Group 1 - The North American box office for 2025 reached $8.87 billion, falling short of the $9 billion target, representing only a 1.5% increase from 2024's $8.74 billion [1] - Since 2009, the North American box office has consistently surpassed $10 billion annually, and since 2015, it has exceeded $11 billion [1] - The average ticket price in North America rose to $13.29 in 2025, which helped maintain box office figures despite a significant drop in attendance [1] Group 2 - A total of 111 films were released in North America in 2025, compared to 143 in 2019, with the highest-grossing film being "Minecraft: The Movie" at $423.9 million [2][3] - The number of films grossing over $100 million decreased from 24 in 2023 and 22 in 2024 to 20 in 2025, indicating a trend towards fewer successful films [3] - Disney led the market with $2.49 billion in North American box office revenue, capturing 25% of the audience share, followed by Warner Bros. at 21% and Universal at 18.5% [7][8] Group 3 - Major franchises like Marvel faced significant challenges, with films such as "Captain America 4" and "Thunderbolts" reporting losses in the tens of millions [5] - Despite strong performances from films like "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Jurassic World: Rebirth," there was a noticeable decline in box office compared to previous installments in their respective series [5] - The overall performance of the North American film market in 2025 is seen as a potential new normal for Hollywood, with predictions of theater closures due to rising operational costs [8]