Summary
- Due to many factors, movies are struggling to have success at the box office in 2024.
- Dune 2
‘s global box office draw stands at an impressive $711 million, making it 2024’s top-earning film by a long shot. - Despicable Me 4
,
Inside Out 2
,
Deadpool & Wolverine
, and a few other films have the potential to dethrone
Dune 2
from the top spot.
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You are watching: 10 Upcoming Movies That Could Dethrone Dune 2 As 2024’s #1 Movie At The Box Office
It’s no secret that many of 2024’s movies are struggling at the box office. From streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) dominance to residual COVID-19 and strike impacts, there are plenty of reasons why 2024’s releases are underperforming in theaters. In the wake of Memorial Day weekend, the three days that typically mark the beginning of the summer movie season, Dune: Part Two remains the year’s biggest success. Ryan Gosling’s action-comedy The Fall Guy faced a sharp decline, due in large part to its imminent streaming debut, while Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘s box office landed below projections.
With the summer box office off to a shockingly slow start, audiences and industry insiders alike are wondering if any upcoming 2024 movie will strike box-office gold. Even Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune 2, is disappointed that none of the year’s more recent releases have dethroned his sci-fi epic. Currently, Dune 2‘s global box office draw stands at an impressive $711 million, making it 2024’s top-earning film by a long shot. Realistically, only a few movies have enough hype and pop-cultural stature to dethrone Dune 2 and become the new highest-grossing film of 2024.
10 Despicable Me 4
July 3, 2024
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Despicable Me 4
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Animation
Adventure
Comedy
The infamous (and kind-hearted) not-super villain Gru returns in Despicable Me 4, the fourth entry in the long-running movie series from Illumination Entertainment. The fourth film also sees the return of Gru’s wife, Lucy, portrayed again by Kristin Wiig, and introduces their son.
Director Chris Renaud , Patrick Delage Release Date July 3, 2024 Studio(s) Universal Pictures , Illumination Entertainment Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Mike White Cast Steve Carell , Kristen Wiig , Miranda Cosgrove , Steve Coogan , Pierre Coffin Franchise(s) Despicable Me prequel(s) Despicable Me (2010) , Despicable Me 2 , Despicable Me 3
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The latest installment in the Minions cinematic universe, Despicable Me 4 sees Gru (Steve Carell), a former supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League agent, and his wife, fellow agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), navigating Minions and parenthood. Given the massive successes of previous installments in the beloved animated franchise, Despicable Me 4 has a real shot of dethroning Dune 2 from the top spot. The first Despicable Me kicked off the Minion craze in 2010, garnering an impressive $544 million. The series’ first spin-off, 2015’s Minions, crossed the billion-dollar mark, while Despicable Me 3 drew $1.035 billion.
Film Title | Global Box Office |
|---|---|
Despicable Me | $544 million |
Despicable Me 2 | $975 million |
Minions | $1.168 billion |
Despicable Me 3 | $1.035 billion |
Minions: The Rise of Gru | $940.7 million |
9 Inside Out 2
June 14, 2024
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Inside Out 2
Adventure
Comedy
Animation
Inside Out 2 is the sequel to the 2015 original film, which starred a young girl named Riley with a head full of emotions. – literally. With Amy Pohler as Joy, Bill Hader as fear, Mindy Kaling as Disgust, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, and Lewis Black as Anger, the all-star cast brought to life the emotions that adolescents face as they grow, change, and adapt to new situations. This sequel, currently in development, will bring Amy Pohler back as Joy, with Riley, now a teenager.
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Director Kelsey Mann Release Date June 14, 2024 Studio(s) Disney Distributor(s) Disney Writers Meg LeFauve Cast Amy Poehler , Tony Hale , Maya Hawke , Liza Lapira , Lewis Black , Phyllis Smith , Diane Lane Franchise(s) Disney prequel(s) Inside Out
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A sequel to Pixar’s Oscar-winning 2015 film, Inside Out 2 catches up with a now-teenage Riley and the inner-workings of her mind. Memorably, Riley’s five personified emotions — Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Fear (Bill Hader), and Anger (Lewis Black) — administer her thoughts and actions, though they have some growing up to do as well. In Inside Out 2, the five core emotions meet Riley’s newest team members. While Pixar’s 2023 flick, Elemental, had a gradual rise at the box office, Inside Out garnered an impressive $858.8 million.
