Most Popular Movies 2024
This chart shows the 2024 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 2024 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2024 - Top 2024 Worldwide
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Deadpool & Wolverine |
Director: Shawn Levy |
Lead Roles: Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as James “Logan” Howlett / Wolverine |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 24, 2024 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Spain) |
Keywords: Action Comedy, Franchise Crossover, Marvel Comics, Mutants, Breaking the Fourth Wall |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $631,257,109 |
International BO: $689,968,631 |
Synopsis
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier… reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to—F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.
Inside Out 2 |
Director: Kelsey Mann |
Lead Roles: Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, Liza Lapira as Disgust, Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Paul Walter Hauser as Embarassment, Adele Exarchopoulos as Ennui |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 12, 2024 (Wide), released as Inside Out 2 (인사이드 아웃 2) (South Korea) |
Keywords: Exploring a Character's Mind, Hockey, Family Adventure |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $652,946,491 |
International BO: $1,034,389,122 |
Synopsis
The film follows newly minted teenager Riley just as Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment show up.
Twisters |
Director: Lee Isaac Chung |
Lead Roles: Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter, Anthony Ramos as Javi |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 11, 2024 (Wide) (Australia) |
Keywords: Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Action Thriller, Extreme Weather, Delayed Sequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $267,566,000 |
International BO: $102,286,558 |
Synopsis
Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens, the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die |
Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah |
Lead Roles: Will Smith as Mike Lowrey, Martin Lawrence as Marcus Burnett |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 5, 2024 (Wide) by Sony Pictures (United Kingdom) |
Keywords: Action Comedy, Buddy Cop, Framed, Drug Cartels, Fugitive / On the Run, Set in Miami |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $193,573,217 |
International BO: $207,007,341 |
Synopsis
This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run
Despicable Me 4 |
Director: Chris Renaud |
Lead Roles: Steve Carell as Felonius Gru |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 20, 2024 (Wide) (Australia) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Adopted Family, Revenge |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $360,790,000 |
International BO: $590,395,042 |
Synopsis
Gru, supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for a new era of Minions mayhem, alongside his wife and fellow Anti-Villain League-agent Lucy, their three adopted girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the newest member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. The family is forced to go on the run when they become targeted by escaped criminal Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.
A Quiet Place: Day One |
Director: Michael Sarnoski |
Lead Roles: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn as Eric |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 26, 2024 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures, released as A Quiet Place - Giorno 1 (Italy) |
Keywords: Prequel, Survival Horror, Alien Invasion, Set in New York City, Set in New York |
Classification: Spin-Off, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $138,930,553 |
International BO: $122,023,364 |
Synopsis
Experience the day the world went quiet.
Fly Me to the Moon |
Director: Greg Berlanti |
Lead Roles: Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones, Channing Tatum as Cole Davis |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 5, 2024 (Wide) by Filmfinity (South Africa) |
Keywords: 1960s, Space Program, Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Georgia, United States, Filmed in United States, Romantic Comedy |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $20,532,222 |
International BO: $17,732,014 |
Synopsis
Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones’s bold ideas clash with launch director Cole Davis’s already difficult mission — but she might be the secret weapon the space agency needs if they're going to beat the Russians to the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins…
Longlegs |
Director: Oz Perkins |
Lead Roles: Maika Monroe as FBI Agent Lee Harker, Nicolas Cage as Longlegs |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 10, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium) |
Keywords: Filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Serial Killer, FBI, Psychological Horror |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $74,045,655 |
International BO: $28,537,101 |
Synopsis
In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.
The Garfield Movie |
Director: Mark Dindal |
Lead Roles: Chris Pratt as Garfield |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 1, 2024 (Wide) by Sony Pictures, released as Garfield (Spain) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Family Reunion, Heist, Fugitive / On the Run |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $91,956,547 |
International BO: $163,377,843 |
Synopsis
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father—scruffy street cat Vic—Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a high-stakes heist.
The Bikeriders |
Director: Jeff Nichols |
Lead Roles: Tom Hardy as Johnny, Austin Butler as Benny, Jodie Comer as Kathy |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 19, 2024 (Wide) by Universal Pictures International (France) |
Keywords: Historical Drama, Inspired by a True Story, Motorcycle Gangs, 1960s |
Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $21,714,630 |
International BO: $13,916,525 |
Synopsis
The Bikeriders follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. Seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group’s unique way of life.
