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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

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R-Rated Movies Are More Popular Than They’ve Been in 17 Years

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The last time we saw so many R-rated hits in America, Bill Clinton was president and Wolverine was just making his movie debut.

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Tom Cruise the American Export

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For more than 20 years, the actor has been more popular elsewhere.

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Only One Movie in 2017 Has Totally Avoided the Sequelitis Slump

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‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ is very close to being another, but not quite.

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How ‘Mother!’ and More CinemaScore Failures Fared at the Box Office

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Darren Aronofsky’s latest joins a dishonorable but diverse bunch of F-grade flops.

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‘It’ is a Monster Hit

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A Pennywise is a boatload of pennies earned.

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The Winners and Losers of Summer 2017

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A look at the season based on box office success and failure.

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How Are Those 3D Re-Releases Doing?

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The 3D version of ‘Terminator 2’ opened poorly, even for a generally awful weekend at the box office.

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Steven Soderbergh’s Comeback Comes Up Short

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‘Logan Lucky’ isn’t the box office success it deserves to be.

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How Long Can a Horror Cinematic Universe Last?

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How the ‘Conjuring’ franchise is brilliantly branching out for optimal success.