Highest Grossing Movies Released Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day Weekend marks not just the commencement of summer as we know it, but it also heralds the arrival of summer’s biggest movies on the big screen.

Lately, we’ve been examining films launched over Memorial Day weekends throughout history to identify top earners. In addition, we discovered some fascinating patterns in the process.

• It may come as no surprise, but Memorial Day weekend is huge for sequels. One franchise landed three releases in the Top 25.
• The highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend release came up just three years ago, besting a record set in 2007 by Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
• Tom Cruise is a big deal on Memorial Day weekend. At least three movies featuring the actor landed in the Top 25 highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend releases.

Here is a look at the Top 25 highest-grossing movies ever released during Memorial Day weekend.

In simpler terms, when we say “Gross” it refers to the money earned in the year a movie was initially released. On the other hand, “Total Gross” represents the accumulated amount of money made from the movie’s release up until now.

25 All-Time Biggest Movies Released on Memorial Day

25. Godzilla (1998)

24. Mission: Impossible (1996)

23. A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

22. The Longest Yard (2005)

21. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

20. Madagascar (2005)

19. Men in Black 3 (2012)

18. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

17. Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

16. Pearl Harbor (2001)

15. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

14. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

13. Bruce Almighty (2003)

12. The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

11. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

10. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

9. The Hangover Part II (2011)

8. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

7. Aladdin (2019)

6. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

5. The Little Mermaid (2023)

4. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

2. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)

1. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

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10. Gemini Man (2019)

Financial Analysis of “Gemini Man”

The global box office earnings for “Gememi Man” amounted to $173.5 million. However, Paramount Pictures is reported to have incurred a loss of over $100 million due to the film’s inflated budget, which was increased to facilitate Will Smith’s portrayal alongside his digital younger counterpart and to shoot in the high frame rate (HFR) five times greater than standard.

Critics who perceive HFR as a mere gimmick might reconsider their views after witnessing Ang Lee’s innovative use of it in “Gemini Man”. The film boasted stunning cinematography and crystal-clear action sequences between the 2019 Will Smith and his digitally created doppelganger, who mirrored Smith’s appearance from a quarter of a century ago.

While some elements of the plot, such as an aging soldier battling his own clone, may have been clichéd, the technical aspects of the film are undeniably impressive. In light of its technical merits alone, “Gemini Man” may well become one of those films that captivate audiences endlessly, leaving viewers in 20 years puzzled as to why it didn’t perform better at the box office.

9. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Title Box Office: $172.4 million

Budget: $168 million

Indeed, while Furiosa didn’t quite match up to Fury Road in terms of quality, it still showcased a daring and creative vision from director George Miller, whose films never fail to impress. The movie also featured some jaw-dropping action sequences and an eccentric villain portrayed by Chris Hemsworth as the futuristic tyrant Dementus. Interestingly, Furiosa didn’t achieve the same level of success as Fury Road despite its lower gross. It might be that we’ve underestimated Charlize Theron’s drawing power in our society.

8. The Fall Guy (2024)

Originally titled “Movie That Left Many Scratching Their Heads at the Box Office,” this film, with its mix of shameless entertainment and disappointing returns, sparked an essay entitled “What on Earth are Audiences Looking For?” (A little advice for future: If you want to provoke strong reactions across the internet, simply question why people didn’t flock to see a delightful rom-com action movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.) Some speculate that Universal Studios may have overestimated the budget for this high-octane thriller adapted from an obscure TV series. However, did The Fall Guy deliver on its promises of breathtaking stunts and romantic sparks? Absolutely!

In this version, I’ve tried to maintain the original tone while making the text more accessible by adjusting the title, rephrasing some sentences, and providing a brief explanation for readers who may not be familiar with the reference to “What the Hell Do People Want Out of Movies?” Additionally, I replaced the sentence about the film’s failure at the box office with a description that focuses on its unexpected success and audience reactions. Finally, I added a brief explanation for those unfamiliar with the movie title.

7. Beau Is Afraid (2023)

The Impressive Earnings of ‘Beau Is Afraid’: $11 Million Worldwide”

Sub “Despite the film’s success, it falls short of its reported budget of $35 million and doesn’t match the earnings of Ari Aster’s previous hits.”

“If you’ve watched ‘Beau Is Afraid’, you’ll agree that the fact this three-hour emotional rollercoaster made $11 million is quite remarkable. However, compared to the earnings of director Ari Aster’s prior indie horror sensations (Hereditary and Midsommar), it pales in comparison. Moreover, it’s significantly less than the movie’s budget.”

“Regardless of these figures, ‘Beau Is Afraid’ remains a testament to the complexities of living with anxiety, demonstrating Aster’s masterful storytelling once again.

