Part 8/10:
The Pandemic and Future Predictions
While some might argue that the pandemic still influences box office figures, Shang-Chi's performance demonstrates that audience appetite persists when a film resonates. The fact that the film has performed well on a broad release scale raises questions about whether Disney can still attribute underperformance solely to pandemic-related issues.
Moreover, there is a suspicion that some ticket sales may be inflated or not entirely real, a point raised by observations of empty theaters despite reports of sold-out shows. Disney has a history of managing theatrical data subtly, which fuels skepticism about official figures.