Profit and Failure: The Main Film Hits and Disappointments of 2024 Named

Pixar's animated blockbuster "Inside Out 2" became the most profitable film of the past year, earning $650 million in net profit. With a total worldwide box office of $1.698 billion, it became the absolute leader among animated films and held the title of the highest-grossing animated film for a long time, until it yielded the palm of victory to the Chinese film "Nezha" in 2025. This is reported by Film.ru portal with reference to Deadline data.

📈 The list of main film winners of 2024 includes:

• 🎬 "Moana 2" - a continuation of the beloved story about a Polynesian princess;

• 🦸‍♂️ "Deadpool and Wolverine" - the long-awaited union of superheroes in one Marvel film;

• 😈 "Despicable Me 4" - a new chapter in the adventures of the Minions and Gru;

• 🧙‍♀️ "Wicked: The Witch of the West Tale" - a musical fantasy inspired by the Broadway musical.

📉 And here's a list of films that disappointed:

One of the biggest box office failures was "Joker: Folie à Deux" - despite the big names and large budget ($200 million), the project brought net losses of over $144 million, collecting only $227 million worldwide.

Also failed to meet expectations:

• 🚗 "Furiosa" - a prequel to "Mad Max" starring Anya Taylor-Joy;

• 🎮 "Borderlands" - an adaptation of the video game of the same name;

• 🏛 "Megalopolis" - a large-scale and expensive film by Francis Ford Coppola;

• 🕷 "Kraven the Hunter" - a spin-off from the Spider-Man universe.

🎥 Year summary: even big names and large budgets don't guarantee success. Animation, proven franchises, and superheroes still rule the film market.