Movie Recap 2024: The Top Films Of The Year!

Anna Sophie Biallas
2024-12-13T14:25:55+01:00

It’s time for our list of the most iconic, popular, and standout films of 2024! Sit back one last time with a tub of popcorn and scroll through the titles.
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Image: Deadpool & Wolverine Filmposter / Inside Out 2 Filmposter

If you’ve been following the year’s new releases closely, now’s your chance to revisit the top films. From Pixar and DreamWorks to Warner Bros., 2024 delivered thrilling, wild, and epic cinema experiences. No matter your personal favorites, here are six of the most talked-about films of the year!

Inside Out 2

Since "Inside Out" (2015) hit theaters, no Pixar movie has seemed more deserving of a sequel. While the first installment was already a fan favorite, the long-awaited second film, released in June, exceeded even the highest expectations! Its humorous yet deeply relatable portrayal of human thoughts and emotions resonated with countless viewers.

The story of Riley and her emotions continues - but with a new twist: puberty. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear have found a way to work together, but new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui suddenly enter the scene, throwing Riley’s mind back into chaos…

Deadpool & Wolverine

For many, this was the best Marvel movie since "Avengers: Endgame" ... which came out back in 2019. Since then, the multiverse hasn’t offered much to excite fans, but "Deadpool & Wolverine" was an absolute hit. While fans would have been thrilled with a "Deadpool" sequel on its own, bringing Wolverine back into the mix was on a whole other level.

With Deadpool’s signature dark humor - starting right at Wolverine’s gravesite - a strong intro dance to “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC, plenty of digs at 20th Century Fox, and a side mission to save his timeline, Ryan Reynolds once again nailed the role of Deadpool. Hugh Jackman also fully embraced his return as Wolverine, making for the dream team out to save the world together.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

A brand-new film in the "Lord of the Rings" universe has just hit theaters - and it’s stylistically unlike anything fans have seen before. Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama has created an anime based on characters imagined by Tolkien in his books.

The story revolves around Héra, daughter of Helm Hammerhand, and takes place in Rohan, the land of the Rohirrim, long before the events of "The Lord of the Rings". It’s an emotional, humorous, and action-packed tale, with a compact storyline produced by Philippa Boyens, renowned for her work as a screenwriter on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

This film brings a fresh perspective to the franchise, breaking away from the endless stream of live-action adaptations. While the style may not appeal to every fan, the movie certainly delivers a lot of heart.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tim Burton has delivered a sequel to his creepy cult classic "Beetlejuice" from 1988! Despite nearly 40 years passing since the first film’s release, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" made a big splash this September. Fans of the original were thrilled to see Michael Keaton return as the chaotic poltergeist and Winona Ryder reprise her role as Lydia - nostalgia was definitely in full swing.

New to the cast is Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, known from the hit series "Wednesday". Beyond that, the film once again captivated Burton fans with its unique blend of horror-comedy charm.

The Wild Robot

DreamWorks also delivered another crowd-pleaser this fall: following the huge success of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" in 2022, "The Wild Robot" has also received rave reviews.

If you haven’t seen the movie yet and love animated films, make sure to check out the trailer. The story centers on a robot named Roz, who finds herself stranded on an island. There, she must adapt to her new environment - learning to communicate with animals and survive in nature. While initial challenges and programming obstacles stand in her way, Roz slowly begins to carve her own path…

Joker 2

"Joker: Folie à Deux" was one of the year’s most anticipated films, but it faced mixed reviews upon release. This time, the story doesn’t solely focus on the Joker (Joaquin Phoenix). Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga, takes center stage alongside him.

It’s worth noting before watching: Joker 2 is a musical. Fans of the genre will have an advantage here. Whether it’s your style or not, this is one to watch and decide for yourself!