Hollywood's Summer Box Office Woes: Crisis or Overreaction?
The summer box office is facing a significant crisis, with revenue down 24% from last year and 42% from 2019, largely due to the impact of the writers' and actors' strikes. Major tentpole releases have been delayed to 2025, and the early summer box office is struggling without the usual blockbuster films. Industry insiders are concerned about the future of theatrical releases, though some remain hopeful that moviegoing will rebound when the release calendar normalizes.
