As of 2025, we are tracking the top 10 highest-grossing films released in 2024 at the domestic box office. These rankings will remain until the films leave theaters and 2025 accumulates 10 wide releases. In its 5th weekend, Mufasa: The Lion King has entered the top 10, displacing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Data courtesy of Box Office Mojo and The Numbers. Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91% Critics Consensus: Spicing things up with the wrinkle of teenage angst, Inside Out 2 clears the head and warms the heart by living up to its predecessor's emotional intelligence. Synopsis: The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out--but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar's Inside [More]" . " Starring: Amy Poehler, Kensington Tallman, Maya Hawke, Lilimar Directed By: Kelsey Mann Rotten Tomatoes Score: 78% Critics Consensus: Ryan Reynolds makes himself at home in the MCU with acerbic wit while Hugh Jackman provides an Adamantium backbone to proceedings in Deadpool & Wolverine, an irreverent romp with a surprising soft spot for a bygone era of superhero movies. Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon [More]" . " Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin Directed By: Shawn Levy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88% Critics Consensus: Defying gravity with its magical pairing of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked's sheer bravura and charm make for an irresistible invitation to Oz. Synopsis: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's [More]" . " Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater Directed By: Jon M. Chu Rotten Tomatoes Score: 61% Critics Consensus: Riding high on a wave of stunning animation even when its story runs adrift, Moana 2 isn't as inspired as the original but still delights as a colorful adventure. Synopsis: Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic animated musical "Moana 2" takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and [More]" . " Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Temuera Morrison Directed By: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Rotten Tomatoes Score: 56% Critics Consensus: Fast paced and teeming with slapstick gags, Despicable Me 4 is as overstuffed as a piñata but full of enough candy to give audiences an enjoyable sugar rush. Synopsis: In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold [More]" . " Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King Directed By: Chris Renaud Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% Critics Consensus: Michael Keaton's devious poltergeist still has plenty of juice left in this madcap return to form for Tim Burton, marrying charming practical effects and ghoulish gags to provide a fun fun time. Synopsis: Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still [More]" . " Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega Directed By: Tim Burton Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Critics Consensus: Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series in spectacular form. Synopsis: "Dune: Part Two" will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while [More]" . " Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem Directed By: Denis Villeneuve Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% Critics Consensus: Summoning a storm of spectacle and carried along by the gale force winds of Glen Powell's charisma, Twisters' forecast is splendid with a high chance of thrills. Synopsis: Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her [More]" . " Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Maura Tierney, Harry Hadden-Paton Directed By: Lee Isaac Chung Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% Critics Consensus: With a double helping of Jim Carrey's antics and a quicksilver pace befitting its hero, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the best entry in this amiable series yet. Synopsis: Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and [More]" . " Starring: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter Directed By: Jeff Fowler Rotten Tomatoes Score: 58% Critics Consensus: Barry Jenkins' deft hand and Lin-Manuel Miranda's music go some way towards squaring the Circle of Life in Mufasa, but this fitfully soulful story is ill-served by its impersonal, photorealistic animation style. Synopsis: "Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba [More]" . " Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga Directed By: Barry JenkinsTop 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2024
Expanded Look at Top 10 Films
#1 Inside Out 2 (2024)
Audience Score: 95%#2 Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Audience Score: 94%#3 Wicked (2024)
Audience Score: 95%#4 Moana 2 (2024)
Audience Score: 86%#5 Despicable Me 4 (2024)
Audience Score: 87%#6 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Audience Score: 79%#7 Dune: Part Two (2024)
Audience Score: 95%#8 Twisters (2024)
Audience Score: 90%#9 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Audience Score: 95%#10 Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
Audience Score: 89%