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Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwas one of the most-anticipated movies of this year, not to mention the star-studded cast of the likes of Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. made it even more appealing to the masses. It was a massive box-office hit, though it did not emerge as the highest-rated film on IMDb.
It’s no surprise that Marvel films have dominated the big screen for the past few years, and they continue to conquer the hearts of viewers even after the grand finale of the originalAvengerssaga.
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OppenheimerFailed To Score The Highest Rating On IMDb
While ratings do not necessarily define the quality of a movie, they serve as a basis for the public’s opinion and reaction toward a particular work of cinema. This year, IMDb records Sony’sSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseas the highest-rated film of 2023 with an 8.7 score.
Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerandTakashi Yamazaki’sGodzilla Minus Onetrail behind the Marvel animated movie, garnering the second and third spots, respectively. Surprisingly, Margot Robbie’s blockbuster hitBarbiedid not make it to the top ten.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VersefollowedShameik Moore’s Miles Morales andHailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy thrown into the Spider-Verse, meetingOscar Isaac’s Miguel O’Hara and other Spidey variants. The movie grossed over $690 million worldwide, proving to be another huge success for both Marvel and Sony.
Cillian Murphyled theOppenheimerfranchise as the father of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer. The biopic ended up becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2023 with $952 million in total global ticket sales.
Meanwhile,Godzilla Minus Oneis currently playing in Japanese and international theaters and has already proven to be a huge hit. The famed kaiju movie boasts stunning cinematography and visual effects that rivaled that of Hollywood.
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Marvel Fans CelebrateSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Success
Fans expressed delight overSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s achievement. The expectation for the animated film had been very high, and it surely did not disappoint the viewers. Check out some of their tweets below:
Spiderverse being number 1 makes me happy. Loved every second of that movie.
— Sanjay (@SanjayTheSavage)August 14, 2025
Spider Verse is just too goated
— THIZZ UCHIHA ™ (@ThizzUchiha)August 01, 2025
Across The Spider-Verse is my favorite film of 2023…, so I’m glad it did so well on IMDb.
— Albert Ismalaj (@IsmalajAlbert)July 24, 2025
Across the Spider Verse is incredible ❤️
— Samriddhi Singh♥️ (@Samridd90774225)July 30, 2025
Spider fans keeps W
— iNocturne (@iNocturne)June 28, 2025
Not only didSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehit the mark, but it also raised the bar for the next installment. Needless to say, fans are definitely anticipatingBeyond the Spider-Verseto keep the franchise’s momentum.
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Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
