Box office
Animated films are helping save Hollywood, and it isn’t just kids showing up
Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 have rescued Hollywood from a bleak year at the box office - with help from Gen Z.
- Nell Geraets
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Moviegoers are vanishing. But where are they going?
Cinema revenues are collapsing, and Australia is no exception. But that doesn’t mean we’ve fallen out of love with the movies.
- Karl Quinn
This film could have fixed Hollywood’s box office crisis. Here’s why it won’t
A top-tier director, an A-list star, a blend of action, comedy and romance, and critical acclaim. So why won’t Hit Man pack out cinemas?
- Nell Geraets
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
- Nell Geraets
How Anyone But You became a surprise, slow-burn box office hit
Sydney Sweeney’s social media following, Sydney’s exotic locations, and a 20-year-old song have combined to spawn a global rom-com smash.
- Karl Quinn
With a new film and season, can Star Wars get its groove back?
Two of Star Wars’ most popular TV characters, the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, are heading to movie screens. This is the way.
- Michael Idato
How Keanu Reeves’ meme-ability helped John Wick assassinate the box office
John Wick: Chapter 4 broke records during its opening week in Australia and the creators have one person to thank – Keanu Reeves.
- Nell Geraets
Top Gun and Avatar can’t save Aussie cinemas from another disappointing year
In the first full year of cinema since the pandemic, the Australian box office has come up well short of 2019, the pre-COVID benchmark.
- Karl Quinn
Two flops and you’re out: The internet declares Margot Robbie so over
Following a disappointing debut for her latest movie, Babylon, questions are being asked about Margot Robbie’s box office clout. But is that fair?
- Karl Quinn
Avatar sequel dominates box office, but will it reach the dizzying heights of first film?
James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel has dominated the local and global box office, but is unlikely to reach record levels.
- Karl Quinn
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