As "The Fall Guy" Underperforms, Hollywood Faces a Challenging Summer Without a Clear Blockbuster In 2023, the movie industry experienced a fleeting high with the "Barbenheimer" duo — "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" — generating substantial box office revenues, marking a recovery sign after years marred by the pandemic and industry strikes. However, as the summer of 2024 approaches, the outlook is less optimistic, with Universal's "The Fall Guy" failing to meet expectations and no guaranteed blockbuster in sight, suggesting a potentially tumultuous season for cinema. Despite the previous summer's success, where "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" collectively grossed over $2 billion worldwide, 2024 presents a stark contrast with the recent underperformance of "The Fall Guy." Initially seen as the potential catalyst for a lucrative summer, its opening weekend brought in less than $30 million against a projected $4...
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