Recent hit films that aren't sequels or remakes
Original movies that aren't remakes, sequels, biopics, or spin-offs
MOVIES Originals
Original ideas are hard to come by in Hollywood. It takes imagination to create a hit story that's never been done before. Think about it: superhero franchise films have been the biggest blockbusters in recent years. Indeed, the majority of box office hits these days are either sequels, remakes, biopics, or spin-offs. This gallery looks at the original movies making the big money at the box office.
Click on for recaps of hit films from this decade that have made the big bucks at the box office.