CNN —Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office.
The success of the three films brought a new perspective on where the box office year can wind up, he said, since no one expected this to be a $420 million Thanksgiving weekend.
Reviving the moviegoing experienceLoria said Universal, Paramount and Disney focused on theatrical-driven marketing campaigns, which movie theater companies could lean into.
It meant movie theaters stepped up to cater to three very different audiences: those looking for epic historical action, musical fantasy and animated adventure.
Dergarabedian said the theater screen goes hand-in-hand with streaming services at home and can build up the success of a movie long-term.
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