As 2024 concludes several blockbuster movies and acclaimed films are now accessible to stream from the comfort of homes creating access opportunities to a vast number of viewers including the huge successes of both Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine now streaming on Disney+. Inside Out 2 made $1.6 billion at global box offices which secured eighth place globally in film releases ever while also Deadpool & Wolverine earned over 1.3 billion worldwide becoming highest grossing R rated movie to date, thus bringing these cinematic experiences to larger audiences across a diverse range of streaming platforms.
Blockbuster and Award-Contending Titles Reach Streaming Platforms from Max to Peacock
Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two another of 2024's top performers that grossed over 714 million worldwide is available on Max as this title adds another blockbuster to a robust on-demand catalogue for home viewers. A large number of Oscar nominated films also emerged to provide strong counter programming during this busy entertainment season including Demi Moore's “The Substance" on Mubi and Conclave now on Peacock along with some highly talked about releases on Netflix such as “Maria” “The Piano Lesson" “Will & Harper” and “Emilia Perez” giving more opportunities for audiences to view award winning projects.
Numerous underseen indie projects such as Janet Planet on Max and Didi on Peacock join well loved comedies “Thelma” from Hulu and “My Old Ass” available on Prime Video on these streaming services which expand the diversity of options during the viewing season. Shudder has provided horror options this year which are now available and includes “Oddity” “Late Night With the Devil” plus “In a Violent Nature” giving niche audiences the ability to select what they love most. Furthermore movies such as "Furiosa" available on Max and The Fall Guy on Peacock that did not see massive success in theatres have now found new viewing audience that missed out initially showing that all types of movies have their place even if they are not as financially successful as some other film projects in 2024.
Inside Out 2 and Conclave Emerge as Early Favorites From Different Genres in Streaming Market
Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 which earned 1.6 billion dollars worldwide became a must see of the year making its debut on Disney+ and was hailed by Variety’s Peter Debruge stating that Inside Out 2 went deeper and more personal as a movie similar to Toy Story. The screen writers Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein contributed major new innovations to the core character building and even visualizations of core memories that expanded how this kind of movie has developed within Pixar and the studio's approach to these kinds of stories. Edward Berger directs Conclave which is a thriller featuring Ralph Fiennes as a Catholic cardinal who questions his devotion as he heads the search for new pope during a difficult time with political intrigue. Conclave became an immediate awards season hopeful by both movie enthusiasts and industry experts alike.
Twisters and Dune Part Two Highlight Action and Sci-fi Offerings on Streaming Platforms
Twisters released by Universal during summer grossed over 370 million globally focusing on storm chasers which stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones with a supporting cast of Anthony Ramos and David Corenswet. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer with Lee Isaac Chung in a directing role allowing for a blending of both indie-style character drama to a more mainstream summer blockbuster genre. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two continues a series with a significant sci-fi franchise bringing moments with real-life character interactions into what Peter Debruge identified as awe inspiring universe which resulted in many people wanting a long lasting movie franchise like the “Star Wars” projects of past. The movie managed to greatly simplify intricate plot points into easily accessible narrative thus creating wider fan access.
Juror #2 and Furiosa Lead Studio Projects With Notable Directorial and Performance Elements
Clint Eastwood's morality drama “Juror #2” appeared in a direct-to-stream move that surprised many given his iconic status. Variety highlights Nicolas Hoult's excellent acting who played a person trying a person when guilty of similar things. George Millers “Furiosa” acted as “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel however it did not do as well at the box office but nevertheless it provided Anya Taylor-Joy’s intense commitment in titular role plus “darkly bedazzling” visuals. The complex storyline and unique acting choices of the cast highlighted different ideas of this franchise and also the studio’s direction when putting out certain properties.
Civil War, The Substance, and It Ends With Us Deliver Unique Viewing Experiences on Demand
Alex Garland's “Civil War" was also a strong performer for studios that accumulated 122 million worldwide presenting a jaded war photographer played by Kirsten Dunst that goes through a war torn version of America and includes supporting cast like Wagner Moura Stephen McKinley Henderson with Nick Offerman providing important scenes that help move narrative along. “The Substance” starred Demi Moore who created both great box office and great awards conversation for unique plotline along with Margaret Qualley playing her younger counterpart creating highly engaging film sequences. Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us adapted from Colleen Hoover novel achieved over 350 million global total where she played flower shop owner trying to escape relationship which caused Variety to label this an affecting adaptation providing audiences with new ideas in their film experience.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Huge Box Office Success on Disney+ Highlight Fan Excitement and Demand
Deadpool & Wolverine which is second highest grossing title of 2024 accumulated a strong 1.3 billion worldwide as R rated content available on Disney+. This move brought Wade Wilson’s Deadpool and Wolverine together to save their world providing new challenges in the film which combines different universes and properties previously seen in 20th Century Fox catalogue into a larger collaborative film narrative. Marvel Cinematic Universe and Deadpool universes meet for what is hopefully a series of collaborative character based content expansions with possible spin offs and further expanded franchise possibilities moving forward into other movie projects from studio.
