The film industry witnessed unprecedented momentum in 2001, with annual box office revenues soaring to $8.13 billion—a 9% jump from 2000. While ticket price inflation played a role, admissions also rose 4% to 1.43 billion. Yet, this fell short of 1998’s all-time high, proving the sector remained reliant on blockbuster hits. The top 10 films alone drove two-thirds of...