It should be no surprise that the media landscape has changed in the time between 2014 and 2024.
Audience interests have changed and new technology and talent have raised the stakes.
If these companies begin to see decreasing box office numbers, this could put their popularity in jeopardy.
Thus,2024’s highest-grossing moviesreveal some interesting changes to Hollywood.
Essentially, $6 million is the amount that sets a 2024 blockbuster apart from a 2014 blockbuster.
In 2023,BarbieandThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewere the two billion dollar earners.
Another subtle similarity is that both 2014 and 2024 thrived on sequels.
In 2014, seven out of the top10 highest-grossing movies were sequels.
Two of these movies got their own sequels later.
The same can be said for 2024.
So,sequels may seem annoying, but they are definitely bringing in the big bucks.
The decrease in financial success forTransformersandLord of the Ringsis disappointing.
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Fortunately, this isn’t the end for either franchise, despite their box office numbers.Transformers’upcoming crossover withG.I.
Joeis a chance for the film series to come back to life.
This is a catastrophic decrease in earnings for the franchise.
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The film was by no means a flop, and its critical response was quite positive.
FromInside Out 2toDespicable Me 4,animated movies are top players in this day and age.
Animation is often thought to be just for kids when the medium has always been available to adults also.
Here are the best animated movies for adults.
Arguably, there has been a subtle yet marked difference in animated movies from 2014 to 2024.
Marvel is one important example.
In 2014, four of the top 10 highest-grossing movies were Marvel movies or properties.
This year, there were only two.
This trend is even riskierin Marvel’s new era.
WithDeadpool & Wolverinebeing their only 2024 release, Marvel has proven that it can still make blockbusters.
The only problem is,Marvel has to continue proving itself in 2025 and beyond.
In 2014,Maleficentmade waves as the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year with $758 million.
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If anything,Disney is simply gearing up for a live-action explosion.