Oscar-Caliber Performances Steal the Show with Emilia Perez and Maria Offering Powerful Character Studies
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez” musical drama garnered the best actress award at Cannes for Karla Sofía Gascón along with Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz and created new conversation around Oscar-caliber performance and a deep look into very specific character portrayals that subvert the norms. Angelina Jolie took on an emotional performance in Pablo Larrain's “Maria” acting as doomed opera singer Maria Callas who looks to an emotional conclusion to what Variety calls an extraordinary job. Angelina Jolie provides a key component for her highly engaging on-screen presence.
The Piano Lesson from Netflix featured Samuel L Jackson and John David Washington which focuses a family history and struggles set in the aftermath of great depression as seen through character relationships using a key piano as source of family conflict. The actors revived roles previously taken during Broadway showing further showing a connection across stage and screen mediums. "Nightbitch" the Hulu original movie showcased Amy Adams who acted as a mother with the feral instincts of a wild dog which won her golden globe nomination in this well received movie.
Long-Awaited Sequels and Unique Storylines Define Box Office Winners Such as Beetlejuice and "A Quiet Place: Day One"
Tim Burton's sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has brought 451 million worldwide earnings when combining past characters such as Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder along with new additions like Jenna Ortega further solidifying that there is fan interest in projects that highlight key previous characters. “A Quiet Place: Day One” prequel movie set during the first day of an alien invasion stars both Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn and the project accumulated 261 million at box office further creating a dedicated fan base.
Unique perspectives appeared in films such as "Janet Planet" which showcased the complexities of a single mother raising young daughter during coming-of-age experience or through “I Saw the TV Glow” which looked at television fandom and also reality. “Fly Me to the Moon” featured Scarlett Johansson alongside Channing Tatum in a rom-com role which highlighted alternate narratives that could have happened in history around Apollo 11 in a movie which some feel deserved more viewing after missing opportunity during theater run time while My Old Ass brought in an amazing concept that showed communication across the timeline for coming-of-age themes. “Thelma” allowed June Squibb who was 94 years old take on a lead role highlighting the importance of representation in new projects and the significance of unique casting decisions to better support stories and reach more diverse fanbases.
Shudder Delivers Horror Flicks, and Netflix Focuses on Documentaries and Intimate Human Stories
Shudder provided fan bases with high quality horror options through several film titles, with both "Oddity" and also “Late Night with the Devil” taking center stage by showcasing both the droll comedy with moments of great intensity and outright horror. “In a Violent Nature” utilized a new point of view when showing horror sequences told completely through perspective of killer which allowed a uniquely new story telling process within horror that expanded genre conventions to great acclaim. Netflix’s ”Woman of the Hour” brought the true story of “The Dating Game” contest to focus on Cheryl Bradshaw who selected Rodney Alcala as a possible date who also turned out to be a serial killer highlighting dark side of fame and also connections between popular culture with real life horrific events.
Didi and Bird from Peacock and Mubi provided intimate view into the adolescent experiences while “La Chimera” added grave robbing story from Italy using many character explorations. “Will & Harper” explores true-life story between Will Ferrell and Harper Steele when documenting their life experiences and journey together on screen while "His Three Daughters” took us inside of a complicated family setting. "Hit Man” demonstrated talent from Glen Powell through various performance and direction elements showcasing multi layered talent and experience across film industry while "The Fall Guy" did similar and demonstrated Ryan Gosling’s capabilities in film which deserves a greater following due to their production quality. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" allowed continued connections within series providing good old style movie experience and "The Bikeriders" explored the dynamics of Chicago motorcycle group in 60’s as an American period piece exploring similar ideas to "Godfather" project using multi layered performance style, with "Daughters" using visual styles for dance scenes while following young girls exploring connections with incarcerated fathers. Finally Sasquatch Sunset used absurdity in story elements showing hairy man beasts navigating world which explored both horror and humour equally showing multiple tonal sensibilities which were available throughout 2024.