Top 10 Most Searched Movies On Google Worldwide In 2023

2023 has been quite a year for entertainment in general. Alongside the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the Barbenheimer phenomenon, not a single day has been bland in the entertainment industry.

Google has released its “Year in Search” on Trends, which features everything that was trending this year, from celebrities to sports teams. Keep scrolling to view the top 10 most popular movies globally on Google below:

10. Pathaan

Pathaan was released back in January this year, which makes its appearance on the top 10 list all the more impressive.

The film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film was directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films.

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The blockbuster generated a lot of buzz among fans and media, as it marked the return of Bollywood king SRK to the big screen after a hiatus of three years.

If being an ensemble wasn’t enough, it also featured a cameo appearance by another Bollywood A-lister, Salman Khan. The film showcased some stunning locations and high-octane action sequences.

The film is now available to stream on digital platforms.

9. Creed III

Creed III stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, a retired boxer who faces his childhood friend and former rival Damian Anderson, played by Jonathan Majors. The film is the third instalment in the Creed series and the ninth in the Rocky franchise.

The film was praised for Jordan’s direction, the story, the performances, and the fighting sequences. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $275 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Creed film.

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The film has a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb, ranking it among the top 250 films of all time. The film also won several awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination for Jordan for Best Actor in a Motion Picture.

It is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and other streaming platforms. Creed IV is in development and Michael Jordan is set to direct.

8. Gadar 2

Gadar 2 is a Hindi film, sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The film stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, who reprise their roles from the first film. The film is set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

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The film was released on 11 August and became a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹691.08 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹60 crore. It is the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and the eighth highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.

The film has an audience score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb.s. It is available to watch on Zee5, Netflix, and other streaming platforms.

7. Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All At Once was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who are also known as the Daniels. The film stars Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., and James Hong.

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The film was released on March 25, 2022, by A24, and became a huge critical and commercial success. It grossed over $141 million worldwide, making it A24’s highest-grossing film. It also won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Yeoh, and Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for the Daniels.

It is available to watch on various streaming platforms.

6. Avatar: The Way of Water

The James Cameron hype train never stops.

Another 2022 movie, Avatar: The Way of Water is the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster Avatar. The film follows Jake Sully and his family as they explore the oceans of Pandora and face a new threat from the RDA. The film is a massive hit, both critically and commercially.

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The film benefited from the hype and anticipation of the Avatar franchise. The first Avatar film was the highest-grossing film of all time until 2019, and fans had been waiting for over a decade for the sequel. The film also sets up the story for three more planned sequels, generating interest in the future of the saga.

The film is now available to stream on Disney+.

5. John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Chapter 4 stars Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin who fights his way out of the High Table’s wrath. The film is the fourth installment in the John Wick franchise and the most popular one so far.

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The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised the film’s direction, story, and performances. The film has a 94% critical rating and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

A fifth John Wick movie is in development.

4. Sound of Freedom

Sound of Freedom is a thriller based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent who founded an anti-child-trafficking organization. The film stars Jim Caviezel as Ballard and is directed by Alejandro Monteverde.

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The film was a surprise hit at the box office, grossing over $250 million worldwide against a budget of $14.5 million. With this, it became the first post-pandemic independent film to pass the $100 million milestone domestically.

3. Jawan

Another movie by SRK which dominated Google searches is Jawan, which also featured Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, directed by Atlee. The film follows the story of a jailer and his inmates who fight against corruption in society.

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Jawan was released on September 7, becoming a huge blockbuster, breaking several box office records. It became the most popular Indian movie of 2023 and received critical acclaim for its cast performances, screenwriting, action sequences and musical score.

It is available to stream on Netflix with an extended cut.

2. Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer was directed by Christopher Nolan and starred Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

The movie was released on July 21, alongside Barbie (see below), and received critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction, acting, cinematography, and music. The film also became a huge commercial success, grossing over $900 million worldwide.

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It is the biggest biopic ever, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody, and the third-highest-grossing film of the year, behind Barbie and the Super Mario Movie.

1. Barbie

Barbie was directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and Helen Mirren as the narrator.

It became a huge hit with critics and audiences alike, breaking several box office records and becoming a cultural phenomenon. It has become the highest-grossing movie of 2023, reaching $1.3 billion globally. The film also surpassed Super Mario Bros. as the highest-grossing film by Warner Bros. and became the highest-grossing film by a solo female director.

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The film received critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction, acting, cinematography, and music. It also sparked a rivalry with Oppenheimer, which went on to be the second-highest-grossing film of the year. The two films were compared and contrasted by fans and critics on social media, creating what became known as the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

Barbie is available on HBO Max with a director’s cut.