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‘Crawdads' Opens Strong at Box Office, But ‘Thor' Remains No. 1
The Marvel sequel “Thor: Love & Thunder” dropped a hefty 68% in its second weekend of release but still held the top spot at the box office.
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AMC $5 Movies Return on Discount Tuesdays
Blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Jurassic World Dominion” and “Elvis” can be enjoyed for just $5 at AMC Theatres this summer.
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‘Minions' Set Box Office on Fire With $108.5 Million Debut
Families went bananas for Minions this weekend at the movie theater. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” brought in an estimated $108.5 million in ticket sales from 4,391 screens in North America, Universal Pictures said Sunday.
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‘Lightyear' Stays Earthbound, ‘Jurassic World' Holds No. 1
“Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters. Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its first weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
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Movie Theaters Struggling to Find Popcorn
Supply chain issues have made it difficult for some theaters to find canola oil to make popcorn.
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Supply Chain Woes Create Popcorn Shortage for Movie Theaters Looking for Summer Rebound
It’s a must-order when you go to the movies — but now some theaters are seeing a popcorn shortage just as the summer blockbuster season starts.
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‘Spider-Man' Stays at No. 1 in 4th Weekend
Spider-Man’s box office dominance continued in its fourth weekend in theaters, adding another $33 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates on Sunday.
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After ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Are Movie Theaters Looking at a Post-Pandemic Comeback?
If you own a movie theater, “Spider Man: No Way Home” was the holiday gift you were waiting for. As omicron spiked across the U.S., it still managed to net more than $1 billion worldwide, a major victory for any film but especially after a two-year slump. While not every holiday film was a hit this year, “Sing 2,” “The…
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What Will Happen to Movie Theaters After the Pandemic?
The pandemic has made the past two years especially tough for movie theaters. But once it’s over, will we still want to hit the box office to see a new flick, if we can just wait a few days and push play from the comfort of our homes? NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker spoke to two movie experts about how theaters...
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A Look At How Some Celebrated Christmas
Lots of people decided to add a couple of extra activities this year to their Christmas plans including stopping by the movies and checking out some of the holiday lights. Apple Cinema Theatre in Hartford was one of the places with foot traffic on Christmas. It’s a past time some said that they wanted to take advantage of on...
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Audiences Go for a Second Helping of ‘Encanto'
Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend. According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Encanto,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “House of Gucci” repeated in the top three spots.
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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Captures $44 Million in Theaters
The latest attempt to revive “Ghostbusters” has drawn a sizable audience to movie theaters while the awards darling “King Richard” is struggling
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‘Shang-Chi' Tops Box Office Again With $35.8 Million
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” stayed on top at the box office, collecting $35.8 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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A Fall Movie Season (Like Everything Else) in Flux
The fall movie season — usually a reliable rhythm and cozy autumn comfort — is this year, like much of the past 18 months, a little disorienting.
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‘Free Guy' Gives Box Office a Lift, Opening With $28.4M
“Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the weekend.
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Summer Movie Calendar, From ‘Cruella' to ‘The Suicide Squad'
Films delayed for a year or more by the pandemic are getting a shot at the summer spotlight, starting with “A Quiet Place Part II” and “Cruella” at the end of May.
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The Blockbuster Movie Makes a Comeback This Summer
After more than a year of benching its biggest spectacles, Hollywood is ready to dazzle again
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Herd Immunity in the US? San Francisco Offers Reasons for Optimism
Adam Bergeron is looking forward to reopening the Balboa Theater, the independent movie theater in San Francisco he owns and operates.
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Audiences Hold Back, Even as More Movie Theaters Open
Theaters reopening in New York City this weekend did not set the box office on fire. North American theatrical grosses stayed relatively muted, despite some major new releases like Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” and Lionsgate’s Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley action flick “Chaos Walking,” according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Calamity? Anomaly? 2020 Was a Box Office Year Like No Other
When the sun sets on the 2020 box office, it’ll be difficult to look at the numbers as anything but disastrous