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The audience’s reasons for choosing these movies reflect a significant trend. For Furiosa, many viewers are motivated by franchise loyalty and the allure of veteran director George Miller. Conversely, the majority of Garfield viewers said they bought tickets simply because it looked enjoyable—highlighting how fun and light-hearted content may be resonating more during an uncertain box office period.
This audience behavior potentially bodes well for Garfield, especially considering its modest production budget of around $60 million. If the film maintains a small drop in weekly tickets, it could extend its theatrical run and accumulate additional revenue, helping Sony recover its investment.