🎬 1. Inside Out 2

• Studio: Pixar / Disney

• Worldwide Gross: $1.7 billion

• Highlight: Became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, surpassing Incredibles 2. Business Insider+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2

🎬 2. Deadpool & Wolverine

• Studio: Marvel / Disney

• Worldwide Gross: $1.3 billion

• Highlight: Set records for the highest-grossing R-rated film and the most viewed trailer of all time. Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1

🎬 3. Moana 2

• Studio: Disney

• Worldwide Gross: $1.05 billion

• Highlight: Continued the adventures of Moana and Maui, achieving significant global success. Forbes+2EW.com+2Rotten Tomatoes+2

🎬 4. Despicable Me 4

• Studio: Universal

• Worldwide Gross: $971 million

• Highlight: Pushed the Despicable Me franchise past $5 billion in total earnings. Wikipedia+1Rotten Tomatoes+1

🎬 5. Wicked

• Studio: Universal

• Worldwide Gross: $755 million

• Highlight: Broke records as the highest-grossing Broadway musical film adaptation. Business Insider+1Wikipedia+1

🎬 6. Mufasa: The Lion King

• Studio: Disney

• Worldwide Gross: $722 million

• Highlight: Expanded the Lion King universe with a prequel focusing on Mufasa’s origins.

🎬 7. Dune: Part Two

• Studio: Warner Bros.

• Worldwide Gross: $714 million

• Highlight: Concluded Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel.

🎬 8. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

• Studio: Warner Bros.

• Worldwide Gross: $571 million

• Highlight: Continued the MonsterVerse saga with a new chapter in the Godzilla and King Kong storyline. Wikipedia

🎬 9. Kung Fu Panda 4

• Studio: Universal

• Worldwide Gross: $547 million

• Highlight: Added to the beloved animated franchise with new adventures for Po.

🎬 10. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

• Studio: Paramount

• Worldwide Gross: $492 million

• Highlight: Outperformed Mufasa during the holiday season, becoming a dominant force at the box office.

Final Thoughts

This year’s top blockbusters showcased a diverse range of genres and storytelling, reflecting the evolving tastes of global audiences. From high-octane action to heartfelt animations, these films not only achieved commercial success but also left a lasting impact on cinema.