The Biggest Live-Action Musical Movie for Nearly a Decade May Surprise You

Story by Lisa Laman

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The live-action musical 'Mamma Mia' dominated the global box office for nearly a decade, showcasing the enduring power of ABBA's timeless tunes.

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In its 2008 theatrical run, 'Mamma Mia' grossed a staggering $584.48 million worldwide, with its $439.9 million international haul ranking as the third biggest overseas gross for any movie that year.
'Mamma Mia' also became the highest-grossing feature helmed by a woman until 'Wonder Woman' in 2017, and it narrowly bested 'Titanic' to become the biggest movie of all-time in the United Kingdom circa 2008.

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Meryl Streep, ABBA, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Chicago, Mamma Mia, La La Land, The Little Mermaid