It has been a truly triumphant year for cinema in 2023 as the big screen finally shows signs of recovery after that dreaded pandemic.
The battle for the top between Barbie and Oppenheimer gripped the cinematic world back in June, while the likes of Wonka, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Mission Impossible ensured they had plenty competition for the year's top film.
But which 15 films came on top in 2023? Here is a completely list of the top 15 highest grossing films of 2023.
But which 15 films came on top in 2023? Here is a completely list of the top 15 highest grossing films of 2023.
![Keanu Reeves resumed his role as the iconic John Wick for a fourth time this year and audiences were more than delighted to see him return again!](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjViYTYzNDQxLWFmY2MtNGQwNi05Yjk3LWNiZWM1OWEwNTIwYTpiOWQ0NmM2YS1iZTgyLTQ1NjctOWRkZi0zMzYxZDQzYjhhYzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
13. John Wick: Chapter 4 - $21,314,963
Keanu Reeves resumed his role as the iconic John Wick for a fourth time this year and audiences were more than delighted to see him return again! Photo: Contributed
![We aren't too sure who requested a Hunger Games prequel without any of the franchises main stars but it made the top 15 and is still showing in cinemas - so someone did!](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/11/15/11/48/The+Hunger+Games%3A+The+Ballad+of+Songbirds+and+Snakes.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
14. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - $20,139,142
We aren't too sure who requested a Hunger Games prequel without any of the franchises main stars but it made the top 15 and is still showing in cinemas - so someone did! | Murray Close/Lionsgate Photo: Lionsgate
![Just beating Fast X, Creed III and Napoleon is - you guessed it - another animated sequel in the shape of Trolls Band Together. It was a year for animation!](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/10/20/13/trolls.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
15. Trolls Band Together - $19,218,277
Just beating Fast X, Creed III and Napoleon is - you guessed it - another animated sequel in the shape of Trolls Band Together. It was a year for animation! | Universal Pictures