This year has been a fantastic year for all cinephiles. 2024 served us with blockbuster films, with film studios investing enormous amounts of money in producing movies for the big screen. But do you want to know which movie did well and which didn’t? Even after a lot of investment, most of the movies released in 2024 didn’t do well on the big screen. We bring you the 5 most expensive movies of 2024 and how well they did at the theatres!
From the biggest release this year, Deadpool & Wolverine to Henry Cavill’s Argylle, movie studios have gone to great lengths to make sure the audience loves their movies. Although most of them failed to impress the audience, some of them did so well that they broke so many records!! Let’s have a look at which one of these made an impression at the box office.
[ Also Read: 2024 Emmy Nominees: Celebrating the Best in Television ]5. Joker: Folie à Deux ($190 Million)
Directed by Todd Philips, Joker: Folie à Deux is an American musical psychological thriller film. The film is based on a screenplay co-written by Scott Silver. The movie is a sequel to the 2019 movie The Joker. It is loosely based on the DC Comics characters, Joker and Harley Quinn. Actor Joaquin Phoenix reprised his role as The Joker and famous pop singer Lady Gaga played the role of Harley Quinn.
The movie grossed $58 million internationally. The film’s ultimate worldwide box office collection was $206 million. The film earned terrible reviews from viewers and became the first comic book picture to receive a D CinemaScore. People criticised Todd Philips for the bad script but appreciated the actors for their great acting. Critics mentioned that the movie was full of songs which made it unbearable to watch. It flopped in its first weekend and was switched to internet streaming 25 days later!
[ Also Read: Joker: Folie à Deux Generates Hype with Advance Review ]4. Dune: Part Two ($190 Million)
Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve is a 2024 American sci-fi movie. He co-wrote the movie with Jon Spaihts. The movie was a sequel to Dune (2021) and the second instalment in a two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune. It follows Paul Atreides as he joins forces with Fremen to wage war on the House Harkonnen.
Dune: Part Two is the third highest-grossing movie of 2024 with a domestic collection of $82.5 million in the first weekend, making it the highest opening of 2024. Both domestically and internationally, the movie is the third highest-grossing movie of this year. It is also the most expensive movie directed by Denis Villeneuve!!
3. Argylle ($200 Million)
Written by Jason Fuchs and directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle is a 2024 spy action comedy movie. The film has assembled some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, John Cena, Sam Rockwell, and Bryce Dallas Howard. The plot revolves around an author who gets dragged into the world of mysteries and spies.
The film received mostly poor reviews from the audience. It made a worldwide collection of only $96 million on a $200 million budget! It is worth noting that even after having such an incredible cast the movie flopped badly at the box office. The reasons are still unclear why the movie did so badly at the box office, that many people blame the poor script and cringe-worthy dialogues!
2. Deadpool & Wolverine ($200 Million)
The fan-favourite movie is a 2024 superhero film and a sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and was directed by Shawn Levy. It is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The story takes place when Deadpool is given the responsibility to safeguard the multiverse. He reunites with his old friend Wolverine to complete a very important mission!
The movie’s budget was reportedly $200 million. Deadpool & Wolverine earned $824 million worldwide over just two weekends, making it the second-grossing highest film of 2024! Do you know which one was the highest-grossing movie of 2024? Keep reading this blog to find out!
[ Also Read: Deadpool & Wolverine: Marvel’s Epic Duo ]1. Inside Out 2 ($200 Million)
Inside Out 2 is the highest-grossing movie of 2024. Created by Pixar Animation Studios, Inside Out 2 is a sequel to the 2015 animated movie, Inside Out. The movie touched everyone’s emotions and brought a sense of nostalgia with the screenplay and plot. The story starts as Riley becomes an adolescent and her emotions are changing. The biggest move Disney made was introducing a new emotion, anxiety! Even the adults felt very related when the new emotion was introduced.
Inside Out 2 surpassed Frozen 2 to become the highest-grossing animated movie ever. Additionally, it brought Pixar back to life. After having some ups and downs, Pixar is back on track again! Inside Out 2 has made $643 million in the US and Canada, and $1.045 billion in the other regions. This makes a total of $1.7 billion globally!
[ Also Read: Inside Out 2: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets ]Conclusion: Expensive Movies and Their Appeals
We have come to the end of the article on 5 expensive movies of 2024. These five movies have touched the heights of cinematic ambition. Although few of them didn’t impress the audience, others with their script, acting, and cinematography enthralled the audience! Despite having their own differences, these five movies have set a benchmark for filmmaking!
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