2016 wasn’t necessarily a banner year for the film industry, but there were a few movies that stood out. Let’s go through the top 20 highest-grossing movies of the past year as reported by the website BoxOfficeMojo.com.
20. Central Intelligence
20. Central Intelligence
This action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart grossed nearly $127.5 million from June 17 to September 1.
19. Ghostbusters
19. Ghostbusters
The Ghostbusters remake debuted on July 15 and grossed over $128 million before closing on November 10.
18. Sing
18. Sing
Sing just debuted on December 21 and has already grossed over $140 million.
17. Kung Fu Panda 3
17. Kung Fu Panda 3
Who doesn't love pandas? The lovable panda Po came back to theaters on January 29 and grossed over $143 million before it closed on July 21.
16. Trolls
16. Trolls
This animated children's favorite came out on November 4 and has grossed over $149 million to date.
15. X-Men: Apocalypse
15. X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse followed Deadpool in 2016 and didn't do nearly as well. The second X-Men movie of the year grossed just over $155 million after it debuted on May 27.
14. Star Trek Beyond
14. Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek fans were treated to a new release in 2016 and the movie has grossed over $158 million since its debut on July 22.
13. Jason Bourne
13. Jason Bourne
The next chapter in the Jason Bourne chronicles hit theaters on July 29 and has grossed over $162 million to date.
12. Moana
12. Moana
This animated kids movie hit theaters the week of Thanksgiving and has grossed over $203 million to date.
11. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
11. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
This film was directed by David Yates and the screenplay was written by J.K. Rowling. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them hit theaters on November 18 and has grossed over $221 million.
10. Doctor Strange
10. Doctor Strange
Yet another sci-fi film, Doctor Strange made its debut on November 4 and has grossed over $229 million to date.
9. Suicide Squad
9. Suicide Squad
Directed by David Ayer, Suicide Squad debuted on August 5 and has grossed over $325 million.
8. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
8. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
The latest in the Justice League Film Series opened on March 25 and has grossed over $330 million to date.
7. Zootopia
7. Zootopia
Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, Zootopia has grossed over $341 million since opening on March 4.
6. Deadpool
6. Deadpool
The latest installment in the X-Men series debuted on the weekend of February 12 and has grossed over $363 million.
5. The Jungle Book
5. The Jungle Book
Directed by Jon Favreau and narrated by Ben Kingsley, The Jungle Book hit theaters on April 15 and grossed over $364 million.
4. The Secret Life of Pets
4. The Secret Life of Pets
The Secret Life of Pets came out the weekend of July 8 and has grossed over $368 million.
3. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
3. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has only been out since December 16, but the movie has already grossed over $393 million.
2. Captain America: Civil War
2. Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War opened on the weekend of May 6 and has grossed over $408 million to date.
1. Finding Dory
1. Finding Dory
From the same company that brought you Finding Nemo, Finding Dory hit theaters in 2016 and has grossed over $486 million to date.
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