Inside Out 2
After 6 weeks since its release, Inside Out 2 has grossed $601 million domestically and $861 million internationally, bringing its total global earnings to $1.46 billion. Meanwhile, the production cost of this animated film was only $200 million.
Inside Out 2 has achieved impressive box office numbers partly due to the success of its predecessor in 2015 and strong word-of-mouth. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received positive reviews from both critics (91%) and audiences (96%). This sequel is seen as a “launchpad” for Pixar to re-enter the film race and continue producing other successful films after struggling with several consecutive box office failures.
The film revisits the mind of Riley, now a teenager preparing to enter high school. The hormones of puberty lead her to feel lost and disoriented. In Riley’s mind, emotions like Joy, Sadness, and Anger control her thoughts. When Riley goes to summer camp, a series of new emotions emerge, including Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Nostalgia.
Dune 2
The blockbuster Dune 2 has grossed $711 million worldwide. Outside of the US and Canada, the film has sold the most tickets in the UK, China, France, Germany, and Australia. According to Variety, Dune 2 had a production budget of $190 million. David A. Gross, the operator of the consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research, believes that the high revenue of Dune 2 is a remarkable achievement for a science fiction blockbuster.
Dune 2 continues the story from the first part, focusing on Paul Atreides’ (played by Timothée Chalamet) quest for revenge against those who destroyed his family. Paul receives help from the Fremen people and Chani (Zendaya), the beautiful girl he met during his exile.
The first part of Dune was released in 2021, grossing over $400 million and winning 6 Academy Awards. Alongside Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles, the sequel features Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken.
Bob Marley: One Love
The global revenue of Bob Marley: One Love has now surpassed $179 million. The film also topped the box office in North America during its first two weeks of release. This is considered an impressive achievement for a film with a production budget of $70 million.
Bob Marley: One Love is an American biographical, musical, and dramatic film based on the life and career of Bob Marley, a pioneering reggae artist. The story of overcoming adversity and pursuing his musical dreams serves as an inspiration for many generations of viewers.
The film is directed and written by Reinaldo Marcus Green, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley. It also stars Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley and James Norton as Chris Blackwell.
Despite its high box office revenue relative to its production costs, Bob Marley: One Love has not received high ratings from critics, with a score of only 45% on Rotten Tomatoes. This serves as a reminder that not all musical biopics need to be critically acclaimed, as long as they feature songs that audiences want to hear.
The Garfield Movie
Before Inside Out 2 took over the box office, The Garfield Movie was the animated film that caused a sensation in 2024. Although it did not receive many positive reviews from critics, it was well-loved by younger audiences. Garfield is the most famous cartoon cat and is associated with the childhood of millions of children across generations worldwide.
The film, directed by Mark Dindal, follows the life of Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt). One day, the cat becomes involved in a heist to help his biological father, Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), escape the clutches of Jinx (Hannah Waddingham), a vengeful Persian cat. To save his father, Garfield and dog Odie (Harvey Guillén) have only 72 hours to join Vic on a risky mission.
With a reasonable production budget of $60 million backed by Alcon Entertainment and its global appeal, The Garfield Movie has earned a decent profit of $230 million.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the fourth installment in the action-comedy film series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. With a production budget of $100 million, the film has grossed $289 million worldwide. For Will Smith, this film represents a significant success in his career following the scandal at the 2022 Oscars.
In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) continue their roles as investigating officers. This time, they need to restore the honor of their late boss who has been framed and defamed. In the process of uncovering the truth, Lowrey and Burnett face dangerous situations, leading to many comical incidents.