How 'Ne Zha 2' Became the Biggest Animated Film of All Time - and What It Means for the Global Industry"Ne Zha 2" becomes the highest-grossing animated film ever, surpassing Disney and Pixar releases.
The highest grossing animated movie of all time just passed Spider-Man: No Way Home's box office total in less than a month, and you probably haven't even heard of itNe Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated film, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, with immense success primarily in China.
Robert Pattison sci-fi Mickey 17' opens in first place, but profitability is a long way offMickey 17 achieved $19.1 million at the box office but faces profitability challenges due to its high production costs.
A Wicked shame! In 2025, blockbuster success spells Oscars failureBox-office success may indicate Oscar failure, as high-grossing films often lack nominations.The Academy's preference for certain types of films jeopardizes recognition for popular blockbusters.
Captain America' dives in second weekend, The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes'Captain America: Brave New World' opened strong but experienced a massive 68% drop in ticket sales in its second weekend.
Sonic 3 Just Did An Extremely Rare Thing At The Box OfficeSonic the Hedgehog 3 has crossed $200 million domestically, a rare feat for video game movies.
How 'Ne Zha 2' Became the Biggest Animated Film of All Time - and What It Means for the Global Industry"Ne Zha 2" becomes the highest-grossing animated film ever, surpassing Disney and Pixar releases.
The highest grossing animated movie of all time just passed Spider-Man: No Way Home's box office total in less than a month, and you probably haven't even heard of itNe Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated film, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, with immense success primarily in China.
Robert Pattison sci-fi Mickey 17' opens in first place, but profitability is a long way offMickey 17 achieved $19.1 million at the box office but faces profitability challenges due to its high production costs.
A Wicked shame! In 2025, blockbuster success spells Oscars failureBox-office success may indicate Oscar failure, as high-grossing films often lack nominations.The Academy's preference for certain types of films jeopardizes recognition for popular blockbusters.
Captain America' dives in second weekend, The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes'Captain America: Brave New World' opened strong but experienced a massive 68% drop in ticket sales in its second weekend.
Sonic 3 Just Did An Extremely Rare Thing At The Box OfficeSonic the Hedgehog 3 has crossed $200 million domestically, a rare feat for video game movies.
What Hollywood Is Saying About Disney's Snow White CrisisDisney's Snow White premiere scales back due to controversies, limiting media access and affecting potential box-office performance.
'Moana 2' is finally out on Disney+ -Here's how to watch for just $3Disney's "Moana 2" is available on Disney+, follows Moana's new adventure, and made over $1 billion at the box office.
Why Disney isn't taking big swings anymoreDisney's current box office strategy heavily relies on sequels and reboots.CEO Bob Iger emphasizes familiarity in content to attract audiences.Upcoming Disney films continue to focus on classic stories and characters.
Disney's 'Snow White' has a sleepy opening weekend after a string of controversiesDisney's 'Snow White' opened with $43 million, falling short compared to earlier remakes, amid controversies affecting its reception.
A Working Man Beats Out the Hardworking DwarvesJason Statham's A Working Man outperformed Snow White at the box office, raising questions about Disney's future with live-action remakes.
Snow White May Be Bad, but It's Not for the Reasons You ThinkDisney's Snow White remake underperformed at the box office, generating $43 million domestically amidst unfavorable reviews and fan backlash.The film's reimagining of Snow White as a more empowered character has sparked controversy among fans.Critics and audiences alike have expressed disappointment over the film's deviation from the original characterization.
What Hollywood Is Saying About Disney's Snow White CrisisDisney's Snow White premiere scales back due to controversies, limiting media access and affecting potential box-office performance.
'Moana 2' is finally out on Disney+ -Here's how to watch for just $3Disney's "Moana 2" is available on Disney+, follows Moana's new adventure, and made over $1 billion at the box office.
Why Disney isn't taking big swings anymoreDisney's current box office strategy heavily relies on sequels and reboots.CEO Bob Iger emphasizes familiarity in content to attract audiences.Upcoming Disney films continue to focus on classic stories and characters.
Disney's 'Snow White' has a sleepy opening weekend after a string of controversiesDisney's 'Snow White' opened with $43 million, falling short compared to earlier remakes, amid controversies affecting its reception.
A Working Man Beats Out the Hardworking DwarvesJason Statham's A Working Man outperformed Snow White at the box office, raising questions about Disney's future with live-action remakes.
Snow White May Be Bad, but It's Not for the Reasons You ThinkDisney's Snow White remake underperformed at the box office, generating $43 million domestically amidst unfavorable reviews and fan backlash.The film's reimagining of Snow White as a more empowered character has sparked controversy among fans.Critics and audiences alike have expressed disappointment over the film's deviation from the original characterization.
