NYT: Why Hollywood’s Star-Studded Movies Are Failing at the Box Office

Hollywood's star-studded dramas and comedies have struggled at the box office, with none of the 25 released in the past three months achieving hit status. Factors contributing to this include the shift to shorter theater windows and the rise of streaming services, which have diminished the incentive to see movies in theaters. Franchise films and horror movies continue to perform well, but overall box office numbers are down, with October 2023 recording the lowest total in history, adjusted for inflation. The situation has led to finger-pointing among studios, theaters, and the media, with some arguing that ticket sales are no longer a reliable measure of a film's success.