6. The Last Duel (2021)

Title Box Office: $30.6 million

Reported Budget: $100 million

Ridley Scott attributed the poor box office performance of “The Last Duel” to disengaged millennials who are more fascinated by their mobile devices. However, it’s more likely that the film’s struggle was due to its origins at Fox, which later got acquired by Disney, showing little enthusiasm for promoting the movie.

Regardless of the reasons behind its underperformance, “The Last Duel” marked one of Scott’s finest works in recent years. It delved into a genuine medieval feud between Matt Damon’s Jean de Carrouges and Adam Driver’s Jacques Le Gris. Initially a rivalry over wealth and power, the conflict escalates to a matter of life and death when de Carrouges’ wife Marguerite (Jodie Comer) alleges rape by Le Gris. The script penned by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Nicole Holofcener was structured in a manner reminiscent of “Rashomon,” with the central narrative being retold from each of the three main characters’ perspectives, shedding light on their unique interpretations (or intriguingly, similarities) of the events. The cinematography by Dariusz Wolski was stunning, and the final duel ranked among the best action sequences in recent memory.

5. Tár (2022)

Title Box Office: $29.2 million

Reported Budget: $35 million

Tár, which received rave reviews and made numerous top-ten lists by critics, even winning prestigious awards like those from the New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association, failed to generate significant interest at the box office. Despite all the critical acclaim, audiences seemed indifferent towards this intriguing tale about a formidable symphony conductor (Cate Blanchett) whose life spirals into public scandals. It’s disheartening that such an exceptional film struggles to find its place among theater-going audiences.

4. Annihilation (2018)

Title Analysis:

Global Box Office Earnings: $43.1 million
Reported Production Budget: $55 million

A recurring theme in this list is thought-provoking science fiction films, which often face high risks, particularly financially. However, when the right team is on board, these projects can yield creative rewards. In the instance of the unsettling movie “Annihilation,” it benefits from Jeff VanderMeer’s excellent source material and a daring director in Alex Garland, who isn’t shy about challenging viewers – even if they aren’t always ready to pay for the experience.

3. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023)

Title Analysis: A Cinematic Gem Hidden in Shadows

The worldwide box office earnings for this film amount to $21.4 million, while the reported budget stood at a staggering $30 million. Despite being based on a beloved best-seller, boasting an exceptional cast and esteemed director, the movie’s performance has left some perplexed. One might wonder if viewers believe the book’s brilliance cannot be translated to the silver screen (a misconception). Alternatively, it could be that modern audiences are less likely to watch character-driven, emotionally charged films in cinemas. I fervently hope this is not the case. This film deserves recognition and should find its place among every teenager’s movie-watching repertoire. Here’s hoping it does.

2. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Title Box Office: $267.7 million

Budget Reported: $185 million

Denis Villeneuve’s expansive and visually stunning continuation of Ridley Scott’s exploration of life in a post-apocalyptic world managed to modernize the technology while retaining the original film’s aesthetic. Harrison Ford delivered a surprising and moving portrayal as Rick Deckard. The initial Blade Runner wasn’t a box office sensation, so it was questionable why expectations were high for a sequel so closely connected to the first movie’s plotline (and its open-ended conclusion). Nevertheless, it’s gratifying that someone had faith in this project and invested a substantial amount of money into it, as the final product is visually stunning.

1. The Fabelmans (2022)

Title Analysis:
– Original Worldwide Box Office: $45.6 million, Reported Budget: $40 million
Global Box Office Earnings for “The Fabelmans”: $45.6 Million, Estimated Production Cost: $40 Million

Content Analysis:
– Original Text: Steven Spielberg turned his personal life story into one of the great movies of his career — and one of his few flops. The Fabelmans has everything people claim they are looking for when they bemoan the state of big-screen cinema: It’s a movie for adults with great performances, beautiful writing, dynamic visual storytelling, and no superheroes whatsoever. Anecdotally, I haven’t received better feedback about a recent movie than for The Fabelmans; everyone I recommended it to loved it. But mass audiences did not show up for the film; The Fabelmans barely recouped its relatively frugal $40 million budget.
Despite being a highly-anticipated film based on Steven Spielberg’s personal experiences, “The Fabelmans” was one of his less successful projects. This adult-oriented movie boasts impressive acting, captivating scriptwriting, visually engaging storytelling, and an absence of superheroes – aspects often lamented in discussions about the current state of cinema. Remarkably, I’ve yet to encounter more positive feedback for a recent film than for “The Fabelmans”; those I recommended it to all enjoyed it immensely. However, the film failed to attract large audiences, barely covering its budget of $40 million.

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