All Sequels! Top 5 Highest Grossing Hollywood Films Of 2024 (Til July)

Highest Grossing Films Of 2024 So Far: 2024 has been an odd year for movies. There have been several strikes by writers and creators over the past couple years, and the industry is still feeling the effects of COVID. That being said, there are still some movies that managed to defy the odds and reach high gross ticket sales this year.

Most of those movies are animated ones for kids, but there are exceptions. But every single one of these movies is a sequel.

Here are the top 5 highest grossing hollywood movies of 2024's first half.

Inside Out 2 - $574,443,206

The one of the most profitable movie of the year so far, 'Inside Out 2' managed to reach $574,443,206 over the course of just a month in theatres. On its opening day, June 14th, the movie managed to also reach $154,201,673.

Dune: Part Two - $282,144,358

The second highest grossing movie in this list, 'Dune: Part Two' managed to reach $282,144,358 in ticket sales since its 19 weeks in theatres. On its opening day, March 1st, the movie grossed $82,505,391 in ticket sales as well. It is also one of the two PG-13 rated movies on this list.

Despicable Me 4 - $215,803,970

Coming in third in this list, 'Despicable Me 4' has gone up to $215,803,970 in ticket sales despite having only been out for around two weeks. On its opening day, July 3rd, the movie made around $82,505,391. There are still quite a few more weeks to go before the theatrical release period ends, and there's a good chance 'Despicable Me 4' will shoot up this list later in the year.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - $196,350,016

The fourth movie and the second PG-13 rated film on this list, 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' managed to earn a whopping $196,350,016 in theatres since its release in March and the 15 weeks it was out. On its opening day, March 29th, the movie made approximately $80,006,561, putting it right on par with 'Despicable Me 4'.

Kung Fu Panda 4 - $193,590,620

The fifth and final movie, as well as the second franchise with a fourth installment on this list, 'Kung Fu Panda 4' has managed to earn roughly $193,590,620 over the course of its 18 week theatrical release period. The movie's opening day, March 8th, saw it earn only $57,989,905 in ticket sales.