Thanksgiving box office showdown shows importance of premium screens
Publishing timestamp: 2024-11-01 09:04:52
Summary
Three heavyweight Hollywood blockbusters, "Wicked," "Gladiator II," and "Moana 2," will compete at the Thanksgiving box office for audience attention and premium ticket sales on PLF screens. The growth of PLF screens has been significant, with audiences gravitating towards immersive viewing experiences. Studios are betting big on franchise films and existing intellectual property, with upcoming Thanksgiving holiday potentially posing challenges for screen availability. Box office analysts have varying predictions for the opening weekend performances of these films.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/01/thanksgiving-box-office-showdown-premium-screens.html