Moviegoers had a great year in 2024, with multiple great films making our list of the best. We can appreciate them as they were some exciting, unique experiences.
Look at some of the best-liked A-Z Movies of 2024 to see why they are so captivating to viewers worldwide.
A: Anora
Anora, a poignant work by Sean Baker, follows a young lady as she navigates the difficulties of contemporary living. Baker is known for playing everyday problems on TV. Her tale of persistence and self-discovery is honest and touching. This film received the Palme d’Or at Cannes for its poignant tale and great acting.
B: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice (2024) was directed by Tim Burton and written by Miles Millar and Alfred Gough as a sequel to 1988’s Beetlejuice, on events 30 years later. Lydia Deetz, a mother, struggles to keep her family together after a sad loss before facing the unruly and disorderly Betelgeuse again.
C: Conclave
This compelling drama starring Ralph Fiennes takes viewers behind Vatican doors during the secret pope-selection process. Edward Berger’s Conclave merges politics, intrigue, and power struggles in a captivating film. Ralph Fiennes’s performance and the ensemble make this one among the year’s best dramas.
D: Dune – Part 2
Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s eagerly awaited sequel, delves further into the fascinating world of Arrakis. This film elevates the Dune story to new levels with its detailed analysis of Paul Atreides’s narrative and stunning images. The continuation of Paul’s journey and the development of the political intrigue and conflicts that characterize Frank Herbert’s world delighted first-book readers. Fans of science fiction shouldn’t miss it.
E: Elevation
Elevation is a 2024 American post-apocalyptic action thriller directed by George Nolfi and written by Kenny Ryan and Jacob Roman. It stars Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson. A desperate father, Will, sets on a dangerous journey with former scientist Nina to find oxygen for his son and discover a way to defeat the creatures.
F: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) is a spinoff story before Mad Max: Fury Road. It follows Furiosa’s journey from being kidnapped by the warrior Dementus to becoming an Imperator. Actors and crew members who return from Fury Road include Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the George Miller-directed film.
G: Gladiator II
The plot of Gladiator II (2024) centers on Lucius, Maximus’s son, who turns to gladiator combat to get vengeance on General Marcus Acacius for breaking into his house and murdering his wife. Amid political conspiracies and family revelations, Lucius leads a revolt to restore justice in Rome. Witness Paul Mescal for his magnificent, central performance.
H: Here
The Robert Zemeckis-directed film Here (2024) tells the narrative of a single location and its people across thousands of years, from the ancient era to the twenty-first century. The tale spans dinosaurs, indigenous peoples, colonial history, and contemporary families.
I: Inside Out 2
Riley, now 13 years old, is followed in Inside Out 2 (2024) as she makes her way through high school and an ice hockey camp. The appearance of new feelings, including anxiety, envy, embarrassment, and boredom, disrupts her emotions. As anxiety takes over, tension develops, leading to self-doubt and Riley’s difficulties with friendships and her identity.
J: Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) follows Arthur Fleck as he is prosecuted for his crimes and struggles with Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, his obsession. As Arthur gives up his Joker character, the movie explores themes of identity, manipulation, and anarchy, culminating in tragedy and betrayal.
M – Megalopolis
The expansive science fiction drama Megalopolis (2024), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is set in an alternative New York called “New Rome.” To construct the lovely metropolis of “Megalopolis,” visionary architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) fights unscrupulous Mayor Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) despite political sabotage and personal hardships.
S: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Dr. Robotnik face Shadow in Sonic 3 (2024). This action-adventure comedy continues. Jeff Fowler puts rookies Krysten Ritter and Keanu Reeves with veterans. Sonic Adventure 2 will be adapted into a film on December 20, 2024.
T: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) is a Hong Kong action film set in the 1980s, following Chan Lok-kwan, a refugee who finds himself in the lawless Kowloon Walled City after being betrayed by a local crime boss, Mr. Big. Lok-kwan allies with Cyclone, the Walled City’s ruler, to defend the community against Mr. Big’s attempts to seize control.
W: Wicked
Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) were Oz inhabitants before Dorothy in The Wicked: Part I (2024). This film covers Elphaba’s tenure at Shiz University, her transformation into the Wicked Witch of the West, and her unusual connection with Glinda.
A Year in Movies That People Will Remember
It was an excellent year for A-Z Movies in 2024. Sad, painful tales and massive, explosive action flicks were excellent. These films highlight performers’ and directors’ ability and originality with their different approaches. Take advantage of these outstanding films before the year ends.