Movie-ticket sales are still down almost 40% from before the pandemic. Probably 50 or more, accounted for inflation. And that was after almost two decades of stagnation despite population growth and inflation. Movie companies rely heavily on streaming services and overseas releases or else they could never afford to create modern blockbusters. Dramas and pure comedies (as oppose to occasionally funny action movies) are almost extinct.
The last truly successful year for movies was 2002 (Spider-Man, Star Wars Episode 2, Harry Potter 2, Lord of the Rings 2, Signs, My Big Fat Greek Wedding).
“The last truly successful year for movies was 2002”
You’d think Hollywood would be shut down by now.