Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, movie musicals were commonplace. Some classics include Singin' in the Rain, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Guys and Dolls. Over time, musicals were eventually few and far between due to the rise of blockbuster films.

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Judging by the current landscape of Hollywood, it is clear that big movie musicals are back in. Not only that, they can be immensely profitable. Box office returns and fan and critic praises have shown that musicals are here to stay. A handful of musicals have even grossed over $1 billion at the box office.

10 Les Misérables Brought Viewers To The Front Row ($441 Million)

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Les Misérables follows Jean Valjean as he seeks redemption while on the run from the ruthless Inspector Javert. This big-screen adaptation of the famous Broadway musical boasts an impressive cast, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, and Amanda Seyfried. The film won three Oscars and was nominated for eight.

Les Misérables had a massive undertaking for the cast and crew. All the music was sung live on set rather than dubbed later on, which was a first for a movie musical of this scope. Members of the cast remarked that the live singing was the most daunting thing when working on the film. It paid off though, as the performances were praised, and it was almost like getting a front-row seat to a Broadway musical.

9 Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Surprisingly Passed Its Predecessor ($443 Million)

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel found Alvin, Simon, and Theodore crossing paths with the Chipettes, a group of female chipmunk singers, for the first time. While they were initially at odds with one another, they eventually performed together in the Battle of the Bands.

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The sequel surprisingly earned almost $80 million more than its predecessor, despite both films getting negative reviews. Unfortunately, the franchise could not make this success last, as the following entries kept performing worse at the box office until the franchise ended in 2015.

8 La La Land Tied The Record For Most Oscar Nominations ($448 Million)

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling dancing in La La Land movie.

La La Land is the story of Mia and Sebastian, two people living in Los Angeles looking to achieve their dreams. Emma Stone plays Mia, an aspiring actress, and Ryan Gosling plays Sebastian, a struggling musician. Both Stone and Gosling were nominated for Oscars and Stone won Best Actress.

In addition to the pair's Oscar nods, La La Land was nominated for a record-high fourteen Oscars in 2017. The film tied that mark with All About Eve and Titanic. It won six Oscars, but not Best Picture. It will always be remembered for the infamous Oscars night gaffe that incorrectly awarded La La Land Best Picture rather than the eventual winner, Moonlight.

7 Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Is A Rare Case Of A Remake Being On Par With The Original ($475 Million)

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the classic story of a young boy who wins a contest to tour the famous Wonka chocolate factory. Johnny Depp took over the role of Willy Wonka from Gene Wilder, who played the character in the original 1971 film. The film received positive reviews and won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.

Despite the film's great reviews, Wilder had always commented that he never liked the film, nor director Tim Burton. This is ironic since Willy Wonka author Roald Dahl famously disliked the 1971 version of the film, leading to his estate having artistic control over the 2005 version. Timothée Chalamet will take over the role next in Wonka, due for release in 2023.

6 Mamma Mia! Had Catchy Tunes That Covered Some Of Its Flaws ($611 Million)

Donna, Tanya, and Rosie leading the dance sequence in Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! was adapted from the 1999 musical of the same name. The movie follows a girl who invites three men to her wedding suspecting that one of them is her birth father. The musical itself is based on the popular songs from the group ABBA. The film stars Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård.

While the music was very catchy and the soundtrack remains popular to this day, the decision to hire nonmusical actors caused a stir among viewers. Brosnan's performance in particular was panned by fans and critics alike. The film's popularity did warrant a sequel ten years later titled Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

5 Bohemian Rhapsody Brought Rami Malek An Oscar ($911 Million)

Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody chronicles the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malek, The film goes back to the beginning of Queen in the 1970s up until their famous Live Aid performance in 1985. Bohemian Rhapsody was a smashing success, winning four Oscars and nearly racking up a billion dollars at the box office.

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Malek won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Mercury. The film utilized a former airfield to film the Live Aid performance, using approximately one hundred extras who were digitally replicated to fill the crowd. While the film received high praise for its musical sequences, it was criticized for some factual inaccuracies concerning the band and Mercury's sexuality.

4 The Jungle Book (2016)'s Success Led To More Live-Action Disney Musical Adaptations ($966 Million)

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The Jungle Book marks the time when Disney began focusing on remaking their most popular animated musicals into live-action. Mowgli learns to find himself in the jungle and crosses paths with many animals, including the lovable bear Baloo and the tiger Shere Khan.

The Jungle Book used a new kind of photorealism imagery. The animals and settings were made entirely from computer animation. The result was excellent, as the effects received praise for being so life-like. The Jungle Book won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for its efforts and would later influence several other movies.

3 Aladdin (2019) Reimagined Lots Of Elements From The Original ($1.05 Billion)

Aladdin and Genie in Aladdin (2019)

Aladdin was another live-action Disney adaptation that found great success at the box office. The film follows Aladdin, who falls in love with Jasmine as he battles Jafar with the help of a wise-cracking Genie. Some were cautious about Genie being played by another actor since the late Robin Williams' performance is so beloved. However, Will Smith received generally good reviews for his performance.

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Aladdin also made several changes from the original, specifically with Jasmine, who is more rounded in the remake and is more forceful in her actions. She even becomes Sultana at the end of the film, something that did not occur in the original. These changes were necessary and welcomed by today's more inclusive audiences.

2 Beauty And The Beast (2017) Was A Hit ($1.26 Billion)

Belle And The Beast Dancing, Live Action Beauty And The Beast

2019's Beauty and the Beast was the live-action version of the popular Disney animated classic. The Beast begins to fall in love with Belle, a woman he has imprisoned, as he grapples with a curse that will keep him a monster forever. Fans of the original were happy to see Emma Watson cast in the lead role, who received praise for her performance.

The success of The Jungle Book the previous year had Disney knowing that its live-action adaptations of its animated films can be successful, but this film solidified that fact. Grossing over $1.2 billion at the box office, fans loved seeing some of their favorite songs performed by new actors.

1 The Lion King (2019) Is The Highest-Grossing Musical ($1.66 Billion)

The Lion King image from the 2019 production

The highest-grossing musical of all time is The Lion King. A CGI remake of the original animated movie, it follows the young Simba as he battles his uncle Scar for control of Pride Rock. The film was directed by Jon Favreau and featured Donald Glover, Beyoncé, and James Earl Jones in the lead roles.

Favreau updated certain elements from the original movie while incorporating some elements from the successful Broadway musical of the same name as well. The popularity of the original Lion King, which grossed $968 million, played into the success of the remake. The film used special photorealism imagery first seen in The Jungle Book on a more massive scale, making it one of the most expensive movies to ever be made.

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