There was quite a strong conversation during the pandemic around whether the theater era has come to an end. The Covid-19 pandemic hampered the commercial aspect of cinema a lot. Many films had to settle for an OTT release despite higher cinematic value. In 2019, the revenues incurred from the global box office were $42 billion. It dipped to $21.3 billion in 2021 due to various variants emerging and leading to the shut down of cinema halls.
Nevertheless, the end of 2021 proved to be a breath of fresh air, literally, for the world as well as the box office business. Marvel Studios’ web-slinger ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ brought back the lost glory of the theatrical releases and overwhelmed the cash counters at cinema halls with great money. Now that we have reached the halfway mark of 2022, let’s have a look at the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2022 so far.
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10) Too Cool To Kill
The first in the Top 10 is a Chinese comedy thriller. The narrative is about an aspiring actor Wei Chenggong, whose dream gets fulfilled when he lands a role opposite accomplished actor Milan. However, things starts to take a turn for Wei as he gets in the middle of a conspiracy. To get out of it, he has to either rely on his luck or acting chops.
Global Collection: $217,254,604
9) The Bad Guys
Animated and superhero cinema dominated the domestic as well as the international box offices. Amongst them is the ‘Bad Guys.’ This next film in the Top 10 is based on the children’s book by Aaron Blabey. The film is about gangsters who pose themselves as transformed criminals to get out of prison but realizes that there is a bigger threat waiting.
Global Collection: $232,082,030
8) Sonic The Hedgehog 2
The Hedgehog franchise got back after its successful first installment in 2020. It is a story about a fast-paced hedgehog named Sonic and his pal Tails. They are together for a noble cause to protect the earth from Dr. Robotnik. In the way of their noble cause is Knuckles The Echidna.
Global Collection: $398,803,270
7) Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore
The series of Fantastic Beasts got plagued with early controversies which made its future economically uncertain. First, the J.K. Rowling ‘transphobia’ row affected the parent franchise as well as the ‘Fantastic Beasts.’ Secondly, Ezra Miller got arrested right before the release of the film, where he could have played a central part. Despite these shortcomings and poor critical reviews, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore’ did surprisingly ‘fantastic.’
Global Collection: $401,062,785
6) Uncharted
Tom Holland seems to be a savior like his web-slinger superhero! After the massive success of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ he charted into the ‘Uncharted’ film. It instantaneously became a money-spinner for Sony Pictures. The Indiana Jonesque traces the story of Victor Sullivan, who recruits a bartender and a history enthusiast, Nathan Drake. Together, they go on a mission to find the treasure of the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan.
Global Collection: $401,478,471
5) Jurassic World Dominion
The last in the Spielberg series started in the 1990s, ‘Jurrasic World Dominion’ is the recent release, and unanimously hit amongst the masses. After the ruins of Isla Nublar, the dinosaurs are now out and open and surviving alongside humans. But, this imbalance may topple the human race as the apex predators.
Global Collection: $453,593,508
4) Water Gate Bridge
The cinema is surpassing the boundaries, and Hollywood is no more the epitome of commercial success. This notion was proved by Dante Lam, Tsui Hark, and Chen Kaige’s helmed ‘Water Gate Bridge.’ A sequel to 2021’s ‘Battle At Lake Changjin,’ and based on true events, it is an episode during the Korean War. The narrative is about the valor of Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) soldiers. The film created storming records at international box offices including in Australia, the UK, and the USA.
Global Collection: $626,571,280
3) The Batman
Currently, ‘The Batman’ stands as the third highest-grossing film of the year. This Matt Reeves-led film sat very well with the critics and the DC fanatics. It is a prequel to the Bruce Wayne story. On a mission to stop the rampage of the evil Riddler, Bruce Wayne dons the Batman costume to stop him. During his mission, he is shaken to know his family’s involvement in Gotham City’s ghetto struggle. Critics also praised the neo-noir style of the film with Film Companion stating, “In Matt Reeves’ The Batman, Gotham Comes Alive.”
Global Collection: $770,345,583
2) Top Gun: Maverick
It can never go wrong with a Tom Cruise film! One of the biggest box office revivals was ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ At the Cannes Film Festival this year, the film made waves along with Tom Cruise receiving the coveted Palme d’Or. The Joseph Kosinski film was in the ‘Out of Competition’ category at the festival. Top Gun: Maverick is about the veteran Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) who is confronted with the ghosts from his past as the son of a late friend arrives at the Top Gun detachment.
Global Collection: $806,400,000
1) Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
The last, but not the least in the Top 10 is the sequel to the 2016 Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch that revived the box office with a stupendous collection. The 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange 2 revolves around the sorcerer Doctor Strange and the teenager with superpowers America Chavez. When Strange saves Chavez, they both go on a mission to save the world from an unknown threat with the aid of other sorcerers including WandaVision. The film takes place in the aftermath of the Disney+ ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’
Global Collection: $935,265,669
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