US Cinema Earnings Rise on Pricier Tickets, Despite Fewer Viewers

The American box office has shown a fresh recovery, driven largely by more expensive ticket prices even as the number of cinema-goers declines.nnIndustry figures point to record-setting openings for two major films — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” — which have helped push overall revenues upward.nnDespite weaker audience turnout in theatres, the higher cost of admission has offset the drop in attendance, giving the US box office a much-needed boost in recent weeks.nn— Staff Report, Awam Kee Awaz