Most Popular Movies 2023

This chart shows the 2023 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2023 releases.

See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2023 - Top 2023 Worldwide

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  1
Haunted Mansion
Haunted Mansion
Director: Justin Simien
Lead Roles: Lakeith Lee Stanfield as Ben Matthias, Tiffany Haddish as Harriet, Owen Wilson as Father Kent, Danny DeVito as Bruce Davis, Rosario Dawson as Gabbie
Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 2023 (Wide) by Walt Disney, released as Le Manoir hanté et les 999 Fantômes (France)
Keywords: Family Adventure, Reboot, Development Hell, Horror Comedy
Classification: Based on Theme Park Ride, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$67,653,287
International BO:
$47,144,702

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  2
Oppenheimer
Domestic BO:
$329,862,540
International BO:
$634,933,978

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  3
Wonka
Wonka
Director: Paul King
Lead Roles: Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka
Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2023 (Wide) by Warner Bros (Spain)
Keywords: Prequel
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Musical, Live Action, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$218,321,453
International BO:
$413,014,257

Synopsis

The wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

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  4
Migration
Migration
Director: Benjamin Renner
Lead Roles: Kumail Nanjiani as Mack Mallard, Elizabeth Banks as Pam Mallard, Caspar Jennings as Dax Mallard, Tresi Gazal as Gwen Mallard
Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2023 (Wide) by Universal Pictures International (France)
Keywords: Family Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$127,019,510
International BO:
$162,662,396

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Poor Things
Poor Things
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Lead Roles: Emma Stone as Bella Baxter
Initial Theatrical Release: December 8, 2023 (Limited) by Searchlight Pictures
Keywords: Romance, Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes, 2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$34,546,845
International BO:
$78,003,093

Synopsis

The tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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Journey to Bethlehem
Journey to Bethlehem
Director: Adam Anders
Lead Roles: Fiona Palomo as Mary, Milo Manheim as Joseph, Antonio Banderas as King Herod
Initial Theatrical Release: November 10, 2023 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Keywords: Faith-Based Film, Christians, Religious, Family Musical
Classification: Based on Religious Text, Musical, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$6,820,796
International BO:
$947,375

Synopsis

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling of the timeless story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

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Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey
Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey
Director: Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Initial Theatrical Release: January 26, 2023 (Special Engagement) by Cinemex (Mexico)
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$2,068,834
International BO:
$3,160,061

Synopsis

The days of adventures and merriment have come to an end, as Christopher Robin, now a young man, has left Winnie-The-Pooh and Piglet to fend for themselves. As time passes, feeling angry and abandoned, the two become feral. After getting a taste for blood, Winnie-The-Pooh and Piglet set off to find a new source of food. It’s not long before their bloody rampage begins.

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The Flash
The Flash
Director: Andy Muschietti
Lead Roles: Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/The Flash
Initial Theatrical Release: June 13, 2023 (Wide), released as The Flash (闪电侠) (China)
Keywords: D.C. Comics, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Action Adventure, Development Hell
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$108,167,507
International BO:
$158,382,825

Synopsis

Barry Allen, AKA The Flash pushes the limits of his superpowers in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.

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  9
Late Night with the Devil
Late Night with the Devil
Director: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
Lead Roles: David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy, Laura Gordon as Dr. June Ross-Mitchell, Ian Bliss as Carmichael Hunt, Fayssal Bazzi as Christou, Ingrid Torelli as Lilly, Rhys Auteri
Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Keywords: Found footage horror, Found Footage, 1970s, TV Industry, Talk Show, Supernatural, Paranormal Investigation, Psychics, Mass Suicide, Lone Survivor
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction
Domestic BO:
$2,834,867
International BO:
$279,591

Synopsis

A live television broadcast of a popular late night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.

