25 movies, many stars, 0 hits: Hollywood falls to new lows
It has been a brutal three months for dramas and comedies.
From The Times
November 20, 2025

Some were heavily marketed. Many were championed by critics. Most had star power. But not one of the 25 dramas and comedies that movie companies released in North American theaters over the past three months has become a hit.

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Why are movies failing at the box office?

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