25 Movies, Many Stars, 0 Hits: Hollywood Falls to New Lows


"It has been a brutal three months for dramas and comedies. Some were heavily marketed. Many were championed by critics. Most had star power.

But not one of the 25 dramas and comedies that movie companies released in theaters over the past three months has become a hit."

Reasons cited for the underperformance:

  • The pandemic strengthened the habit of consuming movies at home.

  • During the pandemic, sudios started making movies available on digital after as little as 17 days, which diminished the incentive to see movies in theaters.

Streaming is convenient, but it’s really hurt theaters, and I worry that studios are going to make even fewer non-IP movies over time.

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