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Director: Tim Burton
Lead Roles: Eva Green as Miss Peregrine, Asa Butterfield as Jake, Chris O'Dowd as Frank, Allison Janney as Dr. Golan, Rupert Everett as Ornithologist, Terence Stamp as Abe, Ella Purnell as Emma, Judi Dench as Miss Avocet, Samuel L. Jackson as Barron
Initial Theatrical Release: September 21, 2016 (Wide), released as Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (South Korea)
Keywords: Young Adult Book Adaptation, Boarding School, Orphanage, Mutants, Prophetic Dreams, Good vs. Evil, Monster, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Family Adventure
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy
Domestic BO:
$87,242,834
International BO:
$208,744,042

Synopsis

When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

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