Genres ranked by amount of money that movies earned in North America (including U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam). 2023, as well as movies released in previous years that earned money during 2023.
| Rank | Genre | Movies | 2023 Gross | Tickets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | 58 | $2,978,240,434 | 282,833,816 | 34.57% |
| 2 | Adventure | 33 | $1,743,065,838 | 165,533,304 | 20.23% |
| 3 | Comedy | 65 | $1,118,840,575 | 106,252,636 | 12.99% |
| 4 | Horror | 52 | $899,800,810 | 85,451,144 | 10.45% |
| 5 | Drama | 146 | $856,416,827 | 81,331,062 | 9.94% |
| 6 | Thriller/Suspense | 50 | $434,489,049 | 41,261,994 | 5.04% |
| 7 | Concert/Performance | 11 | $224,306,527 | 21,301,659 | 2.60% |
| 8 | Musical | 7 | $94,057,881 | 8,932,369 | 1.09% |
| 9 | Black Comedy | 7 | $90,095,835 | 8,556,108 | 1.05% |
| 10 | Western | 4 | $68,384,857 | 6,494,286 | 0.79% |
| 11 | Romantic Comedy | 13 | $67,709,102 | 6,430,106 | 0.79% |
| 12 | Documentary | 80 | $35,800,924 | 3,399,862 | 0.42% |
| 13 | Multiple Genres | 1 | $3,023,866 | 287,166 | 0.04% |
| 14 | Reality | 1 | $5,393 | 512 | 0.00% |
There are many popular cinematic preferences, which vary depending on unique cultural identities of each region.
Drama is the most popular genre for streaming, with 28 countries preferring it.
Action and animated movies tied for second place with 23 countries each.
Animation reigns supreme in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Comedy has emerged as a surprising favorite among a diverse range of countries, with fans in countries as varied as Germany, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Romania.
India prefers action reflecting country’s rich history of martial arts and adventure.
Westerns are still adored in Canada that well-known for its wide-open spaces and rugged landscapes.
Romance, thrillers, and documentaries were notably absent as top genre preferences.
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