Charleston Box Office Reflects National Holiday Weekend Dip for Family Films
The July Fourth holiday weekend saw a notable downturn in box office performance for two anticipated films, “Minions & Monsters” and “Supergirl,” a trend reflected in theaters across Charleston. The animated feature “Minions & Monsters” recorded a franchise-low opening, failing to meet expectations for a major summer release during a traditionally strong moviegoing period. Simultaneously, […]
Charleston Box Office Reflects National Trends as ‘Minions & Monsters’ Debuts Soft, ‘Supergirl’ Drops
The July Fourth holiday weekend delivered a mixed bag for the film industry, with a new animated franchise entry, “Minions & Monsters,” opening to a franchise-low debut and the superhero sequel “Supergirl” experiencing a steep drop in its second weekend. These national trends were reflected in movie theaters across the country, including those serving audiences […]
Hollywood Summer Box Office Narrows Gap With 2019 Levels
The first eight weeks of Hollywood’s summer movie season have seen ticket sales approach 2019 levels, with a decline of less than two percent compared to the same period in that pre-pandemic year. This narrowing of the box-office gap is attributed to a slate of widely anticipated summer releases that have drawn audiences back to […]
Summer Box Office Rebound Offers Hope for $10 Billion Domestic Year
The domestic film industry’s pursuit of a $10 billion revenue year has found renewed momentum, buoyed by a strong start to the summer box office. A recent business report indicates that ticket sales this season have been robust enough to keep the ambitious financial target attainable, marking a significant post-pandemic recovery. The current year-to-date total […]