8 Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine
R
Action
Sci-Fi
Comedy
Superhero
A sequel to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first film in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds is returning to play the character, alongside Hugh Jackman, reprising his Wolverine role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time.
Director Shawn Levy Release Date July 26, 2024 Studio(s) Marvel , Maximum Effort Distributor(s) Disney Writers Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick Cast Ryan Reynolds , Hugh Jackman , Morena Baccarin , Brianna Hildebrand , Jennifer Garner , Peggy (Dog) Franchise(s) Deadpool , Marvel Cinematic Universe prequel(s) Deadpool , Deadpool 2
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The 34th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Deadpool & Wolverine centers on two of Marvel Comics’ biggest characters. After 2017’s Logan, Hugh Jackman (mostly) put down his claws, but the actor reprises his role alongside Ryan Reynolds’ irreverent Deadpool. The film has a lot working in its favor: The flick properly introduces the X-Men to the MCU canon, and it continues the highly successful Deadpool series. Since Deadpool and Deadpool 2 made $782.8 million and $785.8 million respectively, Deadpool & Wolverine‘s box office could be the first MCU film to cross $1 billion in years.
7 Joker: Folie à Deux
October 4, 2024
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Joker: Folie a Deux
R
Drama
Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips’ critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.
Director Todd Phillips Release Date October 4, 2024 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Todd Phillips , Scott Silver Cast Joaquin Phoenix , Lady Gaga , Brendan Gleeson , Zazie Beetz , Catherine Keener , Jacob Lofland , Harry Lawtey Franchise(s) Joker prequel(s) Joker
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A sequel to 2019’s sleeper hit Joker, Todd Phillips’ psychological thriller once again centers on Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a failed clown who grapples with mental illness and nihilism. In the first film, Fleck’s personal story inspired a violent revolution against Gotham’s elite, but, in Joker: Folie à Deux, he shares the spotlight with Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga), the Arkham State Hospital therapist who eventually becomes Harley Quinn. Billed as a musical, Joker: Folie à Deux sees Joker and Harley falling in love amid shared delusions. Since Joker made a whopping $1.079 billion, the sequel is primed for success.
6 Moana 2
November 27, 2024
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Moana 2
Not Yet Rated
Animation
Adventure
Moana embarks on a thrilling new quest to safeguard her island from an emerging ancient threat. With the demigod Maui by her side, along with her trusted companions, she navigates treacherous waters and explores mysterious new lands. Along the way, Moana uncovers hidden truths about her ancestors and deepens her understanding of the ocean’s magic.
Director Dave Derrick Jr. Release Date November 27, 2024 Studio(s) Walt Disney Pictures , Walt Disney Animation Studios Distributor(s) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Runtime 107 Minutes Franchise(s) Disney prequel(s) Moana Where To Stream Disney Plus
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Disney surprised fans in 2023 by announcing Moana 2, a direct sequel to the studio’s Oscar-nominated musical adventure that became something of a phenomenon in 2016. Stars Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reprise their roles from the first film, with Cravalho playing the titular hero and Johnson playing the shapeshifting demigod Maui. The first Moana film made an impressive $687.2 million at the box office. Although that comes in under Dune 2‘s draw, there’s no underestimating Moana‘s enduring appeal — and Disney’s ability to churn out top-earning hits.
5 Mufasa: The Lion King
December 20, 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Not Yet Rated
Action
Animation
Adventure
Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to the live-action remake of the original Disney animated film, The Lion King. The film will follow Mufasa in his early days; further plot details are currently under wraps. The film will likely explore Mufasa and Scar’s relationship and how it became as strained as it did. In the film, Timon and Pumba will return, with Billy Eicher and Seth Rogen reprising their roles.
Director Barry Jenkins Release Date December 20, 2024 Distributor(s) Disney Writers Jeff Nathanson Cast Seth Rogen , Billy Eichner , Kelvin Harrison Jr. , Aaron Pierre , John Kani Main Genre Adventure
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Directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Mufasa: The Lion King is a photorealistic-animated film that continues the story of 2019’s The Lion King — which itself adapted 1994’s The Lion King. Both a sequel and prequel, Mufasa centers on its titular character’s origin story, but that tale is being told to the late Mufasa’s (Aaron Pierre) granddaughter, Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala’s (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter) daughter. Since the ’90s Lion King made $968.4 million and the 2019 version drew $1.663 billion, Mufasa has a box-office legacy to continue.
