With box office hits including Universal Pictures’ ‘Wicked’, Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 4′, DreamWorks’ ‘The Wild Robot’, and Focus Features ‘Conclave’, the studios saw record-breaking attendance and ever-growing fandoms.
Take a look back at some of our top news stories of the year.
Universal Pictures’ Wicked Surpasses $700M At Global Box Office
This milestone was achieved even as the film transitioned to Premium VOD, where it became the best first week Universal has seen for any theatrical title with a premium release at $70M in one week.
DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot Takes No. 1 At the Global Box Office
The film made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, debuting with a flawless 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Despicable Me’ Franchise Crosses $5B Globally as Next ‘Minions’ Film is Announced
From box office hits to theme park adventures, ‘Despicable Me’ has grown to be an unparalleled franchise in our homes and on the big screen. With ‘Minions 3’ just announced for June 2027, the beloved characters show no sign of slowing down.
The Stunt Community is the Star of Universal’s The Fall Guy
To honor stunt performers and their stories, Universal’s “The Fall Guy” lands the first-ever “Stunt Designer” credit from SAG and DGA.
Universal Pictures’ Twisters Becomes Peacock’s Biggest Pay 1 Film Premiere Ever
In just 14 days, Twisters emerged as Peacock’s most successful Pay 1 film launch to date. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Universal’s Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan.
Kung Fu Panda 4’ Kicks Off a Global Box Office Hit, Surpassing $500M Milestone
reamWorks Animation and Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has officially crossed the $500 million mark at the global box office, highlighting the film’s continued popularity with audiences worldwide.
Oppenheimer’s Historic 7 Academy Awards
In a special night for Christopher Nolan, Universal Pictures, and the entire Oppenheimer team, the film led this year’s slate of winners with 7 wins, tying The Sting (1973), Out of Africa (1985) and Schindler’s List (1993) for the most ever for a Universal film.
