A year ago, Hollywood's creative community celebrated a decline in sequels, but this past year saw a return to predictability, with sequels dominating the box office.
Blockbuster movies like Oppenheimer and Barbie seemed to show that audiences craved fresh stories, yet mass moviegoing shifted back to predictable franchise films this year.
Despite a slow start due to union strikes, 2024 ticket sales are expected to remain steady, indicating continued audience interest in major franchise movies.
The only significant outlier in the top box office was Wicked, which counted as original even though it adapted a long-running Broadway musical.
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