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The decline in box office numbers is symptomatic of a broader issue: the overall downturn in moviegoing. Data indicates that 2025's box office revenue is approximately 11% lower than the previous year and nearly 40% below pre-pandemic levels of 2019. This decline suggests audiences are shifting away from theaters, influenced not only by streaming services but also by changing entertainment habits, such as binge-watching on platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube.