The 2024 summer box office is expected to decline significantly from previous years due to a lack of major blockbuster films. Analysts predict ticket sales to barely exceed $3 billion, compared to over $4 billion in previous years. The absence of Marvel films during the summer season is a contributing factor to the decline.
Key Points
Marvel films absent from the summer season
Analysts expect ticket sales to barely exceed $3 billion
Heavy hitters coming at the end of the year
Pros
More family-friendly films in the summer slate
Potential breakout hits expected
Heavy hitters lined up for the end of the year
Cons
Expected decline in ticket sales compared to previous years
Lack of major blockbuster films in the lineup
Analysts predict a downturn in revenue for the quarter