October Box Office Hits Decade Low
October box office hits decade low as 'Raging You' and 'Black Phone 2' struggle to draw audiences
Hollywood is facing one of its slowest Octobers in decades as new releases failed to cross $10 million. Find out why classic re-releases like "Regretting You," "Black Phone 2" and "Back to the Future" couldn't save the struggling box office.
The curtain is ultimate on one in every of Hollywood's slowest October field office performances in many years, culminating in a specially gradual Halloween weekend that has left the industry involved.
The race for the primary spot was a quiet battle between the new romance film "Regretting You" and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2." Despite main the charts, neither foremost launch managed to crack the $10 million mark a clean indicator of susceptible audience turnout.
The downturn wasn't restrained to new films. Nostalgic re-releases, which include the classic "Back to the Future," also noticed constrained success, failing to offer the boost theaters had hoped for during the spooky season.
This prolonged droop underscores a enormous mission for movie theaters, which are grappling with converting client behavior and a need for must-see theatrical occasions to pressure ticket income. The enterprise is now searching towards the approaching vacation season for a far-needed resurgence.