Based on commercial success as measured by gross revenue, A Quiet Place (2018) stands out as a highly popular horror film, being the highest-grossing individual film explicitly detailed in the provided reference snippet. The A Quiet Place franchise overall is also noted as the highest-grossing horror film series.
Understanding Popularity Through Gross Revenue
Popularity for a film can be measured in various ways, including critical reception, audience scores, cultural impact, and commercial success. The provided reference focuses on the latter, specifically the highest-grossing horror films and franchises, which is a strong indicator of widespread appeal and commercial popularity.
The reference highlights key data regarding the A Quiet Place series:
- Franchise Rank: A Quiet Place is ranked #8 among horror film franchises.
- Total Franchise Gross: The series has grossed over $900 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing horror franchise as per the source.
Gross Revenue of Individual Films
Looking at individual films within the franchise listed in the reference snippet, the earnings demonstrate their significant popularity:
| Rank | Film | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Quiet Place (2018) | $340,955,294 |
| 2 | A Quiet Place Part II (2021) | $297,372,261 |
| 3 | Day One (2024) | $261,786,322 |
As shown in the table, the first film, A Quiet Place (2018), earned the most individually among the films detailed in the reference, underscoring its initial popularity and success.
While the reference lists other films and franchises on the full list, the specific details provided point to A Quiet Place (2018) as a top performer in terms of gross revenue among the listed examples, and the A Quiet Place franchise as a whole being the highest-grossing in the horror genre according to the source.
