November 25th 2024.
It's been quite a year for the movie industry, with the Covid-19 pandemic finally starting to fade away and cinemas bustling with movie-goers once again. 2024 has seen its fair share of blockbuster hits, including the Barbenheimer phenomenon and the highly-anticipated conclusion of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. However, it seems that the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year are all sequels, according to eagle-eyed fans on social media. But there's one film that's about to shake things up and potentially break a long-standing movie record - Wicked.
Fans and critics alike are raving about Wicked, which debuted at the international box office with a bang. In its opening weekend alone, the film has already made back its $120 million budget and is on track to surpass that in the coming weeks. With a current approval rating of 90% and an average review score of 7.9 out of 10, it's safe to say that Wicked is a hit. And if it continues to perform well, it could become the first non-sequel film to break into the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year.
Currently, Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Despicable Me 4 are leading the pack, with Dune Part Two and Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire rounding out the top five. Other popular sequels like Kung Fu Panda 4, Venom: The Last Dance, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are also making their mark on the top 10. But it's Wicked that's causing the most excitement, as it nears the top 10 and could potentially knock out Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by the end of the year.
It's worth noting that it's been 50 years since the entire top 10 highest-grossing films of the year were all sequels, as reported by GamesRadar. And even then, the data before 1974 is not entirely accurate. The previous highs for major sequels were in 2015 and 2022, but it seems that the numbers have only continued to rise in recent years. It's clear that audiences are drawn to these familiar stories and characters, especially in the aftermath of a global pandemic.
But not all sequels have been as successful this year. Films like Joker: Folie á Deux and Mad Max Furiosa have underperformed at the box office, showing that even with a built-in fan base, a sequel is not guaranteed to be a hit. It just goes to show that the movie industry is always unpredictable, and it takes more than just a familiar name to make a successful film.
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