While not as profitable as 2012, 2013 was an overall pretty decent year for the cinematic industry. Today, we would like to present with a list we have compiled of the top 10 most profitable movies in 2013, based on the profit they generated worldwide at the box office. We have included the movies’ budgets and box office gross, so that you can compare the actual profit made by each of the movies. The most important indicator to determine the profitability of a movie is represented by return on investment, or ROI for short, which can be determined by taking into account the afore-mentioned details: the movie budget and the international gross. In addition, we have also added a short synopsis, in case you missed the movies.
Curious to learn who cashed in the most money at the box office? Here are the Top 10 most profitable movies in 2013.
No. 9: Iron Man 3
Movie budget: $200 million
Worldwide box office gross: $1.2 billion
ROI: 5. 1
2013 has definitely been the year of the sequels and Iron Man 3 is no exception. The producers, director, and cast once again managed to artistically portray Tony Stark’s journey and his battles against enemies.
No. 8: Gravity
Movie budget: $100 million
Worldwide box office gross: $652 million
ROI: 5.5
The sci-fi drama showcases how an astronaut and a medical engineer are forced to work together after a space accident leaves them both adrift.
No. 7: We’re the Millers
Movie budget: $37 million
Worldwide box office gross: $269 million
ROI: 6.3
See how one drug dealer’s idea to create an instant family so as to ship weed from Mexico turns out. The fake family of four, consisting of the father drug-dealer, the stripper mother, the virgin son, and the runaway daughter will keep you laughing all the way through.
No. 6: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Movie budget: $15 million
Worldwide box office gross: $142.2 million
ROI: 8.5
If you’re in for some great laughs, tune in to see the journey of Irving Zisman from Nebraska all the way to North Carolina.
No. 5: Despicable Me 2
Movie budget: $76 million
Worldwide box office gross: $781 million
ROI: 11. 1
The only animation movie on our countdown, Despicable Me 2 is the second installment in the popular series revolving around lovable former villain Gru and his 3 little girls. Tune in to see what the minions are up to this time!
No 4: The Conjuring
Movie budget: $20 million
Worldwide box office gross: $193 million
Arguably the scariest horror movies ever made, The Conjuring gathered quite a fan base, on top of its over $170 profit. See how 2 paranormal investigators get caught up in the horrifying case they were asked to investigate.
No. 3: Instructions Not Included
Movie budget: $5 million
Worldwide box office gross: $85.5 million
ROI: 16. 1
This comedy-drama follows the struggle one father has to endure for the sake of his daughter, after the reappearance of the birth mother threatens all stability.
No. 2: The Purge
Movie budget: $3 million
Worldwide box office gross: $81 million
ROI: 28.8
In a distant future, the US Government legalizes any crime once a year for a period of 12 hours. During this time, James and his family struggle to survive the night, by protecting themselves from intruders.
No. 1: Insidious: Chapter 2
Movie budget: $5 million
Worldwide box office gross: $160.4 million
ROI: 31. 1
Judging by the fact that our number one most profitable movie in 2013 is also a horror, it would seem that the year that has just passed has been particularly beneficial for scary flicks. Insidious: Chapter 2 follows the Lambert family, as it seeks to uncover the demons that have been haunting them.
