The$1 billion box office isn’t necessarily rare, but it is still a massive achievement.
For example, the only 2024 movies to reach$1 billion areDeadpool and WolverineandInside Out 2.
In general, earning $1 billion at the box office is a gamble.
A movie must attract viewers on its own merits, have good reviews and solid quality.
If the film is good, then it could certainly reach this goal.
The three animatedHow to Train Your Dragonmovies never reached $1 billion at the box office.
The highest box office performance was forHow to Train Your Dragon 2,which earned $621 million.
The number one reason whyMichaelcould reach $1 billion is because of the general popularity of Michael Jackson.
Jackson was not just a popular musician; he was integral to pop culture for entire generations.
His music is still recognizable to this day.
On top of that,musical biopics have gained some tractionin recent years.
2019’sBohemian Rhapsodybroke $1 billion, so perhapsMichaelcan as well.
Although Disney has been on a tear of making live-action reboots,Lilo & Stitchis a somewhat unusual choice.
Among the classics likeSnow Whiteand new favorites likeMoana,Lilo & Stitchsticks out.
However, that difference may just be the movie’s biggest strength.
Hopefully, though, the film can also bring in a new generation of fans.
Wicked: Part Oneis set to release on November 22, 2024.
In this way,Wicked: Part Twomay be a huge eventifWicked: Part Onedoes wellenough.
The movie returns to Disney’s roots, adapting the company’s very first feature movie.
The cast includes Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, plus the screenplay was written by Greta Gerwig.
Interestingly,Snow Whitehas many strengths and many weaknesses.
The live-actionSnow Whitehas been in development for years now, which definitely increases the anticipation for the film.
In some ways, this could even be helpful for the movie.
The teaser trailer for the film recently came out, drumming up anticipation an entire year in advance.
What makes the likelihood ofZootopia 2reaching $1 billion so high is the fact thatthe originalZootopiagrossed $1 billion.
Arguably, this putsZootopia 2at a clear advantage.
Just look atInside Out 2.
Just likeZootopia 2, Jurassic World Rebirthalready has its foot in the door because of its successful franchise.
The lastthreeJurassic Parkmovies have scored $1 billion, along with the original 1993 film.
This is especially impressive considering thatJurassic World DominionandJurassic World Fallen Kingdomwere not too successful critically.
It only makes sense thatAvatar: Fire and Ashwould do the same.
Yet, until next year, audiences will have to just wait and see.
