Most Popular Movies 2017

This chart shows the 2017 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 2017 releases.

See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2017 - Top 2017 Worldwide

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  1
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Director: Christopher Nolan
Lead Roles: Fionn Whitehead as Tommy
Initial Theatrical Release: July 18, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: World War II, Set in France, 1940s, Nazis, Set in Germany, Mass Evacuation, War, 2018 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$190,068,280
International BO:
$322,321,731

Synopsis

Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

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  2
Transformers: The Last Knight
Transformers: The Last Knight
Director: Michael Bay
Lead Roles: Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager, Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime
Initial Theatrical Release: June 20, 2017 (Wide), released as TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT (South Korea)
Keywords: Robot, War, Archaeology, Car Chase, Redemption, Prologue, Voiceover/Narration, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on TV, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$130,168,683
International BO:
$472,724,657

Synopsis

Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager; Bumblebee; and English Lord; and an Oxford Professor. There comes a moment in everyone’s life when we are called upon to make a difference. The hunted will become heroes. Heroes will become villains. Only one world will survive: theirs, or ours.

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  3
Coco
Domestic BO:
$210,460,015
International BO:
$586,054,355

Synopsis

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

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  4
The Mummy
Domestic BO:
$80,101,125
International BO:
$329,852,780

Synopsis

Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.

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  5
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Director: Jon Watts
Lead Roles: Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes/Vulture, Zendaya as Michelle, Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 2017 (Special Engagement) (South Korea)
Keywords: Marvel Comics, Reboot, Super Villains, High School, Coming of Age, Secret Identity, Revenge, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$334,201,140
International BO:
$544,070,151

Synopsis

Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark. Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine—distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man—but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

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  6
Logan
Domestic BO:
$226,277,068
International BO:
$387,925,247

Synopsis

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

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  7
Despicable Me 3
Domestic BO:
$264,624,300
International BO:
$768,185,357

Synopsis

Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ‘80s, proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.

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Justice League
Justice League
Director: Zack Snyder
Lead Roles: Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Henry Cavill as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman, Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / Flash, Ray Fisher as Victor Stone / Cyborg
Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Ensemble, D.C. Comics, Cyborg, End of the World, Secret Identity, Surprise Twist, Alien Invasion, Scene in End Credits, Slow Motion Scene, Underwater, Set in Atlantis, Kidnap, Royalty, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$229,024,295
International BO:
$426,920,914

Synopsis

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of meta-humans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

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  9
Thor: Ragnarok
Domestic BO:
$315,058,289
International BO:
$535,424,489

Synopsis

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first, he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!

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10
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Director: Joachim Ronnin, Espen Sandberg
Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Javier Bardem as Captain Salazar, Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa
Initial Theatrical Release: May 23, 2017 (Wide), released as Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No (South Korea)
Keywords: Pirates, Haunting, On a Boat, Swashbuckler, Dwarfism, Revenge, Supernatural, Sequels With Returning Stars, Delayed Sequel, Development Hell, Scene in End Credits, Gratuitous Cameos, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Action Adventure
Classification: Based on Theme Park Ride, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Historical Fiction
Domestic BO:
$172,558,876
International BO:
$622,302,918

Synopsis

Down-on-his-luck Captain Jack is feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth, a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry, a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

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11
Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Domestic BO:
$28,370,522
International BO:
$29,054,430

Synopsis

A comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

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12
Lady Bird
Domestic BO:
$48,958,273
International BO:
$31,162,671

Synopsis

Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.

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13
Going in Style
Going in Style
Director: Zach Braff
Lead Roles: Morgan Freeman as Willie, Michael Caine as Joe, Alan Arkin as Albert
Initial Theatrical Release: April 5, 2017 (Wide) (Netherlands)
Keywords: Remake, Heist, Money Troubles, White Collar Crime, Revenge, Autumn Years, Retirement, Crime Comedy, Crime Caper
Classification: Remake, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$45,018,541
International BO:
$35,793,883

Synopsis

Lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

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14
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

Synopsis

The team’s adventures continue as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.

