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entertainment1 year ago

'Glicked': The New 'Barbenheimer' as 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office

Universal's 'Wicked Part One' has garnered $20 million in previews, setting the stage for a potentially massive opening weekend with projections between $130M-$150M. Meanwhile, Paramount's 'Gladiator II' has earned over $6 million from Thursday previews, with expectations of a $60M+ opening. 'Wicked' benefits from strong marketing and high audience scores, while 'Gladiator II' follows a more modest preview strategy. Both films are poised to contribute significantly to the box office, reminiscent of past blockbuster weekends.

entertainment2 years ago

"Universal Dethrones Disney in 2023 Box Office Battle for Market Supremacy"

Universal Studios surpassed Disney as the top-grossing Hollywood studio at the 2023 box office, earning $4.91 billion globally compared to Disney's $4.83 billion. This marks the first time Universal has outperformed Disney since 2016. Universal's success was bolstered by hits like "Super Mario Bros." and "Oppenheimer," while Disney released fewer films and saw some underperforming titles. Despite this, Disney still secured the most spots in the top ten box office hits of the year.

entertainment2 years ago

"Universal Dethrones Disney in 2023 Global Box Office Battle"

Universal Studios has dethroned Disney as the leader in global box office market share for the year 2023, grossing $4.91 billion compared to Disney's $4.83 billion. This marks the first time Universal has led since 2015, with successes like Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and the animated hit "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Disney, which has seen a decline with some Marvel Studios and animation releases, still managed to release four of the top ten global films. Warner Bros., Sony, and Paramount followed in market share, with Lionsgate also celebrating over $1 billion in global ticket sales for the first time in five years.

entertainment2 years ago

"Wonka Sweetens 2023 Box Office, Pushing Annual Revenue Over $9B"

The U.S. box office surpassed $9 billion in 2023, with Universal Studios leading in market share, grossing $1.93 billion, thanks to hits like "Super Mario Bros Movie" and "Oppenheimer." Despite a challenging year with strikes and a shift in audience preferences, the industry saw a diverse range of successful films. Disney ranked second with $1.89 billion, while Warner Bros came in third with significant growth. Analysts predict a decrease in total box office revenue for 2024 due to fewer wide releases. Universal's success marks the first time since 2015 that it has outperformed Disney in domestic box office earnings.

entertainment2 years ago

"2023 Box Office Surpasses $9B, Signaling Robust Post-Pandemic Recovery"

Despite a challenging fall, the domestic box office revenue surpassed $9 billion in 2023, marking a post-pandemic high but still trailing behind pre-pandemic figures. The year saw a shift in audience preferences, with original films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" leading the charge and outperforming traditional blockbusters like superhero movies. Universal Studios ended Disney's winning streak by topping the domestic market share, while "Barbie" became the year's highest-grossing film. However, industry executives are cautious about 2024 projections due to potential impacts from strikes and a lower estimated box office revenue.

entertainment2 years ago

"2023 Box Office Surpasses $9B, Signaling Post-Pandemic Recovery"

The domestic box office revenue surpassed $9 billion in 2023, marking the best post-pandemic performance, with a 20% increase over 2022. Despite this, revenue is still down from pre-pandemic levels. The year featured a shift in audience preferences, with original films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" leading the summer box office. Universal Studios ended Disney's winning streak by topping the domestic market share. However, industry executives are cautious about 2024 projections due to potential impacts from strikes and a lower estimated box office revenue.