Headline: New York Times, 11/14/2025
Brooks Barnes reports:
“To succeed in theaters today, dramas and comedies must have event status — something truly elevated and special,” said Kevin Goetz, an author of the new book “How to Score in Hollywood,” which looks at film bankability.
“It’s not a phase,” he added. “It’s an evolution you can’t reverse.” [emphasis added]
Next up: Crash and burn.
The most recent 2017-2025 box office comparison report, as of the 11/7-9/2025 weekend, is found here.













