The year 2023 was special for Hollywood movies. They made over $9 billion globally from their films. This was more than the $9 billion they made in 2019. What made this victory even more amazing was that it happened during a worldwide sickness. This caused people all over the globe to change how they watch movies.
So, how did Hollywood get this job done? The answer comes from a mix of things like how much people like franchises, the attractiveness of new stories, different types of books and how advanced tech is getting.
In 2023, big movie franchises were very important for making lots of money. They made eight out of the top ten money-making films of that year. Barbie was the top winner among them, making $1.4 billion and being the first movie since 2019 to pass the billion-dollar limit. The movie, with Margot Robbie as the famous doll, was liked for its strong message, beautiful looks and fun tunes.
In 2023, popular movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie with live-action and animation, Oppenheimer about the man who created atomic bombs starring Cillian Murphy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 finishing the space adventures of Marvel heroes.
