March finished down -24% compared to last year’s record-breaking performance and yet the first quarter of the year finished down just -2% compared to last year, thanks in large part to Black Panther making up nearly 23% of the quarter’s overall gross.
It’s far too early in April to make any declarations as to whether this month will turn things around, but things do look promising with the likes of Avengers: Infinity War on the horizon as well as this weekend’s top two offerings.
Both A Quiet Place and Blockers are showing plenty of promise, receiving strong reviews and exhibiting signs of lengthy runs, and be on the lookout for Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs as it expands into nearly 550 theaters before going nationwide next week.
Looking to finish atop the weekend box office is Paramount’s well-reviewed horror A Quiet Place, which currently holds a 97% rating on RottenTomatoes.
Additionally,
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