'Barbie' wins the summer box office, but fall looks gloomy — even with Taylor Swift
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-06 17:19:12
Summary
The article discusses the success of fresher films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" in fueling the summer box office sales, which saw a 19% jump from the previous year. It also mentions the challenges faced by the industry, including labor strikes and a decline in the number of films released. The article highlights the desire for premium format showings and the potential impact of ongoing strikes on future productions. Overall, while the box office has seen some recovery, it still lags behind pre-pandemic levels.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/06/barbie-summer-box-office-taylor-swift-fall.html