Disney (and others) at the Box Office - Current State of Affairs

[Disney Irish]

Speaking of a movie that doesn't have mass appeal yet Disney is spending money on (which some here claim that Disney doesn't do) -

Dwayne Johnson, Joe Ballarini Get ‘Ripped’ for 20th Century Studios (Exclusive)

Pumping news: Seven Bucks Productions will produce a feature adaptation of Ballarini's short story for the Disney division.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[DKampy]

For the awareness, no? For cases like these the theatrical release provides credibility and tells the millions of D+ subscribers what movies will be arriving before too long.

Which is why Streaming makes it even more difficult to decipher a movie’s worth in the theatrical window…the data is in….movies do better via streaming if those movies hit theaters first….it’s obvious when a movie like Companions is released wide to great reviews…show up on PVOD a week later….then Max shortly after that….Disney is just more patient then other studios

 

[Disney Irish]

And in an example of theaters getting panicked about its future amid a slow 2025, AMC is introducing 50% Wednesday's at the height of the summer season, ie they don't have any faith in 2025 bringing in bodies -

Discount Wednesday: AMC Theatres to Dramatically Slash Movie Ticket Prices Beginning July 9

The offer will kick in during the busy summer season amid the release of event pics including 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and James Gunn's highly anticipated 'Superman' reboot.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

And remember its the theaters that set the ticket prices NOT studios.

 

[Ayla]

I don’t even know what your point is anymore.. doing these little dances…as far as I can tell Bob Iger has really affected your thought process… and are not happy with anyone giving Disney money… sort of a “ do as I say not as I do”

You are the first who made a comment on the “art house” studio…. I assumed you
Meant Searchlight Studios…. You complain about others with excuses…. Most others on this board I have not seen change their thoughts But you created so much confusion with your word salad…just to spin a Disney is a failure narrative

All while willingly handing over thousands of dollars a year on multiple trips...

 

[Ayla]

They’re wrong.

They cannot see what I see, especially after it’s first trailer from February debuted to over 200 million views worldwide in its first 24 hours to make it the 10th biggest trailer launch ever.

Trailer views don't equal movie tickets.

 

[DisneyWarrior27]

Trailer views don't equal movie tickets.

Sometimes they do.

 

[Ayla]

Sometimes they do.

Rarely.

 

[Tha Realest]

Sometimes they do.

Nah.

 

[brideck]

I don't even want to ask what "Clown In A Cornfield" might be.

This looks hilarious, by the way. I hope I can catch it while it's out. Made for less than $1m, it's already made a profit after having the biggest opening for an IFC release (bigger than last year's Late Night with the Devil).

Based on an award-winning YA horror book, there are two others in the series so far, so I would expect there might be sequels coming before too long.

It'll be interesting to see if Disney ever does seriously try to get into the lower budget horror segment. The First Omen is really the only one so far, and its budget was a bit high for the genre, it was designed for streaming, and it was part of a legacy franchise, so not really the same kind of play.

 

[Phroobar]

This looks hilarious, by the way. I hope I can catch it while it's out. Made for less than $1m, it's already made a profit after having the biggest opening for an IFC release (bigger than last year's Late Night with the Devil).

Based on an award-winning YA horror book, there are two others in the series so far, so I would expect there might be sequels coming before too long.

It'll be interesting to see if Disney ever does seriously try to get into the lower budget horror segment. The First Omen is really the only one so far, and its budget was a bit high for the genre, it was designed for streaming, and it was part of a legacy franchise, so not really the same kind of play.

I don't think they would ever compare to Blum House.

 

[Disney Irish]

Sinners is the most impressive hit of the year. Coogler stands alongside Nolan as the most impressive of this vanguard of newer filmmakers.

If only Disney had a project produced by its creator in the can, ready to drop in a little more than a month. Would be great to promote such a project, especially if it ties in to the future of the MCU.

I mean, surely they wouldn’t be giving such a project the Echo treatment.

Ask and you shall receive -

 

[Disstevefan1]

And in an example of theaters getting panicked about its future amid a slow 2025, AMC is introducing 50% Wednesday's at the height of the summer season, ie they don't have any faith in 2025 bringing in bodies -

Discount Wednesday: AMC Theatres to Dramatically Slash Movie Ticket Prices Beginning July 9

The offer will kick in during the busy summer season amid the release of event pics including 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and James Gunn's highly anticipated 'Superman' reboot.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

And remember its the theaters that set the ticket prices NOT studios.

I see this good for theaters, as been said on these boards, theaters are in business to sell concessions, more bodies, more concessions sold.

 

[Disney Irish]

I see this good for theaters, as been said on these boards, theaters are in business to sell concessions, more bodies, more concessions sold.

I think you're missing the forest through the trees here. A deep discount like this means they are worried they aren't going to get enough consumers through the door to cover costs, ie they are worried about the bottom falling out of theatrical. Pretty soon it'll be discounts during the week and only full price on weekends just to get consumers back.

 

[Phroobar]

I think you're missing the forest through the trees here. A deep discount like this means they are worried they aren't going to get enough consumers through the door to cover costs, ie they are worried about the bottom falling out of theatrical. Pretty soon it'll be discounts during the week and only full price on weekends just to get consumers back.

I see nothing wrong with that. They've always had different prices for different showings. An afternoon showing was cheaper than an evening show.

 

[Disney Irish]

I see nothing wrong with that. They've always had different prices for different showings. An afternoon showing was cheaper than an evening show.

True, matinee shows were cheaper. And then they added discount days, so it used to be just Tuesdays were discount days all day. Now they've added a second day, and I've seen talks about more. This shows they aren't getting the bodies in the theaters they expect, ie they are worried as ticket sales continue to dwindle year-after-year.

 

[Phroobar]

True, matinee shows were cheaper. And then they added discount days, so it used to be just Tuesdays were discount days all day. Now they've added a second day, and I've seen talks about more. This shows they aren't getting the bodies in the theaters they expect, ie they are worried as ticket sales continue to dwindle year-after-year.

There isn't a lot of movies that are must see events lately. Hopefully Lilo & Stitch, HTTYD and Fan 4 will draw them in. Theaters were packed for the weekend ROTS re-release.

 

[Disney Irish]

There isn't a lot of movies that are must see events lately. Hopefully Lilo & Stitch, HTTYD and Fan 4 will draw them in. Theaters were packed for the weekend ROTS re-release.

I agree that 2025 has been bleak so far in terms of releases. But this isn't a new trend in terms of declining ticket sales, its been declining for years (even before the pandemic). Something that we've talked about in this and other threads over the last couple years. Some want to deny it, but the trend is clear. If things don't improve 2025 will look to bring in the same as 2022 or lower which outside of 2020/21 when theaters were just reopening would be the lowest in the post-pandemic era.

 

[brideck]

There isn't a lot of movies that are must see events lately.

Not aimed at you, just using your words because it's convenient. The transformation of movies into "must see events" instead of just a thing you go do is what's going to kill theaters. Either that or tickets will have to be priced at "event" levels accordingly. If people think it costs too much now...

 

[DKampy]

This looks hilarious, by the way. I hope I can catch it while it's out. Made for less than $1m, it's already made a profit after having the biggest opening for an IFC release (bigger than last year's Late Night with the Devil).

The bit with the rotary phone in the trailer is absolutely hilarious….especially since I recently had my 16 year old niece say when running across one…. “ what kind of weird phone is this

 

[Agent H]

Nah.

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Counter example. Inside out 2.