Deadpool & Wolverine is the most popular movie of the year; True Detective named the top show
Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Immaculate) is this year’s Most Popular Star; Glen Powell (Hit Man, Twisters) is the IMDb Breakout Star of 2024
Rankings determined by IMDbPro STARmeter and MOVIEmeter data on the actual page views of 250 million IMDb customers worldwide
IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the most popular stars, movies, and shows of 2024. Rather than base its annual rankings on small statistical samplings, reviews from professional critics, or box-office performance, IMDb determines its definitive year-end lists using data from IMDbPro MOVIEmeter and STARmeter rankings, which are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb.
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IMDb Announces the Most Popular Movies, Shows, and Stars of 2024 (Image courtesy of IMDb)
Deadpool & Wolverine tops the list of most popular movies, with True Detective (in its fourth season) as the top series. The year's most popular movies showcased a mix of franchise continuations (Dune: Part Two at No. 2, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at No. 3, and Joker: Folie à Deux at No. 4) and standout original films (The Substance at No. 6, Civil War at No. 7, and Longlegs at No. 10). Debut seasons of streaming series were popular this year, with The Penguin at No. 3, Fallout at No. 4, and Shogun at No. 6.
Sydney Sweeney dominated the IMDbPro STARmeter chart, consistently ranking in the top 10 throughout 2024 and ending the year as the IMDb Most Popular Star. The early-year buzz surrounding rom-com Anyone But You propelled her to stardom and also secured the top Breakout Star spot for her co-star Glen Powell. Powell further captivated audiences with standout roles in Hit Man and Twisters, generating excitement for his upcoming projects, including the TV show Chad Powers and remake of The Running Man. Bridgerton (No. 8) star Nicola Coughlan also made significant waves, landing the No. 2 spot on the Breakout Stars list and ranking No. 7 among the overall most popular stars of the year.
Earlier this year, IMDb presented STARmeter Awards to Sydney Sweeney and Barry Keoghan (No. 6 most popular star of 2024) during the Toronto International Film Festival. No. 4 most popular star Eiza González also received an IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award in 2021. IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are fan favorites on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart. Learn more about IMDb STARmeter Awards at imdb.com/starmeterawards.
Most Popular Stars
- Sydney Sweeney
- Ella Purnell
- Cristin Milioti
- Eiza González
- Glen Powell
- Barry Keoghan
- Nicola Coughlan
- Eve Hewson
- Dafne Keen
- Rebecca Ferguson
*These 10 stars consistently ranked highest on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart throughout 2024. IMDbPro STARmeter rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb.
Most Popular Breakout Stars
- Glen Powell
- Nicola Coughlan
- Emma Corrin
- Cailee Spaeny
- Nava Mau
- Michelle Keegan
- Adam Brody
- Kelsey Asbille
- Anna Sawai
- Nicholas Galitzine
*Among the group of stars who charted on the IMDb annual Top 100 list for the first time in their careers in 2024, these 10 stars consistently ranked highest on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart throughout the year. IMDbPro STARmeter rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb.
Most Popular Movies
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Dune: Part Two
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Joker: Folie à Deux
- Alien: Romulus
- The Substance
- Civil War
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Longlegs
*Among the movies released in 2024, these 10 consistently ranked highest on the IMDbPro MOVIEmeter chart throughout the year. IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. IMDb users can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist at imdb.com/watchlist to be notified when they are released on a streaming service.
Most Popular Shows
- True Detective
- The Boys
- The Penguin
- Fallout
- House of the Dragon
- Shōgun
- Bridgerton
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- The Gentlemen
- 3 Body Problem
*These 10 TV and streaming shows that released new episodes in 2024 consistently ranked highest on the IMDbPro weekly TV rankings throughout the year. IMDbPro rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. IMDb users can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist at imdb.com/watchlist to be notified when they are released on a streaming service.
The IMDb Best of 2024 section (imdb.com/best-of) features a variety of year-end lists, including IMDb Staff Picks, and a gallery of the Top 100 Stars at imdb.com/best-of/most-popular-stars-2024/rg2414319616/. More lists will be unveiled in the coming weeks as well as retrospective photo galleries, original videos (including an “In Memoriam” video), and other year-end coverage.
Additional insight into trending movies, shows, and celebrities, with rankings updated weekly, is available to IMDbPro members. IMDbPro, the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, empowers members with information and features designed to help them achieve success throughout all stages of their career. IMDbPro Premium membership includes detailed contact and representation information and tools for members to manage and showcase their IMDb profile, including selecting their primary images and the credits they are best “known for.” Industry professionals can join today at imdbpro.com.
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