The summer of 2024 has seen a ton of fantastic blockbuster movies that have audiences flocking to theaters, but which ones are the best?
Judging solely from financial success, Deadpool and Wolverine —Part 3 dead pool It’s easily the franchise’s highest-ever record: Not only did the R-rated film debut with a global opening of $444 million, but the superhero movie also had the biggest domestic opening weekend of 2024. It was also a personal triumph for its stars. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackmanmarking the biggest opening of their career.
“This is a difficult reality to accept,” Reynolds wrote on Instagram after the film’s release in July, “but I want to thank everyone who came out to see the movie this weekend.”
Jackman also celebrated the news on social media at the time, sharing a piece of fan art of his character, Wolverine, gazing wistfully at a framed painting that reads, “Best Movie in the World.” He captioned the post:Wolverine and Deadpool “It’s the best movie in the world. Thank you everyone!”
Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios/Marvel; Dan McFadden/CTMG, Inc; UniversalFrom action-adventure to heartbreaking romance, this summer’s blockbuster movies have something for every type of movie fan. Us Weekly has a complete guide to them all. The most anticipated movie of the season, “Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga,” is the fifth film in the series to hit theaters. […]
Deadpool and Wolverine With a brilliant marketing campaign, millennial pop anthems, and countless surprise cameos, it certainly impacted the pop culture zeitgeist. dead pool This isn’t the only sequel making big bucks this summer. Twisters, Alien Romulus, Inside Out 2 and Bad Boys: Ride or Die Each of these films was also a huge box office success (and some of them did so with entirely new casts).
While all of the summer 2024 blockbusters are worth a night at the theater, Us Weekly We’re ranking our top 10 favorites for this season.
10. Despicable Me 4
The fourth installment is despicable me The franchise became an undisputed box office smash, grossing $350 million domestically in just under two months. Steve Carell And Minions should be that way too, but after a seven-year hiatus, they faced the challenge of not becoming overstuffed with story.
Despicable Me 4 It’s a fitting addition to a franchise that the whole family can enjoy, and in a summer packed with horror movies, R-rated superheroes, and films about domestic violence, Gru’s return is just what we’ve all been asking for.
9. “Trap”
It’s hard to rank this thriller because Trapped is such a blast. Josh Hartnett This film, in which he plays the notorious serial killer Butcher, is ranked 9th. The reason this film isn’t ranked higher is because M. Night Shyamalan Plot twists — something we’re used to in his films.
But the father and daughter Sareka Shyamalan The duo wrote the screenplay and composed the soundtrack for the film, which will warm our hearts, plus Hartnett gives a fantastic performance that will have us watching it over and over again once it’s available to stream.
8. Bad Boys Ride or Die
The fourth installment of a great series. Bad Boys: Ride or Die It grossed nearly $200 million at the domestic box office and critics raved about it. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s The latest team-up, action-packed sequel was exciting from start to finish and left audiences craving more.
There’s nothing more enjoyable in the unbearable summer heat than sitting in a darkened theater with a bowl of popcorn and watching things explode.
7. “It Ends With Us”
Since its theatrical release in August, It ends with us There are rumors that there was drama unfolding behind the scenes. Colleen Hoover Is the bestselling novel of 2016 actually any good? According to the box office, the answer is yes. The film has grossed more than $200 million worldwide since its release on August 9.
When a novel is adapted into a film, there are always parts that are missing, but the director/starring Justin Baldoni He has clearly taken care, adding flourishes and nods to the novel wherever possible. Blake Lively’s She gave one of her best performances as a more mature yet emotionally complex version of the character Lily Bloom.
6. “A Quiet Place” premiere
The summer of 2024 was the season for sequels, Day 1 We’ve brought things back to the beginning. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski In this thrilling prequel, Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn It’s the unexpected friendships that are born on a day when the world is quiet, bringing new energy.
Day 1 It’s a fascinating story about how sound-sensitive monsters came to take over the Earth. A Quiet Place It has distinctive emotional weight, and there’s even a cat in it, so what more could you ask for? (Spoiler alert: the cat lives!)
5. “Alien Romulus”
Alien Romulus Though it introduced an entirely new cast to the alien world, it proved the iconic franchise is still going strong: The film has already grossed $78 million at the domestic box office and has garnered praise for its fresh approach, well-crafted scares, and performances from its young stars. Cailee Spaeny, Isabella Merced, Archie Renaud, Eileen Wu and David Johnson.
The story pays homage to its predecessor by weaving in Easter eggs that Alien fans will enjoy. Sigourney Weaver She recently said she would reprise her role as Ellen Ripley, but who knows what the future holds.
4. “Long Legs”
After Neon’s incredibly successful marketing campaign, horror fans Long legs I was expecting something epic, and it didn’t disappoint. A terrifying tale of a satanic serial killer with an almost unrecognizable madness. Nicolas Cage Although her face has never been revealed in the film’s promotion, the scream queen Maika Monroe His performance as FBI Agent Lee Harker.
Even in supporting roles Kieran Shipka’s Carrie Ann and Alicia Witt’s Ruth Harker achieves that, and the sense of unease and fear that “Long Legs” gives you will stay with you for much longer than any jump scare could.
3. Inside Out 2
Like Despicable Me 4, Inside Out 2 In a summer filled with R-rated movies, this was a refreshing film that the whole family could enjoy. Amy Poehler It returned to the forefront of Disney’s blockbuster slate, making it the most successful film of the season with $650 million at the domestic box office.
The film also blossomed. The story of a growing Riley as she enters her teenage years and faces a myriad of new emotions: ennui, embarrassment, jealousy and, most centrally, anxiety. Inside Out 2 It’s a work that everyone can relate to. The original fan-favorite characters continue to appear, although some of them have different voice actors this time around, and no one will be able to not shed a tear by the time the credits roll.
2. Deadpool and Wolverine
There are a million reasons to love this summer hit, but deciding whether to put it at number one or number two on this list was a tough choice: the cameos. Hugh Jackman’s Return as Wolverine. Deadpool variation. Meta humor. “Bye-bye-bye” choreography. Deadpool and Wolverine quickly became a staple of the pop culture zeitgeist, and Marvel’s first R-rated superhero movie did not disappoint.
The film grossed approximately $600 million domestically, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Ryan ReynoldsJackman and the director Shawn Levy They clearly have their heart and soul into this project and it really shows.So… when will the Gambit movie be released?
1. “Twisters”
The film isn’t bad at all, grossing over $250 million domestically, but it might not be everyone’s choice for the top spot. Twister It has everything it takes to be an epic blockbuster. Glen Powell Speaking of summer, this movie was perfect: Powell plays a kind-hearted, sarcastic cowboy whose charm, wit, relatability and overall appeal propel the film to the number one spot on this list.
In this movie, Daisy Edgar Jones, Anthony Ramos, David Corenswet and Kieran Shipkaas well as a truly gripping opening sequence that will have you glued to the edge of your seat. Twister Despite featuring an entirely new group of characters and the absence of any of the previous cast members, this sequel was just as successful as its predecessor.
The stakes are higher than ever, the soundtrack is frenetic, and we’ll definitely vote for anything that brings together a boy and a dog (I’m looking at you, Brisket).