'Captain America: Brave New World' triumphs with $40M sales on first day"Captain America: Brave New World" tops box office with $40 million on opening day, featuring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford.
'Captain America: Brave New World' still king of the box office since Valentine's Day debut'Captain America: Brave New World' remains a box office favorite, ranking No. 1 for the second consecutive week.
'A Working Man' puts in the work to top opening day box office - while 'Snow White' continues to bombAudience loves action stars in rescue missions, as evidenced by Statham's new film.
'Captain America: Brave New World' triumphs with $40M sales on first day"Captain America: Brave New World" tops box office with $40 million on opening day, featuring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford.
'Captain America: Brave New World' still king of the box office since Valentine's Day debut'Captain America: Brave New World' remains a box office favorite, ranking No. 1 for the second consecutive week.
'A Working Man' puts in the work to top opening day box office - while 'Snow White' continues to bombAudience loves action stars in rescue missions, as evidenced by Statham's new film.
George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck' Sets Broadway Box Office RecordBroadway box office records are being shattered this season by star-studded plays like 'Good Night, and Good Luck' starring George Clooney.
New Chinese Blockbuster Just Surpassed Inside Out 2 To Become The Biggest Animated Movie EverNe Zha 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film in history, surpassing $1.7 billion and breaking multiple box office records.
Ne Zha 2 review record-breaking animation is tale of demons, dragons and dazzling visualsThe film is a groundbreaking example of Chinese animation, showcasing the country's storytelling ability and crafting a blend of mythology and humor.
New Chinese Blockbuster Just Surpassed Inside Out 2 To Become The Biggest Animated Movie EverNe Zha 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film in history, surpassing $1.7 billion and breaking multiple box office records.
Ne Zha 2 review record-breaking animation is tale of demons, dragons and dazzling visualsThe film is a groundbreaking example of Chinese animation, showcasing the country's storytelling ability and crafting a blend of mythology and humor.
Puppy Love: 'Dog Man' fetches $10.8M on its opening day"Dog Man" had a strong opening with $10.8 million and is set for a $35.3 million weekend.The animated film is a notable success for January releases, especially in the family category.
Novocaine' leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box officeThis weekend's box office has been projected to hit record lows, totaling around $54 million in ticket sales.Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid, came in first place despite lower-than-expected earnings.New films included major releases like Mickey 17 and Black Bag alongside animated features.
Puppy Love: 'Dog Man' fetches $10.8M on its opening day"Dog Man" had a strong opening with $10.8 million and is set for a $35.3 million weekend.The animated film is a notable success for January releases, especially in the family category.
Novocaine' leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box officeThis weekend's box office has been projected to hit record lows, totaling around $54 million in ticket sales.Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid, came in first place despite lower-than-expected earnings.New films included major releases like Mickey 17 and Black Bag alongside animated features.
Moviegoers addicted to 'Novocaine,' extracts $3.9M on opening day"Novocaine" debuted at number one in the box office with $3.9 million while sparking mixed reviews."Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett, opened at second place with $2.78 million.
'Godfather' filmmaker accepts 'worst director' award, says his money is 'gone'Francis Ford Coppola is out of cash for new films after financing 'Megalopolis,' which was a box office failure.Coppola expressed his commitment to artistry over profit when discussing his financial fallout.
'Mickey 17' lands in first place at the box office with nearly $8M on opening dayMickey 17,' despite mixed reviews, achieved strong box office success, becoming the best non-franchise debut of the year.
The worst movies of 20242024 showcased a mix of terrible films, with an emphasis on smaller-scale projects, reflecting a retreat in the superhero genre despite major box office successes.
'Mickey 17' lands in first place at the box office with nearly $8M on opening dayMickey 17,' despite mixed reviews, achieved strong box office success, becoming the best non-franchise debut of the year.
The worst movies of 20242024 showcased a mix of terrible films, with an emphasis on smaller-scale projects, reflecting a retreat in the superhero genre despite major box office successes.
'The Sound of Music' turns 60: Hit movie saved Fox - but drunken star Christopher Plummer hated itEven though 'The Sound of Music' received lukewarm critical reception upon release, it became an iconic and beloved film over the decades.
The best and worst superhero movies of 2024, according to critics2024 was a disappointing year for superhero movies, with only 'Deadpool & Wolverine' receiving positive critical reception.
'The Sound of Music' turns 60: Hit movie saved Fox - but drunken star Christopher Plummer hated itEven though 'The Sound of Music' received lukewarm critical reception upon release, it became an iconic and beloved film over the decades.
