We’ve been graced with some memorable cinematic masterpieces over the past twelve months.
Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro has revealed the top ten grossing films of 2023.
Take a look:
Barbie
Gross: $636,201,376
Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie follows the titular character and her beau Ken on a journey of self-discovery following an existential crisis.
The star-studded cast includes Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Dua Lipa, Will Ferrell, America Ferreira and Nicola Coughlan.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Gross: $574,934,330
The synopsis for The Super Mario Bros. Movie reads: “While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world.”
“But when the siblings are separated, an epic adventure begins…”
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Gross: $381,311,319
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s synopsis reads: “In an attempt to curb the Spot, a scientist, from harnessing the power of the multiverse, Miles Morales joins forces with Gwen Stacy.”
The film’s predecessor is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and it will be succeeded by Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Gross: $358,995,815
A synopsis for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 reads: “Brash space adventurer Peter Quill [Chris Pratt] finds himself the quarry of relentless bounty hunters after he steals an orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain.”
“To evade Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with four disparate misfits: gun-toting Rocket Raccoon [Bradley Cooper], treelike-humanoid Groot [Vin Diesel], enigmatic Gamora [Zoe Saldana], and vengeance-driven Drax the Destroyer [Dave Bautista].”
“But when he discovers the orb’s true power and the cosmic threat it poses, Quill must rally his ragtag group to save the universe.”
Oppenheimer
Gross: $325,388,460
A synopsis for the film reads: “During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. [Matt Damon] appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer [Cillian Murphy] to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb.”
“Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.”
The Little Mermaid
Gross: $298,172,056
A synopsis for the live-action The Little Mermaid reads: “The youngest of King Triton [Javier Bardem]’s daughters, Ariel [Halle Bailey] is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure.”
“Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric [Jonah Hauer-King]. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.”
Avatar: The Way of Water
Gross: $283,067,859
A synopsis for Avatar: The Way of Water reads: “Jake Sully [Sam Worthington] and Ney’tiri [Zoe Saldana] have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together.”
“However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.”
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Gross: $214,504,909
A synopsis for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania reads: “Ant-Man [Paul Rudd] and the Wasp [Evangeline Lilly] find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that pushes them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.”
John Wick: Chapter 4
Gross: $187,131,806
A synopsis for John Wick: Chapter 4 reads: “With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick [Keanu Reeves] takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.”
Sound of Freedom
Gross: $184,174,633
A synopsis for Sound of Freedom reads: “After rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.”
“With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.”
