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We deliver a weekly Box Office Report that’s a little different. Rather than focusing on the money, FSR senior editor Christopher Campbell is more interested in the estimated attendance — or number of tickets sold. Because the value of money changes over the years, but the value of actual moviegoers remains the same.

Browse the Box Office Report archives below

Peterrabbit

Sony Has a Hit With ‘Peter Rabbit’ as ‘Jumanji’ Becomes Its New Biggest Franchise

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The final weekend before Marvel blows everyone away had many interesting narratives. 

Shapeofwater

Oscar Nominations Bring Box Office Bumps for ‘The Shape of Water’ and Others

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Strong

2018 Continues Strong With New Movies Over-Performing at the Box Office

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New releases ’12 Strong’ and ‘Den of Thieves’ surprise over the weekend. 

The Post Ensemble

Steven Spielberg Beat Liam Neeson at the Box Office

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The director went up against his former star and topped all new wide releases. 

Last Jedi

What the Top Movies of 2017 Should Mean for 2018

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Disney live-action fare and female heroes dominated the box office last year.

The Last Jedi

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is Sinking Too Fast at the Box Office

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The latest ‘Star Wars’ episode is experiencing a much greater slowdown than ‘The Force Awakens.’

Lastjedi

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Sort Of Lands Second-Best Opening of All Time

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Will the movie maintain its success despite the divisive word of mouth?

Da Dng

Biopics Get a Brief Boost at the Box Office

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‘The Disaster Artist’ and ‘I, Tonya’ make their mark in an otherwise poor year for biographical movies.

Wonder

The Stealth Success of ‘Wonder’ and What That Should Mean

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Could positive word of mouth and box office glory translate to awards favor?