2024 has been an exciting year for movie enthusiasts around the globe, and Wikipedia has perfectly captured the year’s cinematic buzz. From blockbuster releases to celebrity dramas and trending topics, the most-viewed Wikipedia pages reflect what captivated audiences worldwide. Popular films, actors, and shocking events have left their mark, making Wikipedia the go-to source for movie lovers to stay up to date on the latest trends and stories from the silver screen.
The bestselling movie 'Deadpool & Wolverine' was first this year on Wikipedia's eighth most popular article list. This movie trailer was seen being viewed over 22 million times, giving the excitement of Deadpool’s merging forces with the clawed mutant.
Similarly, Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, "Dune: It continued to captivate audiences and landed itself at at number 23 with over 12 million visits.
Similarly, Bollywood also had a huge influence. The online movie “Kalki 2898 AD,” a futuristic film, enchanted a global audience and became almost 14.6 million people’s favorite. With good visuals and a strong storyline the movie also demonstrated Bollywood as, shifting more towards the feature film industry around the globe.
Crisis or events involving celebrities also grabbed the attention of the audience at large. Liam Payne, who passed away on October 16, attracted millions of fans to the site, and he occupied 25th place having more than 12 million views. However, the worldwide acclaimed Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour placed her at 11 place with 17 million pageviews.
More drama was brought to this ‘year of cinema’ by Netflix’s documentary on the spree of the Menendez brothers which catalyzed the hunt on their crime from 1989. This Wikipedia page garnered 26 million plus hits and blends true crime as a genre with hollywood storytelling ranked fourth on the list.
As streaming services and social networks expand the output of cinematographic developments, Wikipedia strengthens its position as the primary source that movie lovers turn to, to learn more about productions and actors.
These most viewed pages of 2024 show the unique crossroads of entertainment, digital exploration and the enduring love for storytelling in its many forms.