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In 2023, Movie Audiences Wanted Comfort, Not Superhero Spectacle

Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.

By Brooks Barnes

Box Office Sales Comic Books and Strips Marvel Entertainment Movies Walt Disney Company

Marvel Flounders at the Box Office With ‘The Marvels’

“The Marvels” cost about $300 million to make and market and arrived to $47 million in domestic sales.

By Brooks Barnes

Box Office Sales Computer and Video Games Halloween Movies Tammi, Emma Universal Pictures Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel.

By Brooks Barnes

Box Office Sales Movies Scorsese, Martin Swift, Taylor

Strong First Weekend for ‘Killers,’ but Taylor Swift Was Still No. 1

The Scorsese film’s estimated $23 million in the North American box office was a special feat considering its length and the lack of promotion by its actors.

By Nicole Sperling