‘Us’ (2019)
Domestic Gross: $175 million (as of June 17, 2019)
“Us,” the most recent addition to the list, was already in theaters when it was released. Their own doppelgangers terrorize the family in this supernatural horror film directed by Oscar winner Jordan Peele. It remains the year’s highest-grossing R-rated film. With a 94 percent Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s also been hailed as one of the year’s most celebrated films.
‘Us’ (2019)
‘Get Out’ (2017)
Domestic Gross: $176 million
In the case of Jordan Peele, the film that propelled him to the top of Hollywood’s directing rankings among the highest-grossing R-rated films was Get Out. “Get Out” was about a man who spends a frightening weekend at his girlfriend’s rural family home, where he learns about a mysterious mystery surrounding them. The film was a big hit with both audiences and critics, and it was the first horror film to win an Academy Award. “Get Out” is Blumhouse Productions’ highest-grossing film ever, following in the footsteps of classic horror films like “The Purge” and “Paranormal Activity.”
‘Get Out’ (2017)