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box office

NOUN
ticket office
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The verdict from fans remains to be seen, but Resident Evil looks to be on track to have a successful opening weekend at the box office.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

“Amadeus,” which ended its run in April, was a critical and box office hit, so popular that after tickets were gone, additional shows were added — which also quickly sold out.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has claimed the top spot in North American box office sales for the sixth straight week, an industry group said Sunday.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

The film wasn’t screened for critics or promoted heavily by 20th Century Fox, and it flopped hard at the box office.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

The last movie of the night is playing, so the box office is empty.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher




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