Movie Attendance Slows After Strong September Start
After a promising start to September at the box office, with several films exceeding expectations, movie attendance has cooled off. While families still seek entertainment outside the home, recent releases haven’t drawn the same crowds as earlier in the month.
The anime film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” held the top spot, earning $17.3 million this weekend, bringing its total to $104.7 million. This makes it the highest-grossing anime film in North America, showing the continued interest in family-friendly and well-made stories.
The new horror film “Him,” produced by Jordan Peele, opened in second place with $13.5 million. The film explores themes of ambition and mentorship within the world of football.
Another film, “The Conjuring: Last Rights” continued its strong performance, earning $13 million in its third weekend.
Older movies like “Apollo 13” and “Toy Story” played in theaters as well to celebrate their anniversaries.
Overall, while horror movies continue to be popular, audiences are showing that they are selective and want movies that are more family-friendly and have stories that teach them good values.
