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FILE - Michael O'Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, speaks during the "State of the Industry" presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 1, 2025.

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Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry

Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry

The future of movie theaters is at a critical point. More people are visiting theaters this year, but box-office earnings are still down about 20% from pre-pandemic levels. Competition from streaming is intense, and there are concerns about consolidation as Warner Bros. faces new ownership under Paramount. Hollywood executives and theater owners are gathering in Las Vegas for CinemaCon to address these issues. Jerry Bruckheimer, Emma Thomas, and Ryan Coogler are leading a new filmmaker leadership council to tackle challenges like release windows and consolidation. Despite concerns, there is optimism with exciting upcoming releases.