As much as the landscape of Hollywood blockbusters changed in 2024, it also stayed the same. Of the 10 highest-grossing movies of the year, only two (Deadpool & Wolverine, Venom: The Last Dance) happened to be superhero tentpoles. Whether you believe superhero fatigue is real or that Marvel and DC were simply reshuffling the deck for a much-improved 2025, it’s clear that these films aren’t the only game in town. Of course, the rest of the top 10 is exactly what we’ve come to expect: sequels upon sequels (Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Dune: Part Two, and so on) along with an adaptation of a beloved Broadway hit (Wicked). In other words, when it comes to IP’s dominance in Hollywood, 2024 has been business as usual.
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