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10
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Director: Blitz Bazawule
Lead Roles: Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, Colman Domingo as Albert “Mister” Johnson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Celie (young), Corey Hawkins as Harpo Johnson, H.E.R. as Squeak, Halle Bailey as Nettie (young), Fantasia Barrino as Celie Harris-Johnson
Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 2023 (Wide), released as The Color Purple (Цвет лиловый) (Russia (CIS))
Keywords: Epic Musical, African Americans, Remake, Coming of Age
Classification: Based on Musical or Opera, Musical, Live Action, Historical Fiction
Domestic BO:
$60,619,191
International BO:
$6,897,353

Synopsis

A decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

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11
One Life
One Life
Director: James Hawes
Lead Roles: Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton (Older), Johnny Flynn as Nicholas Winton (Younger), Helena Bonham Carter as Babi Winton
Initial Theatrical Release: December 21, 2023 (Wide) by Eagle Pictures (Italy)
Keywords: Holocaust, Biographical Drama, 1930s, Same Role, Multiple Actors, 1980s, Refugee
Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$3,932,559
International BO:
$24,676,718

Synopsis

Nicholas “Nicky” Winton is a young London broker who helped rescue hundreds of predominately Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before Nazi occupation closed the borders on the verge of World War II. Fifty years later, Nicky is haunted by the fate of those he wasn’t able to bring to safety.

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12
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Lead Roles: Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser
Initial Theatrical Release: April 4, 2023 (Wide), released as The Super Mario Bros. Movie (超级马力欧兄弟大电影) (China)
Keywords: Ensemble, Prince/Princess, Royalty, Good vs. Evil, Action Comedy
Classification: Based on Game, Action, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$574,934,330
International BO:
$787,904,916

Synopsis

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach, Mario taps into his own power.

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13
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Director: James Wan
Lead Roles: Jason Momoa as Arthur / Aquaman, Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius
Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 2023 (Wide) by Warner Bros, released as Aquaman y el Reino Perdido (Spain)
Keywords: Action Adventure, D.C. Comics, Underwater, Royalty
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$124,481,226
International BO:
$309,599,184

Synopsis

When an ancient power is unleashed, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an unlikely ally to protect Atlantis, and the world, from irreversible devastation.

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14
Barbie
Barbie
Director: Greta Gerwig
Lead Roles: Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, Will Ferrell as Mattel CEO, Alexandra Shipp as Writer Barbie, Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie, Ana Cruz Kayne as Judge Barbie, Hari Nef as Doctor Barbie, Emma Mackey as Physicist Barbie, Issa Rae as President Barbie, Ritu Arya as Journalist Barbie, Michael Cera as Allan, Dua Lipa as Mermaid Barbie, Nicola Coughlan as Diplomat Barbie, Sharon Rooney as Lawyer Barbie, Kingsley Ben-Adir as Ken, Ncuti Gatwa as Ken, Simu Liu as Ken, Scott Evans as Ken, Emerald Fennell as Midge, Jamie Demetriou as toy company employee, Connor Swindells as toy company intern, America Ferrera as Gloria, Ariana Greenblatt as Sasha
Initial Theatrical Release: July 19, 2023 (Wide) by Warner Bros. (France)
Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, F-Rated, Exile, Romance, 2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Classification: Based on Toy, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$636,238,421
International BO:
$797,194,408

Synopsis

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

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15
Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ最新作)
Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ最新作)
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Lead Roles: Ryunosuke Kamiki as Koichi Shikishima
Initial Theatrical Release: November 3, 2023 (Wide) by Toho Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Keywords: Post War, Monster, Set in Japan, Kaiju, Action Adventure
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$56,418,793
International BO:
$47,936,948

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16
Meg 2: The Trench
Meg 2: The Trench
Director: Ben Wheatley
Lead Roles: Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
Initial Theatrical Release: July 29, 2023 (Wide) (China)
Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Underwater, Action Horror
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$82,633,033
International BO:
$311,666,127

Synopsis

With time running out, expert deep sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer, against the wishes of his daughter Suyin, to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from an unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon.

