Box Office Records Broken in 2022: Which Movies Made the Most Money?

The end of the film business has been dramatically overstated in the media. When Covid-19 stopped movie theatres in 2020 and 2021, several commentators predicted that it would be the end of the cinematic experience. Covid or Bust!

As an increasing number of Americans learn to live with the epidemic, box office receipts continue to increase. Several films released during the 2022 calendar year achieved the coveted $100 million mark at the American box office. With the release of the highly anticipated "Avatar: The Way of Water," the last blockbuster of 2022, Hollywood earned billions of dollars.

Moris Media, the top Digital Marketing and Celebrity Management agency in India, presents the performance of the top 10 movies that is definitely spearheading this revival of the industry.

"Top Gun II: Maverick" by Paramount Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $718 million

Being released a long 36 years after the first "Top Gun" (1986), the sequel starring Tom Cruise proved to be the ideal blend of nostalgia and action for viewers of all ages. This is unquestionably a big office blockbuster. Maverick returns to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program as a teacher in the high-flying aviation film, which was directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Avatar: The Water Path by 20th Century Studios:

Box Office Collection: $675 million

Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaa return in James Cameron's widely anticipated "Avatar" sequel (2009). This time around, their Na'vi characters are forced to flee a fresh wave of humans and seek sanctuary with the Metkayina, a tribe of water-based animals headed by Kate Winslet and Cliff Curtis.

Black Panther: Eternal Wakanda by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $453 million

After Chadwick Boseman's passing in 2020, director Ryan Coogler achieved the impossible by creating a sequel that paid respect to him and progressed the plot. "Wakanda Forever" centres on T'Challa's sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) and mother Ramonda (Angela Bassett) as they battle a new water-based danger posed by the Talokan civilisation.

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Insanity by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $411 million

"Doctor Strange 2" is the top-grossing Marvel film of 2022. This newest MCU instalment, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the eponymous wizard and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, is the first movie really embrace the horror genre, with many fans viewing it with their fingers cracked.

Jurassic Park: Dominion by Universal Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $376 million

Welcome to the sixth and final instalment of Jurassic Park. Director Colin Trevorrow announces the conclusion of the saga by combining the original actors (Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldberg) with the newcomers (Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard) as they attempt to preserve the continent from the dinosaur menace. Although reviews from reviewers were divided, crowds devoured it with the fury of a T-Rex devouring a goat.

Despicable Me: The Rise of Gru by Universal Pictures

Box Office Collection: $369 million

This fifth instalment in the "Despicable Me" series surpassed all expectations when it debuted during the Fourth of July holiday. The film depicts the genesis of the supervillain Gru (voiced by Steve Carell).

The Batman by Warner Bros.:

Box Office Collection: $369 million

Matt Reeves's rendition of "The Batman" has a dark noir aesthetic, and reviewers and moviegoers ate it up in cinemas (before it shifted over to HBO Max). Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) investigates corruption in Gotham City while encountering famous foes such as Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz), the Riddler (Paul Dano), and the Penguin (Colin Farrell).

Thor: Love and Lightning by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $343 million

Chris Hemsworth's Thor returns in the 29th Marvel Cinematic Universe film, and this time he's accompanied by a hammer-wielding Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). The campy film is directed by Taika Waititi and stars Christian Bale as Gorr the God Slayer, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Russell Crowe as Zeus.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Paramount Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $190 million

The adventure comedy follows the narrative of Ben Schwartz's spoken protagonist from the Sega video game as he attempts to outwit Jim Carrey's mad scientist, Doctor Robotnik. The first 2020 film barely grossed $148 million in the United States, so studio executives will definitely jump through hoops in order to make a third instalment in the blue hedgehog series.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish by Universal Pictures:

Box Office Collection: $180 million

This well-received sequel to "Puss in Boots" is part of the "Shrek" series (2011). Chris Miller is replaced by Joel Crawford as director, but Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault reprise their roles as fan-favourite creatures Puss in Boots and Kitty Softpaws, respectively.

The industry is upbeat that the movies in 2023 will surpass these numbers even further.