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| Movie | Box office gross, in million USD |
|---|---|
| Barbie | 1,440.0 |
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 1,340.0 |
| Oppenheimer | 951.4 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 | 845.4 |
| Fast X | 707.6 |
| Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | 684.9 |
| The Little Mermaid (Disney) | 568.8 |
| Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | 567.5 |
| Elemental | 479.8 |
| Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Disney) | 476.3 |
- Source: CNBC - Top grossing movies
- Region: Worldwide
- Time period: as of Dec 20, 2023
- Published: Dec 2023
Data Analysis and Insights
Box Office Leaders: "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
"Barbie" leads the box office rankings with a remarkable revenue of 1440.0 million USD, outperforming "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which follows closely with an impressive 1340.0 million USD. These two movies not only dominate the list but also signify a significant preference for family-friendly and iconic character-based films among global audiences.Billion-Dollar Club: Exclusivity in the List
Only "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" achieved the elite status of grossing over 1 billion USD, showcasing their extraordinary appeal and the rarity of reaching such a milestone in the film industry. Their success highlights the financial impact of leveraging well-known franchises and characters.Diversity in Genres Among Top Earners
The highest-grossing movies cover a wide range of genres, from action and adventure in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3" and "Fast X," with box office grosses of 845.4 and 707.6 million USD respectively, to animated features like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." This variety indicates a broad audience interest and the potential for different genres to achieve substantial commercial success.The Threshold for the Top Ten
"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" anchors the list with a gross of 476.3 million USD, setting the threshold for making it into the top ten highest-grossing movies. This figure underscores the competitive nature of the box office, where a significant financial achievement is required to rank among the top earners.Close Competition in the Mid-Range
The middle tier of the list showcases tight competition, particularly between "The Little Mermaid (Disney) " and "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," with box office grosses of 568.8 and 567.5 million USD respectively. Such narrow margins highlight the fierce battle for audience attention and box office dominance among high-profile releases.The Gap between Top Two and the Rest
A substantial gap in box office revenue exists between the second and third highest-grossing movies, with "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" grossing 1340.0 million USD and "Oppenheimer" significantly lower at 951.4 million USD. This disparity illustrates the exceptional commercial performance of the leading films compared to other successful titles.Representation of Animated and Live-Action Films
The list includes a balanced representation of animated films such as "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and live-action films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." This balance underscores the diverse preferences of moviegoers and the ability of both film types to draw significant audiences and generate considerable box office revenue.Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top two films by box office revenue?
How many films grossed over 1 billion USD?
Only "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" grossed over 1 billion USD.
What is the box office gross of the film at the bottom of the top ten?
"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" grossed 476.3 million USD, making it the tenth highest-grossing movie.
Terms and Definitions
A movie, also known as a film, is a type of visual communication and expression which uses moving pictures and sound to tell stories or inform viewers. Movies are usually released in specific formats, such as digital, 3D, and IMAX, and can vary in length from a short subject to a full-length feature.
The box office is a place where tickets are sold for movies, plays, concerts, and other events. In the context of movies, a box office also means the commercial aspect - it refers to the measure of the business a particular movie is doing, usually in terms of the number of tickets sold and the total revenue they attest to.
Revenue, in movie terms, is the amount of money a movie earns from various sources, such as ticket sales (box office), video sales, television rights, streaming services, among others. It does not include the costs of production and distribution.
The term 'highest grossing films' refers to those movies that have earned the most money from all sources of revenue. It is calculated usually by taking into account global earnings from ticket sales across cinemas worldwide.
Cinemas, also referred to as movie theaters, are places designed for the exhibition of movies. They feature large screens and enhanced sound systems to provide an immersive viewing experience and usually sell tickets to generate revenue.
Ticket sales refer to the selling and purchasing of admission passes to movies at cinemas. This usually serves as the primary source of revenue for most of the movies and a measure of a film's commercial success or failure.
Movie distribution involves the marketing and delivery of movies to cinemas or other viewing platforms. Distributors negotiate the right to distribute films and are responsible for determining the release strategy of the movie, including the timing and location of the release.
Streaming services are digital platforms broadcasting movies, television shows and other content over the internet. These services can provide an additional source of revenue for movies, especially when the film is no longer playing in cinemas. Some examples include Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
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