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"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" dominates the box office with a $37 million opening weekend, followed by "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," "Kung Fu Panda 4," "Dune: Part Two," and "Immaculate" in the top five.
Women in China are driving the box office, representing 52% of monthly moviegoers despite making up less than half of the population. This presents an opportunity for Hollywood to tap into this demographic and regain its foothold in the country. Female audiences in China show interest in science fiction, action films, romantic comedies, and musicals. Studios could invest in Chinese productions of musicals and romantic comedies to cater to this underserved market. However, Hollywood should be cautious not to compromise artistic integrity by altering films to cater to Chinese censorship rules.
National Cinema Day will return this Sunday, offering discounted movie tickets for all shows and formats at over 3,000 participating theaters and 30,000 screens. Tickets will be priced at no more than $4. Last year's event brought 8.1 million people to theaters and grossed $24 million, making it the highest-attended day for movies in 2022. The event aims to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the importance of movie theaters to communities.
Due to sold-out shows of "Barbie," hundreds of thousands of fans turned to watch "Oppenheimer," resulting in an extra $5 million at the box office. According to The Quorum, 6 percent of "Oppenheimer" viewers in the U.S. saw the film because "Barbie" tickets were sold out. Both films exceeded expectations, with AMC experiencing its busiest day since July 2019. However, a Delaware court ruling blocked the planned conversion of AMC's APE shares into common stock, causing gains for shareholders but creating a headache for CEO Adam Aron.
Moviegoers in Albuquerque are flocking to see the double feature of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" films, known as "Barbenheimer," with screenings nearly sold out at Cinemark theaters.
The highly anticipated double feature of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" has become a viral sensation and box office success, with moviegoers flocking to theaters to see both films. The National Association of Theater Owners reports that around 200,000 people in North America have booked same-day tickets for both movies. "Barbie" has already exceeded expectations, earning $22.5 million in Thursday previews and is expected to surpass $100 million for the opening weekend. "Oppenheimer" also had a strong start with $10.5 million in preshow ticket sales. The success of "Barbenheimer" is seen as a much-needed boost for the movie industry, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Over 20,000 AMC moviegoers have purchased tickets for the opening night of the highly anticipated films Oppenheimer and Barbie, which are set to be released on July 21. Despite their stark differences, both movies have gained popularity, with many opting to watch Oppenheimer first due to its shocking and haunting nature, followed by Barbie to uplift the audience. Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Cruise have all expressed their excitement to see both films on the same day. Barbie is expected to have higher initial ticket sales, but Oppenheimer is predicted to become the top summer film eventually.
AMC theaters reports that over 20,000 moviegoers have already purchased tickets for the unofficial "Barbenheimer" double feature, consisting of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The online conversation and memes surrounding the combination of these two films have generated excitement and ticket sales. Even the cast of Oppenheimer, a movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, expresses enthusiasm for watching Barbie. The double feature has gained attention on social media, with Tom Cruise, Gerwig, and Robbie sharing ticket shots. However, Nolan seems less likely to participate in the trend.
AMC Theatres has announced that over 20,000 of its Stubs members have already booked tickets to watch both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the same day when the films release on July 21. The simultaneous release of these two highly anticipated movies has sparked a phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer," with fans creating memes, fan art, and apparel. While "Barbie" is expected to have higher ticket sales initially, the release of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" a week earlier may impact the box office rankings.
AMC Theatres reports that over 20,000 of its Stubs members have purchased tickets to see both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the same day, indicating a growing interest in the concept of a double feature. The films, which have seemingly different target audiences, have sparked a phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer" and have generated memes, fan art, and apparel. While "Barbie" is expected to have higher ticket sales initially, the release of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" a week prior may impact the box office rankings.
Moviegoers are eagerly anticipating the release of two very different films, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," which are set to open on the same day. The unlikely pairing of a movie about the invention of the atomic bomb and a film about the iconic toy doll has sparked excitement and generated memes, jokes, and collectibles. The cross-promotion between the two films has become so pervasive that some fans are feeling exhausted. This unique scheduling strategy, known as "counterprogramming," aims to attract different audiences and has become a new page in the Hollywood playbook. The juxtaposition of these two films reflects a larger attitude towards the serious issues of our time, such as climate change and political chaos, with a sense of nonchalance.