In 2023, we’ve literally seen some of the best movies to date. From Barbenheimer to the animated film The Boy and the Heron, it’s been a stellar year for moviegoers. Though there’s no doubt 2023 was another year of good movies, it was equally peculiar, too.
Audience have rejected Hollywood tent poles like Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, and Transformers. Even The MCU and The DCU have seen a dead loss. At the same time, viewers desperately embraced the unique storytelling of Barbie and Oppenheimer.
And this shift toward smaller, better, less political films indicates that the future of cinema still has a long way to go. But there’s no doubt that 2023 was a rollercoaster of a year in Tinseltown’s spotlight, which blended success stories with box office challenges.
List of Actors Who Had the Best Year of Their Career
Margot Robbie – Barbie
Margot Robbie, as the stereotypical Barbie, is what everyone’s rooting for this year. Barbie acted as a reminder of Robbie’s popularity. The fact is Robbie reportedly earned over $50 million for her role in the film.
Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
Jenna Ortega‘s character as Wednesday Adams’ has propelled her to icon status. Thanks to her huge popularity in the show, her salary has surged from $240,000 for the entire season to $250,000 per episode in Season 2 of Wednesday.
Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
While there are many good performances, Cillian Murphy‘s portrayal stands out in Oppenheimer for its vivid, visceral, and complex nature. Murphy received a reported $10 million for his role as Robert J. Oppenheimer.
Keanu Reeves – John Wick Chapter 4
The John Wick franchise has crossed $1 billion in global box office revenue. It was mainly fueled by John Wick: Chapter 4. The film made $440.1 million worldwide, making it the highest-earning installment in the series. Keanu Reeves reportedly received $15 million for his role in the film.
List of Actors Who Had Box Office Nightmares
Ezra Miller – The Flash
The Flash failed to promote itself as a major superhero hit. In addition to that , Ezra Miller‘s legal issues led to less interest from moviegoers in The Flash because some perceived the actor negatively. As a result, Miller was also removed from the role in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
Brie Larson – The Marvels
The Marvels had the MCU’s worst-ever opening weekend at the box office. The failure of the film significantly affected the future of Brie Larson‘s career, too. Even though the actress couldn’t make it in the Marvel flick, she has had some of the best TV performances of 2023 in Lessons in Chemistry and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Tom Cruise – Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One
Mission: Impossible 7’s box office fell short of expectations due to tough competition. After Mission: Impossible III, it becomes the least successful entry in the series. Not expected, but it was a definite failure in Tom Cruise‘s career.
Harrison Ford – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Another franchise that faced a lukewarm reception is Indiana Jones‘ 6th installment. People didn’t like the idea of Harrison Ford being involved in action roles at his age. They found the film pointless for lacking narrative drive.
