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Hollywood's Summer Box Office Hits Record Revenue Amidst Declining Ticket Sales

Hollywood's summer box office achieved a record $4.765 billion in revenue, surpassing the 2013 record by a narrow margin. However, this figure was largely driven by increased ticket prices, as actual attendance remained significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with 249 million fewer tickets sold compared to 2019. This trend suggests a new business model for the industry, relying on premium screenings and fewer, more impactful films to generate revenue from a smaller audience. AI

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Hollywood's Summer Box Office Hits Record Revenue Amidst Declining Ticket Sales

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tatiana Sataua, Nick Lichtenberg ·

    Hollywood’s ‘new business model’ comes into view as Gen Z shows a moviegoing taste that combines ‘fast food and fine dining’

    Theaters sold nearly 249 million fewer tickets than in 2019 but still set a $4.7 billion summer record. It’s not 2019 anymore.