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17
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Director: David F. Sandberg
Lead Roles: Zachary Levi as Shazam, Rachel Zegler as Anthea, Helen Mirren as Hespera, Lucy Liu as Kalypso
Initial Theatrical Release: March 15, 2023 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Action Adventure, Adopted Family, Secret Identity
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$57,721,819
International BO:
$74,554,356

Synopsis

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.

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18
The Marvels
The Marvels
Director: Nia DaCosta
Lead Roles: Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel
Initial Theatrical Release: November 8, 2023 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Italy)
Keywords: Action Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$84,500,223
International BO:
$115,206,027

Synopsis

Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences see her shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with two other superheroes to form the Marvels.

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In the Land of Saints and Sinners
In the Land of Saints and Sinners
Director: Robert Lorenz
Lead Roles: Liam Neeson as Finbar Murphy, Kerry Condon as Doireann McCann, Jack Gleeson as Kevin Lynch, Ciaran Hinds as Vincent O’Shea
Initial Theatrical Release: October 19, 2023 (Limited) by Madman Cinema (New Zealand)
Keywords: Action Thriller, The Past Catching up with You, Set in Ireland, 1970s
Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
International BO:
$942,250

Synopsis

Ireland, 1970s. Eager to leave his dark past behind, Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in the remote coastal town of Glencolmcille, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. But when a menacing crew of terrorists arrive, led by a ruthless woman named Doirean, Finbar is drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, forcing him to choose between exposing his secret identity or defending his friends and neighbors.

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20
Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle
Director: Angel Manuel Soto
Lead Roles: Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, Adriana Barraza as Nana Reyes, Damian Alcazar as Alberto Reyes, Raoul Trujillo as Carapax, Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord, George Lopez as Rudy Reyes, Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord
Initial Theatrical Release: August 16, 2023 (Wide) by Warner Bros. (France)
Keywords: Action Adventure, Origin Story
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$72,541,501
International BO:
$56,235,516

Synopsis

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the super hero Blue Beetle.

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21
Trolls Band Together
Trolls Band Together
Director: Tim Heitz
Lead Roles: Anna Kendrick as Poppy, Justin Timberlake as Branch
Initial Theatrical Release: October 12, 2023 (Wide) by United International Pictures, released as Trolls 3: Se armó la banda (Argentina)
Keywords: Family Adventure, Romance
Classification: Based on Toy, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$102,996,915
International BO:
$106,466,724

Synopsis

After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy and Branch are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

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22
House Party
House Party
Director: Calmatic
Lead Roles: Tosin Cole as Damon, Jacob Latimore as Kevin, Karen Obilom as Venus, D.C. Young Fly as Vic, Scott Mescudi as Himself
Initial Theatrical Release: January 12, 2023 (Wide) by Warner Bros, released as House Party — Fake It Till You Make It (Germany)
Keywords: Set in Los Angeles, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Parties Gone Wild
Classification: Remake, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$9,011,251
International BO:
$202,484

Synopsis

When a pair of down on their luck house cleaners discover they’re assigned to clean the mansion of Lebron James while he’s overseas, they decide to make a life-changing decision to throw a giant party in a quest for immortality and some cash. As the party gets out of control and one of Lebron’s championship rings goes missing, they will be launched into a wild night that they will never forget.

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23
Mon chat et moi, la grande aventure de rrou
International BO:
$62,221

Synopsis

Follows the journey of Clémence and her kitten, Lou, as they leave Paris to spend the holidays in the countryside. While there, Lou enjoys the wildlife and befriends a white kitten who prowls in the woods.

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24
Problemista
Problemista
Director: Julio Torres
Lead Roles: Julio Torres as Alejandro
Initial Theatrical Release: March 8, 2023 (Limited) by A24
Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, Immigration, Artists, Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$1,296,467

Synopsis

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.

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25
The Zone of Interest
Domestic BO:
$8,542,224
International BO:
$14,225,936

Synopsis

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

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