What are the top 10 most profitable movie franchises this year?

As of now, the most profitable movie franchises of the year are:

1. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – The franchise continued its success with movies like “Black Widow” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”.
2. Fast & Furious – The action-packed franchise released its latest installment, “F9”, which performed well worldwide.
3. Jurassic World – The dinosaur-filled franchise had a successful year with “Jurassic World: Dominion”.
4. Minions / Despicable Me – The lovable yellow minions had a profitable year with the release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru”.
5. Harry Potter – Despite not having a new release, the Harry Potter franchise remains profitable through merchandise sales and ongoing popularity.
6. Star Wars – While there were no major theatrical releases, the Star Wars franchise still generates revenue through TV series, merchandise, and theme park attractions.
7. James Bond – “No Time to Die”, the latest James Bond film, performed well at the box office.
8. Transformers – The franchise continues to bring in profits with “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” releasing this year.
9. The Conjuring Universe – Known for its horror films, the franchise had a profitable year with movies like “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”.
10. The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) – DC’s superhero movies, including “The Suicide Squad” and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, have contributed to its profitability.

Please note that the profitability of franchises can fluctuate throughout the year based on box office success, merchandise sales, and other revenue streams.