World’s Most Profitable Film of 2024 Earns 45 Times its Budget Ahead of Joker 2, Pushpa 2, Deadpool & Wolverine
In the year 2024, when the eyes of the whole world were on big films like “Jokers: Folly a Dew”, “Deadpool & Wolverine”, and Indian film “Pushpa 2: The Rule”, a small budget horror film “Terrifier 3” made history. This film not only earned 45 times of its budget, but also took the title of the highest grossing film.
An Extraordinary Equation of Budget and Earnings
“Terrifier 3” was made on a budget of just $2 million (approximately ₹16 crore). It is a Christmas supernatural slasher film with no big stars. Despite this, positive audience response and critical acclaim led it to a worldwide gross of $90 million (approximately ₹750 crore).
Surpassed Big Films
Several big films hit the box office this year:
- “Inside Out 2” grossed $1.7 billion (₹14,000 crore) against a budget of $200 million (₹1600 crore).
- “Deadpool & Wolverine” grossed $1.33 billion (₹11,000 crore), but it also had a budget of $200 million.
- In Indian cinema, “Pushpa 2: The Rule” grossed ₹1700 crore, which is only five times its budget.
Compared to all these films, “Terrifier 3” was the highest-grossing film, as it achieved 45 times receipts.
How Terrifier 3 Beat Joker: Folie à Deux
“Jokers: Folly a Dew”, a highly anticipated film directed by Todd Phillips, did not perform as expected at the box office. Due to poor reviews and low audience interest, it faced a decline in the second week of its release.
On the other hand, “Terrifier 3” released on October 11 and grossed $18.9 million (₹157 crore) in its first weekend. In the same weekend, “Jokers: Folly a Due” managed to earn only $7 million (₹58 crore).
A Big Success on a Small Budget
“Terrifier 3” is the third film in the independent horror franchise, directed by Damian Lyon. Two films before this, “Terrifier” and “Terrifier 2”, were also successful. The film’s star cast includes David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi.
2024: The Year of Sequels and Remakes
Most of the successful films in 2024 were sequels and remakes. The success of “Terrifier 3” proved that viewers love good content, whether it’s a big-budget film or an independent production. The film proved to be an inspiration for horror films and proved once again that even a small budget can show big dreams.
