After a disrupted two years at the cinema, it felt like blockbuster hit after blockbuster for film fans in 2022.
With breakout horrors, all action drama and some wonderfully witty comedy, it is safe to safe the industry has bounced back from its period of uncertainly after launching a number of hugely successful films.
While everyone will have their own take on what movies were their own personal favourite – we even did a top 10 – the films that made the highest amount at the UK Box Office can not be disputed.
But despite making the dough, did these films leave film fans on a high, or asking for a refund?
Here are the year’s top 15 highest grossing movies according to iMDb and how film fans rated them on respected film site Rotten Tomatoes.
13. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
A star studded cast that brought in the likes of Mads Mikkelsen, Jessica Williams, Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne helped Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore rake in $25,395,527 at the UK Box Office. It received positive audience reviews too, with a rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. Photo: Gareth Cattermole
14. Black Adam
And the comic book hits return! Starring Dwayne Johnson, Black Adam was one of the final big blockbusters of the year and has currently brought in $24,285,586. Another that was panned by critics but loved by audiences, who rated it at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack
15. Belfast
Released in the earlier part of the year, Belfast was a nominee for Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars. It brought in $19,103,963 and was loved by film fans, with Rotten Tomatoes rating it at 92%. Photo: Emma McIntyre