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The Movie Theater Comeback That Wasn’t: Why 2025 Was Such a Dud for Struggling Cinemas Box Office (variety.com)
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[–] 17 points 10 months ago (3 children)

2026 will be even worse.

I have no interest in going to theaters. I'm happy to wait months to watch whatever on my TV at home. Theaters could have more draw, but their ONLY advantage anymore is first run, everything else about the experience has gotten worse over the past 20 years.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Some theaters by me don't even sell small popcorns anymore. Your choice is a gallon bucket for $7-$9, or a limited edition Marcel gallon bucket for $14.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    that's cheap. a small is 10 bucks where i live, the gallon bucket is 20 or more

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    I could be low balling it. In general, the cost of popcorn has gone up, even at grocery stores. Most brands seem to be only selling a 3 or 6 pack now. The cost per bag is over a dollar for the 3 packs, so yeah, you are likely right that my numbers are way off.

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