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A stark example of Hollywood’s current struggles is the October 2025 box office, which hit its lowest point in 27 years, including during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020. According to The Hollywood Reporter, domestic box office revenue for October is estimated to be around $425 million—comparable to 1997's levels, unadjusted for inflation. This sharp decline underscores a crisis fueled by a lack of compelling content, production delays caused by strikes, and movies that simply fail to connect with audiences.