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2026 will be even worse.
I have no interest in going to theaters. I'm happy to wait months to watch whatever on my TV at home. Theaters could have more draw, but their ONLY advantage anymore is first run, everything else about the experience has gotten worse over the past 20 years.
Some theaters by me don't even sell small popcorns anymore. Your choice is a gallon bucket for $7-$9, or a limited edition Marcel gallon bucket for $14.
that's cheap. a small is 10 bucks where i live, the gallon bucket is 20 or more
I could be low balling it. In general, the cost of popcorn has gone up, even at grocery stores. Most brands seem to be only selling a 3 or 6 pack now. The cost per bag is over a dollar for the 3 packs, so yeah, you are likely right that my numbers are way off.