New York (CNN) — “Wonka,” the whimsical origin story of the fictional chocolatier, secured the top spot in domestic theaters this weekend with an estimated $39 million in sales. According to Comscore, domestic theaters in 2023 are expected to gross $9 billion, but are still lagging behind the mark. December box office totals are also important to make sure the industry enters 2024 on the right foot and with strong momentum. “The long holiday vacation period provides a long runway of moviegoing,” said Warner Bros. President of Domestic Distribution Jeff Goldstein. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros.

Source: CNN December 17, 2023 21:28 UTC