It's not supposed to, but even the target interest rate of 2% per annum is ridiculous when you think about it. It means $1 = $1.20 after a decade, and after 50 years $1 = $2.70.

357(1.02)^7 = 410 M so we're actually almost double the target.

i dont find movie tickets outside of big cities to be much more expensive. if anything, they're increasing slower than streaming costs.

rich heroes are less relatable lol

Also, if you look at what these movies have in common, it's something studios refuse to unterstand for decades now. There is no superhero fatigue, or moviestar fatigue or blockbuster fatigue. People just want to watch movies that are good, made with genuine care, compassion and craft. In other words, movies not content. Which is also why I can't imagine AI slop movies ever being really successful.

I think the vibe of audience's returning to cinema might also have a bit to do with the writer's strike offering a break from content churn we all became exhausted with, especially in Marvel. The strike pushed the pipeline back and now we're getting some really great stuff again

theaters are keeping the good movies longer before they go to streaming, partially because the movie studios are having cashflow issues and theaters are a great way to ...... (checks notes)..... make money!