The best and worst superhero movies of 2024, according to critics2024 was a disappointing year for superhero movies, with only 'Deadpool & Wolverine' receiving positive critical reception.
Did Captain America: Brave New World Bomb or Not?Brave New World opened with a solid box office performance despite mixed reviews and lower overall anticipation compared to previous entries.
'Captain America: Brave New World' still soaring at box officeCaptain America: Brave New World secured the top spot in the box office, earning $7.2 million despite receiving poor reviews.Ne Zha 2 has set a new record as the highest-grossing animated movie worldwide, surpassing Inside Out 2.
Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office'Captain America: Brave New World' leads weekend box office but faces significant drops and criticism, indicating challenges for the Marvel franchise.
Captain America: Brave New World Opens Strong Despite Mixed Reviews | stupidDOPEAnthony Mackie takes over as Captain America in Brave New World, which has seen a strong opening weekend despite mixed reviews.
Captain America: Brave New World Hulks Out at the Box OfficeCaptain America: Brave New World achieved a record $192 million opening weekend globally, but its sustainability at the box office remains in question.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy had a historic $14.9 million opening in the U.K., marking a significant milestone for romcoms there.
'Captain America: Brave New World' soars toward a $100M holiday weekend'Captain America: Brave New World' generated $88.5 million in its opening weekend, despite mixed reviews from critics.
Did Captain America: Brave New World Bomb or Not?Brave New World opened with a solid box office performance despite mixed reviews and lower overall anticipation compared to previous entries.
'Captain America: Brave New World' still soaring at box officeCaptain America: Brave New World secured the top spot in the box office, earning $7.2 million despite receiving poor reviews.Ne Zha 2 has set a new record as the highest-grossing animated movie worldwide, surpassing Inside Out 2.
Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office'Captain America: Brave New World' leads weekend box office but faces significant drops and criticism, indicating challenges for the Marvel franchise.
Captain America: Brave New World Opens Strong Despite Mixed Reviews | stupidDOPEAnthony Mackie takes over as Captain America in Brave New World, which has seen a strong opening weekend despite mixed reviews.
Captain America: Brave New World Hulks Out at the Box OfficeCaptain America: Brave New World achieved a record $192 million opening weekend globally, but its sustainability at the box office remains in question.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy had a historic $14.9 million opening in the U.K., marking a significant milestone for romcoms there.
'Captain America: Brave New World' soars toward a $100M holiday weekend'Captain America: Brave New World' generated $88.5 million in its opening weekend, despite mixed reviews from critics.
The 10 most successful movie franchises of all time, rankedFranchises dominate box office revenues, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading at over $31 billion.
Why Paramount Risked (and Lost) So Much Money on Better ManThe Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' flopped at the box office but received critical acclaim, raising questions about audience appeal and marketing decisions.
The 10 most successful movie franchises of all time, rankedFranchises dominate box office revenues, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading at over $31 billion.
Why Paramount Risked (and Lost) So Much Money on Better ManThe Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' flopped at the box office but received critical acclaim, raising questions about audience appeal and marketing decisions.
Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated movie ever, pits breathtaking spectacle against fart gagsNe Zha 2 masterfully blends epic battles with outrageous humor, pushing the boundaries of animated storytelling.
Who Needs Hollywood? Chinese Animated Film Shatters Box Office Records.Ne Zha 2 is China's highest-grossing film, earning over $1 billion and revitalizing the domestic film market.
Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated movie ever, pits breathtaking spectacle against fart gagsNe Zha 2 masterfully blends epic battles with outrageous humor, pushing the boundaries of animated storytelling.
Who Needs Hollywood? Chinese Animated Film Shatters Box Office Records.Ne Zha 2 is China's highest-grossing film, earning over $1 billion and revitalizing the domestic film market.
The 'Anora' Ensemble Didn't Know What Kind of Movie They Were Making Until They Got to Brighton Beach'Anora' has become a strong contender in the awards race due to its box office success and critical acclaim, particularly following its Cannes win.
One of Them Days Had One of Those Good WeekendsOne of Them Days successfully broke even with a solid box office opening, signaling demand for comedy films.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zooms onto Paramount+ on February 18Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a major box office success, being the second highest-grossing video game film.
Valentine's Day slasher film 'Heart Eyes' gets a lot of love at the box officeHeart Eyes topped the box office with $3.7 million on opening day, indicating strong interest in Valentine's Day-themed horror films.
The 'Anora' Ensemble Didn't Know What Kind of Movie They Were Making Until They Got to Brighton Beach'Anora' has become a strong contender in the awards race due to its box office success and critical acclaim, particularly following its Cannes win.
