2024 U.S. box office closes at $8.7B, down 3% from 2023, as studios navigate post-pandemic recovery.
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The final 2024 U.S. box office tally comes in at an estimated $8.72 billion, down 3% from the $9 billion in 2023, but still $2-$3 billion short of pre-pandemic levels.
Despite the dip, 2024 saw strong performances from major studios like Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros., signaling the industry's gradual bounce-back from the COVID-19 crisis.