Venom 3 Claims a Spot in 2024’s Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films Ahead of Digital Release
Venom 3, the concluding chapter of the Venom trilogy, is wrapping up its theatrical run with its box office
Venom: The Last Dance, the concluding chapter of the Venom trilogy, is wrapping up its theatrical run with its box office performance now finalized. This final installment, which promised to deliver a climactic end to Eddie Brock and Venom’s story, faced a mixed reception. Critics gave the film a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences were far more generous, granting it an impressive 81%.
Venom 3’s Box Office Performance
As of Sunday, December 8, data from Box Office Mojo reveals that Venom 3 has earned $139 million domestically and $333 million internationally, bringing its global total to $473 million. With a production budget of $120 million, the film has achieved moderate financial success. However, it falls short of its predecessors’ benchmarks—2018’s Venom and 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage—both of which garnered $213 million domestically.
This latest news coincides with the film’s upcoming debut on streaming platforms. Starring Tom Hardy alongside Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Stephen Graham, Venom 3 will be available for digital purchase on December 10. Pre-orders are currently live on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu.
Venom 3 Joins 2024’s Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies
Despite its mixed reviews and underwhelming performance compared to earlier installments, Venom 3 has managed to secure a position among 2024’s top 10 highest-grossing films. Ranked at #8 as of December 8, the movie finds itself among the year’s blockbusters, though upcoming releases could challenge its position.
2024’s Top Grossing Films (As of December 8)
| Rank | Film | Global Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inside Out 2 | $1.7 Billion |
| 2 | Deadpool & Wolverine | $1.3 Billion |
| 3 | Despicable Me 4 | $969 Million |
| 4 | Dune: Part Two | $714 Million |
| 5 | Moana 2 | $600 Million |
| 6 | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | $571 Million |
| 7 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | $547 Million |
| 8 | Venom: The Last Dance | $473 Million |
| 9 | Wicked | $455 Million |
| 10 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | $451 Million |
Recent developments include Moana 2 surpassing Venom 3, moving into 5th place. Meanwhile, Wicked continues to set new benchmarks for musical films and is expected to overtake Venom 3 shortly. Furthermore, the imminent debuts of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa—both tracking significant opening weekends—could push Venom 3 out of the top 10 entirely.
What This Means for Venom 3’s Legacy
For Venom: The Last Dance, maintaining its spot in the top 10 depends largely on the box office performances of upcoming releases. While Wicked is poised to pass it, this alone won’t dislodge Venom 3 from the leaderboard. However, if Sonic the Hedgehog 3 or Mufasa proves to be a breakout success, the film’s hold on the top 10 could be at risk.
Our Take
Venom 3 achieving a place among the top 10 films of 2024 underscores the continued draw of superhero cinema, even in a competitive market. While it may not have reached the heights of its predecessors, its success amidst heavyweights like Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine is commendable. Whether it stays in the top 10 remains to be seen, but its position as one of the year’s prominent box office stories is secure—at least for now.
Source: ScreenRant
