Going into the weekend, box office was down about 11% from last year and some 25% from pre-pandemic times. That meant this week’s two headline films led a much-needed resurgence for theaters.
Disney stumbled at the domestic box office in 2023. Major releases, including The Haunted Mansion, Wish, and The Marvels, all underwhelmed, with each failing to top $100 million in theaters. Heading ...