One of Them Days Had One of Those Good WeekendsOne of Them Days successfully broke even with a solid box office opening, signaling demand for comedy films.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zooms onto Paramount+ on February 18Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a major box office success, being the second highest-grossing video game film.
Valentine's Day slasher film 'Heart Eyes' gets a lot of love at the box officeHeart Eyes topped the box office with $3.7 million on opening day, indicating strong interest in Valentine's Day-themed horror films.
The 15 highest-grossing movies of 2024Film franchises, including sequels and superheroes, have overwhelmingly dominated the box office in 2024, with two films surpassing $1 billion.
'No Other Land,' the Oscar-Nominated Film Distributors Won't Touch, Strikes Big in New YorkOriginality is key to box office momentum for February, as demonstrated by the success of Universal's "Dog Man."
Dog Man' bests Heart Eyes,' Love Hurts' at box officeDog Man continues to lead the box office despite a steep drop in its second weekend.
The 15 highest-grossing movies of 2024Film franchises, including sequels and superheroes, have overwhelmingly dominated the box office in 2024, with two films surpassing $1 billion.
'No Other Land,' the Oscar-Nominated Film Distributors Won't Touch, Strikes Big in New YorkOriginality is key to box office momentum for February, as demonstrated by the success of Universal's "Dog Man."
Dog Man' bests Heart Eyes,' Love Hurts' at box officeDog Man continues to lead the box office despite a steep drop in its second weekend.
Harrison Ford isn't bothered by Indiana Jones 5 flopping and thinks Troy Baker's performance in The Great Circle proves AI isn't needed to "steal" his soulHarrison Ford expresses optimism for the future of the Indiana Jones series despite the disappointing box office performance of Dial of Destiny.
Moviegoers clearly love speedy hedgehogs more than electric rats, as Sonic 3 overtakes Detective Pikachu to become the second highest grossing video game movie everSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie, surpassing Detective Pikachu.The digital release of Sonic 3 may affect its remaining box office earnings.Sonic 4 has already been announced, continuing the franchise's momentum.
Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box OfficeThe Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, marking its cultural impact and success since its debut.
The Sonic Movies Have Now Made Over A Billion DollarsSonic the Hedgehog franchise has grossed over $1 billion, marking it as one of Paramount's most successful franchises.A sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog is already in development, set for release in 2027.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the Second Most Successful Video Game Movie EverSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second-highest grossing video game film, earning $462 million worldwide.
The battle wages on: Sonic 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie in the US behind Mario, though the gap between them really shows who's the top dogSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie in the US, trailing only The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' steals first place at the box officeDen of Thieves 2: Pantera dominated the box office on its opening weekend with $6 million in sales.
Moviegoers clearly love speedy hedgehogs more than electric rats, as Sonic 3 overtakes Detective Pikachu to become the second highest grossing video game movie everSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie, surpassing Detective Pikachu.The digital release of Sonic 3 may affect its remaining box office earnings.Sonic 4 has already been announced, continuing the franchise's momentum.
Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box OfficeThe Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, marking its cultural impact and success since its debut.
The Sonic Movies Have Now Made Over A Billion DollarsSonic the Hedgehog franchise has grossed over $1 billion, marking it as one of Paramount's most successful franchises.A sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog is already in development, set for release in 2027.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the Second Most Successful Video Game Movie EverSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second-highest grossing video game film, earning $462 million worldwide.
The battle wages on: Sonic 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie in the US behind Mario, though the gap between them really shows who's the top dogSonic the Hedgehog 3 is the second highest grossing video game movie in the US, trailing only The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' steals first place at the box officeDen of Thieves 2: Pantera dominated the box office on its opening weekend with $6 million in sales.
Now Only This One Jim Carrey Movie Has Made More Than Sonic 3 At The Box OfficeSonic the Hedgehog 3 is Jim Carrey's second-highest-grossing film, generating $446.7 million globally.
Lady Gaga finally addresses Joker: Folie a Deux bombing at the box officeLady Gaga emphasizes resilience in the face of artistic criticism and the importance of personal chaos in her creative process.
A Real 'Flight Risk': In January, No Film Opened to More Than $12 Million$12 million debut for 'Flight Risk' signifies low box office performance, particularly post-Oscar nominations.
Mel Gibson's Flight Risk' is No. 1 at box office, The Brutalist' expandsMel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' opens at No. 1 despite poor reviews and audience scores.
A Real 'Flight Risk': In January, No Film Opened to More Than $12 Million$12 million debut for 'Flight Risk' signifies low box office performance, particularly post-Oscar nominations.
