Throughout the year, productions from the adventure, fantasy and action genres as well as animated films met with great interest from the public.
According to the information compiled by Box Office Turkey, the total number of viewers reached 35 million 873,660 during the year when 501 films, 366 of which were new, were released.
The film “Bergen”, which deals with the life of singer Belgin Sarışık, who died as a result of the murder, became the most-watched film of the year with 5 million 484 thousand 798 viewers.
The film, which shared the lead roles of Farah Zeynep Abdullah and Erdal Beşikçioğlu, also brought to the big screen a part of the life of singer Bergen, known as the “Woman of Pain”, alongside her defunct interpretation, steeped in music history and her passion for singing who started at the conservatory. The revenue from the film reached 160 million 57 thousand 802 lire.
“Crossroads – So Glad to Have You Eren”
Among the most-watched films, the TRT co-production “Intersection – So glad you got it, Eren”, produced by Mustafa Uslu, took second place.
The film, which tells the story of Eren Bülbül and Petty Officer Senior Staff Sergeant Ferhat Gedik, who were martyred in the clash between terrorists and hero Mehmetçi on August 11, 2017 in Maçka district of Trabzon, was watched by 2 million 327,920 viewers People.
The film, directed by Özer Feyzioğlu, shared the lead roles with İsmail Hacıoğlu, Rahman Beşel, Alayça Öztürk, Mutlunur Lafçı and Emir Çiçek. Fahir Atakoğlu composed the music for the film.
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Madness”
The film Doctor Strange in Multiverse Madness, which lures adventure and action lovers to the cinemas, landed at number 3 on the list.
The film, directed by Sam Raimi, was watched by 1 million 563 thousand 89 people.
Famous actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong and Chiwetel Ejiofor shared the lead roles in the film.
“Thor: Love and Thunder”
“Thor: Love and Thunder”, which attracted 1 million 229 thousand 668 viewers to the cinemas, took 4th place on the list.
Hollywood acclaimed actors Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Russell Crowe starred in the production, which attracted the interest of adventure and action enthusiasts.
“Minions 2: The Rise of Gru”
The US animated film “Minions 2: The Rise of Gru” entered the list at number 5.
The production, which has been seen by a million 194,445 people since it met audiences on July 1, helps Gru as he tries to join the infamous Vicious 6 team of Minions, whose paths crossed with young Gru, the one of them dreamed of becoming one of the greatest villains in 1970s history. It’s about her.
“Lion Hürkuş: The Lost Diamond”
The animated film “Aslan Hürkuş: The Lost Diamond”, directed by Hakan Bol and Sinan Güngor, became the 6th most viewed film.
The production, which drew 1 million 167 thousand 455 people to the cinemas, tells the adventure of Aslan, who dreams of becoming an aircraft engineer and tries to revive the private plane Hürkuş, the inheritance of his great-grandfather, who is a master pilot. in search of the legendary lost diamond.
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to the blockbuster Avatar released 13 years later, was the 7th most watched production.
The number of viewers of the film directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana reached 1 million 126 thousand 933 viewers in the first 10 days.
The film is about the struggle of Jake Sully, who became a member of the Na’vi people on the planet Pandora and started a family with the Na’vi people with Neytiri, after a known enemy again threatened their planet.
“The Batman”
The drama and action film The Batman was viewed by a million 81,000 473 people in the 10 weeks it was in the vision. The production starring Hollywood stars Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell and Andy Serkis became the 8th most viewed film.
The film follows Batman’s battle with a serial killer named Riddler as he tries to clean up the corruption in Gotham that extends to his own family.
“Spider-Man: No Returning Home”
Watched with interest by adventure, sci-fi and action lovers, Spider-Man: No Homecoming movie was released on December 17, 2021. The production, which is the ninth most watched film of the year by averaging one million 32,866 viewers that year, has been viewed by 2 million 882,820 people since it was first screened.
Directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Marisa Tomei and Jacob Batalon, the production follows the complicated events that unfold when Spider-Man, whose identity has been revealed, enlists Doctor Strange’s help.
“Aslan Hürkuş: Our Mission Gökbey”
Created with the technical advisory support of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), Aslan Hürkuş Our Mission Gökbey drew 891,326 people to theaters in the 10 weeks that the vision lasted and became the 10th most viewed film of the year.
Meeting Moviegoers As the second film in the series, the film is about the adventure of Aslan meeting with Gökbey, which began in Cappadocia and continued across the country.
The film was produced by Murat Kaya and directed by Sinan Güngör, Semih Turalı and Yunus Emre Çakır.