Movie Theaters Just Experienced Their Lowest Box Office Month in Almost 30 Years

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27. I used to see a half dozen movies a month.

I lived in an apartment complex with a half dozen theaters and 25 screens without leaving the connected parking lots. A friend from work and I would have dinner and a movie. We split the cost, maybe about $25 each, maximum.

I have gone to one movie this year, Avatar II, in IMAX. With popcorn and a drink it was around $50.

But the main problem for me is potential covid exposure. With long covid already, one more round could kill me. Back in Dallas working nights it was easy to have a private screening. Wait until a movie had been out two weeks and go on a Tuesday afternoon. Now in an area of retirees and very few theaters it's a lot more crowded. At least with reserved seating you can check right before showtime.