Popular Movies in Theaters
Get ready for an exciting week of fresh new films hitting the big screen! With so many options to choose from, picking the perfect movie—or one that’s worth the ticket price—can be a challenge. Curious about what’s captivating audiences? Box office trends offer a sneak peek at the hottest titles. Based on data from The Numbers, here are this week’s top 10 must-see movies!
Please note that these statistics were taken from The Weekend Domestic Chart from Friday, December 27, 2024.
#10: The Fire Inside (1.9 million) — popular movies in theaters
The film tells the story of Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, a determined boxer from Flint, Michigan. Her relentless training led her to become the first woman in U.S. history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.
#9: Homestead ($3 million) — popular movies in theaters
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As apocalyptic threats close in on The Homestead, its residents are forced to confront the dangers of human nature and the violence encroaching on their borders. The question remains: how long can they endure before succumbing to the chaos?
#8: Gladiator II ($4 million) — popular movies in theaters
Gladiator II follows Lucius in a high-stakes quest to restore Rome’s honor, battling powerful enemies.
#7: Babygirl ($4.3 million) — popular movies in theaters
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
#6: A Complete Unknown ($11.6 million) — popular movies in theaters
In 1961, unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar. He forges relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
#5: Moana 2 ($18 million) — popular movies in theaters
Moana reunites with Maui after three years for an expansive new voyage with a crew of unlikely seafarers. Moana answers her ancestors’ call, journeying ac
#4: Wicked ($19 million) — popular movies in theaters
If ever a wonderful Wiz there was, you’ve found him. For the first time, audiences young and old can experience the thrill of defying gravity in a way unlike anything seen before. This Thanksgiving, prepare to enter the world of Oz with Glenda and Elphaba as they begin their journeys towards good and evil. What started out as rivalry and blossomed into friendship, comes to a head when the duo must decide if they are good or evil in the hit Broadway turned major motion picture, Wicked!
#3: Nosferatu ($21 million) — popular movies in theaters
A gothic tale unfolds as a haunted young woman becomes the obsession of a terrifying vampire. Their dark connection leaves a trail of unimaginable horror in its wake.
#2: Mufasa: The Lion King ($37 million) — popular movies in theaters
Mufasa is an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. A chance meeting sparks an epic journey for a unique group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. As they face a dangerous and relentless foe, their bonds will be pushed to the limit.
#1: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ($38 million) — popular movies in theaters
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to face Shadow, a mysterious and powerful new foe. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
