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The Decline of Hollywood: An Industry in Freefall

Hollywood's Disastrous October 2025

The movie industry is experiencing unprecedented turmoil, culminating in what experts are now calling the worst October in the history of cinema. Box office numbers have tanked to levels unseen since at least 1998, with total earnings for October 2025 barely surpassing $440 million—in stark contrast to the $455.5 million recorded in October 1998. However, when adjusted for inflation, that figure translates to approximately $779 million, highlighting just how catastrophic this year's decline truly is. This October's gross is not only low in raw numbers but represents a fundamental collapse in ticket sales, with every major release failing to break the $50 million mark domestically.