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Domestic Box Office Hits 2025 Low with $50 Million Weekend Gross

Original films struggle to draw audiences as theaters increasingly rely on blockbusters to sustain revenue.

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Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine on the poster for Novocaine.
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Overview

  • The weekend of March 14-16, 2025, marked the worst domestic box office performance of the year, with a total gross of $50 million.
  • Paramount's 'Novocaine,' starring Jack Quaid, led the weekend with $8.7 million, the lowest total for a number one film in 2025 so far.
  • Original films like 'Black Bag' and 'Mickey 17' received positive reviews but failed to attract significant audiences, earning $7.5 million and $7.51 million respectively.
  • Changing audience habits, including a preference for streaming over theatrical releases, are contributing to declining theater attendance.
  • Theaters are looking to upcoming blockbusters like Disney's 'Snow White' to boost revenue, but concerns remain about the sustainability of relying on major franchises.