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Per-screen averages further highlight the disparities: Sound of Freedom earned nearly twice as much per theater as Dial of Destiny—$5,400 vs. $2,500—on July 4th. This "David versus Goliath" scenario underscores how even a mid-level indie film can outperform a major studio tentpole, signaling a significant recalibration in audience preferences and industry consumption patterns.