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Hollywood's Box Office Dilemma: The Battle of Demographics and Expectations
As the summer of 2024 concludes, Hollywood faces a less-than-stellar box office performance this year, trending behind even 2023's numbers. After a string of disappointments, industry insiders and fans alike are desperately seeking a turnaround, especially with the approaching holiday season—traditionally a lucrative window for ticket sales. This weekend, two major films are vying to reinvigorate the box office: "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2". Their contrasting target audiences could potentially mirror the success of last year's simultaneous releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer, which appealed to vastly different demographics.