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15
Wolf Warrior 2
Domestic BO:
$2,721,100
International BO:
$832,753,071

Synopsis

With his career in tatters, China’s deadliest Special Forces operative has settled into a quiet life on the sea. But when he crosses paths with a sadistic band of mercenaries terrorizing innocent civilians, he must reaffirm his duty as a soldier and save the day once again. Fists (and bullets, tanks, missiles and much more) will fly.

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16
Beauty and the Beast

Synopsis

The fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.

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17
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Director: Luc Besson
Lead Roles: Dane DeHaan as Major Valerian, Cara Delevingne as Sergeant Laureline
Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 2017 (Wide), released as Валериан и градът на хилядите планети (Bulgaria)
Keywords: Set in Outer Space, Space Opera, Romance, Alien Encounters, Robot, Unrequited Love, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Heroic Adventure
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$40,479,370
International BO:
$174,618,986

Synopsis

Valerian and Laureline are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner—blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him. Under directive from their Commander, Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time—uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.

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18
Megan Leavey
Megan Leavey
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Lead Roles: Kate Mara as Megan Leavey
Initial Theatrical Release: June 9, 2017 (Wide) by Bleecker Street
Keywords: Iraq War, Animal Lead, Returning Soldiers, Biography, 2000s, Biographical Drama, 2010s
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$13,406,304
International BO:
$1,058,534

Synopsis

The true life story of a young marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy.

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19
The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman
Director: Michael Gracey
Lead Roles: Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, Zac Efron as Phillip, Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum, Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind, Zendaya as Anne Wheeler
Initial Theatrical Release: December 11, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Epic Musical, Romance, Biography, Circus, Singers, Fired, Money Troubles, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Musical, Live Action, Dramatization
Domestic BO:
$174,340,174
International BO:
$254,714,030

Synopsis

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

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20
Split
Split
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Lead Roles: James McAvoy as Dennis/Patricia/Hedwig/The Beast/Kevin Wendell Crumb/Barry/Orwell/Jade
Initial Theatrical Release: January 18, 2017 (Wide) (Philippines)
Keywords: Kidnap, Multiple Personality, Mental Illness, Villain's Point of View, Secret Sequel, Surprise Twist, Psychological Horror
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$138,141,585
International BO:
$140,613,009

Synopsis

While the mental divisions of those with dissociative disorder have long fascinated and eluded science, it is believed that some can also manifest unique physical attributes for each for each personality, a cognitive and physiological prism within a single being. Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him—as well as everyone around him—as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

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21
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Synopsis

Four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game’s jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji—Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be stuck in the game forever…

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22
47 Meters Down
Domestic BO:
$44,307,193
International BO:
$18,326,512

Synopsis

Two sisters vacationing in Mexico become trapped in a shark cage on the ocean floor. As their oxygen starts to run out and with great white sharks circling them, the sisters must find a way to get to the surface alive.

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23
Jane
Jane
Director: Brett Morgen
Initial Theatrical Release: October 20, 2017 (Limited) by Abramorama Films
Keywords: Biography, Animal Lead, Field Scientists, Research Scientist
Classification: Compilation, Documentary, Live Action, Factual
Domestic BO:
$1,723,379
International BO:
$635,115

Synopsis

Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of Jane Goodall—a trailblazer who defied the odds to become one of the world’s most admired conservationists.

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24
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Director: Kelly Asbury
Lead Roles: Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Joe Manganiello as Hefty Smurf, Jack McBrayer as Clumsy Smurf, Danny Pudi as Brainy Smurf
Initial Theatrical Release: March 24, 2017 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
Keywords: Reboot, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Road Trip, Animal Lead, Voiceover/Narration, Prologue, Non-Chronological, Underground, Rescue, Family Movie, Directing Yourself, Scene in End Credits, Family Adventure
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction
Domestic BO:
$45,020,282
International BO:
$152,558,304

Synopsis

A mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

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25
Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Lead Roles: Ryan Gosling as “K”, Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, Jared Leto as Wallace, Ana de Armas as Joi, Sylvia Hoeks as Luv, Dave Bautista as Sapper Morton
Initial Theatrical Release: September 29, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
Keywords: Delayed Sequel, Robot, Post Apocalypse, Police Procedural, Film Noir, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$92,054,159
International BO:
$165,754,600

Synopsis

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

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