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 |
Director: Kevin Costner |
Lead Roles: Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison, Sam Worthington as First Lt. Trent Gephardt, Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge, Jena Malone as Ellen/Lucy, Luke Wilson as Matthew Van Weyden, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caleb Sykes, Isabelle Fuhrman as Diamond Kittredge, Ella Hunt as Juliette Chesney, Tom Payne as Hugh Proctor, Tatanka Means as Taklishim, Abbey Lee as Marigold, Owen Crow Shoe as Pionsenay, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caleb Sykes |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 27, 2024 (Wide) by Paradise (Парадиз), released as Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 (Горизонт: Американская сага) (Russia (CIS)) |
Keywords: 1800s, Ensemble, 1860s, The Civil War, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Western, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $29,035,702 |
International BO: $2,463,549 |
Synopsis
Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won — and lost — through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, the cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes |
Director: Wes Ball |
Lead Roles: Owen Teague as Noa, Freya Allan as Mae / Nova, Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar, Peter Macon as Raka |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 8, 2024 (Wide) (Belgium) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Delayed Sequel |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $171,130,165 |
International BO: $226,239,804 |
Synopsis
Set several generations in the future, following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Dune: Part Two |
Director: Denis Villeneuve |
Lead Roles: Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Jessica, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban, Christopher Walken as Emperor, Lea Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Harkonnen, Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 25, 2024 (Special Engagement) by Warner Bros. (IMAX Fan First Exclusive) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $282,144,358 |
International BO: $427,421,510 |
Synopsis
The mythic journey of Paul Atreides continues, as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Boot Camp |
Director: Mackenzie Munro |
Lead Roles: Rachel Boudwin, Drew Ray Tanner |
Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2024 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Romance |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Synopsis
Whitney begins to fall for her off-limits personal trainer after signing up for an intense summer boot camp to reinvent herself. A deepening connection inspires her to let go of the expectations of others and, instead, find the strength to embrace her true self.
Tatami |
Director: Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi |
Initial Theatrical Release: September 2, 2023 (Festival Screening) (Venice Film Festival) (Italy) |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
International BO: $343,444 |
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead |
Director: Marcus Dunstan |
Lead Roles: Jade Pettyjohn as Sarah, JoJo Siwa as Colette Campbell |
Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2024 (Limited) by Cineverse |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
International BO: $77,777 |
Synopsis
A group of college friends rent an Airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. A weekend of partying quickly takes a turn, as the group is murdered one by one, according to their sin.
Dìdi (弟弟) |
Director: Sean Wang |
Lead Roles: Izaac Wang as Wang Wang |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 2024 (Limited) by Focus Features |
Keywords: Coming-of-Age Drama, 2000s, Autobiographical, Asian-Americans, Biography |
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
Domestic BO: $4,839,360 |
International BO: $25,974 |
Synopsis
In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga |
Director: George Miller |
Lead Roles: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 2024 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Furiosa: Une Saga de Mad Max (France) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Prequel, Delayed Sequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Sequel With Lead Character Recast |
Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $67,475,791 |
International BO: $104,960,453 |
Synopsis
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram |
Director: Chika Nagaoka |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 12, 2024 (Limited), released as Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (名探偵コナン 100万ドルの五稜星) (Japan) |
Classification: Adventure, Digital Animation, Science Fiction |
International BO: $44,191,883 |
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare |
Director: Guy Ritchie |
Lead Roles: Henry Cavill as Gus March-Phillips, Eiza González as Marjorie Stewart, Alan Ritchson as Anders Lassen, Alex Pettyfer as Geoffrey Appleyard, Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Henry Hayes, Babs Olusanmokun as Mr. Heron, Henry Golding as Freddy Alvarez, Cary Elwes as Brigadier Gubbins ‘M’ |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 19, 2024 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
Keywords: 1930s, World War II, Filmed in Turkey, Nazis, Action Comedy, Special Ops, Inspired by a True Story |
Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Action, Live Action, Dramatization |
Domestic BO: $20,535,053 |
International BO: $6,405,151 |
Synopsis
The story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.
Alien: Romulus |
Director: Fede Álvarez |
Lead Roles: Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine |
Initial Theatrical Release: August 14, 2024 (Wide) by Walt Disney (France) |
Keywords: Action Horror, Inbetwequel, Set in Outer Space |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $104,667,339 |
International BO: $238,162,390 |
Synopsis
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire |
Director: Adam Wingard |
Lead Roles: Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes, Dan Stevens as Trapper, Kaylee Hottle as Jia, Fala Chen as Iwi Queen, Alex Ferns as Mikael |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 27, 2024 (Wide) by Warner Bros, released as Godzilla y Kong: El Nuevo Imperio (Spain) |
Keywords: Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, Action Adventure, Kaiju, Franchise Crossover |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $196,350,016 |
International BO: $372,371,691 |
Synopsis
This latest entry follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence — and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.
Ein Traum von Revolution |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 11, 2024 (Limited) by Drop-Out Cinema (Germany) |
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
Sahsi Meselemiz Merkez Üssü Hatay |
Director: Gürsel Ateş |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 3, 2024 (Limited) by A90 Pictures (Turkey) |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
International BO: $5,148 |
The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout |
Director: William Nunez |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 28, 2024 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
Synopsis
Hollywood’s infamous flop, “The Conqueror,” stars John Wayne as Genghis Khan, embodying a slew of racist and sexist problems. Its enduring notoriety stems from the tragic fact that nearly half its cast and crew developed cancer, revealing a tale of government deception and negligent production choices, highlighting the devastating impact of nuclear fallout.