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Moviegoers Feasted on Nicolas Cage, Superheroes, and SpongeBob at the Thanksgiving Box Office 20 Years Ago

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Story by Lisa Laman
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20 years ago, a diverse lineup of family films, from Nicolas Cage treasure hunts to SpongeBob, dominated the Thanksgiving box office, a stark contrast to today's sequel-driven landscape.
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  • In 2004, Disney's collaborations with Jerry Bruckheimer on films like 'National Treasure' and Pixar's 'The Incredibles' were box office gold, foreshadowing the studio's future dominance.
  • Unlike the current trend of sequels and adaptations, the top 4 Thanksgiving 2004 films were original or based on pre-existing material, reflecting a time when Hollywood entrusted audiences with more diverse content.
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Nicolas Cage, Disney, Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Incredibles, Christmas with the Kranks, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Santa Clause 2, Elf, The Polar Express, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Alexander
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