Dune: Part Two cemented Denis Villeneuve’s status as one of the five best blockbuster filmmakers working today. Additionally, Inside Out 2 continues to break box office records on its way to becoming the year’s first billion-dollar grosser.
5. Jesse Plemons in Civil War “What kind of American are you?” With that line, Jesse Plemons instilled fear in the hearts and minds of audiences nationwide. Plemons shows up about halfway through Alex Garland’s Civil War. He’s only in one scene, yet his cameo is legitimately one of the most terrifying performances of 2024.
However, Owen Teague and Kevin Durand give two of the most emotionally compelling performances this year. Teague plays Noa, a young ape who must travel to a new settlement to rescue his clan from captivity. The new settlement’s leader is Proximus Caesar , a self-proclaimed savior who believes he can bring his ape civilization to new heights.
3. Josh O’Connor in Challengers From a pop culture standpoint, Challengers is the internet’s favorite movie. The film has dominated social media, with countless memes, infectious music, romantic undertones, and magnetic tennis. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, Challengers depicts the three-way relationship between tennis prodigy Tashi , her struggling ex-boyfriend Patrick Zweig , and Grand Slam champion husband Art Donaldson .
As the years progress, Kathy finds herself battling for Benny’s attention with the club’s leader, Johnny . Nichols frames the story through a series of interviews with Kathy, who describes the rise and fall of the club. Comer’s Chicago accent might throw people off if they don’t buy in immediately.