Mel Gibson's Flight Risk' is No. 1 at box office, The Brutalist' expandsMel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' opens at No. 1 despite poor reviews and audience scores.
'Wolf Man' claws its way to box office glory on opening day"Wolf Man" tops the box office on its opening day, showcasing the appeal of monster movie reboots.Keke Palmer and SZA's buddy comedy shows strong box office performance, highlighting the trend of female-led films.
Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' lands in first place at box office on opening day"Flight Risk" was the top box office film on its opening day, indicating strong audience interest.
'Wolf Man' claws its way to box office glory on opening day"Wolf Man" tops the box office on its opening day, showcasing the appeal of monster movie reboots.Keke Palmer and SZA's buddy comedy shows strong box office performance, highlighting the trend of female-led films.
Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' lands in first place at box office on opening day"Flight Risk" was the top box office film on its opening day, indicating strong audience interest.
Not a single original film broke the box office top 15 in 2024Franchises and sequels dominated the 2024 box office, with no original films in the top 15.
James Cameron keeps teasing Avatar 3's evil Na'vi clan and 'brave choices' and I think my boy Jake Sully might be cookedJames Cameron promises surprising elements and bold choices in Avatar: Fire and Ash, expected to outshine competition in 2025.
The Top Movies of 2024: Wicked' and Nine SequelsFranchise fatigue in Hollywood persists as sequels dominate the box office again, despite initial hopes for original stories.
Not a single original film broke the box office top 15 in 2024Franchises and sequels dominated the 2024 box office, with no original films in the top 15.
James Cameron keeps teasing Avatar 3's evil Na'vi clan and 'brave choices' and I think my boy Jake Sully might be cookedJames Cameron promises surprising elements and bold choices in Avatar: Fire and Ash, expected to outshine competition in 2025.
The Top Movies of 2024: Wicked' and Nine SequelsFranchise fatigue in Hollywood persists as sequels dominate the box office again, despite initial hopes for original stories.
Want to know why The Flash failed? According to its director, it's because it failed to appeal to the, uh, "four quadrants"The Flash flopped due to its lack of broad appeal across key demographic quadrants.
That Weird Biopic Starring A Digital Monkey Flopped Hard At The Box OfficeBetter Man's unique concept may hinder its commercial success, as its odd choice of a CGI chimpanzee instead of a human actor may alienate audiences.
Robbie Williams' CGI monkey movie Better Man bombs at the box officeRobbie Williams' biopic 'Better Man', featuring a CGI monkey, struggled at the US box office, grossing only $1 million despite critical acclaim.
That Weird Biopic Starring A Digital Monkey Flopped Hard At The Box OfficeBetter Man's unique concept may hinder its commercial success, as its odd choice of a CGI chimpanzee instead of a human actor may alienate audiences.
Robbie Williams' CGI monkey movie Better Man bombs at the box officeRobbie Williams' biopic 'Better Man', featuring a CGI monkey, struggled at the US box office, grossing only $1 million despite critical acclaim.
With 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Leading Box Office, Gerard Butler Returns to Save the DayDen of Thieves 2: Pantera exceeds opening expectations at box office, showcasing Gerard Butler's strong draw in action films.
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' tops weekend box office while Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' flops'Den of Thieves 2' topped the box office with $15.5 million despite being in a traditionally slow moviegoing period.
With 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Leading Box Office, Gerard Butler Returns to Save the DayDen of Thieves 2: Pantera exceeds opening expectations at box office, showcasing Gerard Butler's strong draw in action films.
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' tops weekend box office while Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' flops'Den of Thieves 2' topped the box office with $15.5 million despite being in a traditionally slow moviegoing period.
The best and worst Angelina Jolie movies, according to criticsAngelina Jolie's film career has seen both significant acclaim and notable failures, illustrating the highs and lows of Hollywood stardom.
What went wrong? Everything!': 30 years of Street Fighter,' which almost went off the rails due to Van Damme's erratic behaviorVideo game film adaptations are financially successful largely due to dedicated fanbases, despite generally poor critical reception.
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office2024 box office dipped to $8.75 billion, impacted by Hollywood strikes but showed resilience compared to initial projections.
Nosferatu draws big box-office blood in a year when horror prevailed'Nosferatu' surprised many by grossing $40.3 million over its opening Christmas weekend, challenging typical holiday film releases.
Wicked officially becomes highest-grossing musical film adaptation of all timeWicked surpasses Mamma Mia! as highest-grossing film musical adaptation, with $634 million globally.The film's success persists despite calls for a boycott and bans in some nations.