Thehighest grossing movies of 2024all have one thing in common.

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues into late 2023, several studios are delaying their 2024 releases.

Read on to find out which movies were pushed back.

Elio, Deadpool, and Snow White.

The movie is a seven-years-later sequel to Pixar’s 2015 originalInside Out.

However, the other movies on the chart are installments that are even deeper into their respective franchises.

Of these titles, the highest grossing wasGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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4, meaning sequels were shut out of the Top 3 entirely.

However, neither title is a sequel, nor did they come from a pre-existing franchise.

Meanwhile, the prequelWonkaand the live-action remakeThe Little Mermaidused IP as a foundation for non-sequel franchise storytelling.

A dwarf leaning into the frame and whistling in Snow White 2025

Also on the roster areVenom: The Last Dance,Moana 2,Sonic the Hedgehog 3, andMufasa.

Will Any Non-Sequels Break Into 2024’s Highest Grossing Movies List?

However,there are still some non-sequel contenders that could prove to be hitswhen they premiere.

Hugh Jackman from Deadpool and Wolverine in front of money

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Source:Box Office Mojo

A collage of characters from Moana 2 and Joker 2

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Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba wearing glasses and looking bemused in Wicked

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