Most viewed movies of 2016. Summary
The most viewed movies of 2016 were a mix of action, animation, and fantasy.
Here is a summary of the top five most viewed movies from that year:
- Captain America: Civil War – This superhero film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe pitted Captain America against Iron Man in an epic battle. It was a massive box office success, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide and captivating audiences with its intense action sequences and emotional conflict.
- Finding Dory – The long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Finding Dory follows the lovable forgetful fish as she embarks on a journey to find her long-lost family. This heartwarming, family-friendly film resonated with audiences of all ages, earning over $1 billion globally.
- Zootopia – Zootopia is an animated adventure-comedy that takes place in a world where animals live harmoniously. The story revolves around a bunny police officer and a con artist fox who team up to solve a mystery. With its clever storyline, vibrant animation, and relevant social commentary, Zootopia grossed over $1 billion worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
- The Jungle Book – Directed by Jon Favreau, this live-action adaptation of the classic Disney animated film enchanted audiences with its stunning visual effects and engaging storytelling. The movie tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by animals in the jungle, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The Jungle Book was a critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $1 billion globally.
- Deadpool – Departing from the typical superhero movie formula, Deadpool brought a unique blend of raunchy humor, intense action, and self-awareness to the genre. Starring Ryan Reynolds as the foul-mouthed and wisecracking mercenary, the film was a huge hit, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie at the time, with over $783 million worldwide.
These movies captured the attention of audiences around the world in 2016, offering a variety of genres and entertaining experiences for everyone.
The most watched movies of 2016 based on their overall popularity and box office success
According to the overall popularity and box office success, some of the most watched movies of 2016 were:
- “Captain America: Civil War” – Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, this superhero film brought together a large ensemble cast and grossed over $1.15 billion worldwide.
- “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – Directed by Gareth Edwards, this standalone Star Wars film filled in the gaps between episodes III and IV, grossing over $1.05 billion worldwide.
- “Finding Dory” – Directed by Andrew Stanton, this Pixar animated film served as a sequel to “Finding Nemo” and was a huge hit, grossing over $1.02 billion worldwide.
- “Zootopia” – Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, this animated film explored a world where animals live in harmony and became a surprise critical and commercial success, grossing over $1.02 billion worldwide.
- “The Jungle Book” – Directed by Jon Favreau, this live-action adaptation of the classic Disney animated film was visually stunning and made over $966 million worldwide.
- “The Secret Life of Pets” – Directed by Chris Renaud, this animated comedy about what pets do when their owners are away was a hit, grossing over $875 million worldwide.
- “Deadpool” – Directed by Tim Miller, this R-rated superhero film starring Ryan Reynolds became a massive surprise success, grossing over $783 million worldwide.
- “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” – Directed by Zack Snyder, this superhero crossover film had a lot of anticipation and made over $873 million worldwide, despite mixed reviews.
- “Suicide Squad” – Directed by David Ayer, this supervillain team-up film was highly anticipated but received mixed reviews. However, it still grossed over $746 million worldwide.
- “Doctor Strange” – Directed by Scott Derrickson, this Marvel Cinematic Universe film introduced the mystical side of the superhero world and made over $677 million worldwide.
These movies were not only successful financially but also garnered widespread attention and popularity in 2016.
Most viewed movies of 2016 according to the collection of each of them
Here are some of the most viewed movies of 2016, based on their box office collections:
- Captain America: Civil War – $1.153 billion
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – $1.056 billion
- Finding Dory – $1.028 billion
- Zootopia – $1.023 billion
- The Jungle Book – $966 million
- The Secret Life of Pets – $875 million
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – $873 million
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – $814 million
- Deadpool – $783 million
- Suicide Squad – $746 million
The most viewed movies of 2016, based on their collection month by month
Here are the most viewed movies of 2016, based on their collection month by month:
January 2016:
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- The Revenant
- The Hateful Eight
February 2016:
- Deadpool
- Zootopia
- The Witch
March 2016:
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Zootopia
- 10 Cloverfield Lane
April 2016:
- The Jungle Book
- Captain America: Civil War
- X-Men: Apocalypse
May 2016:
- Captain America: Civil War
- X-Men: Apocalypse
- The Angry Birds Movie
June 2016:
- Finding Dory
- The Conjuring 2
- Warcraft
July 2016:
- Suicide Squad
- Finding Dory
- The Secret Life of Pets
August 2016:
- Suicide Squad
- Finding Dory
- Sausage Party
September 2016:
- Sully
- The Magnificent Seven
- Bridget Jones’s Baby
October 2016:
- The Accountant
- Doctor Strange
- The Birth of a Nation
November 2016:
- Doctor Strange
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Moana
December 2016:
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Moana
- Sing
Note: The movie rankings are based on worldwide box office collections, which can be considered as a measure of overall viewership during their respective release months.