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Thelma Shines at Sundance, Box Office Plummets

1/23/2025

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At Sundance 2024, June Squibb's captivating film "Thelma" stole the spotlight, raking in an impressive $9.1 million. However, the overall box office took a hit, plummeting to $57 million from last year's $100 million. Streaming surged, with Netflix dominating high-stakes acquisitions, yet optimism remains as more films are poised to break the $1 million mark this year.

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Story summary

At Sundance 2024, June Squibb's captivating film "Thelma" stole the spotlight, raking in an impressive $9.1 million. However, the overall box office took a hit, plummeting to $57 million from last year's $100 million. Streaming surged, with Netflix dominating high-stakes acquisitions, yet optimism remains as more films are poised to break the $1 million mark this year.