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From screens to streams: October ticket sales sink to historic low

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October was one of the worst months at the box office in nearly three decades. Theaters pulled in just $425 million — the lowest October total since 1997. Industry analysts blame the post-pandemic drop in attendance and the rise of streaming, which has reshaped how audiences watch movies.