Entertainment
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2023
2023 was a great year for movies filled with sensational blockbusters, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Among these, the top 10 highest-grossing films stood out according to IMDB, delivering memorable stories and visual spectacles.
Each film contributed to the grandeur of the cinematic landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the year in entertainment.
1. Barbie
In the vibrant and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land, Barbie, and Ken embark on an adventure into the real world, discovering the joys and challenges of human existence.
Released on July 21, 2023, the film opened domestically with a staggering $162,022,044 and went on to earn a worldwide box office revenue of $1,445,638,421.
2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Released on April 5, 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie took audiences on a journey with Mario and Luigi as they navigated an underground labyrinth to rescue a captured princess.
The film grossed $1,361,967,701 worldwide, with a domestic share of 42.2% and an international share of 57.8%.
3. Oppenheimer
Detailing the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer hit theaters on July 21, 2023.
With a domestic share of 34.4% and an international share of 65.6%, the film earned a total of $957,699,310 globally.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Released on May 5, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 continued the saga of Peter Quill and his team as they defended the universe.
The film grossed $845,555,777 worldwide, with a domestic share of 42.5% and an international share of 57.5%.
5. Fast X
On May 19, 2023, audiences were treated to the action-packed Fast X, where Dom Toretto and his family faced the vengeful son of a drug kingpin.
The film’s worldwide box office revenue reached $704,875,015, with a domestic share of 20.7% and an international share of 79.3%.
6. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swung into theaters on June 2, 2023. Miles Morales catapulted across the multiverse, encountering a team of Spider-People.
The film earned $690,615,475 globally, providing a visually stunning and emotionally resonant addition to the Spider-Verse saga.
7. Wonka
December 15, 2023, marked the release of Wonka, a film depicting Willy Wonka’s dream of opening a chocolate shop in a city dominated by greedy chocolatiers.
With a domestic share of 34.7% and an international share of 65.3%, the film grossed $625,108,242 globally.
8. The Little Mermaid
Released on May 26, 2023, The Little Mermaid enchanted audiences with the tale of a young mermaid trading her voice for legs to explore the human world.
The film earned $569,626,289 worldwide, with a domestic share of 52.3% and an international share of 47.7%.
9. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
On July 12, 2023, Ethan Hunt and the IMF team returned in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One to track down a dangerous weapon.
The film earned $567,535,383 globally, with a domestic share of 30.3% and an international share of 69.7%.
10. Elemental
Released on June 16, 2023, Elemental explored a city where fire, water, earth, and air residents coexist.
With a worldwide box office revenue of $496,444,308, the film had a domestic share of 31.1% and an international share of 68.9%.
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