4 Horizon: An American Saga
June 28, 2024 (Chapter 1) & August 16, 2024 (Chapter 2)
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Horizon: An American Saga
R
Drama
Western
Horizon: An American Saga is a Western film directed by Kevin Costner, and sees him in the starring role. The film explores multiple generations surrounding the expansion of the American West before and after the Civil War. Horizon is the first in a series of four films, all of which were greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Director Kevin Costner Release Date June 28, 2024 Studio(s) New Line Cinema , Territory Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Jon Baird , Kevin Costner Cast Kevin Costner , Sienna Miller , Sam Worthington , Luke Wilson , Giovanni Ribisi , Thomas Haden Church , Jena Malone , Abbey Lee , Michael Rooker , Danny Huston , Isabelle Fuhrman , Jeff Fahey , Will Patton , Tatanka Means , Ella Hunt , Jamie Campbell Bower
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After Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone exit made headlines, fans of the neo-Western shifted some of their attention to Costner’s passion project, Horizon: An American Saga. Previously, Costner directed and starred in the Oscar-winning Dances with Wolves, so he’s no stranger to being behind the camera. Set to be released in two parts, Horizon has the potential to be a summer movie event. Unfortunately, early reviews of Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1 are pretty negative, but between Costner’s appeal and the film’s epic promise, Horizon: An American Saga could be the Western genre’s answer to Dune.
3 Alien: Romulus
August 16, 2024
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Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
Director Fede Alvarez Release Date August 16, 2024 Studio(s) Scott Free Productions , 20th Century Distributor(s) 20th Century Writers Fede Alvarez , Rodo Sayagues Cast Cailee Spaeny , David Jonsson , Archie Renaux , Isabela Merced , Aileen Wu , Spike Fearn Franchise(s) Alien
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Set between the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, Alien: Romulus is the next entry in the long-running sci-fi horror series. Director Fede Álvarez (2013’s Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) takes the franchise in a new direction by focusing on a younger cast of characters, which includes rising stars like Cailee Spaeny (Civil War) and Isabela Merced (Turtles All the Way Down). Across seven films, the Alien franchise has grossed a total of $1.26 billion at the global box office (via Forbes), and Alien: Romulus could be the much-needed new direction the series needs.
2 Gladiator II
November 22, 2024
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Gladiator 2
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Action
Drama
Epic
History
Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Barry Keoghan as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
Director Ridley Scott Release Date November 22, 2024 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures , Universal Pictures , Scott Free Productions , Red Wagon Entertainment Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers David Scarpa Cast Paul Mescal , Denzel Washington , Connie Nielsen , Derek Jacobi , Joseph Quinn , Fred Hechinger , Pedro Pascal prequel(s) Gladiator
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Twenty-four years after the release of director Ridley Scott’s historical drama, Gladiator II stars a brand-new cast, including stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger. In the film, Mescal’s Lucius Verus, the former heir to the Empire, has been missing for 15 years. Thought to be dead, he’s drawn back into the world of Gladiator. Although Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon, didn’t fare too well, the five-time Oscar-winning Gladiator made $465.4 million in 2000, which means the highly anticipated Gladiator II has a built-in audience and a notable legacy to rest on.
1 Megalopolis
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Megalopolis (2024)
Drama
Sci-Fi
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visionary 2024 film exploring the ambitious dream of reconstructing New York City into a utopia, following a devastating disaster. The narrative delves into the clash between the architect’s utopian vision and the political and personal turmoil that ensues. With a star-studded cast, the film examines themes of ambition, power, and the human spirit’s resilience against the backdrop of a futuristic metropolis.
Director Francis Ford Coppola Writers Francis Ford Coppola Cast Adam Driver , Forest Whitaker , Nathalie Emmanuel , Jon Voight , Laurence Fishburne , Aubrey Plaza , Shia LaBeouf , Jason Schwartzman , Grace VanderWaal , Kathryn Hunter , Talia Shire , Dustin Hoffman , D. B. Sweeney , Giancarlo Esposito Main Genre Drama
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Although Megalopolis competed for the Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sci-fi drama polarized critics. Set in an alternate version of modern America, Megalopolis features a complex plot and a sweeping ensemble of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aubrey Plaza, to name just a few. The big appeal? Coppola conceived the idea of Megalopolis in 1977 and started working on it in 1983. After numerous delays, cancelations, and other hurdles, Coppola returned to his magnum opus, and completely self-funded the film’s $120 million budget.
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