Watching a film at the movie theater provides ecstatic viewers with a particularly memorable experience. There’s more to it than simply sitting down and absorbing the story. Bold images and vibrant acoustics combine to create unforgettable movie watching. In 2018, there were several genres in particular that drew viewers to the cinema. Here are the top-grossing genres of the year.

Which Movie Genres Thrived in 2018?

1. Action

Last year was ruled by a wide range of action movies that appealed to fans who loved everything from superheroes to dinosaurs and spies. Among the year’s top contenders were “Black Panther,” which grossed just over $700,000,000, followed by “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Deadpool 2,” and “Mission: Impossible—Fallout.”

2. Adventure

Great for people of all ages, adventure films provide a little bit of an escape from more heavy-duty storylines. In 2018, those that topped this category at movie theaters included “Incredibles 2,” which grossed nearly $609,000,000, “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”

3. Drama

It was a year of high drama, too, and many of the leading films in the genre touched on themes such as music and romance. The topmost movie was “A Star Is Born,” which grossed $201,000,000. The remainder of the top five of the year includes “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Creed II,” “Fifty Shades Freed,” and “I Can Only Imagine.”

4. Horror

Those who enjoy a good scare will be overjoyed by the selection of horror films that topped the charts in 2018. As the fourth leading genre at the movie theater, it offers something for anyone who doesn’t mind the tension of a heart-racing storyline. The top film, “A Quiet Place,” grossed $188,000,000. It was followed by “Halloween,” “The Nun,” “The First Purge,” and “The House With a Clock In Its Walls.”

5. Comedy

Many people flocked to the cinema to escape their lives and laugh for a couple of hours. The comedy offerings of 2018 include “Night School,” the top film on the list with gross earnings of $77,339,000. Following this were “Game Night,” “Book Club,” “Instant Family,” and “Blockers.”

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