Hollywood Faces Worst March Downturn in Recent Memory at Box Office | THR News

March 2018 saw a significant decline in box office revenue compared to previous years, with a 28% drop from 2017. While past March releases like Beauty and the Beast and Zootopia were highly successful, 2018's offerings such as Pacific Rim Uprising and Tomb Raider underperformed. Black Panther emerged as a standout success, accounting for 24% of 2018's domestic revenue. The reliance on Black Panther highlights the challenges faced by other films. Future box office success may depend on international appeal and the performance of upcoming releases like Ready Player One.

What was the estimated box office revenue for March 2018?

• $722.5 million

• $997.3 million

• $1.2 billion

• $631 million

Which film was expected to potentially redeem the March box office performance?

• Beauty and the Beast

• Black Panther

• Ready Player One

• A Wrinkle in Time

Which film led the March box office in 2017 with $504 million?

• Kong: Skull Island

• Logan

• Boss Baby

• Beauty and the Beast

What percentage of 2018's domestic box office revenue was accounted for by 'Black Panther'?

• 28%

• 24%

• 31%

• 18%

Which superhero movie became the top-grossing film domestically in 2018?

• Wonder Woman

• Black Panther

• Justice League

• Avengers: Infinity War